The Codes Guidebook for Interiors

The essential up-to-date guide to the codes involved in designing interiors

Whether you are developing a plan for a new project or making minor changes to an existing space, The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Second Edition will save you valuable hours of research time while dramatically reducing the potential for costly planning oversights.

The only single-source guide devoted exclusively to interiors, the book clearly explains all major codes, standards, and federal regulations pertaining to the construction, alteration, and maintenance of both commercial and residential interiors of all sizes. Clearly written and organized, it leads you quickly to the information you need on everything from occupancy classifications and plumbing and mechanical requirements to fire protection systems, interior finishes, and furniture. Dozens of examples throughout make it easy to understand how various codes and standards apply to real-world projects.

Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the many code changes that have occurred in the last several years, the Second Edition of this award-winning guide provides:

• Clear, jargon-free explanations of the National, Standard, and Uniform Building Codes
• In-depth coverage of the new International Building Codes, complete with tables
• Explanations of the Life Safety Code, National Electrical Code, ADA requirements, ANSI and NFPA standards, and others

The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Second Edition is an indispensable tool of the trade for architects and interior designers as well as facilities managers, construction managers, and developers.

SHARON KOOMEN HARMON, IIDA, heads her own interior design firm in Nashville, Tennessee. She has more than twelve years of experience in the field of commercial interiors.
KATHERINE E. KENNON, AIA, is an associate professor of interior design at O’More College in Franklin, Tennessee.