Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code

by Francis D.K. Ching

THE BESTSELLING, FULLY ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE Uniquely marrying the graphic skills of bestselling author Francis D.K Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA, the new sixth edition of Building Codes Illustrated  is a clear, concise, and easy-to-use visual guide to the International Building Code (IBC) for 2018. Fully updated throughout, it highlights all of the changes to the code for quick reference and easy navigation. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations.  The first two chapters of Building Codes A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code, Sixth Edition give background and context regarding the develop­ment, organization, and use of the IBC. The following sections cover such information use and occupancy; building heights and areas; types of construction; fire-resistive construction; interior finishes; means of egress; accessibility; energy efficiency; roof assemblies; structural provisions; special inspections and tests; soils and foundations; building materials and systems; and more. Building Codes A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Building Code gives students and professionals in architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering a user-friendly, easy-to-use guide to the fundamentals of the 2018 IBC.

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Interior Design, Design, Nonfiction, Construction

480 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Francis D. K. "Frank" Ching is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics. Ching's books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington.

Reviews

[Cliff]

A most extraordinary resource book on international building codes.

[Steve]

Great Resource

[Amanda]

Great reference guide to codes. This is specific to 2006 IBC (which when I was using it wasn't yet under enforcement in NY). I've also heard that it's a good study guide for the AREs.

[Gang Chen, Author of "Planting Design Illustrated"]

A great book!

Ching did a great job again! The line drawings clarified the codes and made it easy to understand.

[Licia]

Better explanations of international code and how to interpret it than my instructor in class last semester. Far better. Clear, simply organized, easy to use. I would not have survived without it.

[Jenny]

incredibly helpful text to have while learning how to use and navigated the International Building Code.

[Mo]

How do i read this its not going anywhere