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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 | |