1996 BOCA National Building Code [Paperback]

International Code Council (Author), BOCA (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0766832643 | ISBN-13: 978-0766832640 | Publication Date: August 21, 2000 | Edition: 1

Establishes minimum requirements for materials and methods of construction. Addresses loads and stresses, fire protection, special uses, lighting and ventilation, and means of egress.

Product Details

• Paperback: 357 pages
• Publisher: ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning); 1 edition (August 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766832643
• ISBN-13: 978-0766832640
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,418,925 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good history to know, May 15, 2011

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D. Merrill "Nuff said," (West of Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 1996 BOCA National Building Code (Paperback)

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Nuff said,

D. Merrill