"This revised and updated ninth edition of the Study Guide for the Codes Guidebook for Interiors is an essential companion to The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, the industry's reference of choice. It offers complete coverage of the major codes and standards that apply to interior projects. This Study Guide includes lists of terms, practice questions, practical application exercises, code tables, and checklists. This companion study guide is a comprehensive measure of a designer's understanding and application of codes for interior projects. It can help design students learn and practitioners keep their skills up to date and prepare for the NCIDQ and ARE exams"-- Provided by publisher.
A comprehensive study guide for understanding architectural interior codes
The newly revised Study Guide for The Codes Guidebook for Interiors 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 for interior projects.
This resource helps to apply the codes to both renovations and new construction and for a variety of occupancy types. To accomplish this, the Study Guide 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.
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
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 OMore 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.
