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Code Check: A Field Guide to Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes

by Redwood Kardon

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This useful guide emphasizes life-safety principles underlying building codes. 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). Included are summaries of international code specifications in an easy-to-use format that reduces code violation callbacks.


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Average Customer Review:4.5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 starsGood reference., 2007-08-22
This is definitely not the only reference you need but it answers a lot of questions you run into with residential construction, relatively inexpensive tool to keep in the truck under the seat.


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5 out of 5 starsA Must Have, 2007-02-12
Excellent knowledge base for the DIY and pro. This series of books will show you everything you need to know to do it right the first time and pass those crucial inspections.


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5 out of 5 starsGreat books for EVERYONE to use, 2006-11-13
First I'll preface my comments by saying that I do NOT know any of the authors as one poster here suggest of everyone who left a favorable review.

These books are a great tool for everyone from experienced to novice. Sure it's tough to nail down every code book that 1000 pages and condense that in to a form to use out in the field. But I find in the rare instances as the one poster uses in his example, that it helps to go straight to the source if there are any questions about what is written. The fact that they list exactly what code to reference saves time because you go straight to the actual code.

Even if 80% of the book gives you enough information to check your work and you only have to go review the other 20% directly from the code books themself you have saved a HUGE amount of time.

These are not the "end all to be all" but I certainly recommend these books to handymen, do-it-yourselfers, and subcontractors alike.


3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5 out of 5 starsCode check, 2005-08-11
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.


4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4 out of 5 starsGood help for the Do-it-yourself remodeler., 2004-02-11
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.




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