The Codes Guidebook for Interiors

THE INTERIOR CODES AND STANDARDS REFERENCE OF CHOICE FOR DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS--UPDATED FOR THE 2018 AND 2021 CODES

If you are involved with the design or management of buildings and spaces, it is important to remain up-to-date on the ever-evolving codes and standards that keep communities safe. With over 80,000 copies sold, The Codes Guidebook for Interiors continues to provide comprehensive explanations of the major codes and standards applicable to commercial and residential interior projects. The -easily navigable format gives clear perspective to how these often confusing concepts and requirements are integrated into real world practice, helping designers incorporate the relevant standards into their -projects. Updated with the most recent changes and insights to the codes and standards of the ICC, NFPA, ANSI, ADA, and other standards, the Eighth Edition provides unparalleled and integrated guidance on building safety, accessibility, sustainability, energy efficiency, and more.

Updates to the Eighth Edition include:

• Explanations of code requirements, highlighting the latest changes in the 2018 and 2021 ICC codes, including the International Building Code and the NFPA's Life Safety Code

• Clarifications to how and when the ADA, ABA and the ICC/ANSI accessibility requirements will apply to a project

• Introduction to the codes and standards that address sustainability in typical projects

• In-depth examinations of fire and smoke resistant assemblies, fire protection systems, and plumbing and mechanical requirements

• A companion website with printable study flashcards, instructor's manual, and PowerPoint slides for use in academic settings

• Digital and printable code checklists that can guide code research for professional projects and use in a design studio

Current, practical, and relevant to nearly any interior or architectural project, The Codes Guidebook for Interiors provides invaluable insight and reference for both student and professional interior designers and architects.

Autorentext

Katherine E. Kennon is a professional architect and principal at the Architect WORKSHOP. She has extensive experience in commercial, healthcare, and residential projects. She continues to teach as an adjunct instructor in interior design and architectural programs on the subjects of codes, accessibility, and design. She has conducted various seminars on design, building codes, and accessibility throughout the US.

Sharon K. Harmon has more than twenty-five years' experience in interior design and project management. She is owner and founder of Life Design for Health, which combines her experience with interior design with her strong interest in natural health.

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INSET INDEX

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

ABBREVIATIONS

CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE CODES

A Brief History

Codes and Standards

Federal Regulations

Standards Organizations

Special Use Codes

Research and Documentation

CHAPTER 2: ACCESSIBILITY

A Brief History

Codes and Standards

Federal Regulations

Level of Accessibility

Enforcement and Responsibility

Research: Using the Codes

Documentation

CHAPTER 3: OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS AND LOADS 55

Understanding Occupancy Classifications

Description of Occupancies

Other Occupancy Considerations

More Than One Occupancy Type

Accessibility Requirements

Determining Occupant Loads

Using the Occupant Load

Research: Using the Codes

Documentation

CHAPTER 4: CONSTRUCTION TYPES AND BUILDING SIZES 108

Understanding Construction Types

Identifying Construction Types

Sustainability Considerations

Understanding Building Height and Area

Research: Using the Codes

Documentation

CHAPTER 5: MEANS OF EGRESS

Means of Egress System

Exit Accesses

Exits

Areas of Refuge

Exit Discharges

Means of Egress Capacity

Arrangement of Exits

Signage

Emergency Lighting and Communication

Research: Using the Codes

Documentation

CHAPTER 6: FIRE AND SMOKE RESISTANT ASSEMBLIES

Compartmentation in a Building

Fire Walls

Fire Barriers, Horizontal Assemblies, and Fire Partitions

Smoke Barriers and Smoke Partitions

Opening Protectives

Through-Penetration Protectives

Test Ratings

Using Rated Materials and Assemblies

Sustainability Considerations

Research: Using the Codes

Documentation

CHAPTER 7: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Detection Systems

Alarm Systems

Extinguishing Systems

Sustainability Considerations

Research: Using the Codes

Documentation

CHAPTER 8: PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

Number of Plumbing Fixtures

Plumbing Fixture Requirements

Toilet and Bathing Facilities

Plumbing Sustainability Considerations

Mechanical Requirements

Mechanical Sustainability Considerations

Research: Using the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes

Documentation

CHAPTER 9: ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

Electrical Components and Devices

Grounding and Circuit Interrupters

Light Fixtures

Required Electrical Systems

Electrical Sustainability Considerations

Communication Components and Devices

Types of Communication Systems

Communication Sustainability Considerations

Research: Using the Electrical Codes

Research: Using the Communication Codes

Documentation

CHAPTER 10: FINISH AND FURNITURE

Types of Finishes and Furnishings

Standards and Testing

Determining Finish Classifications

Obtaining Test Results

Decorative Materials

Signage

Accessibility Requirements

Other Code Restrictions

Sustainability Considerations

Research: Using the Codes

Documentation **CHAPTER 11: CODE OFFICIALS AND THE CODE PROCESS </...