TY - BOOK AU - Patterson,Terry L TI - Illustrated 2009 building code handbook SN - 9780071606189 (hbk.) AV - TH420 .P38 2010 U1 - 690.0218 22 PY - 2009/// CY - New York PB - McGraw-Hill KW - Buildings KW - Standards KW - United States KW - Standards, Engineering N1 - 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; Also available online ER -