Now in its fifth edition, Building Codes Illustrated,?the bestselling companion to the International Building Code (IBC),?is designed to give students and professionals an understanding of how the IBC is developed, how it is interpreted, and how it applies to design and construction.?As with previous editions,?Francis D.K.’s Ching’s distinctive illustrations and the?code expertise of Steven Winkel give students and professionals a user-friendly, easy-to-use guide to?fundamentally understanding the IBC. The book’s design clearly denotes new or changed code?from 2012 and 2015 versions?of the IBC, making it?easy for?readers to?quickly note updates. Updates throughout bring content up to date with the 2015 International Building Code New information related to hazmat occupancies, hospitals, and nursing homes Major changes to information on building heights and areas in Chapter 5 and to means of egress in Chapter 10 Latest information on building materials, interior environments, and energy efficiencyBuilding Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2015 International Building Code 5th Edition by Francis D. K. Ching, Steven R. Winkel and Publisher John Wiley & Sons P&T. ISBNs: 9781119150947, 1119150949. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9781119150923, 1119150922.