Building codes illustrated [[electronic resource] ] : a guide to understanding the 2012 international building code / / Francis D.K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910790377003321
• Autore: Ching Frank <1943->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, 2012
• ISBN: 1-118-33014-5; 1-280-77845-8; 9786613688842; 1-118-33286-5
• Edizione: [4th ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (450 p.)
• Collana: Building codes illustrated ; ; 6
• Classificazione: ARC004000
• Altri autori (Persone): WinkelSteven R
• Disciplina: 690.02/18
• Soggetti: Standards, Engineering; Buildings
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2012 International Building Code®, Fourth Edition; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Building Codes; HISTORY AND PRECEDENTS; MODEL CODES; FEDERAL AND NATIONAL CODES; STATE AND LOCAL CODES; OTHER CODES AND STANDARDS; LEGAL BASIS FOR CODES; THE FUTURE FOR CODE DEVELOPMENT; Chapter 2: Navigating the Code; INTENT AND INTERPRETATION; USING THE CODE; CODE COMPONENTS; CODE ANALYSIS; Chapter 3: Use and Occupancy; OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION; OCCUPANCY GROUPS; Chapter 4: Special Uses and Occupancies; SPECIAL USES AND OCCUPANCIES; COVERED AND OPEN MALL BUILDINGSHIGH-RISE BUILDINGS; ATRIUMS; MOTOR-VEHICLE-RELATED OCCUPANCIES; LIVE-WORK UNITS; HEALTH CARE CLINICS; AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES; Chapter 5: Building Heights and Areas; DEFINITIONS; BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA LIMITATIONS; TABLE 503; EXCEPTIONS TO TABLE 503; HEIGHT MODIFICATIONS AND MEZZANINES; AREA MODIFICATIONS; UNLIMITED-AREA BUILDINGS; MIXED USE AND OCCUPANCY; SPECIAL PROVISIONS; Chapter 6: Types of Construction; TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION; ; CONSTRUCTION CLASSIFICATION; PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION; TABLE 601; TABLE 602; TYPES I AND II CONSTRUCTION; TYPE III CONSTRUCTION; TYPE IV CONSTRUCTIONTYPE V CONSTRUCTION; Chapter 7: Fire-Resistive Construction; FIRE-RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION; FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS; FIRE-RESISTANCE OF STRUCTURAL MEMBERS; EXTERIOR WALLS; FIRE WALLS; FIRE BARRIERS; FIRE PARTITIONS; SMOKE BARRIERS AND HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLIES; FIRE RESISTANCE OF INTERIOR WALLS; VERTICAL OPENINGS; SHAFT ENCLOSURES; PENETRATIONS AND JOINT SYSTEMS; OPENING PROTECTIVES; DUCTS AND AIR TRANSFER OPENINGS; CONCEALED SPACES; PLASTER AND THERMAL- AND SOUND-INSULATING MATERIALS; PRESCRIPTIVE FIRE-RESISTANCES; CALCULATED FIRE-RESISTANCES; Chapter 8: Interior Finishes; WALL AND CEILING FINISHESINTERIOR FLOOR FINISHES; DECORATIONS AND TRIM; ACOUSTICAL CEILING SYSTEMS; Chapter 9: Fire-Protection Systems; FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS; AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS; STANDPIPE SYSTEMS; PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS; FIRE-ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS; SMOKE-CONTROL SYSTEMS; Chapter 10: Means of Egress; MEANS OF EGRESS; EGRESS COMPONENTS; GENERAL EGRESS REQUIREMENTS; EXIT-ACCESS; EXIT-ACCESS DESIGN REQUIREMENTS; EXITS; EXIT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS; EXIT DISCHARGE; EXIT-DISCHARGE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS; ASSEMBLY EGRESS; AISLE ACCESSWAYS; EMERGENCY ESCAPE; Chapter 11: Accessibility; DESIGNING FOR ACCESSIBILITYAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; DEFINITIONS; SCOPING REQUIREMENTS; ACCESSIBLE ROUTES; ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES; PARKING AND PASSENGER LOADING FACILITIES; DWELLING UNITS AND SLEEPING UNITS; SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES; OTHER FEATURES AND FACILITIES; SIGNAGE; ACCESSIBILITY FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS; HISTORIC BUILDINGS; SUPPLEMENTARY ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; Chapter 12: Interior Environment; INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT; VENTILATION; LIGHTING; YARDS OR COURTS; SOUND TRANSMISSION; INTERIOR SPACE DIMENSIONS; ACCESS AND MATERIALS; Chapter 13: Energy Efficiency; ENERGY-EFFICIENT DESIGN; ENERGY CODE CONCEPTS
• Sommario/riassunto: "An easy-to-use, updated illustrated guide to the 2012 edition of the International Building CodeThis unique reference to the 2012 International Building Code marries the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations. Rather than a text-heavy book, this is much more conducive to quick comprehension of the code, presenting information in an exciting user-friendly visual format"--