Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics

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A visual introduction to the fundamentals of the 2021 International Building Code In Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics, architectural illustration expert Francis D.K. Ching and California architect and engineer Steven R. Winkel deliver a concise visual introduction to the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) distilled from the industry bestseller Building Codes Illustrated. With clear language and Frank Ching's distinctive illustrations, the book offers readers a sound understanding of the foundations of the IBC. The authors cover only the most relevant topics, and have designed this book to serve as a companion textbook for students taking introductory courses. Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics is also an essential study resource for the Codes and Regulations section of the Architect Registration Exam developed by NCARB. This book also provides: A solid understanding of the fundamentals of the 2021 International Building Code for students without a background in architecture or engineeringIntuitive and memorable study material for people seeking licensure via the Architect Registration ExamVisually striking and memorable material designed to catch the reader's eye, hold attention, and improve retention Perfect for undergraduate students in 2- to 4-year courses studying building codes and specifications, Building Codes Illustrated: The Basics is also ideal for early-career professionals in architecture, interior design, construction management, and engineering. Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Preface 1 Building Codes The International Building Code Americans with Disabilities Act Federal Fair Housing Act State Building Codes Local Building Codes Rating Systems Standard of Care Life Safety vs. Property Protection 2 Navigating the Code Alternative Means and Methods Code Interpretations Documenting Code Interpretations Proposed Condition Allowed per Code Code Section or Table Occupancy Type Fire Extinguishing Systems Construction Type Building or Floor Area Building Height Exits/Egress Building Separations and Shafts Fire Protection Engineering Requirements Early Meetings 3 Occupancy Classification and Use Assembly Group A (303) Business Group B Educational Group E Factory and Industrial Group F High-Hazard Group H Control Areas Institutional Group I Mercantile Group M Residential Group R Storage Group S Utility and Miscellaneous Group U 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use Institutional Groups I-2 and I-3 Other Specialized Uses Covered and Open Mall Buildings Private Garages and Carports Parking Garages Open Parking Garages Enclosed Parking Garages Motor-Fuel Dispensing Facilities Repair Garages Separations in I-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 Occupancies 5 Building Heights and Areas Mezzanines and Equipment Platforms Allowable Building Areas per Table 506.2 Combined Table 504.4 and Table 506.2 Allowable Building Area Determination Frontage Increases § 506.3.2 Minimum Frontage Distances § 508 Mixed Use and Occupancy Accessory Occupancies Mixed Occupancies Live/Work Units Incidental Uses 6 Types of Construction Noncombustible Materials Combustible Materials Primary Structural Frame § 602.4.4 Type IV-HT § 602.4.4.3. Concealed Spaces 7 Fire-Resistive Construction Fire-Resistance Ratings Methods for Determining Fire Resistance Projections Balconies and Similar Projections Multiple Buildings on the Same Property Fire-Resistance Ratings Openings Protected Openings Vertical Separation of Openings Vertical Exposure Parapets Proportional Examples of Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction at Interior Walls Structural Stability Materials Fire-Resistance Ratings Horizontal Continuity Vertical Continuity Penetrations and Joints Smoke Barriers and Smoke Partitions Floor and Roof Assemblies Joints and Voids Plaster Thermal- and Sound-Insulating Materials § 722.2 Concrete Assemblies § 722.5 Steel Assemblies § 722.6 Wood Assemblies § 722.7 Fire-Resistance Rating of Mass Timber § 722.7.2 Installation of Gypsum Board Noncombustible Protection 8 Interior Finishes Classification Application 9 Fire-Protection Systems Manual Alarm Boxes Visual Alarms Audible Alarms 10 Means of Egress Egress Concepts Flow Alternative Paths Protection Ceiling Height Protruding Objects Elevation Changes Maintaining Width and Capacity of the Means of Egress Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks Design Occupant Load Actual Number Number by Table 1004.5 Number by Combination Multiple Occupancies Egress Sizing Exit Access Components Number of Exits and Exit AccessDoorways Common-Path-of-Egress Travel Exits and Exit Access Doorway Arrangement Means-of-Egress Illumination Accessible Means of Egress Doors, Gates, and Turnstiles Egress Doors Power-Operated Doors Revolving Doors Landings Locks and Latches Panic and Fire-Exit Hardware Stairways Enclosures under Stairs Roof Access Ramps Exit Signs Handrails Guards Exit Access Design Requirements Exit Access Travel Distance Exit Access Stairways and Ramps Exit Access Stairs Corridors Dead Ends Air Movement in Corridors Corridor Continuity Egress Balconies Exit Design Requirements Exit