Building codes illustrated : a guide to understanding the 2006 International building code / Francis D.K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ching, Francis D. K., 1943-

Contributor:

Winkel, Steven R.

International Code Council.

John G. Hartman Memorial Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Standards, Engineering.

Buildings--Specifications.

Buildings.

Physical Description:

xiii, 400 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2007]

Summary:

As the building industry moves toward a single set of construction codes that have no regional limitations, architects, builders, engineers, and interior designers need an interpretive guide to help them better understand how the code affects their practices. This Second Edition of Building Codes Illustrated fills this need by interpreting the updated 2006 International Building Code[Registered] (IBC) in a visual format that designers both need and understand.

This unique marriage of bestselling author Francis D.K. Ching's illustrative talent and Steven Winkel's code expertise provides an accessible, time-saving companion guide to the latest code. The visual presentation of information extracts the core portions of the building code that are most relevant for professionals and hones building codes down to the essentials. Organized to correspond with related subject matter in the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated enables architects, engineers, and other design professionals to quickly find clarifying information on the nonstructural provision of the IBC. Readers gain a clear and complete understanding of those sections at a glance through enlightening computer-rendered illustrations and succinct yet thorough interpretations. There's no excuse for not being up to code. Avoid costly mistakes with the invaluable help of Building Codes Illustrated, Second Edition.

Contents:

1 Building Codes 1

2 Navigating the Code 9

3 Use and Occupancy 19

4 Special Uses and Occupancies 31

5 Building Heights and Areas 43

6 Types of Construction 57

7 Fire-Resistive Construction 71

8 Interior Finishes 107

9 Fire-Protection Systems 113

10 Means of Egress 137

11 Accessibility 185

12 Interior Environment 215

13 Energy Efficiency 227

14 Exterior Walls 247

15 Roof Assemblies 261

16 Structural Provisions 279

17 Building Materials and Systems 313

18 Existing Structures 369.

Notes:

"International Code Council"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 379) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the John G. Hartman Memorial Library Fund.

ISBN:

0471741892

9780471741893

OCLC:

71164261