Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics

FRANCIS D.K. CHING is a leading global authority on architectural illustration. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into 20 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. STEVEN R. WINKEL, FAIA, PE, CASp is a registered architect, civil engineer and landscape architect and is a California Certified Access Specialist. He manages the San Francisco Bay Area office of The Preview Group, Inc.. He was for eighteen years the Architect Member of the California Building Standards Commission and served on the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

• Preface…ix1 Building Codes…12 Navigating the Code…93 Occupancy Classification and Use…194 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use…335 Building Heights and Areas…516 Types of Construction…837 Fire-Resistive Construction…1058 Interior Finishes…1559 Fire-Protection Systems…16310 Means of Egress…17711 Accessibility…23112 Interior Environment…25513 Energy Efficiency (International Energy Conservation Code)…26914 Exterior Walls…27115 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures…28716 Structural Provisions…30317 Special Inspections and Tests…32318 Soils and Foundations…33319 Building Materials and Systems…34120 Plumbing Systems…38921 Elevators and Conveying Systems…39522 Special Construction…40123 Existing Structures (International Existing Building Code)…407Bibliography…411Index…413

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