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BUILDING CODE BASICS: BUILDING, BASED ON THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE® is designed to tackle the basics of the IBC®, including its essential requirements and intent, while maintaining an organized, user-friendly, and practical approach. - more

Illustrated 2009 Building Code Handbook -

A comprehensive yet practical analysis of the critical changes made between the 2006 and 2009 editions of the International Building Code (IBC)

The 20% of the Code you need 80% of the Time

Fully updated to reflect the changes in the International Code Council 2009 International Plumbing Code, this authoritative volume follows the IPC chapter by chapter.

• Solve pipe, drainage, vent, trap, and other plumbing questions FAST
• Fix common plumbing problems with the workable solutions illustrated inside
• Find worked-out examples of nearly every type of plumbing task
• Quickly locate the right figures, formulas, and charts for water heaters, fixtures,
• faucets, fuel piping, storm water drainage, and more
• Cut labor and material costs by meeting but not exceeding codes
• Avoid leaks, malfunctions, blockages, plumbing-caused damage, callbacks, and other costly troubles - more

The 20% of the Code you need 80% of the Time

Save time and money, reduce errors, stay in compliance, and increase job site safety using this quick reference. - more

2009 International Residential Code (IRC) -

This comprehensive, stand-alone residential code establishes minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. It brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.

Bonus CD included! This CD contains helpful resources such as: excerpts from code references, historical background on code changes, informative articles from ICC's Building Safety Journal, Internet links to many useful tools, and much more."

The IRC contains coverage for all components of a house or townhouse, including structural components, fireplaces and chimneys, thermal insulation, mechanical systems, fuel gas systems, plumbing systems and electrical systems. - more

A straight forward analysis of the impact of each change on the code's application rounds out the comprehensive coverage. - more

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A Hands-on Guide to the 2007 NESC® that Clarifies Code Rules for You to Achieve Full Compliance!

2006 International Codes:

• 2006 International Building Code
• 2006 International Fire Code
• 2006 International Plumbing Code
• 2006 International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwelling

These helpful study aides provide code users, students and exam candidates with an effective, time-tested method for study and information retention. Code Flash Cards are powerful learning tools that can help any student at any level. They can be used anytime, anywhere, and were prepared and reviewed by code experts to ensure accuracy and quality. This comprehensive set of flash cards references over 250 key sections of the 2006 IBC. (251 cards)

The 2006 International Fire Code®, coordinated with the 2006 International Building Code®, references national standards to comprehensively address fire safety in new and existing buildings.

It provides modern, up-to-date fire code, and addresses conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, explosion, handling or use of hazardous materials, and the use and occupancy of buildings and premises.

Topics addressed include fire department access, fire hydrants, automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, hazardous materials storage and use, and fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings and premises. - more

The code provides comprehensive minimum regulations for plumbing facilities using prescriptive- and performance-related provisions. The objectives of the code provide for the acceptance of new and innovative products, materials, and systems.

UP-TO-DATE CODE IN PLAIN ENGLISH WITH REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES

Written by authority by a veteran master plumber and master gasfitter, this indispensable resource interprets and annotates the 2006 International Plumbing Code using real-world examples and clear layperson language. - more

Readers will find common sense and readability substituted for code complexity and legalese; code paragraphs changed to bulleted lists; code equations converted to tables; large code tables broken down into small tables; long code sentences changed into short sentences; dimensions moved from code text to drawings; and much more.

The 2006 International Residential Code® applies to construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high.

This reference brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical provisions required - A comprehensive code for homebuilding.

It establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions, and is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and building designs. - more

These helpful study aides provide code users, students and exam candidates with an effective, time-tested method for study and information retention. Code Flash Cards are powerful learning tools that can help any student at any level. They can be used anytime, anywhere, and were prepared and reviewed by code experts to ensure accuracy and quality. This comprehensive set of flash cards references over 225 key sections of the 2006 IRC. (225 cards)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, State and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications.

