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Code Check uses clear language and helpful diagrams. This code book is authoritative and easy to use. Save time and money--do it right the first time with Code Check.
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Code Check: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House, 5th Edition uses the most up-to-date changes in the 2006 International Residential Code. It is also cross-referenced to the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and the National Electrical Code. Emphasizes safety principles underlying building codes.
An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House:
- Correct answers to hundreds of common code questions
- Referenced to the International Residential Codes and Uniform Codes
- Compiled by Certified Combination Building Inspectors
- Summary of code changes
- Use it on site
- Speed up work and reduce code violations
- Avoid accidental violations of unfamiliar codes
Durable spiral binding and laminated pages make this user-friendly flip-chart up to the rigorous demands of any work site and all kinds of weather.
The spiral-bound "Code Check" series is endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction, Key, Abbreviations, 1
Building Planning, Grading, Foundation, Rebar, 2
Building Slabs, CMU, Floor Framing, 4
Building Bracing, Wall Framing, Roof & Ceiling Framing, 6
Building Wall & Roof Coverings, Attics, Fireplaces & Chimneys, 8
Building Egress, Windows, Safety Glass, Pool Barriers, 10
Building Stairs, Decks, Fire Protection, Smoke Alarms, 12
Plumbing Underground, Drains, Traps, Support, Tables, 14
Plumbing Vent Terminals, Island Sinks, Water Supply, Sizing, 16
Plumbing Gas Piping, Fixtures, 18
Mechanical Water Heaters, Forced Air, Ducts, 20
Mechanical Combustion Air, Venting, 22
HVAC Appliances, Exhaust, Electrical Services, 24
Electrical Grounding, Panels, Branch Circuits, Receptacles, 26
Electrical Appliances, Lighting, Wiring Methods, Boxes, 28
Includes: Book
By: Redwood Kardon, Douglas Hansen, Michael Casey
Published by: Taunton Press
ISBN: 978-1-56158-839-8
32 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11
5th Edition
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