Title: 2012 International Building Code Handbook Author: Douglas W. Thornburg, John R. Henry ISBN: 0071801316 / 9780071801317 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 1008 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Year: 2013 Availability: 45-60 days
Description
Contents
A comprehensive, full-color guide to the 2012 International Building Code technical provisions, including structural, nonstructural, and fire- and life-safety provisions
This visual guide makes it easy to understand and apply the complex International Building Code (IBC). Authors Douglas W. Thornburg and John R. Henry, both of the International Code Council (ICC), skillfully interpret all technical provisions of the code--structural and nonstructural, as well as the code's fire- and life-safety provisions.
Updated to reflect the 2012 IBC revisions
Provides the rationale behind the code provisions to clarify the intent and facilitate proper application and enforcement
Includes more than 600 full-color illustrations
Helps you achieve full compliance with every aspect of the code
Preface
Chapter 1 : Scope and Administration Chapter 2 : Definitions Chapter 3 : Use and Occupancy Classification Chapter 4 : Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy Chapter 5 : General Building Heights and Areas Chapter 6 : Types of Construction Chapter 7 : Fire and Smoke Protection Features Chapter 8 : Interior Finishes Chapter 9 : Fire Protection Systems Chapter 10 : Means of Egress Chapter 11 : Accessibility Chapter 12 : Interior Environment Chapter 13 : Energy Efficiency Chapter 14 : Exterior Walls Chapter 15 : Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures Chapter 16 : Glass and Glazing Chapter 17 : Gypsum Board and Plaster Chapter 18 : Plastic Chapter 19 : Electrical Chapter 20 : Mechanical Systems Chapter 21 : Plumbing Systems Chapter 22 : Elevators and Conveying Systems Chapter 23 : Special Construction Chapter 24 : Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way Chapter 25 : Safeguards During Construction Chapter 26 : Existing Structures Chapter 27 : Referenced Standards Chapter 28 : Sections 1601-1614 (Structural Design), Seismic Provisions of ASCE-7-05, Examples Chapter 29 : Sections 1701-1716 (Structural Tests and Special Inspections) Chapter 30 : Sections 1801-1810 (Soils and Foundations) Chapter 31 : Section 1901-1915 (Concrete Provisions) Chapter 32 : Aluminum Chapter 33 : Sections 2101-2113 (Masonry) Chapter 34 : Sections 2202-2210 (Steel) Chapter 35 : Sections 2301-2308 (Wood)
Appendix 1 : Background to Seismic Strength Design Load Combinations
Appendix 2 : Background to the Wind Load Provisions of Model Codes and Standards
Appendix 3 : Background to Seismic Ground Motion in Seismic Design
Appendix 4 : Consideration of Site Soil Characteristics
Metric Conversion Table
Index