Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code

Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code
by Francis D. K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel

Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code
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Author: Francis D. K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-28
ISBN: 0471741892
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: Wiley

Book Reviews of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code

Book Review: Excellent resource for understanding the code
Summary: 5 Stars

This text does a very good job of breaking the code down into understandable chunks. The addition of graphics helps to understand the verbiage. It is probably best suited to architectural students rather than construction workers, since it spends a lot of time on big picture issues: when do you need to sprinkle, where do you need fire dampers, how many square feet are allowed for Type III construction, etc. Still, it provides the reasoning behind why architects design as they do, so it's still very useful to the non-architect.

Don't go near the code without it.

Summary of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code

Get the easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2006 International Building CodeŽ.

As the building industry moves toward a single set of construction codes that have no regional limitations, architects, builders, engineers, and interior designers need an interpretive guide to help them better understand how the code affects their practices. The seond edition of Building Codes Illustrated fills this need by interpreting the updated 2006 International Building CodeŽ (IBC) in a visual format that designers both need and understand.

This unique marriage of bestselling author Francis D.K. Ching's illustrative talent and Steven Winkel's code expertise provides an accessible, time-saving companion guide to the latest code. The visual presentation of information extracts the core portions of the building code that are most relevant for professionals and hones building codes down to the essentials. Organized to correspond with related subject matter in the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated enables architects, engineers, and other design professionals to quickly find clarifying information on the nonstructural provision of the IBC. You'll gain a clear and complete understanding of those sections at a glance through enlightening computer-rendered illustrations and succinct yet thorough interpretations.

There's no excuse for not being up to code. Avoid costly mistakes with the invaluable help of Building Codes Illustrated, Second Edition.

Content from this book is available as an online continuing professional education course at http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-320255.html#int_building_code.  WileyCPE courses are available on demand, 24 hours a day, and are approved by the American Institute of Architects.

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