The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) requires that buildings and facilities that are designed, constructed, or altered with Federal funds, or leased by a Federal agency, comply with Federal standards for physical accessibility.

The purpose of this book is to aid in finding information on and applying ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines. It is divided into two parts: the ADA Accessibility Guidelines and the ABA Accessibility Guidelines for Federal Applications. - Buy a Combo and Save! - more info

This straightforward, focused approach introduces code requirements with non-threatening, non-code language, allowing readers to gain confidence in their understanding of the material. Code references are also included, and when paired with these non-technical explanations, they are a valuable addition to the book's resources. - more

An Illustrated Guide to Title 24 and the ADA Requirements for Accessible Design and Construction

This unique references is a quick and easy-to-understand guide on how the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's additional requirement work together. The California Accessibility Reference Manual goes beyond the regulatory language, and provides explanation and clarification, to help you apply California's accessibility requirements in your work.

This new third edition of CARM contains over 2500 illustrations that show exact measurements for accessibility requirements for new and existing buildings.

Includes a CD-ROM with the entire book in Adobe Acrobat plus PDF versions of selected Accessibility chapters from California’s Title 24, and the ADA Standard. Easy search features help you find the exact area you need, in seconds. - more

With durable spiral binding and laminated pages, this user-friendly flip chart is up to the rigorous demands of any work site -- and all kinds of weather. - more

With comprehensive coverage and a unique emphasis on the most essential inspection items, it is an ideal resource for building superintendents, city building safety offices, architects, and anyone seeking a guide to code inspections. - more

This comprehensive instruction manual covers every aspect of exterior, interior, and electromechanical home inspection and is basic enough for a layperson and detailed enough to be a working on-site tool for professional home inspectors. - more

The Concrete Manual, now updated to the 2006 IBC and ACI 318-05, provides the guidance and information inspectors and related professionals need to become more proficient in relating to concrete field practices and inspection.

Filled with illustrations, diagrams, and photographs, this essential Code resource covers every aspect of concrete from the Code’s point of view. Includes CD-ROM for searching text and copying images in PDF format. - more

PROVIDES UNIVERSAL STANDARDS FOR DESIGN, SPECIFICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION

For over 35 years, the Construction Inspection Manual has been the nationally accepted guide used by the construction industry for specification writing and inspection procedures.

It features an extensive series of checklists for field inspection covering basic elements in a construction project and is formatted to correspond to the Construction Specification Institute's MASTERFORMAT.

This extensively revised and updated Eighth Edition brings the Manual completely up-to-date, with detailed testing procedures and inspection checklists covering everything from sitework and earthwork to finishes and electrical installations. - more

Filled with the tables and illustrations from the IBC and IRC you’re most likely to need, fully explained, with examples to guide you. - more

The Ultimate Code Reference for Electrical Installations

An absolute must-have for anyone working with residential electrical systems, the DEWALT Electrical Code Reference illustrates hundreds of the most common code requirements, violations, and installation concerns providing the critical information needed to get the job done right--the first time.

Based on the 2005 and 2008 National Electrical Code® , this book covers everything from branch circuits to panel board wiring to conductor ampacity tables and more.

With a compact format that fits perfectly in a toolbox and a quick-reference format that makes important information easy to find, this book is the perfect job site companion. And because it is updated to reflect the very latest industry standards, this is the ultimate reference for electrical installations. - more

DEWALT Plumbing Code Reference -

The Ultimate Code Reference for Plumbing Installations

Ideal for anyone required to work with plumbing systems or at home do-it-yourselfers, this resource will provide the critical information needed to get the job done right - the first time.  - more

ELEVATE CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY!

Nowhere is construction site safety more at a premium than on elevated work platforms and scaffoldings. Elevated Work Platforms: Job Site Safety Manual, demonstrates how to keep these areas as accident-free as possible.

