Code Check: A Field Guide to Building a Safe House

by Redwood Kardon, Paddy Morrissey (Illustrations)

Now you can gain access to the most up-to-date changes in the 2009 International Residential Code with the newly revised sixth edition of Code An Illustrated Guide to Building a Safe House. For builders, remodelers, home inspectors, and building inspectors, this essential reference delivers accurate information on current residential building codes for foundations, framing, plumbing, and wiring, as well as exterior and interior walls, fireplaces, and chimneys. By highlighting the central safety principles found in U.S. building codes - in a user-friendly format - this valuable tool gives you all the facts you need to avoid common code violations. So you can get every job done right the first time - without expensive, time-consuming callbacks.

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1992