Building Code Basics Residential Based on the 2006 International Residential Code [Paperback]

International Code Council (Author)

Book Description

Series: Building Code Basics | Publication Date: October 13, 2008

Building Code Basics Series - 2006 International Residential Code is the first in the new Building Code Basics series, a series dedicated to presenting high-quality, practical building code information in an organized, user-friendly format. This straightforward, focused approach introduces code requirements with non-threatening, non-code language, allowing readers to gain confidence in their understanding of the material. Code references are also included, and when paired with these non-technical explanations, they are a valuable addition to the book's resources. This book focuses on the basics of the residential code, with topic coverage that corresponds to the order of construction, beginning with sitework and foundations, and ending with the fire and life-safety and environmental requirements of the finished building. Technically accurate and easy to understand, this is the perfect resource for beginning inspectors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (October 13, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1435400658
• ISBN-13: 978-1435400658
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #984,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent for homeowner, June 13, 2010

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B. Stenman - See all my reviews
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The book is well written, good illustrations, but lacking in the detail needed by a builder or contractor. Excellent though for a homeowner wanting to oversee a project as it provides sufficient information to know what should be done even if you need to depend upon the contractor for the how part.

Definitely a big step up from the how to books on construction that are superficial and may have lots of pretty pictures but little information of substance. I used to rely on licensed contractors to know the codes and do the work properly. While this may still work with specific trades like electrical, when you are dealing with a general contractor this is most definitely not the case and the burden falls on the home owner.

What is good is that the USA over the past decade has started to integrate its codes with the international codes and state and local agencies have been adopting the national code (though there may be a delay in updates of 2-3 years by the locals). The national code is usually more stringent than local codes so it is in general a very good starting point.

This would be a great e-book as you do need to still dig around to find state and local variations and having Web links would be valuable and a big time saver.

4.0 out of 5 stars better than home depot books, March 22, 2010

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Geekinstein (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

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While not a substitute for the building code, this book was sufficient for basic handiman projects, better than the books at home depot.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very readable guide to the Building Codes, December 15, 2009

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Neil Beech "Garage Guy" (Guyton, GA.) - See all my reviews
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A very readable guide to the Building Codes for homeowners and professionals.
Covers all aspects of construction and has excellent illustrations.