a guide to understanding the 2024 international building code Ching, Francis D. K. 1943- creator author. Winkel, Steven R. author. text bibliography nju 2025 Eighth edition. monographic eng

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xvi, 532 pages. illustrations ; map ; plans ; 28 cm. "The inability of our buildings and cities to adapt to shifting circumstances such as economic and climate change has led to significant cultural loss and unsustainable amounts of waste. A growing number of antidotes have been offered over the past century with varying levels of success and acceptance. These include systematic customization, spatial flexibility, adaptability, smart materials, dynamic facades, transformable structures, transportable environments, open building, adaptive reuse, persistence, resilience, weathering, preservation, design for disassembly (dfd), and circular economy"-- Building Codes 1 -- Navigating the Code 11 -- Occupancy Classification and Use 21 -- Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use 35 -- Building Heights and Areas 59 -- Types of Construction 113 -- Fire-Resistive Construction 137 -- Interior Finishes 191 -- Fire-Protection Systems 199 -- Means of Egress 229 -- Accessibility 295 -- Interior Environment 327 -- Energy Efficiency (International Energy Conservation Code) 343 -- Exterior Walls 345 -- Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures 371 -- Structural Provisions 399 -- Special Inspections and Tests 421 -- Soils and Foundations 731 -- Building Materials and Systems 443 -- Plumbing Systems 497 -- Elevators and Conveying Systems 503 -- Special Construction 509 -- Existing Structures (International Existing Building Code) 515 -- Bibliography 519 -- Index 521 -- Francis D.K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel, FAIA. Includes bibliographical references and index. Buildings Codes Buildings - - Specifications Specifications Standards, Engineering TH420 C49 2025 9781394284849 9781394284863 9781394284856 1394284861 1394284853 pucpr 250930 20260810125138.0 eng