2006 International Building Code Companion

A User-Friendly Guide to the 2006 International Building Code that Helps You Interpret and Apply Codes Quickly and Easily!

Turn to the 2006 International Building Code Companion for a clear, conversational approach to interpreting and applying the Code on the job. Written by renowned construction author R. Dodge Woodson, this practical reference will enable you to cut through the complexities of Code language, so you can do your work more efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.

Filled with 200 detailed illustrations, the 2006 International Building Code Companion features:

• A plain-English explanation of the 2006 International Building Code
• Expert interpretations of complicated Code language
• Comprehensive coverage of every Code provision
• A wealth of practical information on employee qualifications, accessibility requirements, the ICC's Electrical Code, and other topics

Inside This Easy-to-Understand Building Code Resource:

Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1. Administration
Chapter 2. Definitions
Chapter 3. Use and Occupancy Classification
Chapter 4. Special Detailed requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Chapter 5. General Building Heights and Areas
Chapter 6. Types of Construction
Chapter 7. Fire Resistance Rate Construction
Chapter 8. Interior Finishes
Chapter 9. Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 10. Means of Egress
Chapter 11. Accessibility
Chapter 12. Interior Environment
Chapter 13. Energy Efficiency
Chapter 14. Exterior Walls
Chapter 15. Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Chapter 16. Structural Design
Chapter 17. Structural Tests and Special Inspections
Chapter 18. Soils and Foundations
Chapter 19. Concrete
Chapter 20. Aluminum
Chapter 21. Masonry
Chapter 22. Steel
Chapter 23. Wood
Chapter 24. Glass and Glazing
Chapter 25. Gypsum Board and Plaster
Chapter 26. Plastic
Chapter 27. Electrical
Chapter 28. Mechanical Systems
Chapter 29. Plumbing Systems
Chapter 30. Elevators and Conveying Systems
Chapter 31. Special Construction
Chapter 32. Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way
Chapter 33. Safeguards During Construction
Chapter 34. Existing Structures
INDEX

Biographical note

R. Dodge Woodson has owned and operated construction companies and has over 27 years of experience as a contractor. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member for the Central Maine Technical College, where he taught code and apprenticeship classes.

Mr. Woodson is the author of more than 80 books on the construction trades, including the National Plumbing Code Handbook and the 2003 International Plumbing Code Handbook, all published by McGraw-Hill.

Softcover
592 Pages