The Codes Guidebook for Interiors: Sharon Koomen Harmon: 9780471006183: Book: : eCampus.com

INTRODUCTION: HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

(4)

CHAPTER ONE: ABOUT THE CODES

(18)

A BRIEF HISTORY

(1)

CODE PUBLICATIONS

(6)

Model Building Codes

(2)

Model Plumbing Codes

(1)

Model Mechanical Codes

(1)

Life Safety Code (LSC)

(1)

National Electrical Code (NEC)

(1)

One and Two Family Dwelling Code (OTFDC)

(1)

FEDERAL REGULATIONS

(3)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

(2)

Fair Housing Act (FHA)

(1)

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

(1)

STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS

(4)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

(1)

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

(1)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

(1)

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

(1)

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

(1)

LOCAL CODES

(1)

INTERIOR CODES CHECKLIST

(4)

CHAPTER TWO: OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS AND LOADS

(28)

DEFINITIONS

(1)

OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS

(17)

Determining Classifications

(3)

List of Occupancies

(8)

Comparing the Codes

(2)

New Versus Existing

(1)

Mixed Occupancies

(1)

ADA Regulations

(2)

OCCUPANT LOADS

(6)

The Table

(1)

The Formula

(2)

Example

(1)

Mixed Uses or Occupancies

(1)

Multiple Uses or Occupancies

(1)

Fixed Seats

(1)

Means of Egress

(1)

CHECKLIST

(4)

CHAPTER THREE: CONSTRUCTION TYPES AND BUILDING SIZES

(18)

DEFINITIONS

(1)

CONSTRUCTION TYPES

(9)

The Table

(2)

Comparing the Codes

(2)

Combustible Versus Noncombustible

(1)

Using the Table

(1)

Example

(1)

Mixed Construction Types

(1)

Occupancy Requirements

(1)

BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA

(8)

The Table

(1)

Example

(2)

Height and Area Limitations

(5)

CHAPTER FOUR: MEANS OF EGRESS

(42)

DEFINITIONS

(1)

COMPARING THE CODES

(1)

TYPES OF MEANS OF EGRESS

(17)

Exit Accesses

(9)

Exits

(4)

Exit Discharges

(1)

MEANS OF EGRESS CAPACITY

(18)

Number of Exits

(3)

Exit Widths

(6)

Arrangement of Exits

(2)

Travel Distance

(4)

Dead End Corridors

103

(2)

Common Path of Travel

105

(1)

SIGNAGE

106

(1)

EXIT LIGHTING

107

(1)

CHECKLIST

107

(4)

CHAPTER FIVE: FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION

111

(38)

DEFINITIONS

112

(1)

COMPARING THE CODES

113

(2)

PREVENTION SYSTEMS

115

(20)

Fire Barriers

115

(5)

Smoke Barriers

120

(3)

Through-Penetration Protectives

123

(8)

Test Ratings

131

(2)

Using Rated Materials

133

(2)

DETECTION SYSTEMS

135

(3)

Smoke Detectors/Alarms

136

(1)

Fire Alarms

137

(1)

Audio Systems

137

(1)

Accessible Warning Systems

138

(1)

SUPRESSION SYSTEMS

138

(6)

Fire Extinguishers

139

(1)

Standpipes and Fire Hoses

139

(1)

Sprinkler Systems

140

(4)

CHECKLIST

144

(5)

CHAPTER SIX: PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

149

(22)

PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS

150

(12)

Definitions

151

(1)

Quantity of Plumbing Fixtures

151

(6)

Types of Plumbing Fixtures

157

(4)

Toilet Facilities and Restrooms

161

(1)

MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

162

(5)

Definitions

164

(1)

Code Considerations

164

(3)

CHECKLIST

167

(4)

CHAPTER SEVEN: ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

171

(16)

DEFINITIONS

172

(1)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

173

(7)

Electrical Panels

173

(1)

Electrical Wiring

174

(2)

Outlet and Switch Boxes

176

(1)

Grounding

177

(1)

Light Fixtures

178

(1)

Emergency Electrical Systems

179

(1)

Standby Power Systems

180

(1)

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

180

(2)

Telephone Switching Rooms

181

(1)

Telephone Wiring

181

(1)

Public Telephones

182

(1)

CHECKLIST

182

(5)

CHAPTER EIGHT: FINISH AND FURNITURE SELECTION

187

(26)

DEFINITIONS

188

(1)

TYPES OF FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS

188

(2)

COMPARING THE CODES

190

(1)

FINISH AND FURNITURE TESTING

190

(10)

Finish Classes and Test Ratings

192

(2)

The Table

194

(1)

Example

195

(1)

Other Tests

196

(3)

Summary of Tests

199

(1)

OBTAINING TEST RESULTS

200

(5)

Pretested Finishes

202

(1)

Nontested Finishes

203

(2)

FINISHES VERSUS FURNITURE

205

(1)

ACCESSIBILITY REGULATIONS

206

(1)

OTHER RESTRICTIONS

207

(2)

CHECKLIST

209

(4)

CHAPTER NINE: CODE OFFICIALS AND THE CODE PROCESS

213

(14)

THE CODE OFFICIALS

214

(1)

THE CODE PROCESS

214

(8)

Initial Project Research

215

(2)

Preliminary Review

217

(1)

Appeals Process

218

(2)

Permit Process

220

(1)

Inspection Process

221

(1)

Certificate of Occupancy

221

(1)

DOCUMENTATION AND LIABILITY

222

(3)

FUTURE TECHNOLOGY

225

(2)

APPENDIX A: FAMILY RESIDENCES

227

(4)

APPENDIX B: EXISTING AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS

231

(4)

APPENDIX C: ABBREVIATIONS

235

(8)

APPENDIX D: CODE SOURCES

243

(8)

APPENDIX E: CODE CROSS-REFERENCE

251

(10)

BIBLIOGRAPHY BY TOPIC

261

(8)

GLOSSARY

269

(8)

INDEX

277


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