Quick-Reference Guide to Fire Safety: Occupancy-Based Requirements of the 2009 IBC

Quick-Reference Guide to Fire Safety: Occupancy-Based Requirements of the 2009 IBC assembles construction types, fire barriers, allowable areas, story limitations, fire walls, roof coverings and occupancy requirements of the 2009 International Building Code (IBC) by occupancy group and division. This publication presents these important requirements in a consistent format for each of the 26 occupancy classifications identified in the IBC, providing for a quick review of the fundamental requirements. A table is devoted to each occupancy, addressing building size, interior and exterior fire-resistance and fire protection systems. Numerous references are provided to link the information directly to the provisions of the code.

Softcover.