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Book Synopsis
Building Codes Illustrated for Healthcare Facilities is part of a new series covering building codes issues for specific building types, based on the International Building Code for 2006. Now more than ever, architects need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

1 Building Codes 1

2 Navigating the Code 9

3 Use and Occupancy 19

4 Special Uses and Occupancies 33

5 Building Heights and Areas 45

6 Types of Construction 59

7 Fire-Resistive Construction 73

8 Interior Finishes 113

9 Fire-Protection Systems 119

10 Means of Egress 141

11 Accessibility 191

12 Interior Environment 223

13 Energy Efficiency 235

14 Exterior Walls 255

15 Roof Assemblies 271

16 Structural Provisions 289

17 Structural Tests and Special Conditions 311

18 Soils and Foundations 319

19 Building Materials and Systems (IBC Chapters 19–30) 333

20 Existing Structures (IBC Chapter 34) 387

Bibliography 397

Index 399

Building Codes Illustrated for Healthcare

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    A Paperback / softback by Steven R. Winkel, FAIA, PE, David S. Collins, Steven P. Juroszek

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 26/04/2007
      ISBN13: 9780470048474, 978-0470048474
      ISBN10: 0470048476

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Building Codes Illustrated for Healthcare Facilities is part of a new series covering building codes issues for specific building types, based on the International Building Code for 2006. Now more than ever, architects need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects.

      Table of Contents

      Preface ix

      1 Building Codes 1

      2 Navigating the Code 9

      3 Use and Occupancy 19

      4 Special Uses and Occupancies 33

      5 Building Heights and Areas 45

      6 Types of Construction 59

      7 Fire-Resistive Construction 73

      8 Interior Finishes 113

      9 Fire-Protection Systems 119

      10 Means of Egress 141

      11 Accessibility 191

      12 Interior Environment 223

      13 Energy Efficiency 235

      14 Exterior Walls 255

      15 Roof Assemblies 271

      16 Structural Provisions 289

      17 Structural Tests and Special Conditions 311

      18 Soils and Foundations 319

      19 Building Materials and Systems (IBC Chapters 19–30) 333

      20 Existing Structures (IBC Chapter 34) 387

      Bibliography 397

      Index 399

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