Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code

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.

Preface...ix 1 Building Codes...1 2 Navigating the Code...11 3 Occupancy Classification and Use...21 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use...35 5 Building Heights and Areas...59 6 Types of Construction...113 7 Fire-Resistive Construction...137 8 Interior Finishes...189 9 Fire-Protection Systems...197 10 Means of Egress...225 11 Accessibility...287 12 Interior Environment...317 13 Energy Efficiency (International Energy Conservation Code)...333 14 Exterior Walls...335 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures...355 16 Structural Provisions...381 17 Special Inspections and Tests...403 18 Soils and Foundations...413 19 Building Materials and Systems...425 20 Plumbing Systems...479 21 Elevators and Conveying Systems...485 22 Special Construction...491 23 Existing Buildings (International Existing Building Code)...497 Bibliography...501 Index...503