Tells when and how to apply the 2000 International Fire Code requirements

Strenuous effort has been made to keep the vast quantity of material accessible and its method of presentation useful. With a comprehensive yet concise summary of each section, the International Fire Code Commentary provides a convenient reference for regulations applicable to fire safety in the construction of buildings and structures. In the chapters that follow, discussions focus on the full meaning and implications of the fire code text. Guidelines suggest the most effective method of application, and the consequences of not adhering to the fire code text. Illustrations are provided to aid understanding; they do not necessarily illustrate the only methods of achieving fire code compliance.