The 20% of the Code You Need 80% of the Time

This is an essential, hands-on guide for builders, developers, carpenters, and installers. You will have the most commonly used ICC (International Code Council) building information at your fingertips.

2009 International Building Code Need To Know features easy-to-understand explanations and interpretations, calculations and formulas, and plenty of visual references such as maps, charts, and handy tables. This book helps you save time and money, reduce errors, stay in compliance, and increase job site safety. 300pp.

Table of Contents:

• Ch 1. Administration
• Ch 2. Definitions
• Ch 3. Use and Occupancy Classification
• Ch 4. Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
• Ch 5. General Building Heights and Areas
• Ch 6.Types of Construction
• Ch 7. Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction
• Ch 8. Interior Finishes
• Ch 9. Fire-Protection Systems
• Ch 10. Means of Egress
• Ch 11. Accessibility
• Ch 12. Interior Environment
• Ch 13. Energy Efficiency
• Ch 14. Exterior Walls
• Ch 15. Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
• Ch 16. Structural Design
• Ch 17. Structural Tests and Special Inspections
• Ch 18. Soils and Foundations
• Ch 19. Concrete
• Ch 20. Aluminum
• Ch 21. Masonry
• Ch 22. Steel
• Ch 23. Wood
• Ch 24. Glass and Glazing
• Ch 25. Gypsum Board and Plaster
• Ch 26. Plastic
• Ch 27. Electrical
• Ch 28. Mechanical Systems
• Ch 29. Plumbing Systems
• Ch 30. Elevators and Conveying Systems
• Ch 31. Special Construction
• Ch 32. Encroachments into the Public Right-Of-Way
• Ch 33. Safeguards During Construction
• Ch 34. Existing Structures