The Codes Guidebook for Interiors

PREFACE.ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.INTRODUCTION: HOW TO USE THIS BOOK.Definitions.Using Codes in the Design Process.Organization of the Book.Available Codes.Prescriptive and Performance.Accessibility Regulations.Figures in the Book.Getting Started.Minimum Requirements.CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE CODES.A Brief History.Code Publications.Federal Regulations.Standards Organizations.Local Codes.Interior Codes Checklist.CHAPTER 2: OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS AND LOADS.Key Terms.Occupancy Classifications.Comparing the Codes.Description of Occupancies.Other Occupancy Considerations.Occupant Loads.Checklist.CHAPTER 3: CONSTRUCTION TYPES AND BUILDING SIZES.Key Terms.Construction Types.Building Height and Area.CHAPTER 4: MEANS OF EGRESS.Key Terms.Comparing the Codes.Types of Means of Egress.Means of Egress Capacity.Signage.Emergency Lighting.Checklist.CHAPTER 5: FIRE-RESISTANT MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLIES.Key Terms.Comparing the Codes.Compartmentation in a Building.Fire Walls.Fire Barriers and Fire Partitions.Smoke Barriers and Smoke Partitions.Opening Protectives.Through-Penetration Protectives.Test Ratings.Using Rated Materials and Assemblies.Checklist.CHAPTER 6: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS.Key Terms.Comparing the Codes.Detection Systems.Alarm Systems.Extinguishing Systems.Checklist.CHAPTER 7: PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS.Plumbing Requirements.Mechanical Requirements.Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation.Checklist.CHAPTER 8: ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS.Key Terms.Electrical Requirements.Communication Requirements.Checklist.CHAPTER 9: FINISH AND FURNITURE SELECTION.Key Terms.Types of Finishes and Furnishings.Comparing the Codes.Standards and Testing.Using the Codes.Obtaining Test Results.Accessibility Requirements.Other Restrictions.Checklist.CHAPTER 10: CODE OFFICIALS AND THE CODE PROCESS.The Authority Having Jurisdiction.Code Enforcement.The Code Process.Documentation and Liability.Future Technology.APPENDIX A: ABOUT THE ADA.Places Requiring Accessibility.Original ADAAG.New ADA Guidelines.Level of Compliance.Regulation and Enforcement.Responsibility for Compliance.APPENDIX B: FAMILY RESIDENCES.Construction Types and Building Size.Means of Egress.Fire Resistance.Fire Protection.Plumbing.Mechanical.Electrical.Finishes.Accessibility.APPENDIX C: EXISTING AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS.Existing Buildings.Historical Buildings.APPENDIX D: ABBREVIATIONS.APPENDIX E: CODE RESOURCES.Codes Organizations.Federal Regulatory Agencies.Standards Organizations.National Organizations.Professional Bookstores.BIBLIOGRAPHY (BY TOPIC).GLOSSARY.INDEX.Note: A more detailed table of contents can be found on the companion Web site www.wiley.com/harmon.