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.

An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residentialstructuresAs the construction industry moves to a single set ofinternational building codes, architects and constructionprofessionals need an interpretive guide to understand how thebuilding code affects the early design of specific projects. Thisnewest addition to Wiley's series of focused guidesfamiliarizes code users with the 2009 InternationalResidential Code® (IRC) as it applies to residentialbuildings. The book provides architects, engineers, and otherrelated building professionals with an understanding of how theInternational Residential Code was developed, and how it is likelyto be interpreted when applied to the design and construction ofresidential buildings.* User-friendly visual format that makesfinding the information you need quick and easy* The book's organization follows the2009 International Residential Code itself* Nearly 900 illustrations, byarchitectural illustrator Steven Juroszek in the style of notedillustrator and author Frank Ching, visualize and explain thecodes* Text written by experienced experts whohave been instrumental in gaining acceptance for the new unifiedbuilding codeThis book is an essential companion to the IRC for both emergingpractitioners and experienced practitioners needing to understandthe new IRC.

Preface vi1 Building Codes 12 Navigating the Code, Adminisrative Procedures, Definitions 93 Building Planning 254 Foundations 1075 Floors 1396 Wall Construction 1717 Wall Covering 2558 Roof-Ceiling Construction 2819 Roof Assemblies 30510 Chimneys and Fireplaces 325Bibliography 335Index 336