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The 2009 International Building Code Study Companion is a comprehensive self-study guide for the requirements of the 2009 International Building Code. It covers select topics of the code and includes applicable code text, commentary and illustrations representing the provisions under discussion. It addresses occupancy classification, types of construction, fire protection systems, fire-resistance-rated construction, means of egress, and more.
The Study Companion's 18 study sessions provide practical learning assignments and contain specific learning objectives, applicable code text and commentary, and a list of questions summarizing key points for study. a 35-question quiz is provided at the end of each study session enabling you to test your knowledge of the material. An answer key provided at the back of the book indicates the correct response and reference for each of the 630 total questions.
A total of 630 questions and answers are provided.
From the Introduction
This study companion provides practical learning assignments for independent study of the provisions of the 2009 International Building Code (IBC). The independent study format affords a method for the student to complete the study program in an unlimited amount of time. Progressing through the workbook, the learner can measure his or her level of knowledge by using the exercises and quizzes provided for each study session.
The workbook is also valuable for instructor-led programs. In jurisdictional training sessions, community college classes, vocational training programs and other structured educational offerings, the study guide and the IBC can be the basis for code instruction.
All study sessions begin with a general learning objective, the specific sections or chapters of the code under consideration and a list of questions summarizing the key points of study. Each session addresses selected topics from the IBC and includes code text, a commentary on the code provisions and illustrations representing the provisions under discussion. Quizzes are provided at the end of each study session. Before beginning the quizzes, the student should thoroughly review the referenced IBC provisions, particularly the key points.
The workbook is structured so that after every question the student has an opportunity to record his or her response and the corresponding code reference. The correct answers are indicated in the back of the workbook in the answer key.
This study companion was initially developed by Douglas W. Thornburg, AIA, C.B.O., for the 2000 International Building Code. In this publication, he has updated and revised the material based on the 2009 International Building Code. Mr. Thornburg is currently Technical Director of Product Development for the International Code Council. In addition to authoring numerous educational texts and resource materials, he instructs seminars nationally on both the IBC and IRC. Mr. Thornburg has over 28 years experience in the application and enforcement of building codes.
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