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PROJECT NOTEBOOK
CLIENT JENNY DONAHUE
1509 MAIN ST.
Sara Bess
Residential Design I / ID 212 P01
Instructor Michelle Kirkpatrick
5 April 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Client Profile
Adjacency Matrix
Architectural Research
Concept Statement
Color Palette Exercise
Specification Sheets
Code Study
3D Model
Rendered Elevation
Rendered Perspective
Process Drawings
Solution Justification
Works Cited
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ADJACENCY MATRIX
LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
KITCHEN
1
1
CRAFT ROOM
LAUNDRY ROOM
HOME OFFICE
MASTER BEDROOM
BATHROOM
2
3
3
2
2ND BEDROOM
3RD BEDROOM
Entertaining
Health/Privacy
Facilitate chores/organization
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
The residence at 1509 Main Street in
Worcester is a first floor coffee shop
with residential space above it. The
style of architecture is Second Empire,
otherwise known as French Second
Empire. It came about in the Eastern
and Central United States from 18601880 after the Civil War. The design
style is a response to Napoleon IIIs
reign and the influence of the earlier
Parisian Renaissance.
It is characterized by a massing
Mansard roof (also known as a French
roof or a curb roof), dormer windows
in the roof, decorative brackets,
elongated windows, and molded
cornices (ArchitecturalStyleOrg).
Mansard roof
dormer windows
molded cornice
decorative brackets
CONCEPT STATEMENT
The design for Jenny and her son William at 1509 Main Street will have open
living and dining areas with plenty of storage and display for personal items. Jenny is not
afraid to experiment with color and prefers the style from the Art Nouveau Movement of
the late 19th Century. Therefore, the color palette, textiles and furnishings for the design
are inspired by Art Nouveau but include soft, muted tones of oranges and blues. These
colors will be accented by neutrals to connect the spaces and make them calming,
soothing and balanced. The colors will be fresh but not over-powering. Continuity in the
color palette will connect the living spaces and reinforce much needed unity for William.
Contrast in pattern and texture in the same color family will add interest, without disturbing
the overall flow of the design. The lines and shapes of the furnishings will be kept minimal
and stream-lined in order to maintain simplicity but remain within the Art Nouveau style. A
custom built-in display cabinet will be the emphasis and focal point of the living area and
allow for minimal clutter. Storage solutions throughout will also assist in minimizing
disorder and confusion. A cohesive, calm, inviting design will be a wonderful new
environment for Jenny and her son.
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Fig 1
INSPIRATION: Art Nouveau Pillow
INSPIRATION
INTERPRETATION
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COLOR RATIONALE
Jenny loved the colors from the Art Nouveau inspirational
pillow (Fig 1) and they are a complementary color palette. The shades of
blue are directly opposite the shades of orange on the color wheel.
However, to create a custom color palette for Jenny and William that
would work for their personal style and needs, the values needed to be
lightened and the saturation needed to be muted, with minor adjustments
to hue.
First, the light blue was muted and the hue was slightly
changed to add more green, which is more calming. Next, the dark blue
was muted and darkened to create a more grey-blue. The turquoise color
was simply lightened to add contrast, so now it competes less with the
darker turquoise for a more balanced color scheme. The darker red was
lightened and the hue changed slightly to add more orange, while the
original orange was lightened considerably but not changed in any other
way. Finally, the cream was changed to a deeper, darker tan with a slight
change in hue from yellow toward orange.
This color palette remains complementary (see Fig 5) but is
now softer, deeper, slightly warmer and more muted to reinforce a calming
environment. The orange/red will be used primarily as an accent and
added neutrals will soften the palette as well. Overall, the colors provide
balance because they are directly complementary, but are not overwhelming or busy when introduced in patterns.
