{"product_id":"residential-building-codes-illustrated-isbn-9780470173596","title":"Residential Building Codes Illustrated","description":"An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures  \u003cp\u003eAs the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes, architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. This newest addition to Wiley’s series of focused guides familiarizes code users with the 2009 International  Residential Code® (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book provides architects, engineers, and other related building professionals with an understanding of how the International Residential Code was developed, and how it is likely to be interpreted when applied to the design and construction of residential buildings.\u003cbr\u003e •    User-friendly visual format that makes finding the information you need quick and easy\u003cbr\u003e •    The book’s organization follows the 2009 International Residential Code itself\u003cbr\u003e •    Nearly 900 illustrations, by architectural illustrator Steven Juroszek in the style of noted illustrator and author Frank Ching, visualize and explain the codes\u003cbr\u003e •    Text written by experienced experts who have been instrumental in gaining acceptance for the new unified building code\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is an essential companion to the IRC for both emerging practitioners and experienced practitioners needing to understand the new IRC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Building Codes 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Navigating the Code, Adminisrative Procedures, Definitions 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Building Planning 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Foundations 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Floors 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Wall Construction 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Wall Covering 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Roof-Ceiling Construction 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Roof Assemblies 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Chimneys and Fireplaces 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 336\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVEN R WINKEL, FAIA\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePE\u003c\/b\u003e, an expert in building codes and regulations, is an architect and civil engineer managing the San Francisco office of The Preview Group, Inc. Winkel is the architect member of the California Building Standards Commission. A past national board member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), he is on the board of directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID S. COLLINS, FAIA\u003c\/b\u003e, has more than thirty years of experience in architecture, code interpretation, building code development, and building code consultation. An architect, Collins founded The Preview Group, Inc., an architectural practice specializing in providing regulatory solutions, in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1986. The consultant for AIA's Codes Advocacy Program, Collins is past secretary of the AIA, past president of AIA Ohio, and recipient of the AIA Ohio Gold Medal. He has been assisted by Gregory Nicholls, AIA, a Preview Group partner, in book review and development. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVEN P. JUROSZEK, AIA\u003c\/b\u003e, is a professor in the School of Architecture at Montana State University. A registered architect, Juroszek assisted Frank Ching in authoring \u003ci\u003eDesign Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRANCIS D.K. CHING, \u003csmall\u003eSERIES ADVISOR\u003c\/small\u003e,\u003c\/b\u003e is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington. He is the author or coauthor of numerous architecture and design books, including \u003ci\u003eA Global History of Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Graphics\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Building Construction Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Architecture: Form, Space, and Order\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e A Visual Dictionary of Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Design Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by Wiley. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eINTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL \u003csmall\u003e(ICC)\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people by creating better buildings and safer communities. The mission of ICC is to provide the highest quality codes, standards, products, and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment. ICC is the publisher of the family of the International Codes\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e (I-Codes\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e), a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model codes. This unified approach to building codes enhances safety, efficiency, and affordability in the construction of buildings. The Code Council is also dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency.   \t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitecture\/Design, Drafting \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe construction industry is evolving a single set of international building codes. Now, more than ever, architects need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. One in a series of focused guides to building codes from Wiley, this book familiarizes code users with the 2009 International Residential Code\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book focuses on the essential ten chapters of the IRC that set forth the core provisions of the code necessary for use in building design and construction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly understanding and incorporation of code-compliant design provisions in a project is essential. This book provides design and construction professionals—architects, engineers, and residential building contractors—an understanding of how the International Residential Code was developed, and how it is likely to be interpreted when applied to the design and construction provisions for one- and two-family residential buildings and townhouses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eResidential Building Codes Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs organized to follow the 2009 International Residential Code itself, focusing on ten essential chapters related to building design and construction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents information in an exciting user-friendly visual format\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes Steve Juroszek's drawings to bring new life to code interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides commentary written by seasoned codes experts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eResidential Building Codes Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential companion to the IRC for those seeking to master the accepted construction knowledge in the field, and for experienced practitioners needing to understand the newest code revisions and changes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989948580069,"sku":"NP9780470173596","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470173596.jpg?v=1761786004","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/residential-building-codes-illustrated-isbn-9780470173596","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}