Inset Index |
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Preface |
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xv | |
Acknowledgments |
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xix | |
How To Use This Book |
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xxi | |
Abbreviations |
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xxxi | |
Chapter 1 About The Codes |
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1 | (36) |
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2 | (1) |
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3 | (19) |
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22 | (3) |
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25 | (9) |
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34 | (1) |
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Research: Using the Codes |
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35 | (2) |
Chapter 2 Accessibility |
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37 | (24) |
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38 | (2) |
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40 | (3) |
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43 | (7) |
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50 | (5) |
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Enforcement and Responsibility |
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55 | (3) |
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Research: Using the Codes |
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58 | (1) |
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59 | (2) |
Chapter 3 Occupancy Classifications And Loads |
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61 | (56) |
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Understanding Occupancy Classifications |
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62 | (2) |
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Description of Occupancies |
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64 | (20) |
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Other Occupancy Considerations |
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84 | (3) |
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More Than One Occupancy Type |
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87 | (8) |
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Accessibility Requirements |
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95 | (4) |
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Determining Occupant Loads |
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99 | (13) |
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112 | (1) |
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Research: Using the Codes |
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113 | (1) |
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114 | (3) |
Chapter 4 Construction Types And Building Sizes |
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117 | (26) |
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Understanding Construction Types |
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117 | (6) |
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Identifying Construction Types |
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123 | (5) |
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Sustainability Considerations |
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128 | (3) |
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Understanding Building Height and Area |
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131 | (8) |
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Research: Using the Codes |
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139 | (3) |
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142 | (1) |
Chapter 5 Means Of Egress |
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143 | (78) |
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144 | (5) |
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149 | (20) |
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169 | (9) |
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178 | (3) |
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181 | (2) |
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183 | (15) |
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198 | (11) |
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209 | (4) |
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Emergency Lighting and Communication |
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213 | (1) |
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Research: Using the Codes |
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214 | (4) |
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218 | (3) |
Chapter 6 Fire And Smoke Resistant Assemblies |
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221 | (56) |
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222 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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222 | (2) |
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Compartmentation in a Building |
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224 | (1) |
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225 | (1) |
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Fire Barriers, Horizontal Assemblies, and Fire Partitions |
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226 | (17) |
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Smoke Barriers and Smoke Partitions |
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243 | (3) |
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246 | (14) |
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Through-Penetration Protectives |
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260 | (6) |
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266 | (2) |
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Using Rated Materials and Assemblies |
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268 | (3) |
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Sustainability Considerations |
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271 | (2) |
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Research: Using the Codes |
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273 | (2) |
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275 | (2) |
Chapter 7 Fire Protection Systems |
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277 | (34) |
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278 | (7) |
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285 | (6) |
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291 | (15) |
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Sustainability Considerations |
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306 | (1) |
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Research: Using the Codes |
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307 | (2) |
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309 | (2) |
Chapter 8 Plumbing And Mechanical Requirements |
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311 | (56) |
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Number of Plumbing Fixtures |
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312 | (10) |
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Plumbing Fixture Requirements |
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322 | (11) |
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Toilet and Bathing Facilities |
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333 | (16) |
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Plumbing Sustainability Considerations |
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349 | (1) |
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350 | (8) |
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Mechanical Sustainability Considerations |
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358 | (2) |
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Research: Using the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes |
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360 | (6) |
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366 | (1) |
Chapter 9 Electrical And Communication Requirements |
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367 | (52) |
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Electrical Components and Devices |
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368 | (14) |
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Grounding and Circuit Interrupters |
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382 | (4) |
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386 | (4) |
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Required Electrical Systems |
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390 | (3) |
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Electrical Sustainability Considerations |
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393 | (6) |
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Communication Components and Devices |
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399 | (7) |
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Types of Communication Systems |
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406 | (7) |
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Communication Sustainability Considerations |
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413 | (1) |
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Research: Using the Electrical Codes |
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414 | (2) |
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Research: Using the Communication Codes |
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416 | (1) |
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417 | (2) |
Chapter 10 Finish And Furniture |
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419 | (72) |
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Types of Finishes and Furnishings |
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420 | (3) |
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423 | (25) |
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Determining Finish Requirements |
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448 | (9) |
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457 | (6) |
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Accessibility Requirements |
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463 | (7) |
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Acoustical Partitions and Materials |
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470 | (3) |
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473 | (2) |
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475 | (2) |
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477 | (3) |
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Sustainability Considerations |
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480 | (6) |
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Research: Using the Codes |
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486 | (3) |
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489 | (2) |
Chapter 11 Code Officials And The Code Process |
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491 | (34) |
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Authority Having Jurisdiction |
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492 | (4) |
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Code Review and Enforcement |
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496 | (2) |
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498 | (14) |
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512 | (9) |
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521 | (2) |
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Minimum Requirements and Best Practices |
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523 | (2) |
Appendix A: Sustainability |
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525 | (16) |
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527 | (5) |
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Sustainable Standards and Certification Programs |
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532 | (4) |
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536 | (2) |
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Environmental Product Declarations |
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538 | (1) |
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538 | (3) |
Appendix B: Existing And Historic Buildings |
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541 | (10) |
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543 | (4) |
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547 | (2) |
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Sustainability Considerations |
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549 | (2) |
Appendix C: Family Residences |
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551 | (14) |
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Construction Types and Building Size |
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552 | (1) |
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553 | (1) |
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Fire and Smoke Resistance |
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554 | (1) |
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Fire Detection and Protection |
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555 | (2) |
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557 | (1) |
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557 | (2) |
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Electrical and Communication |
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559 | (2) |
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561 | (1) |
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Accessibility Considerations |
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562 | (1) |
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Sustainability Considerations |
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562 | (3) |
Glossary |
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565 | (22) |
Index |
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