2018 International Existing Building Code Handbook

Chris Kimball

ISBN 10: 1260134784 / ISBN 13: 9781260134780

Published by McGraw-Hill Education, US, 2019

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Ensure compliance with the 2018 IEBC® on alterations, additions, or retrofits to existing buildingsThis practical guide shows, step by step, how to apply the provisions of the 2018 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®) when carrying out repairs, alterations, additions, changes in occupancy, and detailed evaluations for buildings of all sizes. The book contains all the information you will need to understand the applicable provisions in the code and apply them properly to meet structural, fire, accessibility, and other code-related requirements. The 2018 International Existing Building Code® Handbook begins with an overview of the IEBC® and of permits, construction documents, and other administrative requirements. It goes on to explain the three different compliance methods that can be followed under the IEBC®?the prescriptive method, the work area method, and the performance compliance method. Throughout, diagrams, flowcharts, and illustrated examples clearly demonstrate the proper application of the code.Coverage includes:.An introduction to the 2018 IEBC®.Administration.Common provisions.Repairs.Prescriptive method.Work area method.Performance compliance method.Relocated buildings.Construction safeguards.IEBC® appendices.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: 2018 International Existing Building Code Handbook
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, US
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1260134784
• ISBN 13: 9781260134780
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 7.4W x 0.72H x 9.6D inches 7.4 inches width by 0.72 inches height by 9.6 inches depth
• Weight: 635 grams

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.



Ensure compliance with the 2018 IEBC® on alterations, additions, or retrofits to existing buildings

This practical guide shows, step by step, how to apply the provisions of the 2018 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®) when carrying out repairs, alterations, additions, changes in occupancy, and detailed evaluations for buildings of all sizes. The book contains all the information you will need to understand the applicable provisions in the code and apply them properly to meet structural, fire, accessibility, and other code-related requirements. The 2018 International Existing Building Code® Handbook begins with an overview of the IEBC® and of permits, construction documents, and other administrative requirements. It goes on to explain the three different compliance methods that can be followed under the IEBC®―the prescriptive method, the work area method, and the performance compliance method. Throughout, diagrams, flowcharts, and illustrated examples clearly demonstrate the proper application of the code.

Coverage includes:
•An introduction to the 2018 IEBC®
•Administration
•Common provisions
•Repairs
•Prescriptive method
•Work area method
•Performance compliance method
•Relocated buildings
•Construction safeguards
•IEBC® appendices

About the Author

Chris Kimball, SE, MCP, CBO, is Vice President of West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. (WC3), which provides third-party plan review services to jurisdictions throughout the United States. He is a licensed Structural Engineer in addition to being an ICC-certified Master Code Professional and Certified Building Official, and a certified fire code official. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in structural engineering from Utah State University. Mr. Kimball has served as president of the Structural Engineers Association of Utah (SEAU) as well as president of the Beehive Chapter of the International Code Council. He is an ICC-approved instructor and is frequently asked to provide training classes to building official, design professional, and contractor organizations to assist them in understanding the requirements of the adopted building codes.