Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2024 International Building Code

Author:   Francis D. K. Ching (University of Washington, Seattle, WA) ,  Steven R. Winkel, FAIA, PE (The Preview Group, Inc, San Francisco, CA)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   8th edition
ISBN:  

9781394284849


Pages:   560
Publication Date:   03 July 2025
Format:   Paperback
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STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST UPDATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH THE LEADING VISUAL REFERENCE In the newly revised Eighth Edition of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2024 International Building Code®, architectural drawing expert Francis D.K. Ching and well-known architect Steven R. Winkel deliver a beautifully illustrated and intuitively written handbook for the 2024 International Building Code (IBC). The authors provide updated material in all the chapters to align with the code changes in the new 2024 International Building Code (IBC). Easy to navigate and perfect as a quick-reference guide to the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated is a valuable visual resource for emerging professionals. The book also includes: Thorough introductions to navigating the Code, use and occupancy, special uses and occupancies, and building heights and areas Full explorations of the types of construction, fire resistive construction, interior finishes, fire-protection systems, and means of egress Practical discussions of accessibility, interior environment, exterior walls, roof assemblies, and structural provisions In-depth examinations of special inspections and tests, soils and foundations, building materials and systems, and elevators Perfect for students of architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering, the latest edition of Building Codes Illustrated is also ideal for professionals in these fields seeking an up-to-date reference on the 2024 International Building Code.

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Author:   Francis D. K. Ching (University of Washington, Seattle, WA) ,  Steven R. Winkel, FAIA, PE (The Preview Group, Inc, San Francisco, CA)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   8th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   1.474kg
ISBN:  

9781394284849


ISBN 10:   1394284845
Pages:   560
Publication Date:   03 July 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Preface ix 1 Building Codes 1 2 Navigating the Code 11 3 Occupancy Classification and Use 21 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use 35 5 Building Heights and Areas 59 6 Types of Construction 113 7 Fire-Resistive Construction 137 8 Interior Finishes 191 9 Fire-Protection Systems 199 10 Means of Egress 229 11 Accessibility 295 12 Interior Environment 327 13 Energy Efficiency (International Energy Conservation Code) 343 14 Exterior Walls 345 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures 371 16 Structural Provisions 399 17 Special Inspections and Tests 421 18 Soils and Foundations 431 19 Building Materials and Systems 443 20 Plumbing Systems 497 21 Elevators and Conveying Systems 503 22 Special Construction 509 23 Existing Structures (International Existing Building Code) 515 Bibliography 519 Index 521

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FRANCIS D.K. CHING is one of the leading authorities on architectural design drawing around the world. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into over seventeen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. STEVEN R. WINKEL, FAIA, PE, CASp is a registered architect, civil engineer and landscape architect and is a California Certified Access Specialist. He managed the San Francisco Bay Area office of The Preview Group, Inc. for fifteen years and now has his own code consulting practice. He was the Architect Member of the California Building Standards Commission for eighteen years and served on the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

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