2021 International Building Code® Illustrated Handbook

International Code Council · Douglas W. Thornburg · Chris Kimball

sept. 2021 · McGraw Hill Professional

À propos de cet ebook

A comprehensive visual guide to the 2021 International Building Code®—fully updated for the latest regulations

Thoroughly revised to reflect the International Code Council’s 2021 International Building Code®, this full-color guide makes it easy to understand and apply complex IBC® provisions and achieve compliance. With an emphasis on structural and fire- and life-safety requirements, including building classification and means of egress regulations, this practical resource contains hundreds of user-friendly diagrams that clarify the application and intent of the IBC®. Designed to save you time and money, the 2021 International Building Code® Illustrated Handbook provides all the information you need to get construction jobs done right, on time, and up to the requirements of the 2021 IBC®.

Coverage includes the 2021 IBC®:

Scope and Administration
• Definitions
• Occupancy Classification and Use
• Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use
• General Building Heights and Areas
• Types of Construction
• Fire and Smoke Protection Features
• Interior Finishes
• Fire Protection and Life-Safety Systems
• Means of Egress
• Accessibility
• Interior Environment
• Exterior Walls
• Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
• Structural Design
• Special Inspections and Tests
• Soils and Foundations
• Concrete
• Aluminum
• Masonry
• Steel
• Wood
• Glass and Glazing
• Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products, and Plaster
• Plastic
• Electrical
• Plumbing Systems
• Elevators and Conveying Systems
• Special Construction
• Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way
• Safeguards During Construction
• Appendices A through O

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The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions that include product evaluation, accreditation, technology, codification, training and certification. The Code Council's codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. The International Code Council family of solutions includes the ICC Evaluation Service, the International Accreditation Service, General Code, S. K. Ghosh Associates, NTA Inc., ICC Community Development Solutions and the Alliance for National & Community Resilience. The Code Council is the largest international association of building safety professionals and is the trusted source of model codes and standards, establishing the baseline for building safety globally and creating a level playing field for designers, builders and manufacturers.