| Contents |
Chapter 1 Building Codes -- Chapter 2 Navigating the Code -- Chapter 3 Occupancy Classification and Use -- Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use -- Chapter 5 Building Heights and Areas -- Chapter 6 Types of Construction -- Chapter 7 Fire-Resistive Construction -- Chapter 8 Interior Finishes -- Chapter 9 Fire-Protection Systems -- Chapter 10 Means of Egress -- Chapter 11 Accessibility -- Chapter 12 Interior Environment -- Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency -- Chapter 14 Exterior Walls -- Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures -- Chapter 16 Structural Provisions -- Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests -- Chapter 18 Soils and Foundations -- Chapter 19 Building Materials and Systems -- Chapter 20 Plumbing Systems -- Chapter 21 Elevators and Conveying Systems -- Chapter 22 Special Construction -- Chapter 23 Existing Structures |
| Abstract |
"This unique reference to the 2021 International Building Code marries the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA. It pulls out portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations. This Seventh Edition will include three new chapters: Plumbing Fixture Counts, Elevators, and Special Construction, and an extensively expanded chapter on Existing Buildings"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 22, 2021). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Ching, Francis D. K., 1943- Building codes illustrated Seventh edition. Hoboken : Wiley, 2021 9781119772408 |
| Genre/form | Specifications. |
| LCCN | 2021043238 |
| ISBN | 9781119772460 electronic book |
| ISBN | 111977246X electronic book |
| ISBN | 9781119772477 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1119772478 electronic book |
| ISBN | paperback acid-free paper |
| Stock number | 9781119772460 Wiley |
