2015 International Existing Building Code


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Resource added for the Fire Science Program 305318.







International Existing Building Code 2012


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"A member of the International Code Family."




Guideline on Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and Assemblies


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The purpose of the Guideline on Fire Ratings of Archaic Materials and Assemblies is to assist architects, engineers, preservationists, and code officials in evaluating the fire safety of older buildings by providing documentation on the fire-related performance of a wide variety of archaic building materials and assemblies, and, for those cases where documentation cannot be found, by providing ways to evaluate general classes of archaic materials and assemblies.




2012 Michigan Building Code


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The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties


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Provides guidance to historic building owners and building managers, preservation consultants, architects, contractors, and project reviewers prior to treatment of historic buildings.




International Building Code 2015


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Offers the latest regulations on designing and installing commercial and residential buildings.




Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Supporting Documentation


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The Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) handbook can be used by trained personnel to identify, inventory, and screen buildings that are potentially seismically vulnerable. The RVS procedure comprises a method and several forms that help users to quickly identify, inventory, and score buildings according to their risk of collapse if hit by major earthquakes. The RVS handbook describes how to identify the structural type and key weakness characteristics, how to complete the screening forms, and how to manage a successful RVS program.




Residential Rehabilitation Inspection Guide


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This guide provides step-by-step technical information for evaluating a residential building's site, exterior, interior, and structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.




2015 International Property Maintenance Code


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Provides requirements for continued use and maintenance of plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems in existing residential and nonresidential structures. -- Publisher's website.