Delmar and the Code Council Introduce Code Basics Series to Illustrate International Building Codes

Clifton Park, NY – November 23, 2009 – Delmar, part of Cengage Learning and a leading provider of learning solutions for ongoing career development and education, and the International Code Council, the publisher of the International Building Codes, announced the release of the Code Basics Series based on the Code Council’s 2009 Codes. Developed as a resource for building professionals, the series is currently comprised of three books – Building Code Basics: Building, Building Code Basics: Residential and Building Code Basics: Fire. 

• Building Code Basics: Building focuses on commercial buildings and details the general purpose of the code. Code references are paired with non-technical explanations, making this an ideal tool for anyone in or entering the field of design, construction or inspection of commercial buildings. 
• Building Code Basics: Residential focuses on residential buildings and follows a logical construction order, beginning with site work and foundation topics and ending with fire and life safety and environmental requirements for a finished building. The book also discusses requirements for plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, electrical system and equipment. 
• Building Code Basics: Fire features comprehensive coverage and strong, clear connections between building and fire-related concepts and the International Fire Code® requirements that govern them. The book covers firefighters’ response to buildings, fire department access to roadways, firefighter protection systems, sprinkler systems, hazards in buildings and communities, compressed gasses, combustible liquids, and basic requirements for storage and use of hazardous materials.

These are one-of-a-kind products that ask “What does the code mean and how do you use it?” The series gives detailed, full-color illustrations, real world examples, code references, and valuable tips to help professionals retain information, making these practical books essential for anyone working with the codes. 

“We are proud to partner with the Code Council on the publication of this series so readers gain a working knowledge of critical code concepts and applications via clear, less technical explanations that maintain accuracy without complexity,” said Greg Clayton, Vice President, Delmar. 

For more information about the Code Basics Series or to purchase one of the books, please visit www.InformationDestination.Cengage.com. 

About Delmar and Cengage Learning
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, is the leading provider of lifelong learning products and services for the health care, technology and trades, and career education markets. Delmar's market-leading imprints include Autodesk Press, Chilton, Milady, NetLearning and OnWord Press. For more information please visit www.cengage.com or http://www.cengage.com/delmar/. 

About the International Code Council
The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety, fire prevention and energy efficiency, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states choose the International Codes, building safety codes developed by the International Code Council. The International Codes also serve as the basis for construction of federal properties around the world, and as a reference for many nations outside the United States.