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The Code Check Series are condensed guides to the most commonly cited code violations encountered by building inspectors, contractors, do-it-yourselfers and homeowners. We have tried to emphasize the central safety principles that underlie building codes throughout the United States. Our hope is that you will find this web site a good basic resource for your building project.

Since 1995, with over 950,000 copies sold, Code Check is the leader in deciphering the voluminous, complex and sometimes tedious world of codes, or as we say,
"Code Check - Your key to the codes."

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Important Information for California Code Check Users!
Code Check Electrical 5th Edition
This 5th edition of
Code Check Electrical has been completely revised to the 2008 National Electrical Code, the most widely used electrcal code in the United States and the 2006 International Residential Code.
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Code Check 5th Edition
for California!
By popular demand, Code Check presents a special edition for the Codes currently in use in California, including Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, and Electrical. The book also features a two-page summary of the significant changes that took place in this last code cycle.
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Code Check Building
for California!
California is the only state to adopt a residential code based upon the International Building Code, which is normally used only for commercial buildings. This book covers the most important residential code items in the newly adopted 2007 California Building Code, plus it features an extensive list of the code changes. If you live or work in California, this book is absolutely essential.
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For the first time ever -
Code Check Complete! This book contains the entire contents of all four Code Check breakout editions: Building, Plumbing, HVAC (Mechanical), and Electrical.
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Useful California Links:
Proposed code amendments and the California Energy Code can be downloaded at no cost from the California Building Standards Commission:
California Building Standards Commission

A read-only edition of the 2005 National Electrical Code:
NFPA 2005 NEC

Information of the International Codes and California Ammendments:
ICC SAFE

Info on gas and electrical service installation requirements:
California Utilities: PG&E
California Utilities: Southern Cal Edison
California Utilties: SDG&E

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Hey, nobody's perfect. But when we find mistakes in our books, we want you to know! Check in with our new feature, Errata.
It lists the errors and corrections in the new Code Check 5th edition as well as Code Check Plumbing, 3rd edition.
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