Written with authority by a trio of construction site safety experts, this heavily illustrated reference promotes safety through knowledge, correct equipment usage, and the careful application of construction regulations and standards. With a special emphasis on fall protection and collapse

Perfect for architects, engineers, contractors, and attorneys, Elevated Work Platforms: Job Site Safety Manual is the one volume you need to stay on top of this essential construction site safety issue! - more

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Electrical Inspection Certification Program
For almost thirty years, the IAEI study guides have strived to be the most comprehensive available to prepare you for certification success.

The Electrical General Study Guide has been painstakingly updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code.

Questions are formulated to be similar to test formats you are likely to find in the electrical inspector certification examinations. - more

Electrical Inspection Manual, 2008 Edition -

Ideal for electrical designers, installers, inspectors, project managers and contractors wanting to get the job done right the first time!

Written by a certified electrical inspector and endorsed by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), the Electrical Inspection Manual carefully reviews the items inspectors are required to check on all types of electrical installations.

Comes with a CD-ROM of over 70 blank checklists ready for immediate use!

Updated for the 2008 National Electrical Code®, this book contains over 70 checklists for residential, commercial, and industrial jobs, including special occupancies, fire alarm circuits, and more. Fully illustrated chapters explain significant tasks, define terms, outline key questions, and provide a concise overview of the electrical inspection process.  - more

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Electrical Inspection Certification Program

For over twenty years, the IAEI study guides have strived to be the most comprehensive available to prepare you for certification success in 1- and 2-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems, Electrical General, and Electrical Plan Review, or any master electrician or journeyman electrician exams.

Learn the language and style of the Certification Exams for easy topic recognition and faster navigation through the exams. - more

By answering more than 125 multiple-choice questions, you cover all of the areas that are needed for a home inspector to succeed. If you miss a question, Exam-Prep will give you the right answer and a full explanation of the basic principles involved in that question. Even if you guess the right answer, the explanation is there! So you actually LEARN what you need to know. *Exam-Prep can be useful for general study for any State Home Inspector Licensing. -  more info

Review your knowledge of Fire Protection with this practice exam

Straightforward and easy-to-read, it is an indispensable tool for fire inspectors, code officials, fire marshals, design professionals, and firefighters alike. - more

The Greenbook consists of six parts: General Provisions, Construction Materials, Construction Methods, Alternate Aggregate Materials, Pipeline System Rehabilitation, and Modified Asphalt Products. - more

The Latest Information and “Tricks of the Trade” for Achieving First-Rate HVAC Designs on Any Construction Job!

HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb presents a wealth of state-of-the-art HVAC design information and guidance, ranging from air distribution to piping systems to plant equipment.

This all-in-one sourcebook contains:

• Updated HVAC codes and standards, including the 2006 International Building Code
• Over 200 equations for everything from ductwork to air-handling systems
• ASME and ASHRAE code specifications
• Over 350 rules of thumb for cooling, heating, ventilation, and more

Up to Code: HVAC Inspection Notes is an on-the-job “cliff notes” resource, packed with information that will save time and money while ensuring quality.

To-do checklists, charts and tables with at-a-glance calculations, who’s-responsible-for-what info, and diagrams that clearly illustrate complicated information make it fast and easy for busy building professionals to do their jobs thoroughly and efficiently, and avoid costly mistakes.

The books help building pros establish and meet inspection guidelines, and provide clients with schedules and specifications. Each of the Up to Code: Inspection Notes is focused on the IBC (International Building Code), the most widely adopted building code in North America. - more

Avoid liability associated with mold - learn how to identify it properly! - Hundreds of Color Photos - The signs of mold contamination are often subtle, yet the damaging effects can result in chronic illness. This handbook is a collection of site photographs and case studies of fungi contaminated locations.

