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Code Check: A Field Guide to Building a Safe House (Spiral-bound)

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This latest edition emphasizes life-safety principles underlying building codes and reflects major changes in the International Residential Code. The spiral-bound Code Check series, with durable laminated pages, is designed to be used on-site for quick reference, is endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and is completely updated for year 2000 code requirements.

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  • Spiral-bound: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Taunton; 3rd edition (October 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 156158407X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1561584079
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #943,661 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Understandable codes for builders and do-it-yourselfers, November 30, 1998
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Written by a building inspector who kept getting requests for his "code cheat sheets". This little volume of "can't bust 'em" plastic coated pages is meant to be used. Very condensed and useful.

It explains all the major items of the building, plumbing, elecrical and mechanical codes using clear language and helpful diagrams. If you've ever curled up with the UBC you will understand the need for such a reference.

Invaluable for builders, designers and people who work on their own homes. Covers UBC, CABO, UMC and a few more from the alphabet soup of national codes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent code info at your finger tips, January 6, 1999
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Woody has produced a great building code flip chart for home inspectors, jurisdictional inspectors and contractors. Every building department should have them as well as all home inspectors ! DON'T LEAVE HOME (or the office) WITHOUT ONE !
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent reference, April 1, 2002
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I read a couple negative reviews of this book and almost didn't buy it! If you have common knowledge of construction and building this book will be an invaluable reference for you. Many things are abbreviated, so it might look confusing at first. Using some common sense and the abbreviation key in front will get you through the initial learning curve. This book will help you comply with electrical codes, plumbing, etc., with sketches only where needed. I rebuild houses on the side, and this book is invaluable.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference.
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