Codes for homeowners: electrical, plumbing, construction, mechanical, current with 2018-2021 codes
β Scribed by Black & Decker Corporation (Towson, Md.); Barker, Bruce A
- Publisher
- Cool Springs Press, Quayside Publishing Group
- Year
- 2019
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 243
- Series
- Black & decker complete guide
- Edition
- 4th edition
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; 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; Crawlspaces; 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
β¦ Table of Contents
Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 3
Copyright......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Introduction......Page 9
Codes & Permits: The Basics......Page 10
BUILDING DESIGN & SAFETY......Page 21
Habitable Rooms......Page 22
Fire Separations......Page 24
Stairways......Page 26
Emergency Escape Openings......Page 32
Egress Doors......Page 34
Exterior Doors......Page 35
Door & Window Hazards......Page 36
Ventilation & Exhaust......Page 38
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms......Page 44
STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS......Page 47
Foundations......Page 50
Crawlspaces......Page 54
Decks......Page 56
Floor Systems......Page 64
Wall Systems......Page 72
Wall Penetration Flashing......Page 86
Roof Systems......Page 88
EXTERIOR COMPONENTS......Page 99
Shingle Roof-Covering Installation......Page 100
Fireplaces & Chimneys......Page 106
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING......Page 111
HVAC Appliances......Page 112
HVAC Duct Installation......Page 118
Combustion Air for Fuel-Burning Appliances......Page 120
Vents for Fuel-Burning Appliances......Page 123
PLUMBING SYSTEM......Page 127
The Home Plumbing System......Page 132
Water Supply Piping......Page 133
Drain, Waste & Vent Piping (DWV)......Page 139
Plumbing Vents......Page 150
Plumbing Traps......Page 158
Plumbing Appliances & Fixtures......Page 159
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM......Page 171
Understanding Electrical Circuits......Page 175
Electrical Grounding & Bonding......Page 186
Electrical Branch Circuit Requirements......Page 191
Electrical Receptacle Installation......Page 200
Ground-Fault (GFCI) & Arc-Fault (AFCI) Protection......Page 204
Junction Boxes, Device Boxes & Enclosures......Page 206
Switch Installation......Page 214
Light Fixture Installation......Page 216
Satellite Dishes, Television & Radio Antennas......Page 220
Broadband Cable Wiring......Page 222
Appendix......Page 224
Photo Credits......Page 236
C......Page 237
F......Page 238
L......Page 239
S......Page 240
W......Page 241
Z......Page 242
β¦ Subjects
Building laws;Building laws--United States;Dwellings--Maintenance and repair;House construction--Standards;Popular works;Electronic books;Pictorial works;House construction -- Standards -- Popular works;Building laws -- United States -- Popular works;Dwellings -- Maintenance and repair -- Pictorial works;Dwellings -- Maintenance and repair;House construction -- Standards;United States
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