Building Codes Illustrated for Healthcare Facilities

Now more than ever, architects need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. This easy-to-use, illustrative guide is part of a new series covering building codes based on the International Building Code for 2006. This book presents the complex code issues inherent to healthcare facility design in a clear, easily understandable format.

Preface ix 1 Building Codes 1 2 Navigating the Code 9 3 Use and Occupancy 19 4 Special Uses and Occupancies 33 5 Building Heights and Areas 45 6 Types of Construction 59 7 Fire-Resistive Construction 73 8 Interior Finishes 113 9 Fire-Protection Systems 119 10 Means of Egress 141 11 Accessibility 191 12 Interior Environment 223 13 Energy Efficiency 235 14 Exterior Walls 255 15 Roof Assemblies 271 16 Structural Provisions 289 17 Structural Tests and Special Conditions 311 18 Soils and Foundations 319 19 Building Materials and Systems (IBC Chapters 19–30) 333 20 Existing Structures (IBC Chapter 34) 387 Bibliography 397 Index 399