2012 international building code handbook /

A COMPLETE, FULL-COLOR GUIDE TO THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODEUpdated to reflect the International Code Council 2012 International Building Code, this time-saving resource makes it easy to understand and apply complex IBC requirements and achieve compliance. More than 600 full-color illustrati...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Thornburg, Douglas W. (Author)
Corporate Author:	McGraw-Hill Companies
Other Authors:	Henry, John R.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2013]
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Subjects:	Construction industry > Standards. Standards, Engineering. Construction equipment. Fire prevention > Law and legislation. Safety factor in engineering. Building laws. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Scope and administration
Definitions
Use and occupancy classification
Special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy
General building heights and areas
Types of construction
Fire and smoke protection features
Interior finishes
Fire protection systems
Means of egress
Accessibility
Interior environment
Energy efficiency
Exterior walls
Roof assemblies and rooftop structures
Structural design
Structural tests and special inspections
Soils and foundations
Concrete
Aluminum
Masonry
Steel
Wood
Glass and glazing
Gypsum board and plaster
Plastic
Electrical
Mechanical
Plumbing
Elevators and conveying systems
Special construction
Encroachments in the public right-of-way
Safeguards during construction
Existing structures
Referenced standards.