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

An easy–to–use illustrated guide to the building code requirements for construction of residential structures 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.

Preface vi 1 Building Codes 1 2 Navigating the Code, Adminisrative Procedures, Definitions 9 3 Building Planning 25 4 Foundations 107 5 Floors 139 6 Wall Construction 171 7 Wall Covering 255 8 Roof–Ceiling Construction 281 9 Roof Assemblies 305 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces 325 Bibliography 335 Index 336

Steven R Winkel , FAIA, PE, an expert in building codes and regulations, is an architect and civil engineer managing the San Francisco office of The Preview Group, Inc. Winkel is the architect member of the California Building Standards Commission. A past national board member of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), he is on the board of directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences. David S. Collins , FAIA, has more than thirty years of experience in architecture, code interpretation, building code development, and building code consultation. An architect, Collins founded The Preview Group, Inc., an architectural practice specializing in providing regulatory solutions, in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1986. The consultant for AIA′s Codes Advocacy Program, Collins is past secretary of the AIA, past president of AIA Ohio, and recipient of the AIA Ohio Gold Medal. He has been assisted by Gregory Nicholls, AIA, a Preview Group partner, in book review and development. Steven P. Juroszek , AIA, is a professor in the School of Architecture at Montana State University. A registered architect, Juroszek assisted Frank Ching in authoring Design Drawing (Wiley). Francis D.K. Ching , Series Advisor, is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington. He is the author or coauthor of numerous architecture and design books, including A Global History of Architecture; Architectural Graphics; Building Construction Illustrated; Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Visual Dictionary of Architecture; and Design Drawing, all published by Wiley. The International Code Council (ICC) is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people by creating better buildings and safer communities. The mission of ICC is to provide the highest quality codes, standards, products, and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment. ICC is the publisher of the family of the International Codes (I–Codes), a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model codes. This unified approach to building codes enhances safety, efficiency, and affordability in the construction of buildings. The Code Council is also dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency.