National building codes handbook / Jonathan F. Hutchings

By:

Hutchings, Jonathan F [author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : McGraw Hill, c1998Description: xi, 531 pages illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:

0070318190

Subject(s):

BUILDING LAWS -- UNITED STATES

LOC classification:

KF 5701 .H88 1997

Contents:

Ch. 1. Administration -- Ch. 2. Terms and Definitions -- Ch. 3. Occupancy -- Ch. 4. General Building Limitations -- Ch. 5. Types of Code Construction -- Ch. 6. Fire-resistant Materials and Construction -- Ch. 7. Interior Finishes -- Ch. 8. Fire Protection Systems -- Ch. 9. Means of Egress -- Ch. 10. Exterior Walls -- Ch. 11. Roof Structures -- Ch. 12. Structural Loads -- Ch. 13. Foundations and Retaining Walls -- Ch. 14. Concrete -- Ch. 15. Electrical -- Ch. 16. Wood and Framing -- Ch. 17. Gypsum Board and Plaster -- Appendix.

Summary: "The fast, easy way to meet today's building codes anywhere in the USA. Your business depends on following the letter and intent of today's building codes, but it's sometimes difficult to determine exactly what that intent is. The solution? National Building Codes Handbook, by Jonathan F. Hutchings. This plain-language advisor clarifies and explains the most commonly encountered sections of the SBCCI, ICBO and BOCA codes--as well as the HUD, HVAC and other important regulations. Packed with scores of tables and diagrams that clarify practical building techniques and applications, this one-of-a-kind working tol helps you: pass inspection the first time, every time; avoid costly building code violations--and boost your reputation; clarify vague and confusing code "legalese"; discover how to follow the letter and intent of the codes in ALL your jobs; take on building jobs outside your local region with confidence; solve on-the-job problems faster and more efficiently than ever; and much more."

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Clark Circulation	Non-fiction	GC KF 5701 .H88 1997 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		NUCLA000001994

Includes index.

"The fast, easy way to meet today's building codes anywhere in the USA. Your business depends on following the letter and intent of today's building codes, but it's sometimes difficult to determine exactly what that intent is. The solution? National Building Codes Handbook, by Jonathan F. Hutchings. This plain-language advisor clarifies and explains the most commonly encountered sections of the SBCCI, ICBO and BOCA codes--as well as the HUD, HVAC and other important regulations. Packed with scores of tables and diagrams that clarify practical building techniques and applications, this one-of-a-kind working tol helps you: pass inspection the first time, every time; avoid costly building code violations--and boost your reputation; clarify vague and confusing code "legalese"; discover how to follow the letter and intent of the codes in ALL your jobs; take on building jobs outside your local region with confidence; solve on-the-job problems faster and more efficiently than ever; and much more."

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