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The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, Study Manual

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The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is a simple, straight forward guide to understanding how building codes regulate design. The guidebook builds a chapter by chapter systematic approach to code research and application that can be followed by every practictioner regardless of building locale.

Could studying building codes actually be fun? Much to my surprise, when you combine this book with the companion study guide workbook it is. The author presents the information on the codes clearly and in logical order. I am studying for my NCIDQ exam and was really nervous about the "codes questions" until I got this book.

I am a registered architect, and purchased this book for the purpose of studying for the NCIDQ interior design licensing exam. I had no idea how clearly, simply, and comprehensively it would cover the IBC code (and some others). I'm sure it will be an asset for my NCIDQ preparation, but even more so, I have been able to reference it for my architecture practice.

GREAT BOOK!

I own each of the 3 editions of this book, and have found the information to be a well source of sound, practical advise concerning the application of codes as they relate to interior projects. I am an Interior Designer and I refer to my copy of Codes Guidebook for Interiors regularly for projects I am involved in. This book and the companion study guide are part of the recommended resources for studying and preparing for the NCIDQ examination. I believe this book should be a part of every commercial practitioners library, whether they be an architect or interior designer.

This book describes codes in a very easy to understand conversational manner.

It could be better in two ways:

1)Include ADAAG/ANSI 117.1. ANSI 117 is a building code and most jurisdictions follow it, so omitting it from the book is a major oversight.

2)While The Codes Guidebook for Interiors does a good job of bringing together disparate code requirements into a single paragraph summary, it still needs to tell a designer WHERE in the codebook to find the actual language. If I design a door the way the Codes Guidebook says, I cannot tell the inspector,"Well that's the way the Codes Guidebook says to do it"--I have to show him the actual code sections that support my design. Since the Codes Guidebook doesn't tell me which sections to go to, I end up doing just as much work, if not more, because I have to pour over the model code to find how the book arrived at the summarized solution. Specific sources need to be cited frequently.

Good for interior design students- must have this book to understand how to comply with todays' design laws.

I'm an interior design student and have to keep up on the latest in building codes for my education. As such, I have purchased the last three iterations of this book and it has served me well and is one of the most used books in my library. The fifth edition even uses the most recent ADA standards that will be taking effect in 2012.

However, DO NOT PURCHASE THE KINDLE EDITION!!! I thought it would be convenient to have the digital (searchable) version of this book on my computer rather than carrying it to class all the time. I'm SO glad I didn't. After a little research, I've discovered that the Kindle, while convenient for most leisure reading, uses low resolution text and graphics. This makes the charts and detail drawings (the very reason for having this book in the first place) all but unreadable!

I don't know why they even offer a Kindle edition for text books with detailed graphics. Until the Kindle can render color at 300 dpi or above, I won't be supporting digital copies of reference books that depend on high resolution images.

This book has been an essential part of my education and remains a valuable reference aid - in print only. It will be wonderful when this and (a few of my other reference books) can all become available in digital formats that are truly comparable to the print editions.

The fourth updated edition of Sharon Koomen Harmon, IIDA and AIA Katherine E. Kennon's THE CODES GUIDEBOOK FOR INTERIORS is a 'must' for any in-depth architecture or design reference library. It's the only guide devoted exclusively to codes relating to interiors alone, and explains all standards, federal regulations, maintenance of commercial and residential interiors alike, and more. This edition has been revised, updated and expanded to include many changes and more detailed coverage.

Diane C. Donovan

California Bookwatch

This is the best textbook I have found for my introduction to building codes course. The study guide makes it an indispensable tool for teaching the basics and the complexities of modern building codes.

So far seems to be a very good book. TONS of information. You will definitely learn a lot. My one complaint is that it tends to give two slightly different answers to the same question. So if you would look at page 10 and it would say this, it might say something different on 12. That comes up frequently when we are grading quizzes. Other than that, a very good book!