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2012 International Building Code Handbook

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

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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

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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

 

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