Code Check
Building - 2nd Edition
Laminated
Spiral Bound Code Check Guide
Updated to the 2006 International Residential Code
By: Redwood Kardon
Douglas Hansen
Michael Casey
Save
yourself time, money and headaches with the latest codes at hand.
Code Check Building is a condensed guide to
the building portions of the 2006 International Residential Code
(IRC) for One- & Two-Family Dwellings. Most building jurisdictions
around the country have either adopted the IRC or a code that is
based upon it. The IRC is prescriptive and simpler to use than the
International Building Code (IBC) or the legacy codes that preceded
the IBC. For example, the IBC has different occupancy categories for
garages and for dwellings, and users must move back and forth
between different chapters to find all the rules for the
fire-resistive construction to separate the two occupancies. The IRC
simply prescribes the covering that must be on the garage side.
Code Check Building 2nd Edition is an
invaluable resource, trusted by builders, remodelers, and
inspectors. The most up-to-date information is presented in Code
Check's trademark straightforward style, and explained with unique
illustrations. Designed to withstand the jobsite, Code Check
Building has durable laminated pages and spiral binding. Toss it in
the truck, fasten it to your clipboard, or make room in the tool box
- just be sure to keep it within reach - you'll need it.
Accurate, easy-to-access information you
know you can trust...
- Updated to the current International
Residential Code
- Compiled by certified building inspectors
- Covers Site, Foundations, Drainage,
Concrete, Structure, Wind/ Fire, Ventilation, Egress,
Windows/Doors, Fireplaces
- Handy flip-chart format speeds you to the
facts you seek
- Answers hundreds of code questions
clearly and completely
- Clearly shows safety principles that form
the basis of the codes
- Quick-glance summary alerts you to
important code changes
- Spares you costly mistakes such as
accidental violations of unfamiliar codes
- Brings your knowledge "up to code" so you
can build it right the first time!
About the experts who bring you Code Check
Building 2nd Edition...
Douglas Hansen is a general contractor and certified combination
inspector with over 30 years of field experience. Redwood Kardon,
who devised and wrote the first Code Check, is a former electrician
and inspector for the city of Oakland, California. Michael Casey is
a contractor, master plumber, and certified combination inspector.
All three present seminars and classes nationwide on a wide variety
of building topics. Paddy Morrissey, former senior illustrator of
cornerhardware.com, has been the sole illustrator for the Code Check
series since its inception.
Paperback
8-1/2 x 11 in.
32 pages with 85 two-color
drawings
ISBN 978-1-56158-912-8
Code Check Building
2nd Edition
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Code Check
Building
Condensed
Laminated Guide to The Most Common Building Code Violations
 Redwood Kardon
Michael Casey Douglas Hansen
A field guide to the building
codes
Code Check Building is a condensed
guide to commonly cited code violations in the construction of one-
and two-family dwellings. Building codes and code-authoring
organizations throughout the country are undergoing major
transformations. Code Check Building emphasizes the life
safety principles at the heart of these building codes.
Code Check Building outlines the principles behind the codes
and provides information on the code requirements for foundations,
framing, exterior and interior walls, fireplaces, and chimneys. It
is cross-referenced to the current
2003 International Residential Code.
Designed to be used on-site for quick reference, Code Check
Building help you ensure that all jobs meet the highest safety
standards while drastically reducing code violation call-backs. The
Code Check series is endorsed by the
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO)
Features:
- Updated to the most current building codes
- Convenient size and durable laminated pages enable it to
withstand abuse on the job site
- Summarizes code specifications in an easy-to-use flipchart
format that reduces code violation call-backs
- Compiled by four certified inspectors with 54 years of
combined experience
"This excellent book . . . gives you everything you need to
know about tools, materials, installation and finishing. And there
are plenty of terrific tips in this book."
-- Popular Mechanics
"...useful descriptions and practical rules of thumb from
cover to cover."
-- Journal of Light Construction
"An indispensable guide for homeowners, do-it-yourselfers, and
every building professional."
-- San Francisco Chronicle
Soft-cover, 8-1/2 x 10-7/8 in., 32 pages, with
drawings
Published 2003
Contents:
- INTRODUCTION * Key * Codes * Organizations
- Plan * Site * Drain
- Footings * Foundations * Drainage
- Basement * Walls * Forms * Reinforcement
- Concrete Masonry Units * Concrete Slabs * Crawlspaces
- Posts * Columns * Girders * Anchor Bolts
- Floor Framing * Floor Trusses * Wood I-Joists * Steel Framing
- Wall Framing * Ceilings * Roof Framing
- Hurricane Resistant Construction * Fire Protection
- Attics * Ventilation * Roof Coverings
- Egress * Decks * Stairs * Windows
- Exterior Wall Coverings * Window & Door Flashings
- Interior Walls * Safety Glass
- Fireplaces & Chimneys
- Nailing Tables * Soil Tables * Glossary
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