Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   International Code Council
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Dimensions:   Width: 21.30cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 26.90cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9781435400672

ISBN 10:   1435400674
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   01 November 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781133283355
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Part I: CODE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. 1. Introduction to Building Codes. History of Codes. Code Development. Building Codes: Scope and Limitations. Existing Buildings. 2. Legal Aspects, Permits and Inspections. Code adoption. Authority. Permits. Inspections. Board of Appeals. Definitions. Part II: BUILDING PLANNING. 3. Building Use. Inherent hazards in buildings. Basic Occupancies. 4. Construction Types. Combustible vs. Noncombustible. Protected vs. Unprotected. 5. Building Size. Maximum Height. Maximum Areas. Interior Dimensions. 6. Special Uses and Considerations. Multi-Use Buildings. Special Building Types. Vehicles in Buildings. Hazardous Materials. Part III: FIRE SAFETY. 7. Why Fire & Smoke Protection. Spread of Fire. 8. Passive Fire Protection. Determination of Fire Rated Construction. Types of Fire Separations. Interior Finishes. Stopping Air & Fire Movement. 9. Active Fire Protection. Fire Sprinklers. Standpipes. Fire Alarms. Controlling Smoke. Part IV: LIFE SAFETY. 10. Getting People Out. Design of Exit Systems. Components. 11. Getting People In. Federal Regulations. Accessibility. Rescue for People with a Disability. 12. Building Safety. Protection from Falls. Safety Glazing. Swimming Pools. Part V: HEALTH SAFETY. 13. Weather Protection Exterior Walls. Roofing. 14. Interior Environment Light & Ventilation. Temperature. Moisture Control. Plumbing Facilities. Part VI: STRUCTURAL SAFETY. 15. Structural Design. Basic Loads. 16. Materials. Structural. Non-structural.

Reviews

Part I: CODE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. 1. Introduction to Building Codes. History of Codes. Code Development. Building Codes: Scope and Limitations. Existing Buildings. 2. Legal Aspects, Permits and Inspections. Code adoption. Authority. Permits. Inspections. Board of Appeals. Definitions. Part II: BUILDING PLANNING. 3. Building Use. Inherent hazards in buildings. Basic Occupancies. 4. Construction Types. Combustible vs. Noncombustible. Protected vs. Unprotected. 5. Building Size. Maximum Height. Maximum Areas. Interior Dimensions. 6. Special Uses and Considerations. Multi-Use Buildings. Special Building Types. Vehicles in Buildings. Hazardous Materials. Part III: FIRE SAFETY. 7. Why Fire & Smoke Protection. Spread of Fire. 8. Passive Fire Protection. Determination of Fire Rated Construction. Types of Fire Separations. Interior Finishes. Stopping Air & Fire Movement. 9. Active Fire Protection. Fire Sprinklers. Standpipes. Fire Alarms. Controlling Smoke. Part IV: LIFE SAFETY. 10. Getting People Out. Design of Exit Systems. Components. 11. Getting People In. Federal Regulations. Accessibility. Rescue for People with a Disability. 12. Building Safety. Protection from Falls. Safety Glazing. Swimming Pools. Part V: HEALTH SAFETY. 13. Weather Protection Exterior Walls. Roofing. 14. Interior Environment Light & Ventilation. Temperature. Moisture Control. Plumbing Facilities. Part VI: STRUCTURAL SAFETY. 15. Structural Design. Basic Loads. 16. Materials. Structural. Non-structural.

Author Information

ICC is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from ICC.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions