Harmon, S: Study Guide for The Codes Guidebook for Interiors

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

SHARON KOOMEN HARMON has more than twenty-five years' experience in interior design and project management. Combining this with her strong interest in natural health, she now owns Life Design for Health, which helps people pursue a holistic approach to health and well-being.KATHERINE E. KENNON, AIA, is a professional architect, educator, and code consultant. She is an adjunct professor at Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film in Nashville, TN. She also conducts continuing education seminars on design, building codes, and accessibility issues for design students and professionals.