Study Guide for The Codes Guidebook for Interiors

by Katherine E. Kennon

Overview

A comprehensive study guide for understanding architectural interior codes

The newly revised Study Guide for The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is an essential companion to the updated 9th edition of The Codes Guidebook for Interiors. The Study Guide is an excellent resource for measuring and testing your understanding of codes and regulation for interior projects.

This resource helps to apply the codes to both renovations and new construction and for a variety of occupancy types. To accomplish this, the Study Guide includes:

• Comprehensive lists of key industry and code related terms
• Updated short answer questions that test knowledge and application
• Practical examples that challenge you to use the actual code tables, apply your knowledge of the requirements and apply the codes requirements correctly
• Updated code tables to use during the design process
• Useful checklists by chapter to assist you with compliance in your academic and real-life projects

This guidebook is perfect for students and practicing professionals in interior design, architecture, and facility management.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781394281176
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	02/18/2026
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Katherine E. Kennon, AIA is a professional architect and principal at The Architect WORKSHOP in Nashville, TN. She has experience in commercial, healthcare, and residential architectural projects. She is also a Professor of Practice at the O'More College of Architecture and Design at Belmont University. She has presented seminars on design, building codes, and accessibility issues in academic, professional and conference settings.

Table of Contents

Introduction 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