Code Check 9th Edition: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House - Softcover

Kardon, Redwood

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1641551461 ISBN 13: 9781641551465

Publisher: Taunton Press, 2020

Synopsis

Code Check 9th Edition is an invaluable reference guide designed to provide users with essential information to avoid the most common code violations.

Emphasizing the central safety principles that underlie building codes throughout the U.S., this edition is a must-have for anyone involved in construction or home renovation.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Safety Guidelines: Emphasizes safety principles to help builders understand the foundational codes that keep homes safe.
• Up-to-Date Information: Reflects the latest changes in residential building codes, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
• Visual Learning Aids: Utilizes clear diagrams and illustrations to simplify complex building codes and make them accessible to everyone.
• Cross-Referencing: Provides easy access to related codes, including plumbing, mechanical, and electrical standards.
• Durable Design: Laminated pages allow for frequent use on job sites, making it a reliable reference tool in the field.

Code Check: An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House features clear language and helpful diagrams, making complex code requirements easy to understand.

This edition reflects the most up-to-date changes in the International Residential Code and is cross-referenced with the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the National Electrical Code. With its durable laminated pages, this flipbook is designed for on-site use, providing quick reference when you need it most.

About this title

About the Author

Redwood Kardon, who devised and wrote the first Code Check, is a former electrician and building inspector for the city of Oakland, CA. Coauthor Douglas Hansen is a general contractor and certified combination inspector with over 25 years of field experience. Skip Walker is a certified residential combination inspector, with a particular interest in smoke alarm performance issues and deck safety. The authors present seminars and classes nationwide on a wide variety of building topics. Paddy Morrissey, former senior illustrator of CornerHardware.com, has been the sole illustrator for the Code Check series since its inception.

Edition details

• Publisher: Taunton Press
• Publication date: 2020
• ISBN 10: 1641551461
• ISBN 13: 9781641551465
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32