Building Codes Illustrated

FRANCIS D.K. CHING is one of the leading authorities on architectural design drawing around the world. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into over seventeen 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 managed the San Francisco Bay Area office of The Preview Group, Inc. for fifteen years and now has his own code consulting practice. He was the Architect Member of the California Building Standards Commission for eighteen years and served on the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

• Preface ix1 Building Codes 12 Navigating the Code 113 Occupancy Classification and Use 214 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use 355 Building Heights and Areas 596 Types of Construction 1137 Fire-Resistive Construction 1378 Interior Finishes 1919 Fire-Protection Systems 19910 Means of Egress 22911 Accessibility 29512 Interior Environment 32713 Energy Efficiency (International Energy Conservation Code) 34314 Exterior Walls 34515 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures 37116 Structural Provisions 39917 Special Inspections and Tests 42118 Soils and Foundations 43119 Building Materials and Systems 44320 Plumbing Systems 49721 Elevators and Conveying Systems 50322 Special Construction 50923 Existing Structures (International Existing Building Code) 515Bibliography 519Index 521