An answer book for both contractors and building inspectors, this manual explains what it takes to pass inspections under the 2009 International Residential Code. It includes a code checklist for every trade, covering some of the most common reasons ...

This is a condensed guide to the building portions of the 2006 International Residential Code (IRC). 

This is a condensed field guide to the most commonly cited code violations and installation issues with residential mechanical systems. It is not a formal interpretation; the ones who decide what is "to code" are the authorities administering the bui...

Based on the 2009 International Residential Code, this book is a must-have resource for anyone working in construction. It illustrates hundreds of the most common code requirements, violations, installation concerns providing the critical information...

This book bridges the gap between the worlds of green building and residential building codes. Because the code books themselves do not directly address green construction issues, this book will help the reader make green decisions about constructio...

This book familiarizes code users with the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book focuses on the essential ten chapters of the IRC that set forth the core provisions of the code necessary for use in...

This groundbreaking new book offers fire inspectors, building code officials, and anyone in the field of building inspections a valuable resource that goes beyond understanding the codes to actually showing how 4to enforce them. From filing charges f...

This book focuses on the wind load provisions as they affect the planning, design, and construction of buildings for residential and commercial purposes. This revised and updated guide provides users with an overview of the provisions and a detailed ...