Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2009 International Building Code, 3rd Edition

This useful resource provides a clear, practical guide to the International Building Code for all types of building professionals. This invaluable book is comprised of the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA. Highlighting major changes between the new code and previous model building codes, this book will help architects understand how this code change will affect their practice.

Building Codes Illustrated uses illustrations and concise explanations to hone the building codes down to the fundamentals that most designers need, and includes reviews by the International Code Council (ICC) and follows the ICC's 2009 International Building Code.

The book also includes drawings by Frank D.K. Ching (Seattle, WA)., and commentary written by nationally-recognized building codes expert Steven Winkel, the Architect member of the California Building Standards Commission, a past national board member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), and past president of the AIA California Council. Winkel is also co-author of Building Codes Illustrated for Elementary and Secondary Schools, Building Codes Illustrated for Healthcare Facilities, and Residential Building Codes Illustrated. 416 pp.

Table of Contents:

• 1 Building Codes.
• 2 Navigating the Code.
• 3 Use and Occupancy.
• 4 Special Uses and Occupancies.
• 5 Building Heights and Areas.
• 6 Types of Construction.
• 7 Fire-Resistive Construction.
• 8 Interior Finishes.
• 9 Fire-Protection Systems.
• 10 Means of Egress.
• 11 Accessibility.
• 12 Interior Environment.
• 13 Energy Efficiency.
• 14 Exterior Walls.
• 15 Roof Assemblies.
• 16 Structural Provisions.
• 17 Structural Tests and Special Conditions.
• 18 Soils and Foundations.
• 19 Building Materials and Systems.
• 20 Existing Structures.