Fig 1
Fig 5
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
S1-B
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
DREXEL HERITAGE
ITEM/NAME:
BENNETT SOFA
FINISH:
FABRIC
FABRIC:
UPHOLSTERY/ PILLOWS
MANUFACTURER:
LEE JOFA
ITEM #/NAME:
HATTERAS
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COLOR:
COTTON BEACH
PATTERN:
(SOLID)
REPEAT:
NONE
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22 yards
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FLR-A
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
DREXEL HERITAGE
ITEM/NAME:
LAURIE CHAIR
FINISH:
FABRIC
FABRIC:
UPHOLSTERY
MANUFACTURER:
KRAVET
ITEM #/NAME:
33730.410
COLOR:
GOLD SPA
PATTERN:
DAMASK
REPEAT:
14(W)/20.5(H)
UNITS NEEDED:
8 yards
TOTAL COST:
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SHEET
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DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
A4
ROOM:
MASTER BEDROOM
MANUFACTURER:
ART.COM
ARTIST:
Gustav Klimt
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DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
A1
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
ZAZZLE
ITEM/NAME:
ART NOUVEAU
DESIGN #9
FINISH:
100% POLYESTER
$55.80
UNITS NEEDED:
TOTAL COST:
$111.60
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
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DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
A8
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
NAZMIHAL
ITEM/NAME:
COLOR:
PRICE PER UNIT:
UNITS NEEDED:
TOTAL COST:
$889
DESCRIPTION: 12 X 9.5
REMARKS:
rug: http://nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/vintage/european/arts-and-crafts/indian-continental-rug-45495/
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
A5
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
BNF Home
Silver-Blue
MATERIAL:
100% Polyester
$45.99
UNITS NEEDED:
TOTAL COST:
$45.99
DESCRIPTION: 100% stain resistant polyester. Super soft throw. Resists snags.
REMARKS:
throw: http://www.wayfair.com/Knitted-Tweed-Throw-Blankets-BNBNF1119.html?piid%5B0%5D=15833938
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
A2
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
JEAN-MARC FRAY
(FRENCH ANTIQUES)
ITEM/NAME:
Majolica Vase
FINISH:
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
A7
ROOM:
DINING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
ITEM/NAME:
COLOR:
Peach-Aqua-Gold
REPEAT:
11H 6.5W
UNITS NEEDED:
approx. 3 rolls
TOTAL COST:
$234
DESCRIPTION:
REMARKS:
wallpaper: https://www.pinterest.com/rede2pin/art-deco-art-nouveau-fabric-wallpaper/
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FLR-D
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
BAKER
ITEM/NAME:
FINISH:
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
VCT-1
ROOM:
SECOND FLOOR
MANUFACTURER:
ARMSTRONG
ITEM/NAME:
ARTISAN FORGE
LUXURY VINYL
FINISH:
IRON ORE
TOTAL COST:
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
L-3
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
HINKLEY LIGHTING
ITEM/NAME:
ZELDA SEMI-FLUSH
3441 VS
FINISH:
TOTAL COST:
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SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
L-2
ROOM:
KITCHEN
MANUFACTURER:
HINKLEY LIGHTING
ITEM/NAME:
CHARLOTTE
3521 BC
FINISH:
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
PWT-1
ROOM:
KITCHEN
MANUFACTURER:
MARAZZI
ITEM/NAME:
MIDPARK MOSAICS
GLAZED PORCELAIN
MOSAIC TILE SHEET
COLOR:
RAINSTORM
TOTAL COST:
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
L-6
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM/DINING/
KITCHEN
MANUFACTURER:
PROGRESS LIGHTING
ITEM/NAME:
FINISH:
$254
TOTAL COST:
$1524 for 6
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FTDR-D
ROOM:
