2006 International Building Code Study Companion

With practical, hands-on learning assignments, this study companion is the ideal supplement to the latest edition of the Concrete Manual. Updated to reflect the 2006 International Building CodeA(R) and ACI 318-05, the book is made up of learning objectives, summaries of key points, detailed illustrations, and quizzes. Using this effective combination of learning tools, readers will be able to process, apply, and measure their level of knowledge about the standards and requirements regarding concrete construction.

Don't let your jobs be held up by failing code inspections. Smooth sign-off by the inspector is the goal, but to make this ideal happen on your job site, you need to understand the requirements of latest editions of the International Building Code and the International Residential Code. Understanding what the codes require can be a real challenge. This new, completely revised Contractor's Guide to the Building Code cuts through the legalese of the code books. It explains the important requirements for residential and light commercial structures in plain, simple English so you can get it right the first time.

Gain an in-depth understanding of the 2006 International Building Code and how to apply it to everyday, on-the-job situations with this practical, user-friendly resource. With a focus on chapters 1 through 15 of the IBC, this comprehensive yet concise publication will guide users through the code, supplementing code requirements with commentaries that offer effective methods of application. Users will also become skillful on the potential consequences of not adhering to the code. Thorough coverage and detailed explanations make this an excellent reference for code officials, engineers, architects, inspectors, plans examiners, contractors and anyone who needs a better understanding of the 2006 IBC.

An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures As the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes, architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. This newest addition to Wiley’s series of focused guides familiarizes code users with the 2009 International Residential Code® (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book provides architects, engineers, and other related building professionals with an understanding of how the International Residential Code was developed, and how it is likely to be interpreted when applied to the design and construction of residential buildings. • User-friendly visual format that makes finding the information you need quick and easy • The book’s organization follows the 2009 International Residential Code itself • Nearly 900 illustrations, by architectural illustrator Steven Juroszek in the style of noted illustrator and author Frank Ching, visualize and explain the codes • Text written by experienced experts who have been instrumental in gaining acceptance for the new unified building code This book is an essential companion to the IRC for both emerging practitioners and experienced practitioners needing to understand the new IRC.