The Visual Handbook of Building Engineering Codes

Building codes are not a single rulebook — they are an interconnected system of
structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire-protection, and energy
standards that every design professional must learn to navigate. The Visual
Handbook of Building Engineering Codes breaks that system down into clear,
richly illustrated chapters that show how the International Building Code
(IBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), ASCE 7, NFPA fire and life-safety
codes, HVAC and plumbing codes, and the International Energy Conservation
Code (IECC) work together on a real construction project.

Organized into eight parts and twenty-five chapters, the book walks through
occupancy classification, construction types, structural load paths,
electrical distribution and grounding, HVAC and ventilation systems,
plumbing and drainage design, fire suppression and means of egress, and
energy-code compliance — closing with a coordinated case study that applies
every discipline to a single sample building. Each chapter pairs plain-English
explanations with labeled diagrams, code-section callouts, and quick-reference
tables, making it a practical desk companion for engineers, architects,
plan reviewers, contractors, and students preparing for licensing exams.

Note: illustrations and code citations in this book are simplified for
teaching purposes and do not replace the official code text — always verify
current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction and code edition.