The comprehensive study guide for understanding interior codes
This revised and updated eighth 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.
It is vital that designers and architects have an up-to-date working knowledge of the various codes involved with building interiors, whether during renovation or new construction, and this study guide offers the opportunity to: - Study with many new questions, in both the short answer and application sections - Review the key terms of the industry - Use the practice questions and exercises to test working knowledge of codes - Utilize the code tables during the design process - Employ the numerous checklists on proposed and real life projects to ensure complete compliance
The revised Study Guide is a useful companion to The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, the essential reference for all interior professionals. For the designer, architect, or student, the Study Guide for The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is a must-have resource.
Table of Contents
Introduction VII
Section 1: Key Terms By Chapter 1
Chapter 1 About the Codes 1
Chapter 2 Accessibility 1
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 2
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes 2
Chapter 5 Means of Egress 3
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 3
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems 4
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 5
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements 5
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection 6
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process 7
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 41
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements 47
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection 51
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process 58
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 139
Chapter 5 Means of Egress 141
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 147
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems 150
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 151
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements 154
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection 155
Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process 158
Appendix A Code Tables 159
Appendix B Full-Size Checklists 181
Notes 201
