2015 International Building Code and Significant Changes to the 2015 International Building Code
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2015 International Building Code and Significant Changes to the 2015 International Building Code
For the first time, SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE are available in one comprehensive package. Significant Changes to the 2015 International Building Code enable users to gain full access to the most critical updates in the IBC, including the real-world application of those changes and how they originated -- all in a single, easy-to-use resource. This title provides a comprehensive analysis of significant changes since the 2012 IBC, offering key insights into its contents and implications. Coverage includes changes made to both structural and non-structural provisions and each change analysis features the affected code sections and identifies the change with strikethroughs and underlines to show modifications to the existing language. Each change is accompanied by a quick summary, detailed illustrations, and discussion of its significance. The attention to detail, logical organization, and thorough yet concise coverage found in this resource make it an ideal tool for transitioning from the 2012 IBC. Featuring the very latest industry standards in material design, the 2015 International Building Code offers up-to-date, comprehensive insight into the regulations surrounding the design and installation of building systems. It provides valuable structural, fire-, and life- safety provisions that cover means of egress, interior finish requirements, roofs, seismic engineering, innovative construction technology, and occupancy classifications for many types of buildings. New code sections have been added that cover rooftop mounted photovoltaic solar panels and all the content in the book is developed in the context of the broad-based principles that facilitate the use of new materials and building designs. The updates to this code make it an essential reference guide for anyone seeking a strong working knowledge of building systems.
