Learning solutions provider Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, US, and the International Code Council (ICC), the publisher of the family of International Codes, have announced the Code Basics series, a new series of publications that break down the language within the 2012 International Codes (I-Codes) and makes the content more user-friendly for building professionals.
The series consists of four titles focusing on the new commercial, green, residential and energy codes recently released by the ICC. With two currently available, and two to be released by the end of 2012, these new books will feature illustrations highlighting key updates and changes in the 2012 codes, practical on-the-job scenarios for real-world applications and straight-forward explanations. These features help to facilitate the learning of technical terms and clarify the meaning behind important vocabulary.
The books in the series include Building Code Basics Residential: Based on the 2012 International Residential Code; Building Code Basics Commercial: Based on the 2012 International Building Code; Building Code Basics Green: Based on the 2012 International Green Construction Code; and Building Code Basics Energy: Based on the 2012 International Energy Code.
This series is expected to benefit both new and experienced users of the 2012 I-Codes. The publications focus on critical sections of the code by emphasising need-to-know information and pairing it with non-technical explanations, therefore providing added value and understanding for the reader.
