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			Code Related

The articles below cover topics associated with building codes.  They've appeared in a variety of CSI chapter newsletters. 

The Code Corner is a regular article that is posted approximately every one to two months.

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• The Code Corner No. 1 - Alternate Materials and Methods

• The Code Corner No. 2 - Fire-Resistive Construction

• The Code Corner No. 3 - Codes vs. Standards

• The Code Corner No. 4 - Finishes

• The Code Corner No. 5 - How Can You Change a Building Code?

• The Code Corner No. 6 - Roofing

• The Code Corner No. 7 - Building Codes and the Contractor

• The Code Corner No. 8 - Inspections

• The Code Corner No. 9 - Authorities Having Jurisdiction

• The Code Corner No. 10 - Means of Egress

• The Code Corner No. 11 - Sound Transmission

• The Code Corner No. 12 - Flood-Resistant Design

• The Code Corner No. 13 - Atriums

• The Code Corner No. 14 - Building Classification - Part 1: Occupancies

• The Code Corner No. 15 - Building Classification - Part 2: Construction Types

• The Code Corner No. 16 - Allowable Building Area - Part 1

• The Code Corner No. 17 - Allowable Building Area - Part 2

• The Code Corner No. 18 - Fire Sprinkler Systems

• The Code Corner No. 19 - Calculating Fire Resistance

• The Code Corner No. 20 - Definitions:  The Building Code Lexicon

• The Code Corner No. 21 - Existing Buildings

• The Code Corner No. 22 - Egress Width

• The Code Corner No. 23 - Penetrations

• The Code Corner No. 24 - Horizontal Exits

• The Code Corner No. 25 - Construction Documents

• The Code Corner No. 26 - Exterior Walls

• The Code Corner No. 27 - Fire Areas

The articles below are general code-related articles.

• New Accessibility Guidelines are on Their Way

			Specifications Related

The articles below cover topics associated with the writing of specifications.  They've appeared in the CSI Phoenix chapter and other CSI chapter newsletters.

• Must We Use "Shall" in Our Specifications?!

• Where Have All The Specifiers Gone?

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