Contained within this manual is information, including charts and graphs, to gain insight into causes, sampling, health effects, locations and general information about MOLD. Take the time to learn about this growing environmental issue. The Illustrated Mold Handbook identifies the causes of mold, how to find mold, how to sample mold, and how mold works in the indoor environment. - more info

There's no way you can memorize everything in the National Electrical Code. But if you understand why and what is intended, you will be better prepared to remember the details you need for every day use.

Mastering the NEC DVDs are designed to help electricians, designers, supervisors, contractors and maintenance personnel understand the NEC. Or use to train and re-train electrical staff.

Each volume runs from 75 to 95 min. each and are packed with updated information that affect your daily work. - more

Contents of this DVD Include:

• Grounding Electrode Systems
• Ungrounded Systems
• Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (AFCIs)
• GFCI's ... and more

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• Basic Electric DC Calculation
• Basic Electric AC Calculation
• Residential Wiring Code
• Residential Service Calculations
• Commercial & Industrial Service Calculations
• Ampacities & Derating
• Overcurrent Protection, Continuous Loads, Transformers and Tap Rules
• Understanding Grounding Part 1: Systems and Services
• Understanding Grounding Part 2: Circuits and Equipment
• Raceways, Boxes & Cabinets: Fill and Dimensions
• Motor Circuits: Understanding Article 430
• Understanding the Second Half of the Code - more

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Learning to master the the UL Directories of Fire Resistance has never been easier!

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Learn how to effectively use the UL Directory of Fire Resistance 2004 with this brand new set! This 3-Volume DVD Series and workbook will provide you with a complete understanding of how to use and interpret the UL Fire Directories. Being able to visually see how and when the UL Directory is applied will save you time, money, and frustration. Regardless of where in the construction process you participate -design, plan review, installation or code enforcement- all viewers will learn vital skills in applying fire resistive building requirements. Additional workbooks also available. - more info

Flashcards can help any student at any level. They are simply a great way to memorize material. These Cards are designed to be used in addition to studying the code book. As you work with these Flash Cards, you should have your code book open and read the sections surrounding the section referenced. When learning a new building code, or studying for an Exam these Flash Cards are a great tool to use.

A comprehensive set of 250 cards referencing over 250 key sections. For people preparing to take Electrical Inspector or electrical trade exams.

A Hands-on Guide to the 2007 NESC® that Clarifies Code Rules for You to Achieve Full Compliance!

National Green Building Standard -

The Standard is the first residential green building rating system to have undergone the full consensus process and to be submitted to the American National Standards Institute for approval. It offers a complete green-building rating system. - more

Create the most effective fire protection system for any building with the 2007 NFPA 13

• Updated hanging and bracing rules meet or exceed the seismic requirements of ASCE 7: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures and building code requirements.
• Extracts from 35 referenced documents bring users up-to-date on sprinkler system design and installation criteria from other NFPA codes and standards.
• Installation rules for residential sprinklers incorporate new research into system effectiveness, specifically with regard to obstructions such as ceiling fans and kitchen cabinets. All recent findings are further explained in a helpful Annex.

Fully revised, the 2009 NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code facilitates safer installations and better protection against fire and explosion hazards.

Up-to-date with current techniques, products, materials, and construction practices, the 2009 National Fuel Gas Code provides a more effective means of ensuring fuel gas safety on consumers' premises.

Based on scores of proposals from Code users like you, it presents designers, installers, AHJs, maintainers, and inspectors with state-of-the-art criteria for the installation and operation of gas piping systems, appliances, equipment, and related accessories. - more

This essential Code companion helps engineers, contractors, AHJs, designers, and architects do jobs right and improve productivity by providing:

• Authoritative commentary from industry leaders that provides application guidance and interpretation of Code requirements, including new rules for bonding of gas piping
• The entire 2009 NFPA 54 text for convenient reference
• FAQs that highlight vital aspects of gas safety--things you can’t afford to overlook
• Hundreds of 2-color charts, illustrations, and drawings plus 4-color photos not found in the Code covering state-of-the-art equipment and installations  - more

Document Scope:  1.1* Scope. This code applies to the storage, handling, transportation, and use of LP-Gas.

Referenced in countries around the globe, adopted in all 50 states, and part of the Department of Transportation's U.S. Pipeline Safety Regulations, NFPA 58: LP-Gas Code is the definitive source for LP-Gas safety requirements.

Work with the 2008 edition to make sure you have the latest criteria for the safe design, construction, installation and operation of all LP-Gas systems, as well as highway transportation of LP-Gas.

For engineers, inspectors, AHJs, facility owners, and maintainers who want to pass inspections and make the safety grade, - more

Master the 2008 NFPA 58 and ensure regulatory compliance with the 2008 LP-Gas Code Handbook!

Trust the 2008 LP-Gas Code Handbook for reliable on-the-spot answers and solutions to your Code questions. This essential NFPA 58 companion has everything you need to unlock even the toughest rules so you can avoid dangerous mistakes and oversights, do jobs right, and maximize safety:

• The full, unabridged text of the 2008 edition of NFPA 58
• Expert commentary written by Code authorities
• Hands-on examples of how to apply requirements in specific scenarios
• Hundreds of photographs, illustrations, tables, and diagrams spell out concepts and aid comprehension. - more

Guard against electrical malfunctions and failures with the 2006 NFPA 70B!

Preventive maintenance is the key to reducing accidents, saving lives, and avoiding costly breakdowns and work stoppages.

Updated to reflect the latest industry developments and safety strategies, the 2006 NFPA 70B is your best guide for creating and administering an effective Electrical Preventive Maintenance program (EPM).

• A new chapter on personal safety
• A new chapter on SCADA maintenance
• A new chapter on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Plus many new test report forms and check list forms. - more

NFPA 70E Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - 2009 Edition -

Use the 2009 NFPA 70E®: Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace to avoid OSHA violations and reduce risks with effective strategies.

Make sure you understand and can apply the strengthened safeguards in the 2009 NFPA 70E that can prevent electrical injuries and deaths. Protect your workers and your business with solid answers and advice in the 2009 NFPA 70E Handbook.

This one-of-a-kind resource paves the way to a safe, injury-free jobsite!

Organized to bring you life-saving answers on the spot, the 2009 NFPA 70E Handbook starts out with a quick guide to Handbook use on the inside covers. Then, every page is loaded with the clear explanations and rationale you need to apply NFPA 70E and avoid OSHA violations. - more

Avoid accidents and OSHA fines with the 2009 NFPA 70E®: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®!

Shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast are responsible for hundreds of worker deaths and thousands of injuries per year in the U.S. alone. Save lives with NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety in the Workplace, the Standard developed for OSHA that details the "hows" behind compliance with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K.

The 2009 edition is revised to recognize new hazards and increase safety on the job. - more

Analyze risks and work smart! Every electrician on the job needs the User's Guide to Electrical PPE.

This full-color manual to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a "must" for the practicing electrical contractor or electrician.

Based on NFPA 70E®: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® and written by Ray Jones, the top ranking expert in electrical safety, User's Guide to Electrical PPE helps workers and supervisors competently analyze risks and take the action needed to avoid electrical contract injuries.

An abundance of full-color photographs illustrate equipment in a wide variety of work environments. - more

Landmark changes in the 2010 NFPA 72® lead the way to a new era in signaling systems.

In the most extensive Code revision since 1993, the 2010 NFPA 72's scope and organization have expanded beyond the core focus on fire alarm systems to also include requirements for mass notification systems used for weather emergencies; terrorist events; biological, chemical, and nuclear emergencies; and other threats.

This wider coverage is reflected in a new Code title: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

New chapter on Emergency Communications Systems .... - more

Changes in the 2010 Code are extensive, so you're bound to have questions. When you do, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Handbook has answers that get you up-to-speed fast on state-of-the-art rules for fire alarm systems...new coverage of mass notification systems for emergencies other than fire...revised voice intelligibility requirements...new signaling rules for the deaf and hard of hearing...and much more.

