BUILDING CODES ILLUSTRATED
STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST UPDATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
WITH THE LEADING VISUAL REFERENCE
In the newly revised Seventh Edition of Building Codes Illustrated: A
Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building
Code(R), architectural drawing expert Francis D.K. Ching and
well known architect -Steven R. Winkel deliver a beautifully illustrated
and intuitively written handbook for the 2021 International Building
Code (IBC). The authors provide brand new chapters on plumbing fixture
counts, elevators, special construction, and existing buildings while
updating the remainder of the material to align with recent changes to
the 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 2021 International Building Code.
