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Plan Review Manual, Based on the 2006 International Building Code

Plan Review Manual, Based on the 2006 International Building Code covers both nonstructural and basic structural aspects of plan review and includes such items as fire-resistive construction, maximum sizes of buildings for particular occupancies, exit considerations, and automatic sprinkler systems requirements. Although the manual is based on the 2006 International Building Code, many of the principles discussed may be applied to other model codes.

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Author: International Code Council
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 210

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The Plan Review Manual, Based on the 2006 International Building Code, has been developed to assist and guide those engaged in the preparation of plans or the examination of plans for buildings to be designed and constructed under the 2006 International Building Code. Both the field inspector and the plan reviewer will benefit from this practical text, which can be used as a teaching tool and learning aid.

It covers both nonstructural and basic structural aspects of plan review and includes such items as fire-resistive construction, maximum sizes of buildings for particular occupancies, exit considerations, and automatic sprinkler systems requirements. Although the manual is based on the 2006 International Building Code, many of the principles discussed may be applied to other model codes.

Whether you are an entry level plans examiner or an experienced plan check engineer, the plan review manual is an essential reference book!

From the Preface
This most recent edition of the Plan Review Manual has been extensively reformatted. It intends to provide a step-by-step process for the review of plans under the 2006 edition of the International Building Code (IBC). The Plan Review Manual is not a substitute for the International Building Code; rather, it should be used in conjunction with the code. Its primary intent is to provide a better understanding of code requirements so as to apply those requirements in plans preparation or plans examination.

True performance codes will permit an infinite variety of designs - each of which can be made to comply with code requirements. This inherent liberty complicates the ability to provide text examples of all possible design options. Consequently, those that are provided in the manual are subjective and may not have general application. This means that in actual practice the examples in this manual should not be relied on for clarification unless the conditions are identical.

Plan review is generally separated into two categories: nonstructural and structural. The nonstructural portion includes such items as fire-resistance-rated construction, maximum sizes of buildings for particular occupancies, means of egress considerations and automatic sprinkler systems. It also provides basic insight into some of the engineering considerations. This text does not intend to be an engineering text. Those interested in a detailed study of a particular engineering subject should consult supplemental material on the subject.