2009 IBC handbook
Subtitle: fire- and life-safety provisions
By: Douglas W. Thornburg
Contributors: International Code Council
Publisher: AIA; International Code Council
Published: 2009
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]; Country Club Hills, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 616
ISBN-13: 9781580018784
Subjects: Buildings; Fire extinction; Law and legislation; Building laws; Fire prevention; Engineering Standards; Handbooks, manuals; Standards; Structural design
Other titles: Fire and life safety provisions.; IBC handbook fire- and life-safety provisions.
Description: "How often have you heard these questions when discussing bulding codes 'what is the intent of this section?' or, 'how do I apply this provision?'. This publication offers the code user a resource that addresses much of the intent and application principles of the major design provisions of the 2009 International Building Code (IBC)" The author discusses administrative, fire and life-safety and inspection components, and adresses in depth the means of egress, occupancy classification, building height and area, fire protection systems, fire and smoke protectives, mixed occupancies and type of construction requirements contained in the IBC.
Notes: Rev. ed. of:  2006 IBC handbook : fire- and life-safety provisions. 2006.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Ch. 1. Scope and administration; title: Ch. 2. Definitions; title: Ch. 3. Use and occupancy classification; title: Ch. 4. Special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy; title: Ch. 5. General building heights and areas; title: Ch. 6. Types of construction; title: Ch. 7. Fire and smoke protection features; title: Ch. 8. Interior finishes; title: Ch. 9. Fire protection systems; title: Ch. 10. Means of egress; title: Ch. 11. Accessibility; title: Ch. 12. Interior environment; title: Ch. 13. Energy efficiency; title: Ch. 14. Exterior walls; title: Ch. 15. Roof assemblies and rooftop structures; title: Ch. 24. Glass and glazing; title: Ch. 25. Gypsum board and plaster; title: Ch. 26. Plastic; title: Ch. 27. Electrical; title: Ch. 28. Mechanical systems; title: Ch. 29. Plumbing systems; title: Ch. 30. Elevators and conveying systems; title: Ch. 31. Special construction; title: Ch. 32. Encroachments into the public right-of-way; title: Ch. 33. Safeguards during construction; title: Ch. 34. Existing structures; title: Ch. 35. Referenced standards.