Only the official Handbook provides total Code backup so you can avoid mistakes:

• The complete 2010 NFPA 72 text is included for convenient reference.
• Authoritative commentary and practical examples help you do jobs right the first time.
• Valuable charts, tables, photos, and other graphics clarify and summarize information.
• A list of Code changes in each chapter makes it easy to see what's new. - more

NFPA 73: Electrical Inspection Code for Existing Dwellings helps safety officials identify potential hazards in existing electrical systems in:

• One- and two-family homes
• Multi-family dwellings with three or more units
• Mobile homes
• Manufactured homes

Protect against fire and shock hazards more efficiently!

Make sure you're working with the latest facts...inspect electrical systems in existing dwellings more efficiently with the latest NFPA 73! - more

Safeguard building occupants and contents with the latest HVAC guidance in the 2009 NFPA 90A!

The up-to-date criteria in the newly revised 2009 NFPA 90A: Standard for Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems cover every aspect of the construction, operation, and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilating systems, including filters, ducts, and related equipment to protect life and property from fire, smoke, and gases resulting from fire or conditions having manifestations similar to fire.

The 2009 edition has been updated to refine and recognize new criteria in a number of areas, most notably those dealing with the types, quantities, and permitted use of various materials in plenum spaces. These changes have helped to define the areas of responsibility between NFPA 90A and the National Electrical Code®, with regard to this issue. - more

Install environmental systems for comfort and safety with the 2009 NFPA 90B!

The 2009 NFPA 90B: Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems provides the most up-to-date guidelines to keep fire and smoke from spreading through indoor environmental systems in small buildings and 1- and 2-family dwellings.

Rules cover construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of systems for warm air heating and air conditioning, including filters, ducts, and related equipment to protect life and property from fire, smoke, and gases resulting from fire or conditions having manifestations similar to fire. - more

Maximize occupant protection. Work with the latest rules for fire-safe design and construction in the 2009 NFPA 101®: Life Safety Code®!

The benchmark for safety in all types of structures has been fully updated with new and revised requirements that work together more effectively than ever to minimize danger to life from the effects of fire and related hazards.

Unique in the field, only the Life Safety Code establishes a minimum threshold of safety in both new and existing structures…contains a performance-based compliance option…and provides separate, more flexible criteria for building rehabilitation vs. new construction to encourage adaptive reuse of buildings without sacrificing safety. - more

The 2009 Life Safety Code® Handbook has the practical insights and solutions you need!

Life safety has evolved! Don't let uncertainty about what new LSC requirements mean or how to apply them slow down jobs and compromise safety. Put reliable application advice at your fingertips with NFPA®'s exclusive 2009 Life Safety Code Handbook.

Avoid mistakes and redos. Get practical, authoritative support on every project with instant answers and solutions in the LSC Handbook.

Need clarification of new rules? Want to validate that your interpretations are correct? Looking for practical examples to help you implement provisions or provide explanations to clients? Just open the Handbook to find everything you need to maximize occupant protection in all types of structures - more

The new second edition NFPA Pocket Guide to Fire Alarm System Installation combines facts from the National Fire Alarm Code®, NEC®, Life Safety Code®, NECA, IEEE, and ADA with the tables, charts, and guidance that fire alarm system professionals need every day.

It has been completely revised to keep pace with changes in the 2007 NFPA 72®, 2006 NFPA 101®, and 2005 NEC, plus it has been reorganized so that key sections correspond to the same section number as the related chapter in NFPA 72.

Included are conduit fill requirements, cable and conductor data, box fill requirements, and much more. You'll also have conversion factors between SI and inch-pound (standard) units of measure at your fingertips.

The Pocket Guide is a real productivity booster for installers, designers, maintainers, and AHJs. - more

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

One- and Two-Family Dwelling Electrical Systems has been developed for those involved in design, installation, or inspection of electrical systems in new and existing dwellings.

