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