Overview

This DIY-friendly guidebook to building codes gives readers just the information theyneed for the codes that actually impact homeowners. All of the most commonstandards are addressed, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and construction .But beyond simply reporting the codes, BLACK+DECKER Codes for Homeowners 5thEdition interprets them for you and explains them clearly, with color photos and cleargraphics. This 5th edition is current with the 2020 National Electrical Codes and 2021International Residential Codes. Written by national codes expert Bruce Barker,BLACK+DECKER Codes for Homeowners does what no other code bookaccomplishes: it makes codes and building standards simple to understand andvisualize so you will know your DIY projects are safe and will pass inspections.

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Author:   Bruce Barker
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:   Cool Springs Press
Edition:   Fifth Edition
Weight:   0.907kg
ISBN:  

9780760381649

ISBN 10:   076038164
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   19 January 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Codes + Permits: The Basics BUILDING DESIGN + SAFETY Habitable Rooms Fire Separations Stairways Emergency Escape Openings Egress Doors Exterior Doors Door + Window Hazards Ventilation + Exhaust Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarms STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS Foundations Crawl Spaces Decks Floor Systems Wall Systems Wall Penetration Flashing Roof Systems EXTERIOR COMPONENTS Shingle Roof-Covering Installation Fireplaces + Chimneys HEATING + AIR CONDITIONING HVAC Appliances HVAC Duct Installation Combustion Air for Fuel-Burning Appliances Vents for Fuel-Burning Appliances PLUMBING SYSTEM The Home Plumbing System Water Supply Piping Drain, Waste + Vent Piping (DWV) Plumbing Vents Plumbing Traps Plumbing Appliances + Fixtures ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Understanding Electrical Circuits Electrical Grounding + Bonding Electrical Branch Circuit Requirements Electrical Receptacle Installation Ground-Fault (GFCI) + Arc-Fault (AFCI) Protection Junction Boxes, Device Boxes + Enclosures Switch Installation Light Fixture Installation Satellite Dishes, Television + Radio Antennas Broadband Cable Wiring Appendix Measurement Conversions Resources Photo Credits Index  

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Bruce A. Barker is president of Dream Home Consultants, LLC., a Cary, NorthCarolina-based building inspection and consulting firm. He has built or inspected morethan 3,000 homes during his 29 years in the construction and building inspectionindustries. Mr. Barker is a Residential Combination Inspector, certified by theInternational Code Council. He is also a licensed contractor in Arizona, Florida, andNorth Carolina.Mr. Barker is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Hecurrently serves on the Board of Directors after prior service as chairman of theSociety's national Standards of Practice Committee. He is also vice president of theNorth Carolina ASHI chapter. Mr. Barker is a frequent contributor of technical articles toASHI Reporter, Home Energy, Builder News, and other publications. Mr. Barker is alsoa member of the International Code Council.

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