A User-Friendly Guide to the 2006 International Building Code that Helps
You Interpret and Apply Codes Quickly and Easily!
This guide provides a clear, conversational approach to interpreting and applying the Code on the job. Written by renowned construction author R. Dodge Woodson, this practical reference provides a better understanding of the code and eliminates many of the complexities of Code language found in other publications, so that you can do your work more efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.
Filled with 200 detailed illustrations, the 2006 International Building Code includes comprehensive coverage of every Code provision and a wealth of practical information on employee qualifications, accessibility requirements, the ICC's Electrical Code, and other topics.
Filled with 200 detailed illustrations, the 2006 International Building Code
Companion features:
- A plain-English explanation of the 2006 International Building Code
- Expert interpretations of complicated Code language
- Comprehensive coverage of every Code provision
- A wealth of practical information on employee qualifications,
accessibility requirements, the ICC's Electrical Code, and other topics
Inside This Easy-to-Understand Building Code Resource
Use and Occupancy Classification • General Building Heights and Areas •
Types of Construction • Interior Finishes • Fire Protection Systems •
Means of Egress • Accessibility • Interior Environment • Energy Efficiency
• Exterior Walls • Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures • Structural
Design • Soils and Foundations • Concrete • Aluminum • Masonry • Steel
• Wood • Glass and Glazing • Gypsum Board and Plaster • Plastic •
Electrical • Mechanical Systems • Plumbing Systems • Elevators and
Conveying Systems • Safeguards During Construction • Existing Structures •
And Much More!
Table of contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Administration
- Chapter 2. Definitions
- Chapter 3. Use and Occupancy Classification
- Chapter 4. Special Detailed requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
- Chapter 5. General Building Heights and Areas
- Chapter 6. Types of Construction
- Chapter7. Fire Resistance Rate Construction
- Chapter 8. Interior Finishes
- Chapter 9. Fire Protection Systems
- Chapter 10. Means of Egress
- Chapter 11. Accessibility
- Chapter 12. Interior Environment
- Chapter 13. Energy Efficiency
- Chapter 14. Exterior Walls
- Chapter 15. Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
- Chapter 16. Structural Design
- Chapter 17. Structural Tests and Special Inspections
- Chapter 18. Soils and Foundations
- Chapter 19. Concrete
- Chatper 20. Aluminum
- Chapter 21. Masonry
- Chapter 22. Steel
- Chapter 23. Wood
- Chapter 24. Glass and Glazing
- Chapter 25. Gypsum Board and Plaster
- Chapter 26. Plastic
- Chapter 27. Electrical
- Chapter 28. Mechanical Systems
- Chapter 29. Plumbing Systems
- Chapter 30. Elevators and Conveying Systems
- Chapter 31. Special Construction
- Chapter 32. Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way
- Chapter 33. Safeguards During Construction
- Chapter 34. Existing Structures
- Chapter 35. Referenced Standards
2006 International Building Code Companion
