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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 an article series that is posted quarterly in the months of February, May, August, and November.

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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 Code Corner No. 28 - Product Approvals

• The Code Corner No. 29 - Travel Distance

• The Code Corner No. 30 (Winter 2010) - Stages and Platforms

• The Code Corner No. 31 (Spring 2010) - Portable Fire Extinguishers

The articles below are general code-related articles.

• New Accessibility Guidelines are on Their Way

			Construction Documents Related

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

Keynotes is an article series that is posted quarterly in the months of March, June, September, and December.

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• Keynotes No. 1 (Fall 2009) - Above-Grade Exterior Walls: Do You Really Need "Waterproofing"?

• Keynotes No. 2 (Winter 2010) - Describing Alternates

• Keynotes No. 3 (Spring 2010) - Drawing Notations: Tying Specs to Drawings

The articles below are general articles relating to construction documents.

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

• Where Have All The Specifiers Gone?

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