DINING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
DREXEL HERITAGE
ITEM/NAME:
GATHERINGS DINING
TABLE
FINISH:
FABRIC:
LEE JOFA
ITEM #/NAME:
SHAYLA SILK
2009157.1
COLOR:
MILK
PATTERN:
(SOLID)
REPEAT:
NONE
UNITS NEEDED:
3 yards
TOTAL COST:
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
L-1
ROOM:
DINING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
HINKLEY LIGHTING
ITEM/NAME:
FULHAM CHANDELIER
3924-KZ
FINISH:
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FDR-A
ROOM:
DINING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
DAVID FRANCIS
ITEM/NAME:
ALLEGRIA ARMCHAIR
FINISH:
DEEP MAHOGANY
FABRIC:
KRAVET
ITEM #/NAME:
MORELLA
COLOR:
MINERAL
PATTERN:
GEOMETRIC
REPEAT:
N/a
UNITS NEEDED:
10 yards
TOTAL COST:
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FDR-B
ROOM:
DINING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
DAVID FRANCIS
ITEM/NAME:
FINISH:
DEEP MAHOGANY
FABRIC:
KRAVET
ITEM #/NAME:
33287.1613
COLOR:
HOME TEAL
PATTERN:
HOUNDSTOOTH
REPEAT:
N/a
UNITS NEEDED:
24 yards
TOTAL COST:
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FLR-E
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
ITEM/NAME:
FINISH:
FABRIC:
DRAPERY
MANUFACTURER:
CALVIN
ITEM #/NAME:
9199 MIRAGE
COLOR:
SAND
PATTERN:
SHEER
REPEAT:
NONE
UNITS NEEDED:
29 yards
TOTAL COST:
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SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
A6
ROOM:
DINING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
Wildon Home
Silver-Blue
FINISH:
$80.99
UNITS NEEDED:
TOTAL COST:
$80.99
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
LTDR-C
ROOM:
DINING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
HINKLEY LIGHTING
ITEM/NAME:
FULHAM CHANDELIER
FINISH:
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FMBR-A
ROOM:
MASTER BEDROOM
MANUFACTURER:
DREXEL HERITAGE
ITEM/NAME:
UPHOLSTERED BED
FINISH:
FABRIC
FABRIC:
JAMES HUNIFORD
MANUFACTURER:
LEE JOFA
ITEM #/NAME:
2014128.18
COLOR:
PEWTER
PATTERN:
SAGAPONACK
REPEAT:
N/A
UNITS NEEDED:
15 yards
TOTAL COST:
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FMBR-C
ROOM:
MASTER BEDROOM
MANUFACTURER:
DREXEL HERITAGE
ITEM/NAME:
GENTLEMENS TABLE
311-261
FINISH:
ANTIQUE WHITE
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FBDG-E
ROOM:
MASTER BEDROOM
FABRIC:
KRAVET
ITEM #/NAME:
34020.511
COLOR:
HOME BLUE
PATTERN:
GEOMETRIC
REPEAT:
22.5
UNITS NEEDED:
5 yards
TOTAL COST:
DESCRIPTION:
REMARKS:
fabric: http://search.kravet.com/Kravet-Couture-Beige/34020.511-400/ItemInformation.aspx
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FMBR-D
ROOM:
MASTER BEDROOM
MANUFACTURER:
DREXEL HERITAGE
ITEM/NAME:
BOUTIQUE MIRROR
583-401
FINISH:
PAINTED EGLOMOISE
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FMBR-B
ROOM:
MASTER BEDROOM
MANUFACTURER:
BAKER
ITEM/NAME:
SYON COMMODE/9868
FINISH:
MAHOGANY
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FDR-C
ROOM:
DINING ROOM
FABRIC:
LEE JOFA
ITEM #/NAME:
WELBECK
GWF-3311.922
COLOR:
ORANGE/RED
PATTERN:
CONTEMPORARY
REPEAT:
5.9H/3.35W
UNITS NEEDED:
4 yards
TOTAL COST:
DESCRIPTION:
REMARKS:
fabric: http://search.leejofa.com/AdvancedPrintItem.aspx?SKU=GWF3311.922&Catalog=788&selectedArea=0
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SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
L-4
ROOM:
MASTER BEDROOM
MANUFACTURER:
HINKLEY LIGHTING
ITEM/NAME:
ZELDA SCONCE
3440 VS
FINISH:
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SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
L-5
ROOM:
MASTER BEDROOM
MANUFACTURER:
HINKLEY LIGHTING
ITEM/NAME:
IMPULSE
FR44413POG
FINISH:
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
A8
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
MANUFACTURER:
ARTIST:
Gustav Klimt
PRINT
$174.99 framed
1
$174.99
