Authors Douglas H. Evans and Dr. John H. Klote provide a greater understanding of the intent and application of Section 909 of the 2003 International Building Code®. It discusses special inspection and the commissioning of smoke-control systems, and clarifies which fire-resistive barriers already required by the code (occupancy separations, exit elements, fire walls, floors, etc.) are intended or may be used as smoke barriers.

Topics include: Smoke Control, Smoke-Proof Enclosures, Special Inspections, Fire Size and Heat Release, Analysis of Pressurization Systems, Advanced Analysis of Atria and Other Large Spaces.

Smoke Control Provisions of the 2003 IBC® is intended To clarify the intent of the code by providing clear discussion of these topics in a reader-friendly style.