Building Codes Illustrated
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Building Codes Illustrated

A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code

Francis D. K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel

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Building Codes Illustrated

A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code

Francis D. K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel

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BUILDING CODES ILLUSTRATED

STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST UPDATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH THE LEADING VISUAL REFERENCE

In the newly revised Seventh Edition of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code Ž, architectural drawing expert Francis D.K. Ching and well known architect ­Steven R. Winkel deliver a beautifully illustrated and intuitively written handbook for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). The authors provide brand new chapters on plumbing fixture counts, elevators, special construction, and existing buildings while updating the remainder of the material to align with recent changes to the IBC.

Easy to navigate and perfect as a quick-reference guide to the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated is a valuable visual resource for emerging professionals.

The book also includes:

  • Thorough introductions to navigating the Code, use and occupancy, special uses and occupancies, and building heights and areas
  • Full explorations of the types of construction, fire resistive construction, interior finishes, fire-protection systems, and means of egress
  • Practical discussions of accessibility, interior environment, exterior walls, roof assemblies, and structural provisions
  • In-depth examinations of special inspections and tests, soils and foundations, building materials and systems, and elevators

Perfect for students of architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering, the latest edition of Building Codes Illustrated is also ideal for professionals in these fields seeking an up-to-date reference on the 2021 International Building Code.

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Publisher
Wiley
Year
2021
ISBN
9781119772477
Edition
7
Topic
Architecture
Subtopic
Architecture Design

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chapter 1 Building Codes
  7. Chapter 2 Navigating the Code
  8. Chapter 3 Occupancy Classification and Use
  9. Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use
  10. Chapter 5 Building Heights and Areas
  11. Chapter 6 Types of Construction
  12. Chapter 7 Fire-Resistive Construction
  13. Chapter 8 Interior Finishes
  14. Chapter 9 Fire-Protection Systems
  15. Chapter 10 Means of Egress
  16. Chapter 11 Accessibility
  17. Chapter 12 Interior Environment
  18. Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency
  19. Chapter 14 Exterior Walls
  20. Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
  21. Chapter 16 Structural Provisions
  22. Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests
  23. Chapter 18 Soils and Foundations
  24. Chapter 19 Building Materials and Systems
  25. Chapter 20 Plumbing Systems
  26. Chapter 21 Elevators and Conveying Systems
  27. Chapter 22 Special Construction
  28. Chapter 23 Existing Structures
  29. Bibliography
  30. Index
  31. EULA