Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code 6th Edition

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ISBN-10: 1119480353
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THE BESTSELLING, FULLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

Uniquely marrying the graphic skills of bestselling author Francis D. K. Ching with the code expertise of Steven R Winkel, FAIA, the new sixth edition of Building Codes Illustrated is a clear, concise, and easy-to-use visual guide to the International Building Code (IBC) for 2018. Fully updated throughout, it highlights all of the changes to the code for quick reference and easy navigation. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations.

The first two chapters of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code, Sixth Edition give background and context regarding the development, organization, and use of the IBC. The following sections cover such information as: use and occupancy; building heights and areas; types of construction; fire-resistive construction; interior finishes; means of egress; accessibility; energy efficiency; roof assemblies; structural provisions; special inspections and tests; soils and foundations; building materials and systems; and more.

  • A complete, user-friendly guide to code-compliant projects
  • Highlights all the significant changes in the 2018 IBC
  • Uses clear language and Frank Ching's distinctive illustrations to demystify the 2018 International Build Code (IBC) text
  • Provides students and professionals with a fundamental understanding of IBC development, interpretation, and application

Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code gives students and professionals in architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering a user-friendly, easy-to-use guide to the fundamentals of the 2018 IBC.

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THE BESTSELLING, FULLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

Uniquely marrying the graphic skills of bestselling author Francis D. K. Ching with the code expertise of Steven R Winkel, FAIA, the new sixth edition of Building Codes Illustrated is a clear, concise, and easy-to-use visual guide to the International Building Code (IBC) for 2018. Fully updated throughout, it highlights all of the changes to the code for quick reference and easy navigation. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations.

The first two chapters of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code, Sixth Edition give background and context regarding the development, organization, and use of the IBC. The following sections cover such information as: use and occupancy; building heights and areas; types of construction; fire-resistive construction; interior finishes; means of egress; accessibility; energy efficiency; roof assemblies; structural provisions; special inspections and tests; soils and foundations; building materials and systems; and more.

  • A complete, user-friendly guide to code-compliant projects
  • Highlights all the significant changes in the 2018 IBC
  • Uses clear language and Frank Ching's distinctive illustrations to demystify the 2018 International Build Code (IBC) text
  • Provides students and professionals with a fundamental understanding of IBC development, interpretation, and application

Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code gives students and professionals in architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering a user-friendly, easy-to-use guide to the fundamentals of the 2018 IBC.

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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley; 6th edition (June 26, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119480353
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119480358
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.85 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 1 x 10.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 443 ratings
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Francis D. K. Ching

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Francis D.K. Ching is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley. His works have been translated into over eighteen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation.

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Steve Picchi
5.0 out of 5 stars Must own along with the IBC reference book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Pirated book
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By Jing on June 4, 2019
I bought Ching's two books from Amazon. Another one is the building construction illustrated (which is of great quality and authorized). It is when you put these two books together that you can tell that this one is totally a pirated book of poor printing quality and poor-quality paper. It has a strong ink smell as well. I am so surprised that Amazon will sell a pirated book as if it is an authorized edition. If you care about buying a pirated book with this price, go to wiley.com to get the legal one. It is just 20-30 bucks higher.
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Will Ready
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide to Understanding Code
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good purchase and fast shipping!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference guide
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life safety & structural integrity and sustainable building envelope!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book if you just start
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