The Codes Guidebook for Interiors - Katherine E Kennon

Biographie:

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 O'More 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....

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Inset Index xii

Preface xiv

Acknowledgments xviii

How to Use This Book xx

Abbreviations xxix

About the Companion Website xxxi

Chapter 1: About the Codes 1

A Brief History 2

Code Publications 3

Federal Regulations 21

Standards Organizations 24

Special Use Codes 33

Research: Using the Codes 34

Chapter 2: Accessibility 35

A Brief History 36

Codes and Standards 38

Federal Regulations 41

Level of Accessibility 48

Accessible Basics 53

Enforcement and Responsibility 59

Research: Using the Codes 61

Documentation 63

Chapter 3: Occupancy Classifications And Loads 65

Understanding Occupancy Classifications 66

Description of Occupancies 68

Other Occupancy Considerations 88

More Than One Occupancy Type 91

Accessibility Requirements 99

Determining Occupant Loads 103

Using the Occupant Load 116

Research: Using the Codes 117

Documentation 118

Chapter 4: Construction Types And Building Sizes 121

Understanding Construction Types 122

Identifying Construction Types 127

Sustainability Considerations 132

Understanding Building Height and Area 135

Research: Using the Codes 143

Documentation 146

Chapter 5: Means of Egress 147

Means of Egress System 148

Exit Accesses 153

Exits 173

Areas of Refuge 183

Exit Discharges 185

Means of Egress Capacity 187

Arrangement of Exits 202

Signage 211

Emergency Lighting and Communication 216

Research: Using the Codes 218

Documentation 222

Chapter 6: Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 223

Passive Systems 224

Active Systems 224

Exiting Systems 224

Compartmentation in a Building 226

Fire Walls 227

Fire Barriers, Horizontal Assemblies, and Fire Partitions 228

Smoke Barriers and Smoke Partitions 245

Opening Protectives 248

Through- Penetration Protectives 262

Test Ratings 268

Using Rated Materials and Assemblies 270

Sustainability Considerations 273

Research: Using the Codes 274

Documentation 276

Chapter 7: Fire Protection Systems 279

Detection Systems 280

Alarm Systems 287

Extinguishing Systems 293

Sustainability Considerations 308

Research: Using the Codes 309

Documentation 311

Chapter 8: Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 313

Number of Plumbing Fixtures 314

Plumbing Fixture Requirements 324

Toilet and Bathing Facilities 335

Plumbing Sustainability Considerations 351

Mechanical Requirements 352

Mechanical Sustainability Considerations 360

Research: Using the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes 362

Documentation 368

Chapter 9: Electrical and Communication Requirements 369

Electrical Components and Devices 370

Grounding and Circuit Interrupters 384

Light Fixtures 388

Required Electrical Systems 392

Electrical Sustainability Considerations 395

Communication Components and Devices 401

Types of Communication Systems 408

Communication Sustainability Considerations 415

Research: Using the Electrical Codes 416

Research: Using the Communication Codes 418

Documentation 419

Chapter 10: Finish and Furniture 421

Types of Finishes and Furnishings 422

Standards and Testing 425

Determining Finish Requirements 448

Obtaining Test Results 456

Accessibility Requirements 462

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