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
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PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
CPT-1
ROOM:
MASTER BEDROOM
MANUFACTURER:
SHAW
ITEM/NAME:
CARPET
COLOR:
RIDGEWAY WALK
00109
TOTAL COST:
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SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FPILL-F
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
FABRIC:
LEE JOFA
ITEM #/NAME:
NOOR
2014125.50
COLOR:
INDIGO
PATTERN:
(SOLID)
REPEAT:
NONE
UNITS NEEDED:
3 yards
TOTAL COST:
DESCRIPTION:
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fabric: http://search.leejofa.com/Lee-Jofa-Blue/2014125.50-788/CoverInformation.aspx
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FPILL-E
ROOM:
LIVING ROOM
FABRIC:
KRAVET
ITEM #/NAME:
31137.12
COLOR:
BLUE, ORANGE
PATTERN:
SMALL SCALES
REPEAT:
1.5H/1W
UNITS NEEDED:
4 yards
TOTAL COST:
DESCRIPTION:
REMARKS:
fabric: http://search.kravet.com/Kravet-Smart-Blue/31137.12-400/ItemInformation.aspx
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
FBDG-D
ROOM:
MASTER BEDROOM
DURALEE
ITEM #/NAME:
NOUVEAU
2009157.616
COLOR:
SEAGLASS
PATTERN:
800294H-619
REPEAT:
N/A
UNITS NEEDED:
11 yards
TOTAL COST:
DESCRIPTION:
REMARKS:
fabric: https://www.duralee.com/Highland-Court/Highland-Court-Fabric/Product/800294H619.htm?query=nouveau+seaglass&extra=
FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
SHEET
PROJECT: 1509 Main St / Donahue
DESIGNER: Sara Bess
KEY:
CLG-1
ROOM:
MASTER BATHROOM
MANUFACTURER:
ARMSTRONG
ITEM/NAME:
METALLIARIE BEAD
CEILING TILE
COLOR:
LAQUERED STEEL
$4/sq ft
TOTAL COST:
$780 (approx.)
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CODES ANALYSIS/UPDATES
Rationalize why or why not the existing building should be
expected to conform to the code
The building should comply with this code because more than one
exit is required since the building does not meet the 805.3.1.1
"Single-exit buildings."
The building should comply with this code because the dwelling
will require the construction of a fire escape. With the construction
of the fire escape there are various details that must be meet in
order to provide safe living conditions to the occupant.
The building should conform to this code because the occupant fall
into the Group R ocuppant category and because the areas on the
econd and third floors of the buildings will be used as a dwelling
and sleeping areas.
Electrical
The building should be in compliance with this code due to the fact
that the occupants are classified as Group R-2 occupants, which
are occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two
dwelling units where the occupants are
more permanent in nature.
The building should not have to conform with this code due to the
fact that this section states that it pertains to Group I-2 occupants,
which are, used for medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or
custodial care on a 24 hr basis of more than five persons who are
not capable of self-preservation. This group category does not
apply to the dwelling within this building.
803.5 Guards.
Energy Conservation
The building should comply with this for electrical load purposes,
safety and convenience. This code states that all enclosed areas
(such as bedrooms or other enclosed rooms that are not closets)
must have at least 2 receptacle outlets. Again, this should not be
difficult to achieve for renovations in existing buildings as long as
the existing wiring can support it.
PART II:
Topic Discussion Question Choice - Select a topic from Part I and discuss three reasons why you
feel the topic demands code compliance in residential design. Explain what could happen if code
compliance is not met for this topic.
