Description
Book SynopsisGet your home projects up to code with
BLACK+DECKER Codes for Homeowners 5th Edition, which includes all the most common standards for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and construction work.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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
