{"title":"Architecture \u0026 Design","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2018-international-building-code-international-code-council-series","title":"2018 International Building Code (IBC) – 1st Edition Softcover by International Code Council","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 International Building Code (IBC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Code Council (ICC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, establishes comprehensive requirements for building design, construction, occupancy, fire safety, structural performance, and code compliance. This professional reference applies to a broad range of building types, excluding detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories, which are generally addressed by the International Residential Code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for architects, structural engineers, contractors, building officials, inspectors, plan reviewers, designers, and construction professionals, the 2018 IBC provides a systematic framework for understanding building regulations and applying code requirements across different construction projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Updates in the 2018 IBC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 edition introduces changes and clarifications affecting building safety, structural design, fire protection, occupancy classification, and construction practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey updates 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Inspection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Addresses periodic special inspections for qualifying wood trusses requiring permanent bracing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanically Laminated Decking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds an alternative fastener schedule for specified power-driven fasteners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Revises provisions affecting solid-sawn lumber headers and girders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprehensive Building Code Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 IBC covers a wide range of building requirements, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccupancy classification and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding heights, areas, and types of construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire and smoke protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior finishes and life-safety systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeans of egress and accessibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy efficiency and exterior wall requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof assemblies and structural 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It supports code research, design coordination, plan examination, inspection, and professional education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether used in an architectural office, engineering practice, construction company, inspection department, or educational setting, this code reference helps professionals locate and interpret requirements relevant to building safety and compliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitects and architectural designers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructural and civil engineers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral contractors and builders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding 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2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9781609837358\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1609837355\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e726 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