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International Building Code 2003

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Better learn this code. Local codes are being swept away by one standard. Here is Colorado each town had its own test, amendments and licensing system. California is the only state, having revamped its code 2 years ago, to keep its system.
I finish basements, often for homeowners who think they can do it. From Loveland, I can work any city without irate inspectors wondering why I don't know their specific requirements. Good book.

book arrived on time in great condition, better than i expected. I was a little concerned about buying on line but this was worth it no dought!! great investment for my small business, Arctic Aloha Drafting, Thank you.

Boring book...but aren't all books that are written by lawyers? It seems to be organized well and the looseleaf version is easy to make copies to take in the field or show the guys...

The IBC is the long-time-coming consolidation of the three major building codes in the US and there is nothing "international" about it. Back in the 70's the 3 code organizations formed BOCA and put out a 1 & 2 family dwelling code. The 3 members them gradually made changes to the individual building codes that brought them into similar formats, then they combined them into one code in 2000, the IBC, and modified the dwelling code to be the IRC (Int. Residential Code)and changed the organization's name to the ICC, the Int. Code Council. There little to review about the content since it is either the law in your area or it is not. For comparisons to previous codes and other information try the ICC's website http://www.iccsafe.org/

I received my book in a short time and the appearance was great considering it is a soft-back book. Thanks! Nice transaction!

Not a review of the content, for the most part it is well organized and concise. My issue is with the distribution. Yes I could look at the copies in the regional building dept. office (50 mile roundtrip) or city library (40 mile round trip). But if it's public law, why can't I get access to it via the net, or for a nominal fee to cover printing & distribution expenses?

The book was in perfect condition, as advertised. I also received it promptly. No negative aspects of the purchase whatsoever! Thanks!

It is pretty difficult to review a specification that you must have.