Chapter 38
Designing for Health and Safety
715
Introduction 715
Smoke and Fire Detection 715
Fire Prevention Smoke Detectors Fire Safety
Code Requirements Fire Extinguishers
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection 717
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning CO Detectors
Radon Detection 719
Radon in the Home Radon Testing Radon
Mitigation
Moisture and Mold Problems 722
Migration of Water Vapor Sources of Water
Vapor Preventative Measures Ventilation
Health Hazards Associated with Mold Mold
Prevention and Removal
Weather- and Nature-Related Safety 726
Earthquakes Floods Tornadoes Hurricanes
General Home Safety 736
Internet Resources 737
Review Questions 737
Suggested Activities 738
Chapter 39
Career Opportunities 739
Careers in Architecture and Construction 739
Architect Architectural Drafters Architectural
Illustrators Specifications Writer Estimator
Surveyor Teaching Architectural Drafting
Construction Technologist Residential
Designer
Keeping a Job and Advancing a Career 743
Model Ethics Code Work Ethic Job Site Safety
Leadership on the Job
Entrepreneurship 745
Internet Resources 747
Review Questions 747
Suggested Activities 747
Reference Section 749
Building Material Symbols Topographical
Symbols Plumbing Symbols Climate Control
Symbols Electrical Symbols ANSI Architectural
Symbols Vanity Sizes and Designs Wall
Cabinet Sizes and Designs Base Cabinet Sizes
and Designs Double-Hung Window Sizes
Horizontal Sliding Window Sizes Casement
Window Sizes Awning Window Sizes
Hopper Window Sizes Picture Window Sizes
Glass Sliding Door Sizes Design Data for
Trusses Span Data Beam Data Resistivity
to Heat Loss of Building Materials Metric
System Conversion Tables Weights of
Building Materials Brick and Block Courses
Rafter Conversion Diagram Plywood Grades
and Specs Asphalt Roofing Products
Concrete Reinforcement Gypsum Wallboard
Data Reinforcing Bar Sizes Foot Candle
Levels - Design Temperatures and Degree Days
Wood Foundations Fire and Sound Ratings
Wall System Selection Clearance Requirements
Building Requirements Abbreviations TJI Joists,
LVL Headers, and LVL Beams Radon Detection
Carbon Monoxide Detection Earthquake Zones
CSI Specification Rigid Foam Comparison
International Residential Code
Acknowledgements 808
Glossary 810
Index 831
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