Description
Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2012 International Building Code, 4th Edition.
An easy-to-use, updated illustrated guide to the 2012 edition of the International Building Code
This unique reference to the 2012 International Building Code marries the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations. Rather than a text-heavy book, this is much more conducive to quick comprehension of the code, presenting information in an exciting user-friendly visual format.
CONTENTS
- Preface…ix
- 1 Building Codes
- 2 Navigating the Code
- 3 Use and Occupancy
- 4 Special Uses and Occupancies
- 5 Building Heights and Areas
- 6 Types of Construction
- 7 Fire-Resistive Construction
- 8 Interior Finishes
- 9 Fire-Protection Systems
- 10 Means of Egress
- 11 Accessibility
- 12 Interior Environment
- 13 Energy Efficiency
- 14 Exterior Walls
- 15 Roof Assemblies
- 16 Structural Provisions
- 17 Special Inspections and Tests
- 18 Soils and Foundations
- 19 Building Materials and Systems
- 20 Existing Structures
- Bibliography
- Index
448 pages / 21,5 x 28 cm / English
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