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The most comprehensive visual companion to the International Building Code®—fully updated for 2018 and applicable for 2021 provisionsThoroughly updated to address the provisions of the ICC’s 2018 and 2021 International Building Code®, this fully-illustrated guide makes it easy to understand and apply the most critical code provisions. Covering both fire- and life-safety and structural provisions, this practical resource contains hundreds of user-friendly diagrams designed to clarify the application and intent of the IBC. The 2018 International Building Code® Illustrated Handbook provides all the information needed to get construction jobs done right and achieve compliance. An invaluable companion to the 2018 IBC, it is a must have resource for building officials, architects, engineers, contractors and all building construction professionals.  Get complete application details on:•Scope and Administration •Definitions •Use and Occupancy Classification •Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy •General Building Heights and Areas •Types of Construction •Fire and Smoke Protection Features •Interior Finishes •Fire Protection Systems •Means of Egress •Accessibility •Interior Environment •Exterior Walls •Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures •Structural Design •Special inspections and tests•Soils and Foundations •Concrete •Masonry •Steel •Wood •Glass and Glazing •Gypsum Board and Plaster •Plastic •Plumbing•Elevators and Conveying Systems •Special Construction •Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way •Safeguards During Construction 

The most comprehensive visual companion to the International Building Code®—fully updated for 2018 and applicable for 2021 provisionsThoroughly updated to address the provisions of the ICC’s 2018 and 2021 International Building Code®, this fully-illustrated guide makes it easy to understand and apply the most critical code provisions. Covering both fire- and life-safety and structural provisions, this practical resource contains hundreds of user-friendly diagrams designed to clarify the application and intent of the IBC. The 2018 International Building Code® Illustrated Handbook provides all the information needed to get construction jobs done right and achieve compliance. An invaluable companion to the 2018 and 2021 IBC, it is a must have resource for building officials, architects, engineers, contractors and all building construction professionals.Get complete application details on:•Scope and Administration•Definitions•Use and Occupancy Classification•Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy•General Building Heights and Areas•Types of Construction•Fire and Smoke Protection Features•Interior Finishes•Fire Protection Systems•Means of Egress•Accessibility•Interior Environment•Exterior Walls•Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures•Structural Design•Special inspections and tests•Soils and Foundations•Concrete•Masonry•Steel•Wood•Glass and Glazing•Gypsum Board and Plaster•Plastic•Plumbing•Elevators and Conveying Systems•Special Construction•Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way•Safeguards During Construction

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Ensure compliance with the 2018 IEBC® on alterations, additions, or retrofits to existing buildingsThis practical guide shows, step by step, how to apply the provisions of the 2018 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®) when carrying out repairs, alterations, additions, changes in occupancy, and detailed evaluations for buildings of all sizes. The book contains all the information you will need to understand the applicable provisions in the code and apply them properly to meet structural, fire, accessibility, and other code-related requirements. The 2018 International Existing Building Code® Handbook begins with an overview of the IEBC® and of permits, construction documents, and other administrative requirements. It goes on to explain the three different compliance methods that can be followed under the IEBC®―the prescriptive method, the work area method, and the performance compliance method. Throughout, diagrams, flowcharts, and illustrated examples clearly demonstrate the proper application of the code.Coverage includes:•An introduction to the 2018 IEBC®•Administration•Common provisions•Repairs•Prescriptive method•Work area method•Performance compliance method•Relocated buildings•Construction safeguards•IEBC® appendices

Renovate, repair, or retrofit existing buildings in complete compliance with the 2018 IEBCThis practical guide shows, step by step, how to apply the provisions of the 2018 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC) when performing repairs, change of occupancy retrofits, and seismic evaluations in buildings of all sizes. The book contains all the information you need to understand with the complex provisions in the code and apply them properly to meet structural safety requirements.2018 International Existing Building Code Handbook® opens with an overview of the IEBC and of permits, construction documents, and other administration requirements. It goes on to explain the three different project methods that can be followed under the IEBC—the prescriptive method, the work area method, and the performance compliance method. Throughout, flowcharts and illustrated examples clearly demonstrate the proper application of the code in real-world projects.•Fully aligns with the 2018 International Existing Building Code® •Covers prescriptive, work area, and performance compliance methods•Written by an ICC MCP who has conducted numerous seminars on the IEBC

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 AdministrationDefinitionsOccupancy Classification and UseSpecial Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and UseGeneral Building Heights and AreasTypes of ConstructionFire and Smoke Protection FeaturesInterior FinishesFire Protection and Life-Safety SystemsMeans of EgressAccessibilityInterior EnvironmentExterior WallsRoof Assemblies and Rooftop StructuresStructural DesignSpecial Inspections and TestsSoils and FoundationsConcreteAluminumMasonrySteelWoodGlass and GlazingGypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products, and PlasterPlasticElectricalPlumbing SystemsElevators and Conveying SystemsSpecial ConstructionEncroachments in the Public Right-of-WaySafeguards During ConstructionAppendices A through O