Designing & Building with the IBC

Product Description: Expert guidance on making the transition to the new International Building Code 2003--what the requirements are, what they mean, and how to implement them to make sure your building adheres to the latest building code. No matter what code you’re using… No matter where your project is located… this reference is essential for designing, building, or inspecting, using the latest building codes. This new second edition (formerly titled, From Model Codes to the IBC: A Transitional Guide) provides expert guidance on the latest building codes for architects and engineers, building officials and AHJs, contractors and homebuilders, and manufacturers and building owners. It provides complete coverage of the new International Building Code® (IBC) 2003, with expert advice and comprehensive comparison to the IBC 2000 and model building codes. In this edition, Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc., the leading U.S. building code consultants, worked with the International Code Commission to present a user-friendly, side-by-side comparison of the model building codes, the IBC 2000, and the IBC 2003. The IBC 2003 revisions are extensive and include new construction methodologies, life safety and property protection provisions, and structural requirements. This comprehensive guide is designed for ease of use and includes: -A Quick-Find Index that lets users instantly identify the IBC equivalent to model codes they are familiar with (Uniform Building Code, BOCA National Building Code, and Standard Building Code) -Side-by-Side Comparison that spells out differences between model code requirements and the 2003 and 2000 versions of the IBC -Expert Advice on Implementation from Rolf Jensen & Associates’ engineers and the International Code Commission -New illustrations to clarify IBC 2003 requirements

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Expert guidance on making the transition to the new International Building Code 2003--what the requirements are, what they mean, and how to implement them to make sure your building adheres to the latest building code. No matter what code you’re using… No matter where your project is located… this reference is essential for designing, building, or inspecting, using the latest building codes. This new second edition (formerly titled, From Model Codes to the IBC: A Transitional Guide) provides expert guidance on the latest building codes for architects and engineers, building officials and AHJs, contractors and homebuilders, and manufacturers and building owners. It provides complete coverage of the new International Building Code® (IBC) 2003, with expert advice and comprehensive comparison to the IBC 2000 and model building codes. In this edition, Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc., the leading U.S. building code consultants, worked with the International Code Commission to present a user-friendly, side-by-side comparison of the model building codes, the IBC 2000, and the IBC 2003. The IBC 2003 revisions are extensive and include new construction methodologies, life safety and property protection provisions, and structural requirements. This comprehensive guide is designed for ease of use and includes:

-A Quick-Find Index that lets users instantly identify the IBC equivalent to model codes they are familiar with (Uniform Building Code, BOCA National Building Code, and Standard Building Code) -Side-by-Side Comparison that spells out differences between model code requirements and the 2003 and 2000 versions of the IBC -Expert Advice on Implementation from Rolf Jensen & Associates’ engineers and the International Code Commission -New illustrations to clarify IBC 2003 requirements

1000 pages, Paperback
Published November 2003
ISBN: 0876297033
ISBN-13: 9780876297032