The codes guidebook for interiors

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Inset Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
How to Use This Book
	Terms to Know
	Using Codes in the Design Process
	Organization of the Book
	Available Codes and Standards
	Prescriptive and Performance
	Accessibility Regulations
	Sustainability Requirements
	Figures in the Book
	Getting Started
	Minimum Requirements
Abbreviations
Chapter 1 About the Codes
	A Brief History
	Code Publications
		Building Codes
		Performance Codes
		Fire Codes
		Life Safety Code®
		Plumbing Codes
		Mechanical Codes
		Electrical Codes
		Energy Codes
		Sustainability Codes
		Residential Codes
		Existing Building Codes
	Federal Regulations
		Accessibility Legislation
		Energy Policy Act
	Standards Organizations
		American National Standards Institute
		National Fire Protection Association
		International Code Council
		ASTM International
		NSF International
		American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
		Underwriters Laboratories
		Global Standards
	Special Use Codes
	Research: Using the Codes
Chapter 2 Accessibility
	A Brief History
	Codes and Standards
		Building Codes
		ICC A117.1
		State or Local Accessibility Codes
	Federal Regulations
		Architectural Barriers Act
		Fair Housing Act
		Americans with Disabilities Act
	Level of Accessibility
		New Construction
		Alterations
		Existing Facilities
		Limited Accessibility
		Accommodation
	Enforcement and Responsibility
	Research: Using the Codes
	Documentation
Chapter 3 OccupancyClassificationsand Loads
	Understanding Occupancy Classifications
	Description of Occupancies
		Assembly (A) Occupancy
		Business (B) Occupancy
		Educational (E) Occupancy
		Factory (F) Occupancy
		Hazardous (H) Occupancy
		Institutional (I) Occupancy
		Mercantile (M) Occupancy
		Residential (R) Occupancy
		Storage (S) Occupancy
		Utility (U) Occupancy
	Other Occupancy Considerations
		New versus Existing
		Change in Occupancy
	More Than One Occupancy Type
		Incidental Use
		Accessory Occupancies
		Mixed Occupancies
		Multiple Occupancies
	Accessibility Requirements
	Determining Occupant Loads
		Occupant Load by Load Factor
		Modifying the Occupant Load
		Occupant Load for Converging Spaces
		Occupant Load for a Building Floor
		Occupant Load for Multipurpose Spaces
		Occupant Load for Fixed Seats
		Occupant Load for Unusual Uses
	Using the Occupant Load
	Research: Using the Codes
	Documentation
Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes
	Understanding Construction Types
		Materials in Construction Types
		Ratings of the Building Elements
	Identifying Construction Types
		Construction Types
		Mixed Construction Types
		Construction Type by Occupancy
	Sustainability Considerations
		Maintaining the Construction Type
	Understanding Building Height and Area
		Allowable Height and Area Factors
		Using the Charts
		Allowable Height and Number of Stories
		Allowable Area
	Research: Using the Codes
	Documentation
Chapter 5 Means of Egress
	Means of Egress System
	Exit Accesses
		Doorways
		Stairways
		Escalators and Moving Walks
		Ramps
		Corridors
		Aisles and Aisle Accessways
		Adjoining or Intervening Rooms
	Exits
		Exterior Exit Doors
		Exit Stairs
		Horizontal Exits
		Exit Passageways
		Emergency Escape and Rescue Opening
		Elevators
	Areas of Refuge
	Exit Discharges
		Exit Lobby
		Exit Foyer or Vestibule
		Discharge Corridor
		Egress Court
		Small Alley or Sidewalk
	Means of Egress Capacity
		Number of Exits
		Exit Widths
	Arrangement of Exits
		Exit Remoteness
		Common Path of Travel
		Travel Distance
		Dead-End Corridors
	Signage
		Exit Signs
		Instructional Signs
		Accessible Exit Signs
	Emergency Lighting and Communication
	Research: Using the Codes
	Documentation
Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies
	Passive Systems
	Active Systems
	Exiting Systems
	Compartmentation in a Building
	Fire Walls
	Fire Barriers, Horizontal Assemblies, and Fire Partitions
		Fire Areas
		Occupancy Separation
		Tenant Separation
		Dwelling and Sleeping Unit Separation
		Incidental Use
		Vertical Shaft Enclosures
		Means of Egress Components
	Smoke Barriers and Smoke Partitions
		Smoke Compartments
		Smokeproof Vertical Shafts
		Lobbies and Vestibules
	Opening Protectives
		Rated Door Assemblies
		Fire Window Assemblies
		Rated Glazing and Frames
	Through-Penetration
Protectives
		Fire-Stops and Smoke Stops
		Fireblocks and Draft Stops
		Damper Systems
	Test Ratings
		Tests for Wall and Floor/Ceiling Assemblies
		Tests for Opening and Through-Penetration Protectives
	Using Rated Materials and Assemblies
	Sustainability Considerations
