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DEWALT® Building Code Reference, Based on the 2018 International Residential Code
ISBN 13: 9781337271431
ISBN 10: 1337271438
Author: American Contractor's Exam Services
Pages: 84
Published: 10/29/2018
Price: $22.95 Add to cart
Description
The ultimate Code reference for construction is back — and this time it's more current than ever, using the 2018 International Residential Code® as the foundation for learning common Code requirements, violations, and installation concerns. Retaining the simple, easy-to-understand approach that made the previous edition wildly successful, the revised DEWALT Building Code Reference will provide you with over 70 pages of photo-quality illustrations and clear, concise text. Coverage ranges from wall, floor, and roof framing to foundations and footings, containing all the information you need to be successful in the industry in a compact, easy-to-use reference guide. Packaged in a conveniently-sized, durable format, it will withstand a variety of on-the-job trainings and ultimately the wear and tear of jobsites.
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Benefits
- Updated to the 2018 International Residential Code.
- Clarifies critical concepts with full-color, three-dimensional illustrations.
- Provides easily accessible, at-your-fingertips information with the easy-to-use quick reference format.
- Offers valuable information everywhere you go with its convenient size and durable material that can withstand even the toughest shop and jobsite conditions.

Table of Contents
1. Code Overview.
2. Permits and Inspections.
3. Construction Documents.
4. Site Planning.
5. Design Considerations.
6. Soil.
7. Concrete.
8. Footings.
9. Decay Resistance.
10. Slab on Grade.
11. Anchor Bolt Placement.
12. Foundations.
13. Cutting and Notching.
14. Fastening.
15. Floor Framing.
16. Wall Framing.
17. Header and Sheathing.
18. Fireblocking.
19. Roof Framing.
20. Trusses.
21. Gypsum Board.
22. Masonry Veneer.
23. Flashing.
24. Roof Covering.
25. Masonry Chimneys.
26. Masonry Fireplaces.
27. Attic Access.
28. Skylights.
29. Parapet Wall.
30. IRC Reference Tables.
R404.1(1)(2)(3): Requirements For Lateral Restraint Of Basement Walls.
R502.3.1(2): Floor Joist Span Chart: Residential Living Area
Live Load = 30 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF (L / D = 360)
Live Load = 30 PSF, Dead Load = 20 PSF (L / D = 360).
R502.3.1(2): Floor Joist Span Chart: Residential Living Area
Live Load = 40 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF (L / D = 360)
Live Load = 40 PSF, Dead Load = 20 PSF (L / D = 360).
R502.5(1): Girder/Header Spans For Exterior Bearing Walls
(30PSF Ground Snow Load) (#2 Douglas Fir-larch, Hem-Fir, Southern Pine, and Spruce-Pine-Fir).
R502.5(2): Girder/Header Spans For Interior Bearing Walls
(#2 Douglas Fir-larch, Hem-Fir, Southern Pine, and Spruce-Pine-Fir).
R802.4(1): Ceiling Joist Span Chart (For Attics Without Storage – Live Load = 10 PSF, Dead Load = 5 PSF).
R802.4(1): Ceiling Joist Span Chart (For Attics With Limited Storage – Live Load = 20 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF).
R802.5.1(1): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Not Attached To Rafters L / D = 180) Roof Live Load = 20 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF.
R802.5.1(1): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Not Attached To Rafters L / D = 180) Roof Live Load = 20 PSF, Dead Load = 20 PSF.
R802.5.1(2): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Attached To Rafters L / D = 240) Roof Live Load = 20 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF.
R802.5.1(2): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Attached To Rafters L / D = 240) Roof Live Load = 20 PSF, Dead Load = 20 PSF.
R802.5.1(2): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Not Attached To Rafters L / D = 180) Ground Snow Load = 30 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF.
R802.5.1(2): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Not Attached To Rafters L / D = 180) Ground Snow Load = 30 PSF, Dead Load = 20 PSF.
2. Permits and Inspections.
3. Construction Documents.
4. Site Planning.
5. Design Considerations.
6. Soil.
7. Concrete.
8. Footings.
9. Decay Resistance.
10. Slab on Grade.
11. Anchor Bolt Placement.
12. Foundations.
13. Cutting and Notching.
14. Fastening.
15. Floor Framing.
16. Wall Framing.
17. Header and Sheathing.
18. Fireblocking.
19. Roof Framing.
20. Trusses.
21. Gypsum Board.
22. Masonry Veneer.
23. Flashing.
24. Roof Covering.
25. Masonry Chimneys.
26. Masonry Fireplaces.
27. Attic Access.
28. Skylights.
29. Parapet Wall.
30. IRC Reference Tables.
R404.1(1)(2)(3): Requirements For Lateral Restraint Of Basement Walls.
R502.3.1(2): Floor Joist Span Chart: Residential Living Area
Live Load = 30 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF (L / D = 360)
Live Load = 30 PSF, Dead Load = 20 PSF (L / D = 360).
R502.3.1(2): Floor Joist Span Chart: Residential Living Area
Live Load = 40 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF (L / D = 360)
Live Load = 40 PSF, Dead Load = 20 PSF (L / D = 360).
R502.5(1): Girder/Header Spans For Exterior Bearing Walls
(30PSF Ground Snow Load) (#2 Douglas Fir-larch, Hem-Fir, Southern Pine, and Spruce-Pine-Fir).
R502.5(2): Girder/Header Spans For Interior Bearing Walls
(#2 Douglas Fir-larch, Hem-Fir, Southern Pine, and Spruce-Pine-Fir).
R802.4(1): Ceiling Joist Span Chart (For Attics Without Storage – Live Load = 10 PSF, Dead Load = 5 PSF).
R802.4(1): Ceiling Joist Span Chart (For Attics With Limited Storage – Live Load = 20 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF).
R802.5.1(1): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Not Attached To Rafters L / D = 180) Roof Live Load = 20 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF.
R802.5.1(1): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Not Attached To Rafters L / D = 180) Roof Live Load = 20 PSF, Dead Load = 20 PSF.
R802.5.1(2): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Attached To Rafters L / D = 240) Roof Live Load = 20 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF.
R802.5.1(2): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Attached To Rafters L / D = 240) Roof Live Load = 20 PSF, Dead Load = 20 PSF.
R802.5.1(2): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Not Attached To Rafters L / D = 180) Ground Snow Load = 30 PSF, Dead Load = 10 PSF.
R802.5.1(2): Rafter Span Chart (Ceiling Not Attached To Rafters L / D = 180) Ground Snow Load = 30 PSF, Dead Load = 20 PSF.