Residential Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2009 International Residential Code

Product Description An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures As the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes, architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. This newest addition to Wiley’s series of focused guides familiarizes code users with the 2009 International  Residential Code® (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book provides architects, engineers, and other related building professionals with an understanding of how the International Residential Code was developed, and how it is likely to be interpreted when applied to the design and construction of residential buildings. •    User-friendly visual format that makes finding the information you need quick and easy •    The book’s organization follows the 2009 International Residential Code itself •    Nearly 900 illustrations, by architectural illustrator Steven Juroszek in the style of noted illustrator and author Frank Ching, visualize and explain the codes •    Text written by experienced experts who have been instrumental in gaining acceptance for the new unified building code This book is an essential companion to the IRC for both emerging practitioners and experienced practitioners needing to understand the new IRC. From the Inside Flap Architecture/Design, Drafting & Presentation The construction industry is evolving a single set of international building codes. Now, more than ever, architects need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. One in a series of focused guides to building codes from Wiley, this book familiarizes code users with the 2009 International Residential Code® (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book focuses on the essential ten chapters of the IRC that set forth the core provisions of the code necessary for use in building design and construction. Early understanding and incorporation of code-compliant design provisions in a project is essential. This book provides design and construction professionals—architects, engineers, and residential building contractors—an understanding of how the International Residential Code was developed, and how it is likely to be interpreted when applied to the design and construction provisions for one- and two-family residential buildings and townhouses. Residential Building Codes Illustrated: Is organized to follow the 2009 International Residential Code itself, focusing on ten essential chapters related to building design and construction Presents information in an exciting user-friendly visual format Includes Steve Juroszek's drawings to bring new life to code interpretation Provides commentary written by seasoned codes experts Residential Building Codes Illustrated is an essential companion to the IRC for those seeking to master the accepted construction knowledge in the field, and for experienced practitioners needing to understand the newest code revisions and changes. From the Back Cover Architecture/Design, Drafting & Presentation The construction industry is evolving a single set of international building codes. Now, more than ever, architects need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. One in a series of focused guides to building codes from Wiley, this book familiarizes code users with the 2009 International Residential Code® (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book focuses on the essential ten chapters of the IRC that set forth the core provisions of the code necessary for use in building design and construction. Early understanding and incorporation of code-compliant design provisions in a project is essential. This book provides design and construction professionals―architects, engineers, and residential building contractors―an understan