Synopses & Reviews
The Uniform Building Code is one of the most widely adopted model building codes in the world and is a proven document meeting the needs of government units charged with enforcement of building regulation. The most recent edition, published in 1997, provides complete regulations covering all major aspects of building design and construction relating to fire and life safety and structural safety. The provisions of the 1997 Uniform Building Code were published in three volumes to help building inspectors, plans examiners, architects and structural designers locate provisions applicable to their respective fields without the need to search through all provisions. The two most popular volumes, 1 and 2, are now available from Delmar Learning. Volume 1 contains the administrative, fire- and life-safety, and field inspection provisions, including all nonstructural provisions and those structural provisions necessary for field inspections.
Synopsis
Having a single national code set will lower the cost of compliance for architects, engineers and builders/contractors - savings that could be passed on to home buyers. The codes benefit code officials who inspect and certify projects by promoting more widespread understanding and agreement about what the basic safety principles for construction should be. They also benefit home buyers, who will be more assured that their homes are constructed in accordance with up-to-date standards that permit the use of the most advanced materials installed and inspected to the appropriate rigorous safety standards.
About the Author
ICBO is the world's leading source of code publications in the United States. Founded more than 75 years ago, the organization promotes public safety in the built environment worldwide through development and promotion of the International Codes, enhancement of professionalism in code administration and facilitation of acceptance in innovative building products and systems.