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Contractor's Guide to the Building Code - 2006 IBC & 2006 IRC It’s every contractor’s dream – the building inspector signs off every inspection on the first visit. But to make this dream a reality, you need to understand the latest editions of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code. That’s a contractor’s nightmare! But now it doesn’t have to be. Get the help you need with this new, revised and completely updated Contractor’s Guide to the Building Code. This book brushes aside the "legalese" of the code books. It explains the main requirements for residential and light commercial structures in plain, ordinary English so you can get it right the first time. New in this edition: Completely updated descriptions to the requirements of the 2006 editions of the IBC and the IRC. References to code sections and tables updated to follow the reorganized numbering systems used in each of the codes. A chapter on electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings. Numerous websites where you can find additional information on specialized subjects. Contractor’s Guide to the Building Code gives you, clearly spelled out, the code requirements for approved materials, construction methods and acceptable alternatives for: Electrical Excavation Finishing Foundations Framing Glazing Insulation Masonry and concrete Plumbing & HVAC Roofing Siding Site preparation Stairs Venting You’ll learn where an exception is a possibility, where it’s not, and how to negotiate a compromise that both you and the inspector can live with. If you do business in cities or counties that follow the Uniform Building Code, this reference belongs on your desk. Written in collaboration with the International Conference of Building Officials, writers of the code. It explains in plain English exactly what the latest edition of the Uniform Building Code requires, including the latest changes and what they mean for the builder. Also covers the Uniform Mechanical Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code. Shows how to design and construct residential and light commercial buildings that'll pass inspection the first time. Suggests how to work with an inspector to minimize construction costs, what common building shortcuts are likely to be cited, and where exceptions may be granted. Filled with the tables and illustrations from the IBC and IRC you’re most likely to need, fully explained, with examples to guide you. Includes a CD-ROM with the entire book in PDF format, with an easy search feature.If you do business in cities or counties that follow the International Codes, you’ll find this reference one of the most valuable tools in your kit. The Author: Jack Hageman has been on both sides of the inspector’s counter - as a builder waving his hammer at the inspector, and as the inspector, waving his code book at the builder. For ten years he was Building Inspector for the City of Kennewick, Washington and has taught the building code at universities in Washington. He knows how hard it is to understand the code and how expensive code problems can be for a contractor. Mr. Hageman’s explanations make following the code easier than ever before. Includes: Book & CD Published by: Craftsman Book Company ISBN: 978-1-57218-202-8 408 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11, Shipping Weight: 2.30 lbs. Contractor's Guide to the Building Code co6-c08$66.75 For your convenience, this Yahoo! secure shopping site accepts payment via Visa, MasterCard or PayPal.     © Artemis Hunt, Inc. Contractor City™ is a trademark of AHI Contractor City 343 Soquel Ave #303 Santa Cruz, CA 95062 customerservice @ contractorcity.com