{"product_id":"the-codes-guidebook-for-interiors-isbn-9781119720959","title":"The Codes Guidebook for Interiors","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHE INTERIOR CODES AND STANDARDS REFERENCE OF CHOICE FOR DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS—UPDATED FOR THE 2018 AND 2021 CODES \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are involved with the design or management of buildings and spaces, it is important to remain up-to-date on the ever-evolving codes and standards that keep communities safe. With over 80,000 copies sold, \u003ci\u003eThe Codes Guidebook for Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e continues to provide comprehensive explanations of the major codes and standards applicable to commercial and residential interior projects. The ­easily navigable format gives clear perspective to how these often confusing concepts and requirements are integrated into real world practice, helping designers incorporate the relevant standards into their ­projects. Updated with the most recent changes and insights to the codes and standards of the ICC, NFPA, ANSI, ADA, and other standards, the Eighth Edition provides unparalleled and integrated guidance on building safety, accessibility, sustainability, energy efficiency, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdates to the Eighth Edition include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations of code requirements, highlighting the latest changes in the 2018 and 2021 ICC codes, including the \u003ci\u003eInternational Building Cod\u003c\/i\u003ee and the NFPA’s Life Safety Code\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClarifications to how and when the ADA, ABA and the ICC\/ANSI accessibility requirements will apply to a project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the codes and standards that address sustainability in typical projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of fire and smoke resistant assemblies, fire protection systems, and plumbing and mechanical requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA companion website with printable study flashcards, instructor’s manual, and PowerPoint slides for use in academic settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDigital and printable code checklists that can guide code research for professional projects and use in a design studio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent, practical, and relevant to nearly any interior or architectural project, \u003ci\u003eThe Codes Guidebook for Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e provides invaluable insight and reference for both student and professional interior designers and architects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInset Index xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Book xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: About the Codes 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCode Publications 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal Regulations 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandards Organizations 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Use Codes 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Codes 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Accessibility 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodes and Standards 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederal Regulations 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevel of Accessibility 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnforcement and Responsibility 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Codes 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Occupancy Classifications And Loads 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Occupancy Classifications 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescription of Occupancies 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Occupancy Considerations 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Than One Occupancy Type 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessibility Requirements 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Occupant Loads 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Occupant Load 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Codes 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Construction Types And Building Sizes 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Construction Types 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Construction Types 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability Considerations 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Building Height and Area 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Codes 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Means of Egress 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeans of Egress System 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExit Accesses 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExits 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAreas of Refuge 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExit Discharges 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeans of Egress Capacity 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArrangement of Exits 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignage 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergency Lighting and Communication 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Codes 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassive Systems 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive Systems 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExiting Systems 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompartmentation in a Building 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire Walls 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire Barriers, Horizontal Assemblies, and Fire Partitions 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmoke Barriers and Smoke Partitions 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening Protectives 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough- Penetration Protectives 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Ratings 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Rated Materials and Assemblies 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability Considerations 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Codes 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Fire Protection Systems 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetection Systems 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlarm Systems 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtinguishing Systems 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability Considerations 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Codes 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNumber of Plumbing Fixtures 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlumbing Fixture Requirements 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToilet and Bathing Facilities 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlumbing Sustainability Considerations 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical Requirements 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical Sustainability Considerations 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Electrical and Communication Requirements 367\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Components and Devices 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrounding and Circuit Interrupters 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight Fixtures 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Electrical Systems 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Sustainability Considerations 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Components and Devices 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Communication Systems 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Sustainability Considerations 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Electrical Codes 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Communication Codes 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Finish and Furniture 419\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Finishes and Furnishings 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandards and Testing 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Finish Requirements 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining Test Results 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessibility Requirements 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcoustical Partitions and Materials 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecorative Materials 473\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignage 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Code Restrictions 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability Considerations 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch: Using the Codes 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Code Officials and the Code Process 491\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthority Having Jurisdiction 492\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCode Review and Enforcement 496\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Code Process 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumentation 512\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology and Process 521\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimum Requirements and Best Practices 523\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Sustainability 525\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen Rating Systems 527\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Standards and Certification Programs 532\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife Cycle Assessments 536\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Product Declarations 538\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools and Resources 538\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Existing and Historic Buildings 541\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExisting Buildings 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistoric Buildings 547\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability Considerations 549\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Family Residences 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Types and Building Size 552\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeans of Egress 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire and Smoke Resistance 554\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire Detection and Protection 555\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlumbing 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical and Communication 559\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishes and Furniture 561\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessibility Considerations 562\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability Considerations 562\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 565\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 587\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINSET INDEX xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePREFACE xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHOW TO USE THIS BOOK xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABBREVIATIONS xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE CODES 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2: ACCESSIBILITY 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3: OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS AND LOADS 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4: CONSTRUCTION TYPES AND BUILDING SIZES 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5: MEANS OF EGRESS 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6: FIRE AND SMOKE RESISTANT ASSEMBLIES 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8: PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9: ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10: FINISH AND FURNITURE 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11: CODE OFFICIALS AND THE CODE PROCESS 491\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX A: SUSTAINABILITY 525\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX B: EXISTING AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS 541\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX C: FAMILY RESIDENCES 551\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGLOSSARY 565\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 587\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatherine E. Kennon\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional architect and principal at the Architect WORKSHOP. She has extensive experience in commercial, healthcare, and residential projects. She continues to teach as an adjunct instructor in interior design and architectural programs on the subjects of codes, accessibility, and design. She has conducted various seminars on design, building codes, and accessibility throughout the US.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharon K. Harmon\u003c\/b\u003e has more than twenty-five years’ experience in interior design and project management. 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Updated with the most recent changes and insights to the codes and standards of the ICC, NFPA, ANSI, ADA, and other standards, the Eighth Edition provides unparalleled and integrated guidance on building safety, accessibility, sustainability, energy efficiency, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpdates to the Eighth Edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Explanations of code requirements, highlighting the latest changes in the 2018 and 2021 ICC codes, including the \u003ci\u003eInternational Building Cod\u003c\/i\u003ee and the NFPA’s Life Safety Code\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClarifications to how and when the ADA, ABA and the ICC\/ANSI accessibility requirements will apply to a project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the codes and standards that address sustainability in typical projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of fire and smoke resistant assemblies, fire protection systems, and plumbing and mechanical requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA companion website with printable study flashcards, instructor’s manual, and PowerPoint slides for use in academic settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDigital and printable code checklists that can guide code research for professional projects and use in a design studio \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent, practical, and relevant to nearly any interior or architectural project, \u003ci\u003eThe Codes Guidebook for Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e provides invaluable insight and reference for both student and professional interior designers and architects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990189293797,"sku":"NP9781119720959","price":106.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119720959.jpg?v=1761786846","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-codes-guidebook-for-interiors-isbn-9781119720959","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}