An easy-to-use illustrated guide to the 2006 edition of the International Building Code.
Now more than ever, designers need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. Combining the graphic skills of Francis D.K. Ching and the code expertise of Steven Winkel, the newest edition of Building Codes Illustrated thoroughly covers the 2006 updates to the IBC by providing an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations. (Soft-cover 400 pages)
Table of contents:
- * Preface
- * Building Codes
- * Navigating the Code
- * Use and Occupancy
- * Special Uses and Occupancies
- * Building Heights and Areas
- * Types of Construction
- * Fire-Resistive Construction
- * Interior Finishes
- * Fire-Protection Systems
- * Means of Egress
- * Accessibility
- * Interior Environment
- * Energy Efficiency
- * Exterior Walls
- * Roof Assemblies
- * Structural Provisions
- * Building Materials and Systems
- * Existing Structures
- * Bibliography
- * Index
