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The Codes Guidebook for Interiors
About this book
Interior codes and standards reference of choice for designers and architects, updated with the latest ICC building codes
This Ninth Edition of The Codes Guidebook for Interiors features explanations of the standards, codes, and regulations that are relevant to designers and architects for interior projects. The content is revised and updated in accordance with the latest ICC and NFPA codes including the 2024 International Building Code and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. The book addresses a range of regulations including building codes, finish standards, performance codes, energy codes, and accessibility standards. Diagrams, figures and floor plans clearly show how codes apply to real-world projects. Definitions explain terms used in the codes and their application in simple, jargon-free, and easy-to-understand language.
The Codes Guidebook for Interiors includes:
- Discussion of the range of applicable regulations that designers and architects should know and how they relate to one another
- Explanation of code applications for a wide variety of commercial building and project types with supplementary information that relates to single family homes and historical and existing buildings
- Guidance for coordinating between the newest ICC/ANSI accessibility requirements and the ADA standards
- A companion site that offers study questions, sample forms, interactive checklists, flashcards, PowerPoint lecture slides, and an Instructor's Manual
With an easy-to-navigate format, The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is an essential single-source guide that helps professionals save hours of research time and can dramatically reduce the potential for costly planning oversights. The book is also valuable for students studying interior design, architecture, and facility management.
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Table of contents
- COVER
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- TITLE PAGE
- COPYRIGHT
- DEDICATION
- INSET INDEX
- PREFACE
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
- ABBREVIATIONS
- ABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE
- CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE CODES
- CHAPTER 2: ACCESSIBILITY
- CHAPTER 3: OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS AND LOADS
- CHAPTER 4: CONSTRUCTION TYPES AND BUILDING SIZES
- CHAPTER 5: MEANS OF EGRESS
- CHAPTER 6: FIRE AND SMOKE RESISTANT ASSEMBLIES
- CHAPTER 7: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
- CHAPTER 8: PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
- CHAPTER 9: ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS
- CHAPTER 10: FINISH AND FURNITURE
- CHAPTER 11: CODE OFFICIALS AND THE CODE PROCESS
- APPENDIX A: SUSTAINABILITY
- APPENDIX B: EXISTING AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS
- APPENDIX C: FAMILY RESIDENCES
- GLOSSARY
- INDEX
- END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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