Study Guide for The Codes Guidebook for Interiors

The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is the industry'sreference of choice, with complete coverage of all codes andstandards that apply to interiors. This Study Guide provides athorough review of The Codes Guidebook, complete withpractice questions, code tables, and checklists, helping designersand architects prepare for the NCIDQ and ARE exams. Designed as acompanion to The Codes Guidebook 6 Edition,this guide covers the latest requirements, standards, terminology,and federal regulations, including the 2012 ICC, changes to the ADAstandards, and ICC/ASI requirements—as well as expandedinformation on green construction. Readers get the opportunity totest their understanding of interior codes and think more deeplyabout real-world applications.

It's essential that designers and architects have an up-to-dateworking knowledge of the various codes involved with buildinginteriors, whether during renovation or new construction. ThisStudy Guide helps increase retention and recall of the informationpresented in The Codes Guidebook, by enabling readersto:

• Learn key terms chapter by chapter
• Test code knowledge with practice questions and problemscenarios
• Refer to code tables during the design process
• Use included checklists to ensure complete compliance

The Codes Guidebook is an essential reference for allinterior professionals, and this Study Guide provides a concisereview. Useful as exam prep or even just as a self-test, this guidedistills the original's exhaustive information into manageablechunks. For the designer, architect, or student, the Study Guidefor The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is a must-have resourcefor complete code comprehension.

SHARON KOOMEN HARMON has more than twenty-fiveyears’ experience in interior design and project management.Combining this with her strong interest in natural health, she nowowns Life Design for Health, which helps people pursue a holisticapproach to health and well-being.

KATHERINE E. KENNON, AIA, is a professional architect,educator, and code consultant. She is an adjunct professor atWatkins College of Art, Design, and Film in Nashville, TN. She alsoconducts continuing education seminars on design, building codes,and accessibility issues for design students and professionals.