RedVector RV-10408

International Building Code & More: Finish and Furniture Selection

International Building Code & More: Finish and Furniture Selection

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-10408

SME: Sharon Harmon

This course has been discontinued.

 
 

This course will begin by explaining the various types of finishes and furnishings as defined by the codes and then go on to describe the various finish and furniture standards and tests and their results. Afterwards, we will go over code requirements and sustainability and accessibility requires related to finishes and furniture. We will conclude this course by reviewing a checklist which will assist you with any project that requires finish and/or furniture selection.

 

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Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain the different types of finishes and furnishings as regulated by the codes and standards.
  • Discuss the most widely used test methods and standards applied to finishes and furniture.
  • Explain how the location and use of a finish or piece of furniture can affect which tests they must pass.
  • Explain the use of specific code tables that affect the selection of finishes and furniture.
  • Explain the difference between using tested and non-tested finishes and furniture.
  • Present how accessibility requirements affect the selection and location of finishes and furniture.
  • Show how sustainability is an integral part to finish and furniture selection.
  • Identify various sustainability certificates and how sustainability is an integral part to finish and furniture selection.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Sharon Harmon
Sharon Harmon Photo
Sharon Koomen Harmon, IIDA, heads her own interior design firm in Nashville, Tennessee. She has more than 12 years of experience in the field of commercial interiors.

She is co-author of the book "The Codes Guidebook for Interiors" published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. This book is the basis for a series of courses on RedVector.com.

http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/
State Licenses
LA - Interior Designer (Health, Safety & Welfare - 12.999298.23)
NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program
Professional Organizations
BOMI International - RPA, FMA and/or SMA (General)
Building Operator Certification - BOC - Certification (General)