Building codes illustrated : a guide to understanding the 2000 international building code /
Francis D.K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel.
- Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley, c2003.
- xiii, 401 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface. - 1. Building Codes. - 2. Navigating the Code. - 3. Use and Occupancy. - 4. Special Uses and Occupancies. - 5. Building Heights and Areas. - 6. Types of Construction. - 7. Fire-Resistive Construction. - 8. Interior Finishes. - 9. Fire-Protection Systems. - 10. Means of Egress. - 11. Accessibility. - 12. Interior Environment. - 13. Energy Efficiency. - 14. Exterior Walls. - 15. Roof Assemblies. - 16. Structural Provisions. - 17. Building Materials and Systems. - 18. Existing Structures. - Bibliography. - Index.