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Building Codes Illustrated

A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code
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Building Codes Illustrated is a visually rich, user-friendly guide to the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), authored by architectural drawing expert Francis D.K. Ching and architect Steven R. Winkel. This seventh edition features new chapters on plumbing fixture counts, elevators, special construction, and existing buildings, alongside updated content reflecting the latest code revisions. It covers key topics including code navigation, occupancy classifications, construction types, fire protection, accessibility, and structural provisions, making complex regulations accessible through clear illustrations and explanations.
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Ideal for architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering students, as well as practising professionals seeking an authoritative visual reference for the 2021 IBC.

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STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST UPDATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH THE LEADING VISUAL REFERENCE

In the newly revised Seventh Edition of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code®, architectural drawing expert Francis D. K. Ching and well-known architect Steven R. Winkel deliver a beautifully illustrated and intuitively written handbook for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). The authors provide brand new chapters on plumbing fixture counts, elevators, special construction, and existing buildings while updating the remainder of the material to align with recent changes to the IBC.

Easy to navigate and perfect as a quick-reference guide to the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated is a valuable visual resource for emerging professionals.

The book also includes:

  • Thorough introductions to navigating the Code, use and occupancy, special uses and occupancies, and building heights and areas
  • Full explorations of the types of construction, fire-resistive construction, interior finishes, fire-protection systems, and means of egress
  • Practical discussions of accessibility, interior environment, exterior walls, roof assemblies, and structural provisions
  • In-depth examinations of special inspections and tests, soils and foundations, building materials and systems, and elevators

Perfect for students of architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering, the latest edition of Building Codes Illustrated is also ideal for professionals in these fields seeking an up-to-date reference on the 2021 International Building Code.

Series: Building Codes Illustrated

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119772408

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 7th edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 1383g

Pages: 528

About the Author

FRANCIS D.K. CHING is a leading global authority on architectural illustration. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into 20 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.

STEVEN R. WINKEL FAIA, PE, CASP is a registered architect, civil engineer and landscape architect and is a California Certified Access Specialist. He manages the San Francisco Bay Area office of The Preview Group, Inc. He was the Architect Member of the California Building Standards Commission for eighteen years and served on the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

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