Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (995 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471741892 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
CHING is a registered architect and a professor at the University of Washington. Winkel is the architect member of the California Building Standards Commission, a past national board member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), and past president of the AIA California Council.The INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC),
dennisb said Excellent resource for understanding the code. This text does a very good job of breaking the code down into understandable chunks. The addition of graphics helps to understand the verbiage. It is probably best suited to architectural students rather than construction workers, since it spends a lot of time on big picture issues: when. MDH said Not what I expected. Mostly covered ADA stuff and not much of the specific code stuff I was hoping for.Ended up buying a used IRC book. GG said For those who had trouble reading the code book. I have alot of trouble reading any codes: BOCA, UBC, SBCetc. I find it difficult to understand the language. After getting this book last month, believe it or not, I find reading code such a PLEASANT experience. It summarizes all the main sections of IBC, those you browse thru the most,
Ching's illustrative talent and Steven Winkel's code expertise provides an accessible, time-saving companion guide to the latest code. Avoid costly mistakes with the invaluable help of Building Codes Illustrated, Second Edition.. The visual presentation of information extracts the core portions of the building code that are most relevant for professionals and hones building codes down to the essentials. This Second Edition of Building Codes Illustrated fills this need by interpreting the updated 2006 International Building Code® (IBC) in a visual format that designers both need and understand.This unique marriage of bestselling author Francis D.K. Organized to correspond with related subject matter in the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated enables architects, engineers, and other design professionals to quickly find clarifying information on the nonstructural provision of the IBC. Readers gain a clear and complete understanding of those sections at a glance through
You'll gain a clear and complete understanding of those sections at a glance through enlightening computer-rendered illustrations and succinct yet thorough interpretations.There's no excuse for not being up to code. As the building industry moves toward a single set of construction codes that have no regional limitations, architects, builders, engineers, and interior designers need an interpretive guide to help them better understand how the code affects their practices. The visual presentation of information extracts the core portions of the building code that are most relevant for professionals and hones building codes down to the essentials. Ching's illustrative talent and Steven Winkel's code expertise provides an accessible, time-saving compan