2009 International Building Code® (IBC9)

Featuring time-tested safety concepts and the very latest industry standards in material design, the 2009 International Building Code® offers up-to-date, comprehensive insight into the regulations surrounding the design and installation of building systems. It provides valuable structural, fire-, and life-safety provisions that cover means of egress, interior finish requirements, roofs, seismic engineering, innovative construction technology, and occupancy classifications. This content is developed in the context of the broad-based principles that facilitate the use of new materials and building designs, making this an indispensable reference guide for anyone seeking a strong working knowledge of building systems.

This book features

• code regulations that safeguard the public health and safety in all communities, large and small


• code coverage of all buildings except 3-story, one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes


• free updates, excerpts of code references, technical articles, and more when you register your code book at www.iccsafe.org/CodesPlus

Perfect Preparation for the Following Exams:

• California Special Civil Seismic exam


• Architect Registration Examination (ARE)