Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2015 International Building Code

Now in its fifth edition, Building Codes Illustrated,the bestselling companion to the International Building Code (IBC),is designed to give students and professionals an understanding of how the IBC is developed, how it is interpreted, and how it applies to design and construction.As with previous editions,Francis D.K.’s Ching’s distinctive illustrations and thecode expertise of Steven Winkel give students and professionals a user-friendly, easy-to-use guide tofundamentally understanding the IBC. The book’s design clearly denotes new or changed codefrom 2012 and 2015 versionsof the IBC, making iteasy forreaders toquickly note updates.Updates throughout bring content up to date with the 2015 International Building CodeNew information related to hazmat occupancies, hospitals, and nursing homesMajor changes to information on building heights and areas in Chapter 5 and to means of egress in Chapter 10Latest information on building materials, interior environments, and energy efficiency

Additional ISBNs: 9781119150923, 1119150922, 9781119150947, 1119150949