Code Check : A Field Guide to Building a Safe House (Code Check, 3rd Ed)

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Book Description
This latest edition emphasizes life-safety principles underlying building codes and reflects major changes in the International Residential Code. The spiral-bound Code Check series, with durable laminated pages, is designed to be used on-site for quick reference, is endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and is completely updated for year 2000 code requirements.

Book Info (Taunton Books and Videos)
A spiral-bound, laminated field reference guide safely building a house, with answers to frequently asked questions and arranged in a convenient color-code flip-page format for quick referencing.

Customer Reviews
Code check, August 11, 2005
Reviewer: Scott H. Ho (Los Angeles, California)
This is a great cliff note to california building codes. Very helpful in the field and at the drafting table. A must have for those just starting out in the profesion.

Good help for the Do-it-yourself remodeler., February 11, 2004
Reviewer: J. Kimes "Project Guy" (Colorado)
If you're a do it yourself remodeler or basement finisher this is a good reference to make sure you meet the building codes. It provides some quick answers to things like nailing requirements, maximum spans for doors, roof frames, and floor joists, and many other quick facts for plumbing, electrical, fire and structural codes. But for many questions/issues it just lists the IRC or UPC reference. For that reason it would be even more valuable if you had a copy of the International Residential Code in case you needed more details since it provides the references. I have a building permit to finish my basement and I want to make sure that I meet the codes and this book has been helpful. I plan to buy the plumbing, building and electrical Code Check too.

excellent code reference, April 1, 2002
Reviewer: A reader
I read a couple negative reviews of this book and almost didn't buy it! If you have common knowledge of construction and building this book will be an invaluable reference for you. Many things are abbreviated, so it might look confusing at first. Using some common sense and the abbreviation key in front will get you through the initial learning curve. This book will help you comply with electrical codes, plumbing, etc., with sketches only where needed. I rebuild houses on the side, and this book is invaluable.

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  Endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials, this comprehensive reference guide to current national building codes covers foundations, framing, exterior and interior walls, fireplaces, and chimneys.
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• Code Check: A Field Guide to Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes
  by Redwood Kardon [ISBN: 1561586250]
  Designed for quick reference, this edition reflects the most up-to-date changes in the 2003 International Residential Code. Also cross-referenced to the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the National Electrical Code, Code Check Revised is endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).
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• Code Check: HVAC: A Field Guide to Heating and Cooling
  by Redwood Kardon [ISBN: 156158603X]
  Cross-referenced to the current Uniform Mechanical Code and International Residential Code, Code Check: HVAC details the requirements for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems and explains the reasons behind the codes.
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• Code Check: Electrical: A Guide to Wiring a Safe House
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  This book provides a thorough overview of electrical safety and comprehensive information on code specifications. It is cross-referenced to the National Electric Code.
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