Books needed for verifying building code
I am going to contract a home builder in a county in GA that does not have a building inspector. I would like to know what book(s) I could buy that would have the building codes that I could use to insure the contractor and subs are on the right course?
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A copy of the Criminal Code would be a good start.
Gabe
If you've never built a house before, you've got about the same chance of understanding and interpretting the building code books as I have of comprehending astrophysics. As much as I hate to say it, if I were you, I'd just find a reputable builder, check references, etc., and be confident that he'll do the right thing. If you're really intent on buying the books, you should look at the new ICC Residential Building Code, which is soon to be adopted nationally. Check http://www.constructionbook.com - they carry every code book imaginable.
Best of Luck,
Bob
http://www.kaplancollege.edu
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Bob gave you a good link. Here's a book that will put you to sleep, but it has a decent overview of the code and may be worth picking up:
http://www.constructionbook.com/xq/ASP/ProductID.2105/id.2/qx/default2.htm
I wouldn't advise getting an NEC book. Instead, you may want to get something like the Code Check- Electrical:
http://www.constructionbook.com/xq/ASP/ProductID.2495/id.7/subid.249/qx/default2.htm
The Code Check series is published by Taunton. Lots of purdy pictures.
After you get into your project, you may wish you had taken Gabe's sage advice.