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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 one million 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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–for over 30 years, an inspiration and resource for creative
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Latest Code Check Releases - Code Check 6th Edition is Here! |
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JUST RELEASED!
Code Check 6th Edition
Our newest book in the Code Check series is endorsed by the ICC and is based upon both the 2006 and 2009 International Residential Code. It includes cross-references to the 2009 UMC and UPC, as well as the 2008 NEC. With so many codes, it is applicable in almost all jurisdictions in the United States. Aided by several upgraded and new illustrations, this book helps to quickly find relevant code information. It explains several of the changes in the new codes, including those for building setbacks, energy conservation, stair construction, gas tubing, clothes dryer exhaust, GFCIs, AFCIs, wiring methods, and more. It also includes the latest regulations for fire sprinklers that go into effect for all dwellings effective January 1, 2011. The book can be used as a reference, a field guide for inspections, and an educational tool.
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Important Information for
California Code Check Users! |
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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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Be sure to check our new
What's New!
page, featuring :
"A Ridiculously Brief History of Electricity" and "Ohm's Law," with animated pictures, and the newest items from the website...
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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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 Why do we feature
Benjamin Franklin
in Code Check?
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 Featured
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Safety Glazing Check out this very popular article by Douglas Hansen
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 What was
Ben's Big Idea?
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 Featured
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The Fatal Current!
A man, an electrical short, and
the connection that made all the difference...
A SHOCKING TALE!
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E xtra!
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FPE Panels:
Hazard or Hype?
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Books based on 2006 IRC, UMC, & UPC; 2005 & 2008 NEC; 2007 CBC, CPC, CMC & CEC with references to changes from prior editions. Books are published by The Taunton Press Inc.
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