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Few guidebooks offer such a comprehensive guide to building codes and interior projects as The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Fourth Edition. Its wealth of information and easy-to-search format saves research time and effort for any architect or designer, whether you are planning to design a new building or renovate an existing one.

The only guide devoted exclusively to codes applicable to interiors, this award-winning resource provides jargon-free explanations of all the major codes, standards, and federal regulations pertaining to the construction, alteration, and maintenance of commercial and residential interiors of all sizes. The easy-to-navigate format allows you to quickly find specific code topics and their relevance at each stage in the design process. You will find important code information on everything from occupancy classifications and fire protection systems to plumbing requirements and finish/furniture selection. Dozens of examples and an enhanced set of illustrations, including sample floor plans, show clearly how codes apply to actual interior projects.

Revised, updated, and expanded to account for the many recent code changes, the Fourth Edition of this hailed resource provides:

• The latest coverage of the 2006 ICC codes, including the International Building Code.
• Comprehensive explanations of the NFPA codes and standards, including the 2006 Life Safety Code and the 2005 National Electrical Code.
• Introduction to new code concepts based on new and upcoming codes and standards, such as sustainability issues, energy-related issues, and emergency egress.
• Detailed coverage of all related accessibility issues based on the ADA Accessibility Guidelines and the most current ICC/ANSI A117.1 accessibility standard.
• Up-to-date information on working with code officials and documenting projects.
• The newest code tables, design examples, diagrams, and project checklists.
• A thorough review for interior designers and architects taking the NCIDQ and ARE exams.

The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Fourth Edition is an essential reference for architects, interior designers, and engineers, as well as facilities managers, construction managers, and developers.


PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 343.73078624
EAN: 9780470149416
ISBN: 0470149418
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 496
Publication Date: 2008-04-18
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley


SIMILAR ITEMS:

• The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Study Guide
• Professional Practice for Interior Designers
• Interior Design Reference Manual: A Guide to the NCIDQ Exam
• Building Construction Illustrated
• Interior Graphic Standards


CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

TOOK FOREVER TO GET HERE -
I ordered this on April 7 and didnt even receieve it until May 7th! thats an entire month later, RIDICULOUS. and I Needed it for a class that i eventually dropped and forgot i even bought the book for.

horrible. the book is good though, its pretty standard for anyone in the industry.

Great for understanding codes -
this book is great for class, and understanding all that codes includes, as it is a hard subject. This book is very clear and has lots of examples as well as diagrams to help understand even further. This is not the most interesting book, but then neither is the subject.

More information than you'd ever want to know about codes ... -
A necessary evil for the responsible interior designer. Overall the book is well written and informative, although the side 'tips' and 'notes' can get a little crazy. Still, I don't believe there's anything else like this out there, so if you need it, get it.

Good, could be better. -
This book describes codes in a very easy to understand conversational manner.

It could be better in two ways:

1)Include ADAAG. The book frequently references how ADAAG may affect other codes, but doesn't consider ADA to be a code and thus doesn't include its requirements in its descriptions. Well, most jurisdictions consider ADAAG to be a model code and require designers to follow it, so it should be included in this book

2)While The Codes Guidebook for Interiors does a good job of bringing together disparate code requirements into a single paragraph summary, it still needs to tell a designer WHERE in the codebook to find the actual language. If I design a door the way the Codes Guidebook says, I cannot tell the inspector,"Well that's the way the Codes Guidebook says to do it"--I have to show him the actual code sections that support my design. Since the Codes Guidebook doesn't tell me which sections to go to, I end up doing just as much work, if not more, because I have to pour over the model code to find how the book arrived at the summarized solution. Specific sources need to be cited frequently.

This edition has been revised, updated and expanded to include many changes and more detailed coverage -
The fourth updated edition of Sharon Koomen Harmon, IIDA and AIA Katherine E. Kennon's THE CODES GUIDEBOOK FOR INTERIORS is a 'must' for any in-depth architecture or design reference library. It's the only guide devoted exclusively to codes relating to interiors alone, and explains all standards, federal regulations, maintenance of commercial and residential interiors alike, and more. This edition has been revised, updated and expanded to include many changes and more detailed coverage.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch