An important tool for
building officials, architects, fire marshals, plans examiners,
inspectors and others who use the International Building Code.
This publication is co-branded by AIA and
authored by Douglas W. Thornburg, AIA.
Published by ICC, the 2009 edition of this
popular IBC Handbook includes discussion on many of the fire- and
life-safety provisions of the 2009
International Building Code.
This Handbook provides detailed discussion on
the nonstructural provisions in Chapters 1–15 and 24–34 of the 2009
International Building Code® (IBC®).
The Handbook provides many application
examples that work through more complex nonstructural issues using
example problems and uses commentary style to explain the intent and
purpose of code provisions.
More than 400 full-color drawings and figures
are included to clarify application.
Features:
- Comprehensive content and in full color!
- More than 400 drawings, figures and examples
help clarify the application of the fire- and
life-safety requirements
- Follows format of the IBC to allow for quick and
easy access to information
- Addresses nonstructural provisions found in 2009
IBC Chapters 1-15 and 24-Appendices
- Code provisions are examined in a manner to
provide a better understanding of the provisions'
intent and purpose
- Bonus CD
includes the full text of the handbook and ICC
A117.1-2003 in a PDF format
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Author and code expert Douglas W. Thornburg, AIA,
discusses administrative, fire- and life-safety and inspection
components, addressing in depth: means of egress, occupancy
classification, building height and area, fire protection systems,
fire and smoke protectives, mixed occupancies and type of
construction requirements contained in the IBC®.
The book also traces the historical background
and rationale of code provisions.
A bonus CD contains the complete Handbook in
PDF as well as ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003. This CD allows you to
navigate easily through the documents, search text, copy images from
figures and tables, and cut and paste small excerpts into
correspondence or reports.
This essential resource is an important tool
for building officials, architects, fire marshals, plans examiners,
inspectors and others who use the International Building Code.
No office should be without a copy of the IBC
Handbook — Fire and Life Safety Provisions.
Hardcover
582 pages
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