| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 968 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
| Contents |
Scope and administration -- Definitions -- Use and occupancy classification -- Special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy -- General building heights and areas -- Types of construction -- Fire and smoke protection features -- Interior finishes -- Fire protection systems -- Means of egress -- Accessibility -- Interior environment -- Energy efficiency -- Exterior walls -- Roof assemblies and rooftop structures -- Structural design -- Structural tests and special inspections -- Soils and foundations -- Concrete -- Aluminum -- Masonry -- Steel -- Wood -- Glass and glazing -- Gypsum board and plaster -- Plastic -- Electrical -- Mechanical -- Plumbing -- Elevators and conveying systems -- Special construction -- Encroachments in the public right-of-way -- Safeguards during construction -- Existing structures -- Referenced standards |
| Summary |
A COMPLETE, FULL-COLOR GUIDE TO THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEUpdated to reflect the International Code Council 2012 International Building Code, this time-saving resource makes it easy to understand and apply complex IBC requirements and achieve compliance. More than 600 full-color illustrations help to clarify the application and intent of many code provisions, with an emphasis on the structural and fire- and life-safety provisions. The 2012 International Building Code Handbook provides the information you need to get construction jobs done right, on time, and up to the requirements of the 2012 IBC. Achieve Full Compliance with the 2012 IBC:Scope and AdministrationDefinitionsUse and Occupancy ClassificationSpecial Detailed Requirements Based on Use and OccupancyGeneral Building Heights and AreasTypes of ConstructionFire and Smoke Protection FeaturesInterior FinishesFire Protection SystemsMeans of EgressAccessibilityInterior EnvironmentExterior WallsRoof Assemblies and Rooftop StructuresStructural Loads and DesignSpecial Inspections and TestsSoils and FoundationsConcreteAluminumMasonrySteelWoodGlass and GlazingGypsum Board and PlasterPlasticPlumbing Fixture CountElevators and Conveying SystemsSpecial ConstructionEncroachments in the Public Right-of-WaySafeguards During ConstructionExisting StructuresReferenced Standards |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Building laws -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Construction industry -- Standards.
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Standards, Engineering.
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Building laws
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Construction industry -- Standards
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Standards, Engineering
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| Genre/Form |
Internet resources
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Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Henry, John R. (John Randolph), 1948-
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International Code Council.
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| ISBN |
9780071801324 |
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0071801324 |
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0071801316 |
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9780071801317 |
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