| This comprehensive guide and commentary provides detailed explanations of the conventional construction provisions contained in Chapter 23 of the 2003 International Building Code. Descriptive discussion and illustrated drawings and used to convey the prescriptive provisions related to wood-framed construction.
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Whether you are performing rough wood-framing inspections or construction, this guide is sure to assist you in understanding and applying general code provisions governing conventional light-frame wood construction.
Conventional construction is prescriptive in nature, permitting the use of specific horizontal and vertical wood framing members without justifying their use with structural calculations. This method of construction is applicable to buildings not exceeding three stories in height, with live loads not exceeding 40 pounds per square foot and wind speeds not exceeding 100 miles per hour.
This user-friendly format contains the relevant code provisions, commentary and figures that graphically represent the provisions of the 2003 International Building Code. |
