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<p>Introduction VII</p> <p><b>Section 1: Key Terms By Chapter 1</b></p> <p>Chapter 1 About the Codes    1</p> <p>Chapter 2 Accessibility    1</p> <p>Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads    2</p> <p>Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes    2</p> <p>Chapter 5 Means of Egress    3</p> <p>Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies    3</p> <p>Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems    4</p> <p>Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements    5</p> <p>Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements    5</p> <p>Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection    6</p> <p>Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process    7</p> <p><b>Section 2: Short-Answer Questions 9</b></p> <p>Chapter 1 About the Codes    9</p> <p>Chapter 2 Accessibility    12</p> <p>Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads    16</p> <p>Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes    22</p> <p>Chapter 5 Means of Egress    25</p> <p>Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies    32</p> <p>Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems    38</p> <p>Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements    41</p> <p>Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements    47</p> <p>Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection    51</p> <p>Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process    58</p> <p><b>Section 3: Study Problems 63</b></p> <p>Chapter 1 About the Codes    63</p> <p>Chapter 2 Accessibility    65</p> <p>Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads    66</p> <p>Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes    74</p> <p>Chapter 5 Means of Egress    76</p> <p>Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies    82</p> <p>Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems    85</p> <p>Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements    88</p> <p>Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements    94</p> <p>Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection    96</p> <p>Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process    100</p> <p><b>Section 4: Answers To Short-Answer Questions 101</b></p> <p>Chapter 1 About the Codes    101</p> <p>Chapter 2 Accessibility    103</p> <p>Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads    105</p> <p>Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes    109</p> <p>Chapter 5 Means of Egress    110</p> <p>Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies    113</p> <p>Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems    116</p> <p>Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements    118</p> <p>Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements    121</p> <p>Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection    124</p> <p>Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process    127</p> <p><b>Section 5: Answers To Study Problems 131</b></p> <p>Chapter 1 About the Codes    131</p> <p>Chapter 2 Accessibility    132</p> <p>Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications and Loads    133</p> <p>Chapter 4 Construction Types and Building Sizes    139</p> <p>Chapter 5 Means of Egress    141</p> <p>Chapter 6 Fire and Smoke Resistant Assemblies    147</p> <p>Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems    150</p> <p>Chapter 8 Plumbing and Mechanical Requirements    151</p> <p>Chapter 9 Electrical and Communication Requirements    154</p> <p>Chapter 10 Finish and Furniture Selection    155</p> <p>Chapter 11 Code Officials and the Code Process    158</p> <p>Appendix A Code Tables 159</p> <p>Appendix B Full-Size Checklists 181</p> <p>Notes 201</p>

<p><b>KATHERINE E. KENNON</b> is a professional architect and principal at the Architect WORKSHOP. She has extensive experience in commercial, healthcare, and residential projects. She continues to teach as an adjunct instructor in interior design and architectural programs on the subjects of codes, accessibility, and design. She has conducted various seminars on design, building codes, and accessibility throughout the US.</p> <p><b> SHARON K. HARMON</b> 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.

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