Describe the importance of interior finishes on walls of air and elevator shafts, and how they are controlled.

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Interior finishes on walls of air and elevator shafts are carefully controlled by codes. These shafts can serve as a passage for flames, smoke, and gases from a fire on one floor to all floors above. An interior finish is critical to the design of the service core.

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