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The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, 3rd Edition

by: Sharon Koomen Harmon; Katherine E. Kennon

The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, 3rd Edition

by: Sharon Koomen Harmon; Katherine E. Kennon

ISBN 13:
9780471648642
ISBN 10:
0471648647
Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 03/01/2005
Publisher: Wiley

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Summary

Whether you are planning a new building or making changes to an existing space, The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Third Edition will save you hours of research time-and dramatically reduce the potential for costly planning oversights.

Preface

Acknowledgments

xiii

Introduction How to Use This Book

(1)

Definitions

(2)

Using Codes in the Design Process

(1)

Organization of the Book

(1)

Available Codes

(1)

Prescriptive and Performance

(1)

Accessibility Regulations

(1)

Figures in the Book

(1)

Getting Started

(1)

Minimum Requirements

(1)

About the Codes

(32)

A Brief History

(1)

Code Publications

(17)

Federal Regulations

(6)

Standards Organizations

(5)

Local Codes

(2)

Interior Codes Checklist

(1)

Occupancy Classifications and Loads

(50)

Key Terms

(1)

Occupancy Classifications

(3)

Comparing the Codes

(3)

Description of Occupancies

(14)

Other Occupancy Considerations

(14)

Occupant Loads

(11)

Checklist

(4)

Construction Types and Building Sizes

(20)

Key Terms

(1)

Construction Types

(13)

Building Height and Area

105

(6)

Means of Egress

111

(66)

Key Terms

112

(1)

Comparing the Codes

112

(3)

Types of Means of Egress

115

(32)

Means of Egress Capacity

147

(22)

Signage

169

(3)

Emergency Lighting

172

(1)

Checklist

172

(5)

Fire-Resistant Materials and Assemblies

177

(46)

Key Terms

179

(1)

Comparing the Codes

180

(2)

Compartmentation in a Building

182

(1)

Fire Walls

183

(1)

Fire Barriers and Fire Partitions

184

(14)

Smoke Barriers and Smoke Partitions

198

(3)

Opening Protectives

201

(8)

Through-Penetration Protectives

209

(5)

Test Ratings

214

(3)

Using Rated Materials and Assemblies

217

(3)

Checklist

220

(3)

Fire Protection Systems

223

(28)

Key Terms

224

(1)

Comparing the Codes

225

(2)

Detection Systems

227

(4)

Alarm Systems

231

(4)

Extinguishing Systems

235

(13)

Checklist

248

(3)

Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements

251

(44)

Plumbing Requirements

252

(31)

Mechanical Requirements

283

(8)

Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation

291

(1)

Checklist

292

(3)

Electrical and Communication Requirements

295

(42)

Key Terms

296

(1)

Electrical Requirements

296

(25)

Communication Requirements

321

(13)

Checklist

334

(3)

Finish and Furniture Selection

337

(56)

Key Terms

338

(1)

Types of Finishes and Furnishings

339

(1)

Comparing the Codes

340

(2)

Standards and Testing

342

(26)

Using the Codes

368

(7)

Obtaining Test Results

375

(5)

Accessibility Requirements

380

(6)

Other Restrictions

386

(3)

Checklist

389

(4)

Code Officials and the Code Process

393

(26)

The Authority Having Jurisdiction

393

(4)

Code Enforcement

397

(1)

The Code Process

398

(14)

Documentation and Liability

412

(5)

Future Technology

417

(2)

APPENDIX A ABOUT THE ADA

419

(9)

Places Requiring Accessibility

419

(2)

Original ADAAG

421

(1)

New ADA Guidelines

422

(1)

Level of Compliance

423

(3)

Regulation and Enforcement

426

(1)

Responsibility for Compliance

427

(1)

APPENDIX B FAMILY RESIDENCES

428

(7)

Construction Types and Building Size

428

(1)

Means of Egress

429

(1)

Fire Resistance

430

(1)

Fire Protection

430

(1)

Plumbing

431

(1)

Mechanical

432

(1)

Electrical

432

(1)

Finishes

433

(1)

Accessibility

433

(2)

APPENDIX C EXISTING AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS

435

(7)

Existing Buildings

436

(4)

Historical Buildings

440

(2)

APPENDIX D ABBREVIATIONS

442

(1)

APPENDIX E CODE RESOURCES

443

(3)

Codes Organizations

443

(1)

Federal Regulatory Agencies

444

(1)

Standards Organizations

445

(1)

National Organizations

445

(1)

Professional Bookstores

445

(1)

Bibliography (By Topic)

446

(1)

Glossary

447

(12)

Index

459

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The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, 3rd Edition

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9780471648642

0471648647

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