Components Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps Openings and Penetrations Penetrations Vertical-Enclosure Exterior Walls Discharge Identification Barrier Stairway Signage Horizontal Exits Exit Discharge through Intervening Spaces Exit-Discharge Capacity Access to Public Way Exit-Discharge Components Egress Courts 11 Accessibility Accessible Route Dwelling Unit Types Exceptions Accessible Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units Accessible Spaces Accessible Route Group I Occupancies Group R Occupancies General Exceptions Assembly Areas Toilet and Bathing Facilities Family or Assisted-Use Toilet and Bathing Rooms Sinks Kitchens Drinking Fountains Bottle-Filling Stations Elevators Lifts Storage Detectable Warnings Seating at Tables, Counters, and Work Surfaces Customer-Service Facilities Controls, Operating Mechanisms, and Hardware Signs Directional Signage Other Signs Appendix E Definitions Accessible Routes Special Occupancies Signage Transit Facilities 12 Interior Environment Ventilation Building Ventilation Attic Spaces Under-Floor Ventilation Natural Ventilation Surrounding Materials 13 Energy Efficiency (International Energy Conservation Code) 14 Exterior Walls Weather Protection Other Requirements Class III Vapor Retarders Class I and II Vapor Retarders Flashing Wood Veneers Anchored Masonry Veneer Adhered Masonry Veneer Exterior Veneers Metal Veneers Fiber-Cement Siding Combustible Materials in Construction Types I, II, III, and IV Fire-Blocking Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems § 1408 High-Pressure Decorative Exterior-Grade Laminates (HPL) 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures § 1502 Roof Drainage Minimum Slope § 1503 Weather Protection § 1504 Performance Requirements § 1504.9 Wind Resistance of Aggregate-Surfaced Roofs Exposure Category § 1505 Fire Classification Underlayment Modified Bitumen Roofing Single-Ply Roofing Membranes Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Roofing Liquid-Applied Coatings Radiant Barriers Installed above Deck Fire Testing Installation Material Standards Penthouses Dormers Fences Flagpoles Supporting Structures 16 Structural Provisions Definitions Construction Documents General Design Requirements Serviceability Risk Category Load Combinations Dead Loads Live Loads Concentrated Loads Loads on Handrails and Guards Roof Loads Interior Walls and Partitions Snow Loads Wind Loads Wind Speed Exposure Category Soil Lateral Load Rain Loads Flood Loads Earthquake Loads Site Ground Motion Structural Design Criteria Seismic Design Categories (SDC Risk Categories Determination of Seismic Design Category Building Configuration Redundancy Deflection and Drift Limits Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces Horizontal Shear Distribution Overturning Dynamic Analysis Procedure for the Seismic Design of Buildings Seismic-Force-Resisting Systems Detailing of Structural Components Seismic Design of Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical Components 17 Special Inspections and Tests Structural Observations for Structures Seismic Design Category Special Inspections 18 Soils and Foundations Soil and Foundation Investigations Excavation, Grading, and Fill Subsoil Drainage System Allowable Load-Bearing Values of Soils 19 Building Materials and Systems Chapter 19: Concrete Definitions Strength and Durability Cylinder Tests Formwork Joints Details of Reinforcement Details of Reinforcement Bend Diameters Bar Spacing Concrete Cover for Weather, Moisture, and Fire Protection Structural Plain Concrete Chapter 20: Aluminum Chapter 21: Masonry Construction Wind and Seismic Design Design Methods Allowable Stress Design of Masonry Strength Design of Masonry Empirical Design of Adobe Masonry Chapter 22: Steel Chapter 23: Wood Minimum Standards and Quality Wood Trusses General Construction Requirements Fire-Resistance Ratings for Connections in Types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C Construction Protection against Decay and Termites Conventional Light-Frame Construction Foundation Plates or Sills Floor Joists Wall Framing Cripple Walls Headers Cutting, Notching, or Boring Bracing Roof and Ceiling Framing Chapter 24: Glass and Glazing Sloped Glazing and Skylights Safety Glazing Chapter 25: Gypsum Board and Plaster Vertical and Horizontal Assemblies Shear Wall Construction Materials Gypsum Construction Gypsum Board in Showers and Water Closets Cement Plaster Chapter 26: Plastics Light-Transmitting Plastics Light-Transmitting Plastic Wall Panels Electrical Systems Mechanical Systems 20 Plumbing Systems 21 Elevators and Conveying Systems 22 Special Construction § 3102: Membrane Structures § 3103: Temporary Structures § 3104: Pedestrian Walkways and Tunnels § 3105: Awnings and Canopies § 3106: Marquees § 3107: Signs § 3108: Telecommunications and Broadcast Towers § 3109: Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs § 3110: Automatic Vehicular Gates § 3111: Solar Energy Systems Photovoltaic Systems § 3112: Greenhouses § 3113: Relocatable Buildings § 3114: Public Use Restroom Buildings in Flood Hazard Areas § 3115: Intermodal Shipping Containers 23 Existing Structures (International Existing Building Code) IEBC Scope Items Repairs Alterations Additions Change of Occupancy Compliance Methods Bibliography Index EULA