The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, 2nd Edition,9780471381341

The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, 2nd Edition

by ;
Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780471381341
ISBN10: 0471381349
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2001-01-01
Publisher(s): Wiley
List Price: $70.00

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

New Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $3.69

This item is being sold by an Individual Seller and will not ship from the Online Bookstore's warehouse. The Seller must confirm the order within two business days. If the Seller refuses to sell or fails to confirm within this time frame, then the order is cancelled.

Please be sure to read the Description offered by the Seller.

Summary

This award-winning reference offers clear explanations of the relevant sections of codes that affect the design of interiors. The new edition has been extensively revised to cover the new International Building Code, and also provides a more in-depth treatment of ADA requirements.

Author Biography

Sharon Koomen Harmon, IIDA, heads her own interior design firm in Nashville, Tennessee Katherine E. Kennon, AIA, is a professor in the Interior Design department of O'More College of Design in Franklin, Tennessee

Table of Contents

Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 1(268)
Definitions
1(1)
The Organization
2(1)
International Codes
3(1)
Accessibility Regulations
4(1)
Getting Started
4(1)
Minimum Requirements
5(2)
About The Codes
7(20)
A Brief History
7(1)
Code Publications
8(8)
Building Codes
9(4)
Plumbing Codes
13(1)
Mechanical Codes
13(1)
Life Safety Code®
14(1)
Electrical Code
15(1)
Residential Code
15(1)
Federal Regulations
16(3)
Americans with Disabilities Act
17(1)
Fair Housing Act
18(1)
Occupational Safety and Health Act
19(1)
Standards Organizations
19(5)
National Fire Protection Association
20(1)
American National Standards Institute
20(2)
American Society for Testing and Materials
22(1)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers
22(1)
Underwriters Laboratories
22(2)
Local Codes
24(1)
Interior Codes Checklist
24(3)
Occupancy Classifications and Loads
27(30)
Definitions
27(1)
Occupancy Classifications
28(20)
Determining Classifications
29(2)
List of Occupancies
31(10)
Comparing the Codes
41(1)
New Versus Existing
41(3)
Mixed Occupancies
44(1)
ADA Regulations
45(3)
Occupant Loads
48(6)
The Table
48(2)
The Formula
50(1)
Example
51(1)
Mixed Uses or Occupancies
52(1)
Multiple Uses or Occupancies
52(1)
Fixed Seats
52(1)
Means of Egress
53(1)
Checklist
54(3)
Construction Types and Building Sizes
57(18)
Definitions
58(1)
Construction Types
58(10)
The Table
59(2)
Comparing the Codes
61(2)
Combustible Versus Noncombustible
63(1)
Using the Table
64(1)
Example
65(2)
Mixed Construction Types
67(1)
Occupancy Requirements
67(1)
Building Height and Area
68(7)
The Table
68(2)
Example
70(1)
Height and Area Limitations
71(4)
Means of Egress
75(44)
Definitions
76(1)
Comparing the Codes
77(1)
Types of Means of Egress
78(18)
Exit Accesses
81(10)
Exits
91(4)
Exit Discharges
95(1)
Means of Egress Capacity
96(18)
Number of Exits
97(3)
Exit Widths
100(6)
Arrangement of Exits
106(2)
Travel Distance
108(3)
Dead End Corridors
111(3)
Common Path of Travel
114(1)
Signage
114(1)
Exit Lighting
115(1)
Checklist
115(4)
Fire Resistant Materials and Assemblies
119(34)
Definitions
121(1)
Comparing the Codes
122(2)
Fire Barriers
124(8)
Fire Walls
126(1)
Occupancy Separation Walls
127(1)
Tenant Separation Walls
128(1)
Corridor Walls
128(1)
Horizontal Exits
128(1)
Vertical Shaft Enclosures
128(2)
Room Separation
130(1)
Floor and Ceiling Asemblies
130(2)
Smoke Barriers
132(2)
Wall Assemblies
132(1)
Vertical Shafts
133(1)
Vestibules
133(1)
Opening Protectives
134(6)
Fire Doors
134(4)
Fire Windows
138(1)
Rated Glazing
139(1)
Through-Penetration Protectives
140(4)
Firestops
141(1)
Draftstops
142(1)
Damper Systems
142(2)
Test Ratings
144(2)
Using Rated Materials
146(3)
Checklist
149(4)
Fire Protection Systems
153(18)
Definitions
153(1)
Comparing the Codes
154(1)
Detection Systems
155(4)
Smoke Detectors
157(1)
Fire Alarms
158(1)
Audio Systems
159(1)
Accessible Warning Systems
159(1)
Suppression Systems
159(8)
Fire Extinguishers
160(1)
Standpipes and Fire Hoses
160(3)
Sprinkler Systems
163(4)
Checklist
167(4)
Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements
171(24)
Plumbing Requirements
172(14)
Definitions
173(1)
Quantity of Plumbing Fixtures
174(5)
Types of Plumbing Fixtures
179(3)
Toilet Facilities and Restrooms
182(4)
Mechanical Requirements
186(5)
Definitions
186(1)
Code Considerations
187(4)
Checklist
191(4)
Electrical and Communication Requirements
195(22)
Definitions
196(2)
Electrical Requirements
198(9)
Electrical Panels/Rooms
198(1)
Electrical Wiring and Conduit
198(3)
Circuitry
201(1)
Electrical Boxes
201(2)
Junction Boxes
203(1)
Grounding and GFIs
204(1)
Light Fixtures
204(1)
Emergency Electrical Systems
205(2)
Standby Power Systems
207(1)
Communication Requirements
207(7)
Communication Rooms
208(1)
Low Voltage Wiring
209(2)
Voice/Data Outlets
211(1)
Security Systems
211(3)
Checklist
214(3)
Finish and Furniture Selection
217(32)
Definitions
218(1)
Types of Finishes and Furnishings
219(1)
Comparing the Codes
220(1)
Standards and Testing
221(9)
Steiner Tunnel Test
222(2)
Radiant Panel Test
224(1)
Pill Test
225(1)
Vertical Flame Test
225(1)
Corner Test
225(1)
Smolder Resistance Test
226(1)
Smoke Density Test
227(1)
Toxicity Test
227(1)
Upholstered Seating Test
228(1)
Mattresses
229(1)
Using the Codes
230(5)
The Table
230(2)
Example
232(3)
Obtaining Test Results
235(4)
Pretested Finishes
235(3)
Nontested Finishes
238(1)
Finishes Versus Furniture
239(3)
Accessibility Regulations
242(1)
Other Restrictions
243(2)
Checklist
245(4)
Code Officials and The Code Process
249(20)
The Code Officials
250(2)
Code Enforcement
252(1)
The Code Process
253(9)
Initial Project Research
253(2)
Preliminary Review
255(1)
Appeals Process
256(1)
Permit Process
257(2)
Inspection Process
259(2)
Certificate of Occupancy
261(1)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
262(1)
Certificate of Completion
262(1)
Documentation and Liability
262(3)
Construction Documents
265(1)
Future Technology
266(3)
Appendix A Family Residences 269(6)
Appendix B Existing and Historic Buildings 275(4)
Appendix C Abbreviations 279(10)
Appendix D Code Resources 289(8)
Appendix E About the ADA 297(6)
Bibliography by Topic 303(6)
Glossary 309(14)
Index 323

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.