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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction How to Use This Book | |
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| Definitions | |
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| Using Codes in the Design Process | |
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| Organization of the Book | |
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| Available Codes | |
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| Prescriptive and Performance | |
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| Accessibility Regulations | |
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| Sustainability Requirements | |
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| Figures in the Book | |
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| Getting Started | |
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| Minimum Requirements | |
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| About The Codes | |
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| A Brief History | |
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| Code Publications | |
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| Federal Regulations | |
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| Standards Organizations | |
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| Local Codes | |
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| Interior Codes Checklist | |
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| Occupancy Classifications And Loads | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Understanding Occupancy Classifications | |
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| Comparing the Codes | |
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| Description of Occupancies | |
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| Other Occupancy Considerations | |
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| More Than One Occupancy Type | |
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| Accessibility Requirements | |
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| Determining Occupant Loads | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Construction Types And Building Sizes | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Understanding Construction Types | |
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| Comparing the Codes | |
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| Combustible versus Noncombustible | |
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| Determining Construction Types | |
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| Understanding Building Height and Area | |
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| Height and Area Limitations | |
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| Means Of Egress | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Comparing the Codes | |
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| Means of Egress Components | |
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| Exit Accesses | |
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| Exits | |
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| Areas of Refuge | |
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| Exit Discharges | |
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| Means of Egress Capacity | |
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| Arrangement of Exits | |
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| Signage | |
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| Emergency Lighting and Communication | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Fire-Resistant Materials And Assemblies | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Comparing the Codes | |
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| Compartmentation in a Building | |
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| Fire Walls | |
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| Fire Barriers, Horizontal Assemblies, and Fire Partitions | |
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| Smoke Barriers and Smoke Partitions | |
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| Opening Protectives | |
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| Through-Penetration Protectives | |
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| Test Ratings | |
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| Using Rated Materials and Assemblies | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Fire-Protection Systems | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Comparing the Codes | |
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| Detection Systems | |
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| Alarm Systems | |
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| Extinguishing Systems | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Plumbing And Mechanical Requirements | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Comparing Plumbing Codes | |
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| Number of Plumbing Fixtures | |
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| Plumbing Fixture Requirements | |
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| Toilet and Bathing Facilities | |
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| Comparing Mechanical Codes | |
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| Mechanical Requirements | |
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| Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Electrical And Communication Requirements | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Comparing Electrical Codes | |
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| Electrical Components and Devices | |
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| Grounding and Circuit Interrupters | |
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| Light Fixtures | |
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| Required Electrical Systems | |
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| Energy Efficiency Requirements | |
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| Comparing Communication Codes | |
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| Communication Components and Devices | |
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| Types of Communication Systems | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Finish And Furniture Selection | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| Types of Finishes and Furnishings | |
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| Comparing the Codes | |
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| Standards and Testing | |
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| Determining Finish Classifications | |
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| Obtaining Test Results | |
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| Accessibility Requirements | |
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| Other Restrictions | |
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| Checklist | |
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| Code Officials And The Code Process | |
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| Key Terms | |
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| The Authority Having Jurisdiction | |
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| Code Enforcement | |
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| The Code Process | |
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| Documentation and Liability | |
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| Future Technology | |
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| About The Ada | |
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| Places Requiring Accessibility | |
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| Original ADAAG | |
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| New ADA Guidelines | |
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| Level of Compliance | |
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| Regulation and Enforcement | |
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| Responsibility for Compliance | |
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| Family Residences | |
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| Construction Types and Building Size | |
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| Means of Egress | |
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| Fire Resistance | |
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| Fire Protection | |
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| Plumbing | |
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| Mechanical | |
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| Electrical and Communication | |
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| Finishes and Furniture | |
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| Accessibility | |