2006 International Building Code (International Building Code (Looseleaf)) [Ring-bound]

International Code Council (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 13, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1580012507 | ISBN-13: 978-1580012508 | Edition: 1

LOOSE-LEAF VERSION: The 2006 International Building Codeaddresses the design and installation of building systems through requirements that emphasize performance. Fully compatible with all the International Codes, the 2006 edition provides up-to-date, comprehensive coverage that establishes minimum regulations for building systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. Content is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of materials and building designs. Structural as well as fire- and life-sfety provisions covering seismic, wind, accessibility, egress, occupancy, roofs, and more are included.

Product Details

• Ring-bound: 672 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (March 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580012507
• ISBN-13: 978-1580012508
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.6 x 3.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #640,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pricey but essential, June 29, 2006

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James Ferguson (Vilnius, Lithuania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2006 International Building Code (International Building Code (Looseleaf)) (Ring-bound)

Revised, expanded, and essential to anyone in the building industry because these codes apply across the board, including virtually all states in the US. The IBC has replaced state and other building codes. This volume provides information in the English measuring system. I prefer the looseleaf edition to the bound volume because it folds completely open and you can leaf through the pages more easily, as you are constantly being referred from one section to another. Of course you will want to update your other international code books as well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars IBC New Kid on the Block, November 2, 2007

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This review is from: 2006 International Building Code (International Building Code (Looseleaf)) (Ring-bound)

The newest edition of the IBC has finally come up with an easy-to-read version that allows users to easily access information in a familiar format but also allows quick reference and notes the deletion of important paragraphs and sections. I would highly recommend this book for all those in the construction industry. This book is the future of our profession...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cumbersome and hard to use as reference, October 21, 2009

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This review is from: 2006 International Building Code (International Building Code (Looseleaf)) (Ring-bound)

I bought this book as a reference to take the California professional engineering exam (civil-seismic). I thought the binder edition would be great, but the binder it came in was about twice as big as it needed to be, which made it a pain to carry around to classes and the exam. I ended up transferring the pages into a more compact binder. I also had a really hard time navigating through the table of contents and index to find specific things I needed. Thank goodness our instructor gave us detailed sections to study and highlight!