This Handbook To The 2009 International Building Code covers many of the fire- and life-safety provisions of the 2009 International Building Code, and includes detailed commentaries on the nonstructural provisions in Chapters 1–15 and 24–34 of the 2009 International Building Code® (IBC®). Using example problems and a commentary style, as well as over 400 full-color drawings and figures, the book provides a deeper understanding of the intent and purpose of code provisions.
Author and code expert Douglas W. Thornburg, AIA, discusses administrative, fire- and life-safety and inspection components, addressing many topics in-depth. The book also traces the historical background and rationale of code provisions.
A bonus CD contains the complete Handbook in PDF as well as ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003. This CD allows you to navigate easily through the documents, search text, copy images from figures and tables, and cut and paste small excerpts into correspondence or reports. 582 pp.
Features of this publication include:
- Comprehensive content and in full color!
- More than 400 drawings, figures and examples help clarify the application of the fire- and life-safety requirements
- Follows format of the IBC to allow for quick and easy access to information
- Addresses nonstructural provisions found in 2009 IBC Chapters 1-15 and 24-Appendices
- Code provisions are examined in a manner to provide a better understanding of the provisions' intent and purpose
- Bonus CD includes the full text of the handbook and ICC A117.1 A117.1-2003 in a PDF format
Handbook To The 2009 International Building Code - Fire And Life Safety w/ CD-ROM
