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This publication may be viewed or downloaded from the ADA website www. More than full-color illustrations help to clarify the application and intent of many code provisions, with an emphasis on the structural and fire- and life-safety provisions. The International Building Code Handbook provides the information you need to get construction jobs done right, on time, and up to the requirements of the IBC.
Learn the requirements needed to instill safety and stability in existing and historic buildings - without requiring full compliance with the new construction requirements in the building code. Chapter changes in this updated code include requirements related to the addition of sleeping units and dwelling units as they relate to the requirements for Accessible units, and Type A units and Type B units have been moved to Chapter 11 on Additions.
The requirements are performance-driven, making this an effective tool and valuable addition to a user's code products. In this updated code, the section on protection of piping has been completely rewritten, and readers are informed that line regulators installed in rigid piping must have a union installed to allow removal of the regulator.
Skip to content. International Building Code International Building Code Book Review:. Thornburg,Chris Kimball,William C. Building Codes Illustrated. Author : Francis D. Ching,Steven R. Building Codes Illustrated Book Review:. Applying the Building Code. Author : Ronald L. The I-Codes may indicate your project is required to have a sprinkler system throughout the building. The I-Codes do not indicate exactly how the sprinkler system must be designed.
However, the I-Codes adopt NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems which provides you with the requirements on sprinkler head spacing, sprinkler type, location, etc.
This is also typical to other systems such as fire alarms. Every new building and even existing buildings must be designed to accommodate handicapped patrons.
Therefore, it is important to determine the application of each document based on the project scope and location. Its strategy is simple: give readers the basic technical requirements, and then reinforce that content by discussing the regulations in a real-world context. Coverage includes the historical background for the code, effective methods for applying it, and potential consequences when it is not followed. This unique resource can provide the solid working knowledge that is so critical to professionals in a variety of positions, from code officials and construction workers to building contractors and plumbers.
Coverage includes changes made to both structural and non-structural provisions. Each change analysis features the affected code sections and identifies the change with strikethroughs and underlines to show modifications to the existing language. The exemption for interconnection of smoke alarms in existing areas has been deleted. New tables address alternative wood stud heights and the required number of full height studs in high wind areas. Fully updated throughout, it highlights all of the changes to the code for quick reference and easy navigation.
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.
The following sections cover such information as: use and occupancy; building heights and areas; types of construction; fire-resistive construction; interior finishes; means of egress; accessibility; energy efficiency; roof assemblies; structural provisions; special inspections and tests; soils and foundations; building materials and systems; and more.
A complete, user-friendly guide to code-compliant projects Highlights all the significant changes in the IBC Uses clear language and Frank Ching's distinctive illustrations to demystify the International Build Code IBC text Provides students and professionals with a fundamental understanding of IBC development, interpretation, and application Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the International Building Code gives students and professionals in architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering a user-friendly, easy-to-use guide to the fundamentals of the IBC.
Covering both fire- and life-safety and structural provisions, this practical resource contains hundreds of user-friendly diagrams designed to clarify the application and intent of the IBC. An invaluable companion to the IBC, it is a must have resource for building officials, architects, engineers, contractors and all building construction professionals. These handy tabs will highlight the most frequently referenced sections of the latest version of the IBC. They have been strategically designed by industry experts so that users can quickly and efficiently access the information they need, when they need it.
These handy tabs will highlight the most frequently referenced sections of the latest version of the IMC.
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