Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics,9781119772514

Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9781119772514
ISBN10: 1119772516
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2022-10-04
Publisher(s): Wiley
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Summary

As a comprehensive guide to the International Building Code (IBC), Building Codes Illustrated often extends beyond the scope of the standard building codes course. This all-new, Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics has been restructured and condensed to be a companion textbook for students in architecture, construction management and engineering programs. Only the most important topics for an introductory codes course are included in this student-focused, visual guide to the 2021 IBC. Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics marries the world-renown graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA to offer the specific knowledge needs of students just beginning their exposure to building codes and recent graduates studying for licensing exams.

Author Biography

Francis D.K. Ching is  Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington. He has over 35 years of teaching experience and is the bestselling author of several books on architecture and design. 

Steven R. Winkel manages the San Francisco Bay Area office of The Preview Group. He is Architect Member of the California Building Standards Commission and on the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences. 

Table of Contents

Preface…ix

1 Building Codes…1

2 Navigating the Code…9

3 Occupancy Classification and Use…19

4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use…33

5 Building Heights and Areas…51

6 Types of Construction…83

7 Fire-Resistive Construction…105

8 Interior Finishes…155

9 Fire-Protection Systems…163

10 Means of Egress…177

11 Accessibility…231

12 Interior Environment…255

13 Energy Efficiency (International Energy Conservation Code)…269

14 Exterior Walls…271

15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures…287

16 Structural Provisions…303

17 Special Inspections and Tests…323

18 Soils and Foundations…333

19 Building Materials and Systems…341

20 Plumbing Systems…389

21 Elevators and Conveying Systems…395

22 Special Construction…401

23 Existing Structures (International Existing Building Code)…407

Bibliography…411

Index…413

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