Study Guide for the Codes Guidebook for Interiors

9th Auflage
ISBN: 978-1-394-28117-6
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 214 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 612 g

A comprehensive study guide for understanding architectural interior codes

New revised, Study Guide for The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Ninth Edition is an essential companion to the updated 9th edition of The Codes Guidebook for Interiors. The Study Guide is an excellent resource for measuring and testing your understanding of codes and regulation, and for applying the codes to both renovations and new construction for a variety of occupancy types.

This updated edition includes:

- Comprehensive lists of key industry and code related terms
- Updated short answer questions that test knowledge and application
- Practical examples that challenge you to use the actual code tables, apply your knowledge of the requirements and apply the codes requirements correctly
- Updated code tables to use during the design process
- Useful checklists by chapter to assist you with compliance in your academic and real-life projects

This guidebook is perfect for students and practicing professionals in interior design, architecture, and facility management.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kennon, Katherine E

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gestaltung, Darstellung, Bautechnik
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Innenarchitektur, Architekturdesign
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Architektur: Berufspraxis

Inhaltsverzeichnis

INTRODUCTION vii

SECTION 1 KEY TERMS BY CHAPTER 1

Chapter 1 About the Codes 1
Chapter 2 Accessibility 2
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 2
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes 3
Chapter 5 Means of Egress 3
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 4
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems 4
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 5
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements 6
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection 7
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process 8

SECTION 2 SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS 9

Chapter 1 About the Codes 9
Chapter 2 Accessibility 12
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 16
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes 22
Chapter 5 Means of Egress 25
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 32
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems 38
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 42
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements 47
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection 51
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process 59

SECTION 3 STUDY PROBLEMS 63
Chapter 1 About the Codes 63
Chapter 2 Accessibility 65
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 66
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes 74
Chapter 5 Means of Egress 76
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 82
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems 85
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 88
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements 94
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection 96
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process 100

SECTION 4 ANSWERS TO SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS 101

Chapter 1 About the Codes 101
Chapter 2 Accessibility 103
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 105
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes 109
Chapter 5 Means of Egress 110
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 113
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems 116
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 118
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements 121
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection 124
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process 127

SECTION 5 ANSWERS TO STUDY PROBLEMS 131

Chapter 1 About the Codes 131
Chapter 2 Accessibility 132
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 133
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes 138
Chapter 5 Means of Egress 140
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 145
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems 149
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 150
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements 153
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection 154
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process 157

APPENDIX A CODE TABLES 159
APPENDIX B FULL-SIZE

CHECKLISTS 181
NOTES 201

Über Autor(innen)

Katherine E. Kennon, AIA is a professional architect and principal at The Architect WORKSHOP in Nashville, TN. She has experience in commercial, healthcare, and residential architectural projects. She is also a Professor of Practice at the O’More College of Architecture and Design at Belmont University. She has presented seminars on design, building codes, and accessibility issues in academic, professional and conference settings.