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Code Check Building: A Field Guide to the Building Codes [Spiral-bound]

Michael Casey mon (Author), Redwood Kardon (Author), Douglas Hansen (Author), Paddy Morrissey (Illustrator), Douglas Hansen (Author)

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Publication Date: August 1, 2003 | Series: Code Check Building

A complete reference to current national building codes, in a handy spiral-bound format

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A complete reference to current national building codes, in a handy spiral-bound format

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Product Details

Spiral-bound: 29 pages
Publisher: Taunton Press (August 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1561585955
ISBN-13: 978-1561585953
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.1 x 0.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Know your codes beforehand, May 16, 2005

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This is great "refresher" material on the job-site. It is VERY short on length. Sixteen sheets of plastically laminated paper (spill-proof) that increase in size...basically they are self-tabbed by the major topic areas. So the first page is about half the physical length of the last page (which is about legal pad size). I found the material reasonable for being condensed in such a small amount of space, but nearly impossible to "understand" a code just from the pamphlet alone. It doesn't make for easy reading unless you know already what you're looking for and its so short that even if you did, you might just miss it.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not for Contractors taking thier test, September 5, 2005

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This book is NOT useful for anyone taking there Class "A" Contractor Test with PSI. It is more useful for commercial applications.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference, March 31, 2009

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Easy to use, very practical stuff. Gets right to the heart of the matter. I am a professional and use the Code Check books often.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick refernce guide.
Great to have on hand when you need to reference certain building codes and don't want to search through the actual code book. Great for field use. Durable and tough. Well done.

Published on February 23, 2009 by Jeffrey Del Vecchio

3.0 out of 5 stars Seems like a better idea than it was
For my purposes, this book wasn't as handy of a reference as I thought it would be. It has lots of pictures and is flashy, but I ended up using books about framing and... Read more

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars valuable quick reference
Although the graphics seem simplistic at first glance, they make the information easy to grasp. I had several "ah-ha, I get it" moments when browsing for information. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars This one is a must
Anyone building or taking a builders test should have a copy.

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