Synopses & Reviews
LOOSELEAF VERSION: Featuring time-tested safety concepts and the very latest industry standards in material design, the 2009 International Building Code? offers up-to-date, comprehensive insight into the regulations surrounding the design and installation of building systems. It provides valuable structural, fire-, and life- safety provisions that cover means of egress, interior finish requirements, roofs, seismic engineering, innovative construction technology, and occupancy classifications. This content is developed in the context of the broad-based principles that facilitate the use of new materials and building designs, making this an indispensable reference guide for anyone seeking a strong working knowledge of building systems.
Synopsis
The scope of this code covers all buildings except 3-story one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes. This comprehensive code features time-tested safety concepts, structural and fire and life safety provisions covering means of egress, interior finish requirements, comprehensive roof provisions, seismic engineering provisions, innovative construction technology, occupancy classifications, and the latest industry standards in material design. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of the new materials and new building designs.
Synopsis
LOOSE-LEAF VERSION: The 2006 International Building Codeaddresses the design and installation of building systems through requirements that emphasize performance. Fully compatible with all the International Codes, the 2006 edition provides up-to-date, comprehensive coverage that establishes minimum regulations for building systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. Content is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of materials and building designs. Structural as well as fire- and life-sfety provisions covering seismic, wind, accessibility, egress, occupancy, roofs, and more are included.
About the Author
ICC is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. 48 states have adopted various International Codes from ICC.
Table of Contents
Administration. Definitions. Use and Occupancy Classification. Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy. General Building Heights and Areas. Types of Construction. Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction. Interior Finishes. Fire protection Systems. Means of Egress. Accessibility. Interior Environment. Energy Efficiency. Exterior Walls. Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures. Structural Design. Structural Test and Special Inspections. Soils and Foundations. Concrete. Aluminum. Masonry. Steel. Wood. Glass and Glazing. Gypsum Board and Plaster. Plastic. Electrical. Mechanical Systems. Plumbing Systems. Elevators and Conveying Systems. Special Construction.. Ecroachments into the public right-of-way. Safeguards during constructions. Existing Structures. Referenced Standards. Apendices.