Significant Changes to
the International Building Code 2009 Edition
Easily
Identify the Changes Which Occurred
Between the 2006 and 2009 IBC Editions
By Doug Thornburg,
John Henry
An indispensable resource for
anyone who uses the International Building Code® (IBC), this book
offers a comprehensive yet practical analysis of the critical
changes made between the 2006 and 2009 editions of the Code.
Each change is first identified
and then expanded upon with in-depth discussions of how it affects
real-world applications of the 2009 IBC. Coverage reflects both
structural and nonstructural provisions with special significance,
including new and innovative design ideas and technologies, modern
materials and methods of construction, and current approaches to
fire safety, life safety, and structural stability.
Useful to architects, engineers,
inspectors, building and fire department personnel, and countless
others in the construction industry, it is a “must-have” guide to
the many important changes in the 2009 International Building Code.
Features:
- Direct comparisons between previous and new
code language help readers to identify the root of code changes
and exactly what they mean
- Logical organization that follows the
format of the code makes it quick and easy to find specific code
provisions
- Detailed photos and illustrations clarify
key concepts
- Ideal tool for transitioning to new Code
or for a historical reference in years to come to examine
evolution of the Code
Author Biography:
Douglas W. Thornburg, AIA, CBO, is the Director of Product
Development for the International Code Council (ICC) where he
provides leadership in technical development and positioning of
support products for ICC. In addition, Mr. Thornburg develops and
reviews technical products, reference books and resource materials
relating to the International Codes and their supporting documents.
Prior to employment with ICC in 2004, he spent nine years as a code
consultant and educator on building codes. Formerly
Vice-President/Education for the International Conference of
Building Officials (ICBO), Mr. Thornburg continues to present
building code seminars nationally and has developed numerous
educational texts and resource materials. He was presented with
ICBO's prestigious A.J. (Jack) Lund Award in 1996, recognizing his
outstanding contributions in education and training. A graduate of
Kansas State University and a registered architect, Mr. Thornburg
has over 25 years of experience in building code training and
administration, including ten years with ICBO, and five years with
the City of Wichita, Kansas. He is certified as a building official,
building inspector and plans examiner, as well as in seven other
code enforcement categories.
John R. Henry, P.E., is a Principal Staff Engineer with
the International Code Council (ICC) Business and Product
Development Department, where he is responsible for the research and
development of technical resources pertaining to the structural
engineering provisions of the International Building Code (IBC). Mr.
Henry also develops and presents technical seminars on the
structural provisions of the IBC. He has a broad range of experience
that includes structural design in private practice, plan check
engineering with consulting firms and building department
jurisdictions and nine years of experience as an ICBO/ICC Staff
Engineer. Mr. Henry is a Registered Civil Engineer in the state of
California, as well as a member of the American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE) and the Structural Engineers Association of
California (SEAOC). Mr. Henry is an ICC Certified Plans Examiner and
has written several provisions of the International Building Code.
Paperback, 346 pages
Significant Changes to the International Building Code, 2009 Edition
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