Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2012 International Building Code
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (675 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470903570 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great reference book Even if you think that you know the building code inside-and-out, this book may still be useful with its illustrations of IBC code language, for better understanding. Also, it is useful to show others---colleagues/clients/plan checkers---to assist them with understanding the building code.Of course, for a beginner in architecture, or someone who needs more experience, this book is a great primer for understanding how the building code as a whole works to provide for the public he. Five Stars this book for info not drawing. "For The Visually Oriented" according to Central Standard. As an architect, I have dealt with many variations, revisions, and updates to building codes, from Montana to Florida and points inbetween for For The Visually Oriented As an architect, I have dealt with many variations, revisions, and updates to building codes, from Montana to Florida and points inbetween for 35 years. I still find sections where the syntax baffles me. This is an excellent addition to the archtects or students library. It is not a replacement for the local code as there are always amendments but this is a must have based on the 2015 ICC.Now if Mr.Ching could decipher the Chicago Building Code.. 5 years. I still find sections where the syntax baffles me. This is an excellent addition to the archtects or students library. It is not a replacement for the local code as there are always amendments but this is a must have based on the 2015 ICC.Now if Mr.Ching could decipher the Chicago Building Code.
Below are trends I noticed while revising the 4th Edition text to accompany the wonderful illustrations of Francis D.K. New requirements in Section 422 address fire separations of these medical spaces from adjacent tenants where the patients may be rendered unconscious or unable to move readily in an emergency. There are revised code provisions for how to measure and protect overhangs that are accompanied by new illustrations in our book. Ching. The code requirements for fire protection of overhangs located close to a property line have always been confusing.
An easy-to-use, updated illustrated guide to the 2012 edition of the International Building CodeThis unique reference to the 2012 International Building Code marries the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA. Rather than a text-heavy book, this is much more conducive to quick comprehension of the code, presenting information in an exciting user-friendly visual format.. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations