TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ching,Francis D.K.
AU  - Winkel,Steven R.
TI  - Building codes illustrated: the basics 
SN  - 9781119772514 (paperback)
AV  - K3538 .C45 2023
U1  - 343.07/869 23/eng/20221003
PY  - 2023///]
CY  - Hoboken, New Jersey
PB  - John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
KW  - Building laws
N1  - ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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 for eighteen years the Architect Member of the California Building Standards Commission and served on the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences; Includes bibliographical references and index; TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface…ix

1 Building Codes…1

2 Navigating the Code…9

3 Occupancy Classification and Use…19

4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use…33

5 Building Heights and Areas…51

6 Types of Construction…83

7 Fire-Resistive Construction…105

8 Interior Finishes…155

9 Fire-Protection Systems…163

10 Means of Egress…177

11 Accessibility…231

12 Interior Environment…255

13 Energy Efficiency (International Energy Conservation Code)…269

14 Exterior Walls…271

15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures…287

16 Structural Provisions…303

17 Special Inspections and Tests…323

18 Soils and Foundations…333

19 Building Materials and Systems…341

20 Plumbing Systems…389

21 Elevators and Conveying Systems…395

22 Special Construction…401

23 Existing Structures (International Existing Building Code)…407

Bibliography…411

Index…413

N2  - "Building codes and standards are an integral part of architecture and engineering education. Published by the International Code Council (ICC), the International Building Code (IBC) establishes minimum regulations addressing the design and installation of building systems through requirements emphasizing performance and are intended to safeguard the public health and safety. First published in 2000, the code is updated every three years."--
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