Residential Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2009 International Residential Code

by Steven R. Winkel, David S. Collins, Steven P. Juroszek

An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures As 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.
•    User-friendly visual format that makes finding the information you need quick and easy
•    The book’s organization follows the 2009 International Residential Code itself
•    Nearly 900 illustrations, by architectural illustrator Steven Juroszek in the style of noted illustrator and author Frank Ching, visualize and explain the codes
•    Text written by experienced experts who have been instrumental in gaining acceptance for the new unified building code This book is an essential companion to the IRC for both emerging practitioners and experienced practitioners needing to understand the new IRC.

Genres: Architecture, Construction

352 pages, Paperback

First published April 22, 2009

Reviews

[Philitsa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is pretty much exactly what you think it is. And it's just as good as you think it might be. Actually, no, it's better. It's well organized and well illustrated. Just be prepared for synonyms for common construction materials that you weren't expecting (drywall is also known as gypsum board, by the way).

This book was a necessity because our township's building codes are known by only two people in the permit office, both of which can't recall where they are documented. I'm rating this so that I can remember its title in a few more months when we'll need it again.