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Code Check Plumbing: Field Guide to Plumbing Codes

Code Check Plumbing: Field Guide to the Plumbing Codes

by Redwood Kardon, Michael Casey, Douglasy Hansen
Taunton Pr

Clear explanations of plumbing codes are accompanied by the reasons behind them. Text and drawings reflect the new International Residential Code requirements for plumbing. The spiral-bound Code Check series, with durable laminated pages, is designed to be used on-site for quick reference, and is endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO).


Code Check: Field Guide to Building a Safe House

Code Check : A Field Guide to Building a Safe House

by Redwood Kardon, Paddy Morrissey (Illustrator), Michael Casey, dougl Hansen
Taunton Press

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.


Electrical Wiring : Residential : Based on the 1999 National Electrical Code

Residential Electrical Wiring: Based on National Electrical Code

by Ray C. Mullin
Delmar Publishing

Here's the complete compendium on residential electrical wiring for professional electricians, contractors, inspectors, apprentices, and homeowners. Fully compliant with the 1996 National Electrical Code, this highly praised handbook provides an easy approach to house wiring; its patented room-by-room format enables readers to steadily master every aspect of the subject.


Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code

Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code

by Charles R. Miller
Delmar Publishing

Illustrated Guide to the NEC represents a dramatic blend of new presentation styles with tried-and-true teaching practices. This text teaches through visualization. Technically accurate, highly detailed illustrations offer insight into Code requirements, and are further enhanced through clearly written, concise blocks of text which can be read very quickly and understood with ease. Information formerly scattered throughout the Code book has been logically gathered and concentrated under the appropriate occupancy: one-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, illustrated accordingly. After presentation, summaries review the material, while competency tests reinforce what has been learned. Illustrated Guide to the NEC offers a visually pleasing format which stimulates interest and facilitates comprehension, making both teaching and learning easier and more enjoyable.


McGraw-Hills National Electrical Code Handbook

McGraw-Hills National Electrical Code Handbook

by Joseph F. McPartland, Brian J. McPartland
McGraw-Hill

The new edition of the nationally accepted guide to the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment is based on the current 1996 code. The style of presentation is conversational and intended to facilitate a quick, practical grasp of ideas and concepts, for those who don't want to plow through the quasi-legal language of the NEC document itself.


Illustrated 2000: Building Code Handbook

Illustrated Building Code Handbook

by Terry L. Patterson
Paperback - 1280 pages 1st edition (November 16, 2000)
McGraw-Hill Higher Education

The first book to reference the new International Building Code, making it a definitive resource for all practicing architects and engineers. The only illustrated code book in existence--dimensioned line drawings help designers and builders visualize code requirements quickly and easily, speeding along the building process. Points out differences between the newly integrated universal building code and the old Uniform, Southern, and National Building Codes