Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code - Softcover

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Get the easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2006 International Building Code[registered]. As the building industry moves toward a single set of construction codes that have no regional limitations, architects, builders, engineers, and interior designers need an interpretive guide to help them better understand how the code affects their practices. The second edition of "Building Codes Illustrated" fills this need by interpreting the updated 2006 International Building Code[registered] (IBC) in a visual format that designers both need and understand. This unique marriage of bestselling author Francis D.K. Ching's illustrative talent and Steven Winkel's code expertise provides an accessible, time-saving companion guide to the latest code. The visual presentation of information extracts the core portions of the building code that are most relevant for professionals and hones building codes down to the essentials.Organized to correspond with related subject matter in the IBC, "Building Codes Illustrated" enables architects, engineers, and other design professionals to quickly find clarifying information on the nonstructural provision of the IBC. You'll gain a clear and complete understanding of those sections at a glance through enlightening computer-rendered illustrations and succinct yet thorough interpretations. There's no excuse for not being up to code. Avoid costly mistakes with the invaluable help of "Building Codes Illustrated, Second Edition". Content from this book is available as an online continuing professional education course. "WileyCPE" courses are available on demand, 24 hours a day, and are approved by the American Institute of Architects.

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The easy-to-use, illustrated guide to the 2006 International Building Code®As the building industry moves toward a single set of construction codes that have no regional limitations, architects, builders, engineers, and interior designers need an interpretive guide to help them better understand how the code affects their practices. This Second Edition of Building Codes Illustrated fills this need by interpreting the updated 2006 International Building Code® (IBC) in a visual format that designers both need and understand.

This unique marriage of bestselling author Francis D.K. Ching's illustrative talent and Steven Winkel's code expertise provides an accessible, time-saving companion guide to the latest code. The visual presentation of information extracts the core portions of the building code that are most relevant for professionals and hones building codes down to the essentials. Organized to correspond with related subject matter in the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated enables architects, engineers, and other design professionals to quickly find clarifying information on the nonstructural provision of the IBC. Readers gain a clear and complete understanding of those sections at a glance through enlightening computer-rendered illustrations and succinct yet thorough interpretations.

There's no excuse for not being up to code. Avoid costly mistakes with the invaluable help of Building Codes Illustrated, Second Edition.