This sixth edition covers the subject in detail and provides information relative to application of not only the 2005 National Electrical Code, but also Part VIII of the 2006 International Residential Code.

Every effort has been made to update the references and material in this book to be consistent with those code editions. - more

International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)

Electrical Inspection Certification Program
For over twenty years, the IAEI study guides have strived to be the most comprehensive available to prepare you for certification success.

The One- and Two-Family Study Guide has been painstakingly updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code.

Questions are formulated to be similar to test formats you are likely to find in the electrical inspector certification examinations. - more

Up to Code: Plumbing and Piping Systems Inspection Notes is an on-the-job “cliff notes” resource, packed with information that will save time and money while ensuring quality.

To-do checklists, charts and tables with at-a-glance calculations, who’s-responsible-for-what info, and diagrams that clearly illustrate complicated information make it fast and easy for busy building professionals to do their jobs thoroughly and efficiently, and avoid costly mistakes.

The books help building pros establish and meet inspection guidelines, and provide clients with schedules and specifications. Plumbing and Piping Systems also focuses on information from International Fuel Gas Code, and the International Plumbing Code. - more

Based on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Power Boiler Design, Inspection and Repair: ASME Code Simplified is designed to provide the clearest, most up-to-date information on the fabrication, inspection, and testing of power boilers.

• Installation, Operation, Inspection and Maintenance methods
• A Boiler Inspector's insights on meeting code requirements
• Expert advice on repair and alteration to National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors standards.
• Design specifications
• Code calculations
• Tips on complying with local and national requirements - more

Get Up to Speed with the ASME Code

Pressure Vessels explains the value of Code standards, shows you how the Code applies to each component, and clarifies requirements that may be confusing. This valuable text also features tables for calculating allowable internal pressures. You'll learn how to comply with ASME standards for:

* Safety procedures for design and maintenance
* Inspection and quality control
* Welding
* Nondestructive testing
* Fabrication and installation  - more

Comprehensive coverage clearly shows the inspector how to enforce the International Property Maintenance Code regulations with sample forms for every document that the code requires and sample complaints for every possible violation. - more

75 charts, tables and drawings show how to set a inspection policy, make records and reports, deal with waivers and disclaimers, project delays, suspension of the work, project scheduling and risk management. - more

A comprehensive yet practical analysis of the critical changes made between the 2006 and 2009 editions of the International Building Code (IBC)

Each change analysis contains the affected code sections and identifies whether the text is new language, a modification of existing language, or has been deleted. With a clear, straightforward approach and detailed explanations, this is an invaluable tool for understanding the new and revised requirements in the 2009 IFC. - more

A straight forward analysis of the impact of each change on the code's application rounds out the comprehensive coverage. - more

Not only does this format assist users in identifying the specific Code changes that have occurred in their professions, it also aids designers, Code officials, and installers in comparing the previous Code language to the new text, and most importantly, fosters an understanding of why the Code changed. - more

Hundreds of detailed drawings, cross sections, design criteria, and dimensions graphically depict all aspects of public works construction. Every dimension is listed in both feet/inches and metric equivalents. - more

LIMIT YOUR EXPOSURE! - This informative DVD will outline some of the legal concepts, theories, defenses and steps that city code enforcement officers can do to protect themselves. It covers the terminology, concepts and principles of legal issues that affect code officials in the administration of their duties.

It will assist the code official, architect or contractor in understanding the legal concepts related to the model codes.

Take a real look at Understanding and Applying Electrical Grounding - One of the most complicated and important aspects of electrical work is grounding. This quality DVD presentation first simplifies the theory behind grounding and then walks viewers through the proper application of grounding theory.

The comprehensive instruction is augmented by illustrations, animations, and example calculations.

Contents of this DVD Include:

• System Grounding & Equipment Grounding
• Principles of Effective Grounding
• Service Neutrals and Grounding
• Lightning and Grounding - more

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