The 2009 IBC® Study
Companion, is a comprehensive study guide to help you better
understand the 2009 International
Building Code®.
It covers select topics of the code and includes code text,
commentary and illustrations representing the provisions under
discussion.
Eighteen study sessions provide practical learning assignments.
All study sessions contain specific learning objectives, commentary
and illustrations and a list of questions summarizing the key points
for study.
Exercises and quizzes are provided at the end of each study
session. Readers can measure their level of knowledge by checking
the answer key provided in the back of the book.
A total of 630 questions and answers are provided!
Contents:
Study Session 1:
2009 IBC Chapters 1, 34 and 35
- Administration
Study Session 2:
2009 IBC Chapter 3 and Section 508
- Use and Occupancy Classification
Study Session 3:
2009 IBC Chapter 6 -
Types of Construction
Study Session 4:
2009 IBC Chapter 5 -
General Building Heights and Areas
Study Session 5:
2009 IBC Sections 701 through 705
- Fire and Smoke Protection Features I
Study Session 6:
2009 IBC Sections 706 through 712
- Fire and Smoke Protection Features II
Study Session 7:
2009 IBC Sections 713 through 719
- Fire and Smoke Protection Features III
Study Session 8:
2009 IBC Chapter 9 -
Fire Protection Systems
Study Session 9:
2009 IBC Sections 1001 through 1007, 1011 and
1013 - Means of Egress I
Study Session 10:
2009 IBC Sections 1008 through 1010, and 1012
- Means of Egress II
Study Session 11:
2009 IBC Sections 1014 through 1019
- Means of Egress III
Study Session 12:
2009 IBC Sections 1020 through 1029
- Means of Egress IV
Study Session 13:
2009 IBC Chapter 11 Accessibility
Study Session 14:
2009 IBC Chapter 4 -
Detailed Occupancy Requirements
Study Session 15:
2009 IBC Chapters 14, 15 and 18
- Exterior Wall Coverings, Roofs and
Foundations
Study Session 16:
2009 IBC Chapters 16, 17, 19, 21, 22 and 23
- Special Inspections, Concrete, Masonry and
Wood
Study Session 17:
2009 IBC Chapters 8, 12, 25, and 30
- Interior Finishes, Interior Environments, Gypsum
Board and Elevators
Study Session 18:
2009 IBC Chapters 24 and 26 -
Glazing, Skylights and Plastics
Answer Keys
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524 pages