This valuable tool presents guideline text and commentary for each guideline section, both essential to the accurate and complete understanding and application of the 2006 International Existing Building Code® - Appendix A. It is a valuable and reliable reference for all those involved in the evaluation, design, construction and regulation of existing buildings. The five chapters cover important and critical information for the retrofit, strengthening and hazard reduction of existing buildings and building components most susceptible in seismic events. Background information, analysis, discussion and other helpful information is included in the commentary. 130 pp.

The existing building types and building components included are:

• Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings
• Reinforced Concrete and Reinforced Masonry Wall Buildings with Flexible Diaphragms
• Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage for Light, Wood-Frame Residential Buildings
• Wood-Frame Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak or Open-Front Walls
• Concrete Buildings and Concrete with Masonry Infill Buildings