This commentary includes critical knowledge and facts that pertain to regulations set forth in the 2002 International Building Code, and covers the first fifteen chapters of the IBC. The publication includes informative supplements, historical and technical background. Included, reference lists, information sources, bibliographies, discussions on the full meaning and implications of the code text, and illustrations that are provided to aid understanding.

Format of text:

• Full text of each section
  
• Includes objectives, intent and discussion of text
  
• Table and figure in the code
  
• Commentary applicable to that text