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Building Codes Illustrated

A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code
Building Codes Illustrated 7. Aufl.

von: Francis D. K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel
56,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	21.10.2021
ISBN/EAN:	9781119772460
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	528

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BUILDING CODES ILLUSTRATED STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST UPDATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH THE LEADING VISUAL REFERENCE In the newly revised Seventh Edition of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code®, architectural drawing expert Francis D.K. Ching and well known architect Steven R. Winkel deliver a beautifully illustrated and intuitively written handbook for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). The authors provide brand new chapters on plumbing fixture counts, elevators, special construction, and existing buildings while updating the remainder of the material to align with recent changes to the IBC. Easy to navigate and perfect as a quick-reference guide to the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated is a valuable visual resource for emerging professionals. The book also includes: <ul><li>Thorough introductions to navigating the Code, use and occupancy, special uses and occupancies, and building heights and areas</li> <li>Full explorations of the types of construction, fire resistive construction, interior finishes, fire-protection systems, and means of egress</li> <li>Practical discussions of accessibility, interior environment, exterior walls, roof assemblies, and structural provisions</li> <li>In-depth examinations of special inspections and tests, soils and foundations, building materials and systems, and elevators</li></ul> Perfect for students of architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering, the latest edition of Building Codes Illustrated is also ideal for professionals in these fields seeking an up-to-date reference on the 2021 International Building Code.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface…ix 1 Building Codes…1 2 Navigating the Code…11 3 Occupancy Classification and Use…21 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use…35 5 Building Heights and Areas…59 6 Types of Construction…113 7 Fire-Resistive Construction…137 8 Interior Finishes…189 9 Fire-Protection Systems…197 10 Means of Egress…225 11 Accessibility…287 12 Interior Environment…317 13 Energy Efficiency (International Energy Conservation Code)…333 14 Exterior Walls…335 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures…355 16 Structural Provisions…381 17 Special Inspections and Tests…403 18 Soils and Foundations…413 19 Building Materials and Systems…425 20 Plumbing Systems…479 21 Elevators and Conveying Systems…485 22 Special Construction…491 23 Existing Buildings (International Existing Building Code)…497 Bibliography…501 Index…503

Autorenportrait

FRANCIS D.K. CHING is a leading global authority on architectural illustration. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into 20 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. STEVEN R. WINKEL FAIA, PE, CASP is a registered architect, civil engineer and landscape architect and is a California Certified Access Specialist. He manages the San Francisco Bay Area office of The Preview Group, Inc. He was the Architect Member of the California Building Standards Commission for eighteen years and served on the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

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STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST UPDATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH THE LEADING VISUAL REFERENCE In the newly revised Seventh Edition of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code®, architectural drawing expert Francis D.K. Ching and well known architect Steven R. Winkel deliver a beautifully illustrated and intuitively written handbook for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). The authors provide brand new chapters on plumbing fixture counts, elevators, special construction, and existing buildings while updating the remainder of the material to align with recent changes to the IBC. Easy to navigate and perfect as a quick-reference guide to the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated is a valuable visual resource for emerging professionals. The book also includes: <ul><li>Thorough introductions to navigating the Code, use and occupancy, special uses and occupancies, and building heights and areas</li> <li>Full explorations of the types of construction, fire resistive construction, interior finishes, fire-protection systems, and means of egress</li> <li>Practical discussions of accessibility, interior environment, exterior walls, roof assemblies, and structural provisions</li> <li>In-depth examinations of special inspections and tests, soils and foundations, building materials and systems, and elevators</li></ul> Perfect for students of architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering, the latest edition of Building Codes Illustrated is also ideal for professionals in these fields seeking an up-to-date reference on the 2021 International Building Code.