Code Check HVAC: An Illustrated Guide to Heating and Cooling, Second Edition (Spiral-bound)

~ Michael Casey mon (Author), Redwood Kardon (Author), Douglas Hansen (Author), Paddy Morrissey (Illustrator) "Code Check HVAC is a condensed guide to commonly cited code violations and installation problems with mechanical equipment..." (more)
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Product Description

Designed for quick, on-site use, this newly updated reference lists the current code requirements for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, and is cross-referenced to the current Uniform Mechanical Code and the International Residential Code. Outlining the principles behind the codes, the book ensures that all jobs meet the most stringent safety standards while reducing code violation callbacks. Endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), this guide is spiral-bound with laminated pages for durability and ease of use.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 29 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press; 2nd edition (May 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561587370
• ISBN-13: 978-1561587377
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #85,681 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars HVAC Code Ceck, September 9, 2005

By	James Gibson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Code Check: HVAC: A Field Guide to Heating and Cooling (Spiral-bound)

Needs to be updated to include IBC 2003. Still showing 2002. Don't expect a new edition. Note printing of June 2002.

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth having, October 26, 2009

By	DrewNY001 "AmMe" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Code Check: HVAC: A Field Guide to Heating and Cooling (Spiral-bound)

Good reference. Although local code may have more requirements, this little reference provides a lot of important information and I found it very helpful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book, March 31, 2009

By	Grumpelstiltskin "Old Grouch" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Code Check: HVAC: A Field Guide to Heating and Cooling (Spiral-bound)

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.