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This guide was created to provide students in ID 507: Building Codes and Systems with helpful books, websites, and other resources. This page includes a link to the textbook and other books on Course Reserve in the Library and top website picks. Navigate this guide using the topics on the left.

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Textbook and Course Reserves

The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, 8th Edition by Katherine E. Kennon; Sharon K. Harmon
Call Number: KF 5701 .H37 2021
Covers codes relevant to interior design, including textile standards and testing
Building Construction Illustrated, 6th Edition by Francis D. K. Ching
Call Number: TH 146 .C52 2020
Surveys the principles of building construction with detailed drawings throughout

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ADA Standards for Accessible Design | United States Access Board
Most public, commercial, government and transportation facilities not covered by the ABA must meet the accessibility standards in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which are available online for free
California Building Standards Code (Title 24)
The official California building codes (Title 24, California Code of Regulations), with full access avaialble online for free
CALGreen | California Building Standards Commission
California’s green building code (Part 11 of Title 24, California Code of Regulations), with full access available online for free
2021 International Building Code (IBC) - partial online access
The IBC is a model code that can be adopted and customized by local jurisdictions, and it is the basis for building codes throughout the United States and around the world; only partial access is available online for free
Design Objective : Secure / Safe | Whole Building Design Guide
An excellent overview of the various codes, standards and guidelines related to safety and security in the built environment, including fire protection, occupant safety and health, natural hazards mitigation, and security, with links to further information and the full text of applicable codes

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