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(24 customer reviews) 30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Not only the what, but the why,
April 13, 2003 Dave "davesov" (Annapolis, MD) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the International Building Code (Paperback)
As someone who lectures regularly on codes and standards, I find the Francis Ching book a refreshing reference. The diagrams make sometimes confusing code language easy to understand, and the text deals with the background of code development and explains why the code evolved the way it did.
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
ARE studying material,
February 26, 2004 By A Customer
This review is from: Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the International Building Code (Paperback)
This is an excellent book to skim through for preparation for the ARE. I definitely recommend Ching's two books: Building Codes Illustrated and Building Construction Illustrated. After spending several dollars on studying materials for the exam, I found that I got the most bang for my buck from: the two Ching books, David Ballast's Study Guides, Larry Paul's ARE Practice Exam, and Archiflash cards. These were the the most useful tools to get through the multiple choice sections as they most closely reflected the material covered on the exams.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
For those who had trouble reading the code book,
June 12, 2003 GG (Township of Washington, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the International Building Code (Paperback)
I have alot of trouble reading any codes: BOCA, UBC, SBC...etc. I find it difficult to understand the language. After getting this book last month, believe it or not, I find reading code such a PLEASANT experience. It summarizes all the main sections of IBC, those you browse thru the most, into easy to read format with clear and good graphic illustrations. This is the first time I don't feel confuse anymore when reading the code. For best result, read it with IBC 2000 side by side. It's good buy, highly recommend.