International Building Code 2009

A comprehensive guide to the regulation of fire safety in both new and existing buildings that covers general requirements, fire service features, building services and systems, decorative materials and furnishings, aviation facilities, fruit and crop ripening, fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging, compressed gases, highly toxic materials, and more.

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.

Prepare for the real-world scenarios and challenges you may be facing on the job with this practical, reader-friendly guide to the 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. Targeting the regulations contained in chapters 1 through 15, this comprehensive resource pairs the full text of the code with valuable commentaries to offer a deeper understanding of its regulations and how to apply them. The book comes complete with the tables and figures featured in the code itself and will explore its full meaning and implications, as well as the potential consequences of not adhering to it. With thorough yet concise coverage and detailed explanations, this is a must-have reference for code officials, engineers, architects, inspectors, plans examiners, contractors and anyone who needs a better understanding of the 2009 IBC. Check out our app, DEWALT Mobile Pro(tm). This free app is a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro.

Enrich your knowledge of critical building codes with this remarkable resource that marks the second half of the two-volume 2009 International Building Code Commentary set. Picking up where the first volume left off, this book tackles chapters 16 through 35 of the 2009 IBC, presenting the full text of the code alongside an in-depth commentary. This commentary provides supplemental information that is vital to developing a working knowledge of the code, including implications of its requirements, the best methods for successfully and effectively applying it, and the potential consequences of not adhering to it. Developed to reinforce key code concepts and make them easier to apply in real-world situations, this is an indispensable reference for code officials, engineers, architects, inspectors, plans examiners, contractors, and anyone seeking a better understanding of the 2009 IBC. Check out our app, DEWALT Mobile Pro(tm). This free app is a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro.

Offers the latest regulations on designing and installing commercial and residential buildings.

Learn the requirements needed to instill safety and stability in existing and historic buildings - without requiring full compliance with the new construction requirements in the building code. The 2009 International Existing Building Code contains requirements intended to encourage the use and reuse of existing buildings by covering important topics such as repairs, alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy, making this an ideal addition to any code library.

Offers the latest regulations on designing and installing commercial and residential buildings.