Completely revised and updated, the Eighth Edition of The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is the only book on the market devoted exclusively to codes that are applicable to interior designers. This guide features jargon-free explanations of all the codes and standards that are relevant to designers and architects, including performance codes, building and finish standards, energy codes, and ADA standards. Dozens of examples are enhanced with detailed illustrations and floor plans that clearly show how codes apply to real-world projects. This Eighth Edition has been updated to include the 2018 and 2021 ICC code provisions, including the International Building Code and NFPA's 2021 Life code. In an easy-to-navigate format, this single source guide saves hours of research time and can dramatically reduce the potential for costly planning oversights.
Table of Contents:
INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1 KEY TERMS BY CHAPTER
Chapter 1 About the Codes
Chapter 2 Accessibility
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes
Chapter 5 Means of Egress
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process
SECTION 2 SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS
Chapter 1 About the Codes
Chapter 2 Accessibility
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes
Chapter 5 Means of Egress
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process
SECTION 3 STUDY PROBLEMS
Chapter 1 About the Codes
Chapter 2 Accessibility
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes
Chapter 5 Means of Egress
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process
SECTION 4 ANSWERS TO SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS
Chapter 1 About the Codes
Chapter 2 Accessibility
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes
Chapter 5 Means of Egress
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process
SECTION 5 ANSWERS TO STUDY PROBLEMS
Chapter 1 About the Codes
Chapter 2 Accessibility
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes
Chapter 5 Means of Egress
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process
APPENDIX A CODE TABLES
APPENDIX B FULL-SIZE CHECKLISTS
About the Author :
KATHERINE E. KENNON, AIA, (Nashville, TN) is a professional architect and principal at The Architect WORKSHOP. She has experience in commercial, healthcare, and residential architectural projects. She is an Adjunct Instructor at the O'More School of Design at Belmont University. She taught previously in the Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film for nearly 15 years. She also conducts seminars on design, building codes, and accessibility issues for design students and professionals.