Topic of Choice Fire and Life Safety
Written By: Jazmine L. Green-Boyd
Ensuring the safety of occupants in a building structure can be difficult, especially when
you have millions of buildings all the world. The issuance of building codes aids in the ability of
regulatory agencies to enforce codes that will ensure the safety of life in all buildings across the
world. (International Existing Building Code, 2012) There are a variety of building codes since
each state can create their own, but in most cases states decide to adopt the following three codes,
each of which pertain to particular building structures and purposes. (FEMA, 2015) The three
codes include:
1. International Building Code (IBC) this building code applies to almost all building
types. (FEMA, 2015)
2. International Residential Code (IRC) applies to new one- and two-family dwellings
and townhouses of not more than three stories in height. (FEMA, 2015)
3. International Existing Building Code (IEBC) pertains to the alteration, repair,
addition, or change in occupancy of existing structures. (FEMA, 2015)
These aforementioned building codes all include sections dedicated to fire protection and include
regulations to enforce standards that will protect the occupants of the building in case of a fire
related emergency. The regulations put in place are important and demand codes in order to stay
in compliance. The three reasons why it is necessary to have codes in order to maintain compliance
are:
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1. Without regulated codes and agencies to enforce the codes there would be no way for
anyone to know what a building needs to have in order to be safe for occupants. History
has demonstrated the stability of structures created before there were regulating
agencies and codes. There have been many incidences over the years and can be seen
on the National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA) website. (NFPA, 2016) These
incidences are part of the establishment and research that has gone into the creation of
most codes by code enforcement officials, industry representatives, design
professionals, and other interested parties. (International Existing Building Code, 2012)
An example of an incident that sparked the need to improve code regulations was the
Iroquois theater. In this incident 602 people were killed and 250 were injured, this fire
went down as the fifth deadliest. (NFPA, 2016) Most of the deaths occurred to crowd
crush because of the inward open exit doors. This incident initiated the implementation
of federal and state codes such as maximum seating capacity, exit signage, exit doors
and inclusion of sprinklers. (Commercial Fires and Codes, 1996 2016)
2. The safety of life is an important aspect of why fire protection demands code
compliance. Ensuring the safety of occupants residing in a dwelling is important and
requiring contractors to meet such codes reassures that occupants will have the proper
protection in place in case of an emergency. (NFPA, 2016)
3. The demand for code compliance is needed because if not contractors might not
actually choose to implement the necessary precautions that would prevent the death
of occupants. If there are no codes to explain the importance and need for the fire
protection to be in certain types of structures than it probably would not be
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implemented. Buildings that are not up to code could pose potential fire hazards to
occupants. (Wyatt Law Firm, 2016)
There are many reasons as to why there needs to be a demand to have code compliance, because
without it there can be a variety of incidents that lead to unnecessary deaths. Fire protection in a
building is meant to ensure that and occupant is alerted of a fire, and provide proper and various
ways to egress the building. Fire protection also is used to fire rate or create and environment
inside the building that is less prone to burning rapidly. Some fire protection measures include,
smoke detectors, fire alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, fire exits, fire escapes and firerated materials. (International Existing Building Code, 2012) Without these implemented the
building is left unprotected from any fires that might arise and therefore leaving the occupants at
risk.
1. Smoke detectors are required in dwellings and most buildings these are used to alert
anyone inside a building that there is most, which most of the time indicates the start
of a fire or potential for a fire. (NFPA, 2016) Without smoke detectors an occupant
could possibly not be aware of a fire and prevent them from either extinguishing it or
having enough time to evacuate the premises. The detector gives the occupant a head
start in a sense before a fire begins. (Marshall, 2000)
2. Fire alarm systems serve the same purpose almost as the smoke detectors but instead
of detecting smoke they detect fires and alert occupants of a fire so that the building
can be evacuated. (Herres, 2006) Again like the smoke detector, if this was not part of
a code compliance and buildings did not have them then there would higher rates of
causalities associated with building fires.
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3. Automatic sprinklers are necessary because they will come on when a fire is detected
and assist in putting out the fire before it gains momentum and becomes out of control.
(Dictionary.com, 2016) If this code was not implemented, then a fire that occurs in a
building would most like spread and could decrease the survival rate of the occupants
in the building.
4. Fire exits and fire escapes kind of go hand in hand. Depending on the type of building
and certain codes some buildings will just have fire exits such as doors or windows that
are within three feet of the exterior ground, but in some cases where the height of a
window is higher than six feet and there is a requirement for more than one fire exit
there would be a need for a fire escape to use a window as the alternate exit. If code
compliance is not met for this, then there would be (1) too much congestion at the
exit(s) if there is not enough of them in comparison to the building type and occupancy
level or (2) in some cases a fire can block the path to an exit and the need to have a
second place to attempt to escape would not be available. As mentioned earlier the
Iroquois theater deaths was mostly caused but the fact that there was a crowd of people
attempting to escape at once to exits that inevitably caused congestion. (Secter, 2016)
5. Fire-rated materials are important to have in a building because they increase the
amount of time it takes for that material to burn in a fire, which increase the probability
that everyone can get out of a building before the entire unit starts to burn. If this code
was not met than buildings would most likely burn at a rapid rate and decrease the
amount of time that the occupants have to escape the burning building.
