Study Guide for The Codes Guidebook for Interiors

INTRODUCTION v
SECTION 1 KEY TERMS BY CHAPTER 1
Chapter 1 About the Codes 1
Chapter 2 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 2
Chapter 3 Construction Types and Building Sizes 2
Chapter 4 Means of Egress 2
Chapter 5 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 3
Chapter 6 Fire Protection Systems 4
Chapter 7 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 4
Chapter 8 Electrical and Communication Requirements 5
Chapter 9 Finish and Furniture Selection 6
Chapter 10 Code Officials and the Code Process 7
SECTION 2 SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS 9
Chapter 1 About the Codes 9
Chapter 2 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 11
Chapter 3 Construction Types and Building Sizes 14
Chapter 4 Means of Egress 16
Chapter 5 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 20
Chapter 6 Fire Protection Systems 23
Chapter 7 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 26
Chapter 8 Electrical and Communication Requirements 30
Chapter 9 Finish and Furniture Selection 34
Chapter 10 Code Officials and the Code Process 38
SECTION 3 STUDY PROBLEMS 41
Chapter 1 About the Codes 41
Chapter 2 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 43
Chapter 3 Construction Types and Building Sizes 49
Chapter 4 Means of Egress 51
Chapter 5 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 58
Chapter 6 Fire Protection Systems 60
Chapter 7 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 62
Chapter 8 Electrical and Communication Requirements 65
Chapter 9 Finish and Furniture Selection 67
Chapter 10 Code Officials and the Code Process 72
SECTION 4 ANSWERS TO SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS 73
Chapter 1 About the Codes 73
Chapter 2 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 74
Chapter 3 Construction Types and Building Sizes 76
Chapter 4 Means of Egress 77
Chapter 5 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 78
Chapter 6 Fire Protection Systems 80
Chapter 7 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 81
Chapter 8 Electrical and Communication Requirements 83
Chapter 9 Finish and Furniture Selection 85
Chapter 10 Code Officials and the Code Process 86
SECTION 5 ANSWERS TO STUDY PROBLEMS 89
Chapter 1 About the Codes 89
Chapter 2 Occupancy Classifications and Loads 90
Chapter 3 Construction Types and Building Sizes 95
Chapter 4 Means of Egress 97
Chapter 5 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies 102
Chapter 6 Fire Protection Systems 105
Chapter 7 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements 106
Chapter 8 Electrical and Communication Requirements 108
Chapter 9 Finish and Furniture Selection 109
Chapter 10 Code Officials and the Code Process 112
APPENDIX A CODE TABLES 113
APPENDIX B FULL-SIZE CHECKLISTS 129