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The DEWALT Residential Construction Codes Complete Handbook uses the 2015 International Residential Code to cover the most common code requirements for building one- or two-family dwellings, and presents them to users in an easy to navigate and easy to understand format. Sections cover the wide range of residential construction topics that must meet IRC mandates, including building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical installations, with high-dimensional illustrations to help explain code application. This title is a must-have resource for anyone working on a residential construction project. Its comprehensive coverage includes: Administrative standards, Definitions of terms, Building planning, Foundations, Floors, Walls and wall coverings, Roofs and roof coverings, Chimneys and fireplaces, Energy efficiency, Mechanical topics: installation, heating and cooling equipment, exhaust and duct systems, combustion air, boilers, piping, appliances, solar systems, and fuel gas. Plumbing topics: connections, inspections, design considerations and materials, systems, water heaters, supply, and distribution. Electrical topics: inspections, equipment, services, branch circuits, wiring methods, power and lighting, devices and luminaires, appliances, and swimming pools.Check out our app, DEWALT Mobile Pro(tm). This free app is a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro.Product Identifiers
PublisherCengage Learning
ISBN-101305867963
ISBN-139781305867963
eBay Product ID (ePID)239731629
Product Key Features
Number of Pages368 Pages
Publication NameDeWALT 2015 Residential Construction Codes: Complete Handbook
LanguageEnglish
SubjectConstruction / General, Construction, Buildings / Residential, Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
AuthorLynn Underwood
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Law, Architecture, Education
SeriesDeWALT Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight38.5 Oz
Item Length9.8 in
Item Width7.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Target AudienceScholarly & Professional
Table of Content1. Construction. Overview in Parts. Code Overview. Building Planning. Design Considerations. Fire and Life Safety. Building Protection. Site Address. Building Protection (Flood-Resistant Construction). Structural Design. Design Considerations. Structural Design. Wall Covering. Structural Design. Roof Framing. Roof Assemblies. Roof Covering. Chimneys and Fireplaces. Energy Efficiency 2. HVAC. Mechanical Systems. 3. Plumbing. Code Overview. Materials. Plumbing Systems. Design Considerations 4. Electrical. Electrical Installations. Electrical Science.