The Codes Guidebook for Interiors

608 Pages·2014·12.32 MB·English

by  Sharon Koomen Harmon

THE CODES
GUIDEBOOK FOR
INTERIORS

THE CODES
GUIDEBOOK FOR
INTERIORS
Sixth Edition
Sharon Koomen Harmon
Katherine E. Kennon
This book is dedicated to the special men in my life: my husband,
James Kennon, Jr., and my sons Drake and Noel.
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1. Building laws—United States. 2. Buildings—Specifi cations—United States.
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CONTENTS
INSET INDEX XI
PREFACE XIII
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS XVII
INTRODUCTION: HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 1
Defi nitions 2
Using Codes in the Design Process 3
Organization of the Book 5
Available Codes and Standards 6
Prescriptive and Performance 7
Accessibility Regulations 8
Sustainability Requirements 9
Figures in the Book 10
Getting Started 10
Minimum Requirements 11
CHAPTER 1: ABOUT THE CODES 13
A Brief History 14
Code Publications 15
Federal Regulations 35
Standards Organizations 43
State and Local Codes 53
Interior Codes Checklist 54
CHAPTER 2: OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS
AND LOADS 57
Understanding Occupancy Classifi cations 58
Comparing the Codes 61
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Description of Occupancies 63
New versus Existing Occupancies 83
More Than One Occupancy Type 86
Accessibility Requirements 95
Determining Occupant Loads 99
Using the Occupant Load 110
Checklist 111
CHAPTER 3: CONSTRUCTION TYPES AND
BUILDING SIZES 115
Understanding Construction Types 116
Comparing the Codes 119
Combustible versus Noncombustible 120
Determining Construction Types 122
Sustainability Considerations 129
Understanding Building Height and Area 131
Height and Area Limitations 136
CHAPTER 4: MEANS OF EGRESS 139
Comparing the Codes 140
Means of Egress Components 142
Exit Accesses 147
Exits 168
Areas of Refuge 174
Exit Discharges 178
Means of Egress Capacity 180
Arrangement of Exits 194
Signage 205
Emergency Lighting and Communication 209
Checklist 210
CHAPTER 5: FIRE AND SMOKE RESISTANT
ASSEMBLIES 215
Comparing the Codes 217
Compartmentation in a Building 220
Fire Walls 221
Fire Barriers, Horizontal Assemblies, and Fire Partitions 222
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Smoke Barriers and Smoke Partitions 241
Opening Protectives 244
Through-Penetration Protectives 257
Test Ratings 263
Using Rated Materials and Assemblies 265
Sustainability Considerations 269
Checklist 270
CHAPTER 6: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 275
Comparing the Codes 276
Detection Systems 279
Alarm Systems 284
Extinguishing Systems 290
Sustainability Considerations 304
Checklist 305
CHAPTER 7: PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL
REQUIREMENTS 309
Comparing Plumbing Codes 310
Number of Plumbing Fixtures 311
Plumbing Fixture Requirements 320
Toilet and Bathing Facilities 331
Plumbing Sustainability Considerations 348
Comparing Mechanical Codes 349
Mechanical Requirements 352
Mechanical Sustainability Considerations 359
Checklist 360
CHAPTER 8: ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION
REQUIREMENTS 365
Comparing Electrical Codes 366
Electrical Components and Devices 369
Grounding and Circuit Interrupters 382
Light Fixtures 386
Required Electrical Systems 391
Electrical Sustainability Considerations 394
Comparing Communication Codes 398
Communication Components and Devices 400
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Types of Communication Systems 407
Communication Sustainability Considerations 415
Checklist 415
CHAPTER 9: FINISH AND FURNITURE SELECTION 419
Types of Finishes and Furnishings 420
Comparing the Codes 421
Standards and Testing 424
Determining Finish Classifi cations 450
Obtaining Test Results 456
Accessibility Requirements 462
Other Code Restrictions 468
Sustainability Considerations 472
Checklist 478
CHAPTER 10: C ODE OFFICIALS AND THE
CODE PROCESS 483
Authority Having Jurisdiction 484
Code Enforcement 488
The Code Process 490
Documentation and Liability 505
Future Technology 512
APPENDIX A: ACCESSIBILITY AND THE ADA 515
Places Requiring Accessibility 515
Original ADAAG 518
New ADA Standard 519
Level of Compliance 521
Regulation and Enforcement 524
Responsibility for Compliance 525
APPENDIX B: SUSTAINABILITY 527
Green Rating Systems 529
Sustainable Standards and Certifi cation Programs 533
Life Cycle Assessments 537
Environmental Product Declarations 540
Additional Tools 540