Redwood, Hansen, Casey, KardonTaunton Press |2007 | PDF | 33 pages | 10 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Code Check: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House, 5th Edition, emphasizes life-safety principles underlying building codes. Using clear language and helpful diagrams, this edition reflects 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. The spiral-bound "Code Check" series is endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO). With durable laminated pages, it is designed to be used on-site for quick reference.
About the Author
Redwood Kardon is a former building inspector for Oakland, CA., and is a professional lecturer nationwide on building codes. He also owns and maintains codecheck.com, a website devoted to promoting the "Code Check" manual. Coauthors Douglas Hansen and Michael Casey have 23 and 16 years of field experience, respectively. All three authors teach seminars for inspectors around the country, using the "Code Check" series as their primary material.
LIST OF CONTENT
BUILDING
Planning, Grading, Foundation, Rebar
Slabs, CMU, Floor Framing
Bracing, Wall Framing, Roof & Ceiling Framing
Wall & Roof Coverings, Attics, Fireplaces & Chimneys
Egres, Windows, Safety Glass, Pool Barriers
Stairs, Decks, Fire Protection, Smoke Alarms
PLUMBING
Underground, Drains, Traps, Support, Tables
Vent Terminals, Island Sinks, Water Supply, Sizing
Gas Piping, Fixtures
MECHANICAL
Water Heaters, Forced Air, Ducts
Combustion Air, Venting
HVAC
Appliances, Exhaust
ELECTRICAL
Services
Grounding, Panels, Branch Circuits, Receptacles
Appliances, Lighting, Wiring Methods,Boxes
EDITORIAL REVIEW
