The first book of its kind to hit the market, BUILDING CODE BASICS: RESIDENTIAL, BASED ON THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE departs from traditional code books by using non-code language, detailed illustrations, and an emphasis on practical information to give readers a solid, working knowledge of critical code applications. Part of Building Code Basics, a series dedicated to providing high-quality, technically accurate, simplified code texts for anyone seeking greater understanding of the workings of the I-Codes; this installment focuses on the basics of the residential code. Topic coverage follows the logical order of construction, beginning with site work and foundations, and ending with fire- and life-safety and the environmental requirements of a finished building. These code requirements are introduced using non-intimidating language and an easy-to-understand writing style, facilitating learning and comprehension. Code references are also included, and when paired with these practical explanations, they are a valuable addition to the book's resources, making this an ideal tool for students of construction technology or anyone considering a career in the design, construction, or inspection of residential buildings.
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Covers all of the basics in a clear and easy to understand way,
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This book covers all of the basics you'll need to know from pouring a foundation to selecting tempered vs untempered glass near a doorway. Using easy to understand color pictures, this book makes the nearly indecipherable Residential Building Code quite palatable.
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better get the actual guide,
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I ordered this to help me with my new residential construction as required by my county. It says it covers the only 20% of the 2009 IRC you will need to know. Maybe it does, but it is always referring to a table or such that is not in this book. You would need the actual code book anyway. Don't waste your time on this introduction to the actual code book. Quite useless. It doesn't even include the fastener schedule.
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Excellent visual SUMMARY for the very complex code,
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A review for another book advised me that you can now download a FULL PDF copy of the code, tailored for your state, from online resources, thanks to a legal victory.
But the code is still very complex, and often goes way beyond what you need to know for basic residential code requirements. (For example, it includes commercial applications, townhouses and apartments vs. single family dwellings, etc.) This book was AWESOME as a summary guide with visual explanations, and it includes references to the actual code where necessary. I also have the entire set of Dewalt visual guides to codes. That series has illustrative photos, but in many cases is too simplistic (and offers little explanation). This book serves a perfect balance, however, between illustrations and explanations. The format is outstanding and easy to read or puruse. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is building a home, remodelling a home, or building an addition onto your home. DO NOT COUNT ON BUILDERS DOING THINGS RIGHT. (All you need to do is watch one episode of "Holmes on Homes" to know how that works.)
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