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Building codes illustrated : a guide to understanding the 2018 International Building Code / by Francis D.K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel, FAIA.

By: Ching, Francis D. K, 1943- [author.].
Contributor(s): Winkel, Steven R [author.] | International Code Council.
Series: Building codes illustrated.Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, ©2018Edition: Sixth edition.Description: xiv,466p.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781119480358 (paperback).Subject(s): Standards, Engineering | Buildings -- Specifications | ARCHITECTURE / Design, Drafting, Drawing & PresentationGenre/Form: Print books.
Contents:
Building codes -- Navigating the code -- Use and occupancy -- Special details and requirements based on use and occupancy -- 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 -- Special inspections and tests -- Soils and foundations -- Building materials and systems -- Existing structures.
Summary: "This unique reference to the 2018 International Building Code marries the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations"--
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Building codes -- Navigating the code -- Use and occupancy -- Special details and requirements based on use and occupancy -- 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 -- Special inspections and tests -- Soils and foundations -- Building materials and systems -- Existing structures.

"This unique reference to the 2018 International Building Code marries the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations"--

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