	Research: Using the Codes
	Documentation
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems
	Detection Systems
		Smoke Detection
		Heat Detection
		Alternative Detection
		Manual Fire Alarms
		Carbon Monoxide Detection
	Alarm Systems
		Visual and Audible Alarm Systems
		Emergency Communication Systems
		Accessible Warning Systems
	Extinguishing Systems
		Fire Extinguishers
		Standpipes and Fire Hoses
		Sprinkler Systems
		Alternative Extinguishing Systems
	Sustainability Considerations
	Research: Using the Codes
	Documentation
Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements
	Number of Plumbing Fixtures
		Calculating Required Fixtures
		Accessibility Percentages
	Plumbing Fixture Requirements
		Water Closets
		Urinals
		Lavatories
		Sinks
		Drinking Fountains
		Bathtubs
		Showers
		Dishwashers and Clothes Washers
	Toilet and Bathing Facilities
		Single-User Toilet Facilities
		Multiple-Fixture Facilities
		Single-User Bath Facilities
		Multiple-User Bathing Facilities
		Finish Requirements
		Grab Bars
		Accessories
		Signage
	Plumbing Sustainability Considerations
	Mechanical Requirements
		Mechanical Rooms
		Heating and Cooling Loads
		Zoning and Thermostat Locations
		Exhaust Requirements
		Ventilation Requirements
		Plenum Requirements
		Duct Requirements
		Access Requirements
	Mechanical Sustainability Considerations
	Research: Using the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes
		Researching Plumbing Requirements
		Researching Mechanical Requirements
	Documentation
Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements
	Electrical Components and Devices
		Electrical Panels and Rooms
		Electrical Cabling and Conduit
		Circuitry
		Electrical Boxes
	Grounding and Circuit Interrupters
		Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
		Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters
	Light Fixtures
		Types of Light Fixtures
		Location of Light Fixtures
	Required Electrical Systems
		Emergency Power Systems
		Standby Power Systems
	Electrical Sustainability Considerations
	Communication Components and Devices
		Communication Equipment and Rooms
		Low-Voltage Cabling
	Types of Communication Systems
		Telecommunication Systems
		Television and Radio Systems
		Alarm and Voice Communication Systems
		Audiovisual Systems
		Security Systems
	Communication Sustainability Considerations
	Research: Using the Electrical Codes
	Research: Using the Communication Codes
	Documentation
Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture
	Types of Finishes and Furnishings
	Standards and Testing
	Steiner Tunnel Test
	Radiant Panel Test
	Pill Test
	Vertical Flame Tests
	Room Corner Tests
	Smolder Resistance Tests
	Toxicity Test
	Upholstered Seating Tests
	Mattress Tests
	DETERMINING FINISH REQUIREMENTS
		Finish Classifications
		The Code Table
		Example
		Other Finish Requirements
	Obtaining Test Results
		Pretested Finishes and Furniture
		Nontested Finishes and Furniture
	Accessibility Requirements
		Floor Finishes
		Accessible Furniture
	Acoustical Partitions and Materials
	Decorative Materials
	Signage
	Other Code Restrictions
	Sustainability Considerations
		Sustainable Product Standards
		Product Certifications
	Research: Using the Codes
	Documentation
CHAPTER 11 Code Officials and the Code Process
	Authority Having Jurisdiction
		Code Jurisdiction
		Code Department
		Code Official
	Code Review and Enforcement
		Agency Review
		Sustainability Programs
		Federal Laws and Regulations
	The Code Process
		Code Research and Design
		Preliminary Review
		Appeals Request
		Plan Review and Permit
		Inspections during Construction
		Final Inspection and Approval
	Documentation
		Construction Documents
		Performance Design Documentation
		Sustainability Design Documentation
	Technology and Process
	Minimum Requirements and Best Practices
Appendix A Sustainability
	Green Rating Systems
		LEED
		Green Globes
		Living Building Challenge
	Sustainable Standards and Certification Programs
	Life Cycle Assessments
	Environmental Product Declarations
	Tools and Resources
Appendix B Existing and Historic Buildings
	Existing Buildings
		Repairs
		Alterations
		Change in Use or Occupancy
		Additions
		Accessibility Requirements
	Historic Buildings
	Sustainability Considerations
Appendix C Family Residences
	Construction Types and Building Size
	Means of Egress
	Fire and Smoke Resistance
	Fire Detection and Protection
	Plumbing
	Mechanical
	Electrical and Communication
	Finishes and Furniture
	Accessibility Considerations
	Sustainability Considerations
Glossary
Index
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