| Published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The companion handbook to NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code contains the full text, annexes and art of the 2003 Building Construction and Safety Code, plus extensive commentary by NFPA code specialists and field authorities who offer insight and practical advice. Bode provisions and explanations are distinguished by two-color type. The handbook's 8 1/2- by 11-inch format provides an open layout that is easy to read. A multitude of photographs, tables, and diagrams aid your comprehension with visual specifics, enabling you to apply requirements on the job.
New! Gain insights from industry leaders in the first NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code Handbook
While working with the complete NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code requirements, created exclusively by NFPA, this unique guide provides direct access to the technical expertise of respected engineers, construction professionals, and fire protection specialists.
Contributions from 27 industry leaders span every aspect of building safety!
The Handbook authors lend background facts, rationale, and tips you won't find anywhere else. Color-coded commentary and illustrations appear directly below the appropriate NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code text, so answers are always close at hand!
Code users will gain facts and extra details on these topics and many more:
- Construction types
- Height and area requirements
- Fire resistive materials and construction
- Means of egress
- Accessibility
- Concrete
- Steel
- Plastics
- Elevator systems
It's exactly the kind of outstanding resource you'd expect from NFPA.
Avoid costly oversights with Supplements detailing special considerations for building permit and plan check fees; guidelines for peer review in the fire protection design process; and a plan review checklist. Order your Handbook and apply NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code the most efficient way. |
