2006 International Building Code Handbook-Fire & Lifesafety Provisions

This essential resource is an indispensable tool for building officials, architects, fire marshals, plans examiners, inspectors and others who use the International Building Code. Providing detailed commentaries on the nonstructural provisions of the 2006 International Building Code, the 2006 IBC Handbook: Fire-and Life-Safety Provisions also traces the historical background and rationale of these code provisions. Coverage includes means of egress, occupancy classification, fire sprinklers and fire resistant construction, administrative, adopted standards, accessibility and the smoke control requirements contained in the 2006 International Building Code.

This essential resource is an indispensable tool for building officials, architects, fire marshals, plans examiners, inspectors and others who use the International Building Code®. Providing detailed commentaries on the nonstructural provisions of the 2006 International Building Code®, the 2006 IBC Handbook: Fire-and Life-Safety Provisions also traces the historical background and rationale of these code provisions. Coverage includes means of egress, occupancy classification, fire sprinklers and fire resistant construction, administrative, adopted standards, accessibility and the smoke control requirements contained in the 2006 International Building Code®.

ICC is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. 48 states have adopted various International Codes from ICC.