Study Guide for The Codes Guidebook for Interiors (eBook)
144 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-95294-8 (ISBN)
The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is the industry'sreference of choice, with complete coverage of all codes andstandards that apply to interiors. This Study Guide provides athorough review of The Codes Guidebook, complete withpractice questions, code tables, and checklists, helping designersand architects prepare for the NCIDQ and ARE exams. Designed as acompanion to The Codes Guidebook 6th Edition,this guide covers the latest requirements, standards, terminology,and federal regulations, including the 2012 ICC, changes to the ADAstandards, and ICC/ASI requirements--as well as expandedinformation on green construction. Readers get the opportunity totest their understanding of interior codes and think more deeplyabout real-world applications.
It's essential that designers and architects have an up-to-dateworking knowledge of the various codes involved with buildinginteriors, whether during renovation or new construction. ThisStudy Guide helps increase retention and recall of the informationpresented in The Codes Guidebook, by enabling readersto:
* Learn key terms chapter by chapter
* Test code knowledge with practice questions and problemscenarios
* Refer to code tables during the design process
* Use included checklists to ensure complete compliance
The Codes Guidebook is an essential reference for allinterior professionals, and this Study Guide provides a concisereview. Useful as exam prep or even just as a self-test, this guidedistills the original's exhaustive information into manageablechunks. For the designer, architect, or student, the Study Guidefor The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is a must-have resourcefor complete code comprehension.
SHARON KOOMEN HARMON has more than twenty-fiveyears' experience in interior design and project management.Combining this with her strong interest in natural health, she nowowns Life Design for Health, which helps people pursue a holisticapproach to health and well-being. KATHERINE E. KENNON, AIA, is a professional architect,educator, and code consultant. She is an adjunct professor atWatkins College of Art, Design, and Film in Nashville, TN. She alsoconducts continuing education seminars on design, building codes,and accessibility issues for design students and professionals.
INTRODUCTION v
SECTION 1 KEY TERMS BY CHAPTER 1
Chapter 1 About the Codes 1
Chapter 2 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 2
Chapter 3 Construction Types and Building Sizes 2
Chapter 4 Means of Egress 2
Chapter 5 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 3
Chapter 6 Fire Protection Systems 4
Chapter 7 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 4
Chapter 8 Electrical and Communication Requirements 5
Chapter 9 Finish and Furniture Selection 6
Chapter 10 Code Officials and the Code Process 7
SECTION 2 SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS 9
Chapter 1 About the Codes 9
Chapter 2 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 11
Chapter 3 Construction Types and Building Sizes 14
Chapter 4 Means of Egress 16
Chapter 5 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 20
Chapter 6 Fire Protection Systems 23
Chapter 7 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 26
Chapter 8 Electrical and Communication Requirements 30
Chapter 9 Finish and Furniture Selection 34
Chapter 10 Code Officials and the Code Process 38
SECTION 3 STUDY PROBLEMS 41
Chapter 1 About the Codes 41
Chapter 2 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 43
Chapter 3 Construction Types and Building Sizes 49
Chapter 4 Means of Egress 51
Chapter 5 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 58
Chapter 6 Fire Protection Systems 60
Chapter 7 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 62
Chapter 8 Electrical and Communication Requirements 65
Chapter 9 Finish and Furniture Selection 67
Chapter 10 Code Officials and the Code Process 72
SECTION 4 ANSWERS TO SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS 73
Chapter 1 About the Codes 73
Chapter 2 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 74
Chapter 3 Construction Types and Building Sizes 76
Chapter 4 Means of Egress 77
Chapter 5 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 78
Chapter 6 Fire Protection Systems 80
Chapter 7 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 81
Chapter 8 Electrical and Communication Requirements 83
Chapter 9 Finish and Furniture Selection 85
Chapter 10 Code Officials and the Code Process 86
SECTION 5 ANSWERS TO STUDY PROBLEMS 89
Chapter 1 About the Codes 89
Chapter 2 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 90
Chapter 3 Construction Types and Building Sizes 95
Chapter 4 Means of Egress 97
Chapter 5 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 102
Chapter 6 Fire Protection Systems 105
Chapter 7 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 106
Chapter 8 Electrical and Communication Requirements 108
Chapter 9 Finish and Furniture Selection 109
Chapter 10 Code Officials and the Code Process 112
APPENDIX A CODE TABLES 113
APPENDIX B FULL-SIZE CHECKLISTS 129
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 25.8.2014 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode |
| Technik ► Architektur | |
| Schlagworte | Architecture • Architektur • Bauentwurf • Building Design • Innenarchitektur • Interior design |
| ISBN-10 | 1-118-95294-4 / 1118952944 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-95294-8 / 9781118952948 |
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