C-2 Insulation and Acoustical (2012-04-01)

This book contains the most current information for safety and compliance in California’s construction industry.

The California Building Code (CBC) contains general building design and construction requirements relating to fire and life safety, structural safety, and access compliance. CBC provisions provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures and certain equipment. Matrix Adoption tables are provided at beginning of every chapter in Part 2 to indicate what chapters and sections are adopted by state agencies (for application to their respective occupancies).

Written by two expert authors with hands-on construction and design experience, Insulation Handbook offers help with: *Evaluating the pros and cons of today’s most commonly used materials -- including loose fill, batts, blankets, spray-on, and boards – as well as cutting-edge technologies still under development *Deciding upon the best insulation strategy *Codes, standards, and regulations *Achieving optimum thermal comfort in any home *Understanding innovative insulation systems such as ICFs (insulated concrete formwork), SIPs (structured insulated panels) and drainable-type EIFs *Preventing damages caused by moisture accumulation *Solving the problems presented by asbestos and other dangerous materials *Obtaining information from manufacturers and suppliers *Exploring thermal insulation materials of the past, present, and future

Sealing and Insulating your home is one of the most cost-effective ways to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient—and you can do it yourself. Use This Guide To: 1. Learn how to find and seal hidden attic and basement air leaks 2. Determine if your attic insulation is adequate, and learn how to add more 3. Make sure your improvements are done safely 4. Reduce energy bills and help protect the environment

Tile and Lay-in Panels in Areas Subject to Earthquake Ground Motions