The codes guidebook for interiors /

Title:

The codes guidebook for interiors /

Author:

Kennon, Katherine E., author.

Format:

Book

Institution:

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Contents:

About the codes : A brief history ; Code publications ; Federal regulations ; Standards organizations ; State and local codes -- Accessibility : Comparing the codes ; Accessibility guidelines ; Level of accessibility ; Enforcement and responsibility -- Occupancy classifications and loads : Understanding occupancy classifications ; Comparing the codes ; Description of occupancies ; New versus existing occupancies ; More than one occupancy type ; Accessibility requirements ; Determining occupant load -- Construction types and building sizes : Understanding construction types ; Comparing the codes ; Combustible versus noncombustible ; Determining construction types ; Sustainability considerations ; Understanding building height and area ; Height and area limitations -- Means of egress : Comparing the codes ; Means of egress components ; Exit accesses ; Exits ; Areas of refuge ; Exit discharges ; Means of egress capacity ; Arrangement of exits ; Signage ; Emergency lighting and communication -- Fire and smoke resistant assemblies : Comparing the codes ; Compartmentation in a building ; Fire walls ; Fire barriers, horizontal assemblies, and fire partitions ; Smoke barriers and smoke partitions ; Sound attenuation partitions ; Opening protectives ; Through-penetration protectives ; Test ratings ; Using rated materials and assemblies ; Sustainability considerations -- Fire protection systems : Comparing the codes ; Detection systems ; Alarm systems ; Extinguishing systems ; Sustainability considerations -- Plumbing and mechanical requirements : Comparing plumbing codes ; Number of plumbing fixtures ; Plumbing fixture requirements ; Toilet and bathing facilities ; Plumbing sustainability considerations ; Comparing mechanical codes ; Mechanical requirements ; Mechanical sustainability considerations -- Electrical and communication requirements : Comparing electrical codes ; Electrical components and devices ; Grounding and circuit interrupters ; Light fixtures ; Required electrical systems ; Electrical sustainability considerations ; Comparing communication codes ; Communication components and devices ; Types of communication systems ; Communication sustainability considerations -- Finish and furniture selection : Types of finishes and furnishings ; Comparing the codes ; Standards and testing ; Determining the finish classifications ; Obtaining test results ; Other code restrictions ; Sustainability considerations -- Code officials and the code process : Authority having jurisdiction ; Code review and enforcement ; The code process ; Documentation and liability ; Present and future -- Appendix A: Sustainability : Green rating systems ; Sustainable standards and certification programs ; Life cycle assessment ; Environmental product declarations ; Additional tools -- Appendix B: Existing and historic buildings : Existing buildings ; Historic buildings ; Sustainability considerations -- Appendix C: Family residences : Construction types and building size ; Means of egress ; Fire and smoke resistance ; Fire protection ; Plumbing ; Mechanical ; Electrical and communication ; Finishes and furniture ; Accessibility considerations ; Sustainability considerations -- Glossary.

Online access:

No online access

Library holdings:

Wentworth Stacks--Upper Level
747.034 .H3 2018 – Available