Building codes illustrated : a guide to understanding the 2009 international building code /
Guide to understanding the 2009 international building code
Francis D.K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel.
- 3rd ed.
- Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2009.
- xiv, 418 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
"International Code Council"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 405) and index.
Building codes -- Navigating the code -- Use and occupancy -- Special uses and occupancies -- Building heights and areas -- Types of construction -- Fire-resistive construction -- Interior finishes -- Fire-protection systems -- Means of egress -- Accessibility -- Interior environment -- Energy efficiency -- Exterior walls -- Roof assemblies -- Structural provisions -- Structural tests and special conditions -- Soils and foundations -- Building materials and systems -- Existing structures.