Patterson, Terry L. <br/><br/>
Illustrated 2009 building code handbook / 
 Illustrated 2009 building code handbook  [electronic resource] 
Terry L. Patterson 
 - New York :  McGraw-Hill,  c2010 
 - 1 online resource (lvii, 1149 p.) :  ill. lvii,  1,149 p. :  ill. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/> Includes index  Description based on print version record 
<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 
<br/><br/><br/>Mode of access : Internet 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780071606196 (electronic bk.) 007160619X (electronic bk.) 9780071606189 0071606181 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Buildings--Standards--United States<br/>Standards, Engineering--United States