Overall, there is an underlying constant when it comes to the fire protection codes. A reason why
they are important and should have compliance met and enforced, that reason is the fact that there
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are individuals lives at stake if these codes are not followed. These regulations can be the
difference between people surviving a terrible tragedy such as a fire in a building and not surviving.
Life safety is one of many codes that are important when constructing building or even making
changes to them. Making sure that buildings stay up to code is imperative the safety of occupants
lives.
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TOPIC: GFCI required in residential kitchens, bathrooms and garages. Discuss three
reasons why you feel the topic demands code compliance in residential design. Explain what could
happen if code compliance is not met for this topic.
Written By: Sara Bess
According to Chapter 8, Section 808 (808.3.4) and in accordance with the NFPA 70, all
new construction on residential kitchens, bathrooms and garages must have a GFCI, or Ground
Fault Circuit Interruption.
A ground fault is an unintentional electrical path between a power source and a
destination grounded surface. The most common occurrence of a ground fault is when equipment
is damaged or defective to the degree that live electrical parts are no longer protected from
accidental contact. A person can be seriously, burned, shocked or electrocuted if their body
provides a path to the ground for this current (The Protector Network, 2016). A ground fault can
also occur when there is a surge in power that causes a fault in the wiring system. Each year In
the U.S. there are approximately 26,000 electrical fires resulting in hundreds of deaths and
thousands of injuries. Therefore, even though the current residential code only requires GFCI
installations for major renovations (80% or more) and new construction, it is essential that
everyone is protected from fire hazards resulting from a ground fault.
Fires are not the only reason GFCIs are important. Emergency rooms also treat an
estimated 4,000 electrical shock injuries every year (The Protector Network 2016), most of which
could be prevented if GFCI were installed in the structures. Serious electrocution or shock from
faulty wiring is common and can be prevented by a GFCI. Small children can also be protected
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by installed GFCIs that trip when the circuit is compromised or faulty, preventing electricity to
that area.
Finally, GFCI installation in existing buildings is not difficult and can be added fairly easily
by an electrical professional (CPSC, 2015). GFCI installation makes re-setting tripped electrical
circuits easier for the homeowner if they are in a proximity to the outlet. For example, if the
electricity required by your toaster trips the circuit due to the load on an existing system, it is not
convenient to go to the garage to reset it. It is essential that residential design incorporate GFCI
into all kitchen, bathroom, and garages but also, according to the CPSC, in crawl spaces and
unfinished basements (since 1990), wet bar sinks (since 1993) and laundry and utility sinks (since
2005). It is even permitted to replace older ungrounded, two-slot receptacles with new GFCI
receptacles and label them NO EQUIPMENT GROUND GFCI PROTECTED to identify that
the receptacle is not grounded. (CPSC, 2015) so that any detected ground fault can still be
interrupted, closing off that circuit from other wiring.
There are many reasons GFCI should be incorporated into residential design. Safety is
obviously the paramount reason for both fire and electro-shock prevention, but they also act as a
convenient reminder of the operation of equipment and appliances for the homeowner and are an
often over-looked yet valuable tool.
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LIVING ROOM
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PLAN VIEW
NE perspective
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LIVING ROOM
= 1 SCALE
NW perspective
RENDERED ELEVATION
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Custom Cabinetry
for Jenny Donahue
glass for
display items
recessed
display lights
glass for
display items
Art Nouveau-inspired
curved lines
Art Nouveau-inspired
curved lines
decorative back
panel
storage area
Oak or Walnut
turned wooden
legs
storage area
thumbnail sketch 1
thumbnail sketch 2
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Custom Cabinetry
for Jenny Donahue
glass for
display items
recessed
display lights
glass for
display items
Art Nouveau-inspired
curved lines
Art Nouveau-inspired
curved lines
decorative back
panel
open storage/
decorative back
panel
Oak or Walnut
storage area
thumbnail sketch 3
thumbnail sketch 4
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DINING ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
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DINING ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
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Project Justification
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WORKS CITED
AiOnline Classroom. Week 1 readings. INTA 212 P01. Color Theory, Color Systems, Color
Strategies Color Palettes, Industry Insight Working with Color. Web. 7 March
2016.
AiOnline Classroom. Week 3 readings. INTA 212 P01. Web. 19 March 2016.
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