Patterson, Terry L <br/><br/>
Illustrated 2009 building code handbook / 
 2009 building code handbook  Building code handbook 
Terry L. Patterson 
 - New York :  McGraw-Hill,  2009 
 - lvii,  1,149 p.:  ill. ;  25 cm 
<br/><br/>Scope and administration -- Definitions -- Use and occupancy classification --Special detailed requirements based on use and occupancy -- General building heights and areas --Types of construction -- Fire and smoke protection features -- interior finishes -- Fire protection systems -- Means of egress -- Accessibility --Interior environment --Energy Efficiency -- Exterior walls --Roof assemblies and rooftop structures --Structural design -- Structural tests and special inspections -- Soils and foundations -- Concrete --Aluminum -- Masonry -- Steel -- Wood -- Glass and glazing -- Gypsum board and plaster --Plasticity -- Electrical -- Mechanical systems -- Plumbing systems -- Elevators and conveying systems -- Special construction -- Encroachments into the public right-of-way -- Safeguards during construction -- Existing structures --Referenced standards -- Appendices -- Index 
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780071606189 (hbk.) 0071606181 (hbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Buildings--Standards--United States<br/>Standards, Engineering--United States
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TH420  / .P38 2010 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>690.0218