Building codes illustrated
Subtitle: a guide to understanding the 2009 international building code
By: Francis D.K. Ching, Steven R Winkel.
Contributors: Winkel, Steven R.; International Code Council.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780470191439
Subjects: Standards, Engineering; Buildings -- Specifications
Genres: Specifications
Other titles: Guide to understanding the 2009 international building code
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: 1. Building codes; title: 2. Navigating the code; title: 3. Use and occupancy; title: 4. Special uses and occupancies; title: 5. Building heights and areas; title: 6. Types of construction; title: 7. Fire-resistive construction; title: 8. Interior finishes; title: 9. Fire-protection systems; title: 10. Means of egress; title: 11. Accessibility; title: 12. Interior environment; title: 13. Energy efficiency; title: 14. Exterior walls; title: 15. Roof assemblies; title: 16. Structural provisions; title: 17. Structural tests and special conditions; title: 18. Soils and foundations; title: 19. Building materials and systems; title: 20.Existing structures; title: Bibliography; title: Index.