International Code Council, 06/13/2018. For one and two-family dwellings. From the Publisher:This comprehensive code comprises all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. For the most current adoptions details go to International Code AdoptionsThe IRC contains many important changes..... More
CBSC/ICC, 09/01/2016. This guide was developed by the California Building Standards Commission and introduces code users to the non-residential provisions of the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11), also known as CALGreen. Features: Introduction and Application Technical Application to..... More
HCD/ICC, 09/01/2016. From the ICC: This guide was developed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development and introduces code users to the residential provisions of the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 11), also known as CALGreen. Features... More
SEAOC - ICC, 2020. From the Publisher:2018 IBC® SEAOC Structural/Seismic Design Manual, Volume 4: Examples for Steel-Framed Buildings This series provides a step-by-step approach to applying the structural provisions of the 2018 International Building Code® and referenced standards. Volume 4 details sample structures with steel moment frames or braced frames..... More
ACI, 01/01/2019. Referenced by the 2019 California Building Code:The code portion of this document covers the proper design and construction of buildings of structural concrete. The code has been written in such form that it may be adopted by reference in a general building code and earlier editions have been..... More
ASCE, 2016. ASCE Standard 7 is now published and sold only as a two volume set. Volume 1 being the Provisions, supplement, and errata. Volume 2, the Commentary From the ASCE: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-16, provides the most up-to-date and coordinated loading..... More
ICC, 07/01/2016. To be Published July 2016, Effective January 2017. Part 12. The California Referenced Standards Code (CRSC) contains minimum test and reference standards required by the California Building Standards Code. (2016 edition published by ICC) Included is a free subscription service for all state updates and supplements. Effective January..... More
ICC, 07/01/2013. Reprints, amends, and supplements the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) effective Jan 2017. The California Building Code (CBC) is a fully integrated code based on the 2015 International Building Code.Part 2 now also includes Title 24, Part 8 (California Historical Building Code) and Title 24, Part 10 (California..... More
Building News / CBSC, 07/01/2016. Effective January 1, 2017. Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, The California Electrical Code contains the electrical building standards of state adopting agencies. Part 3 includes the full text of the 2014 National Electrical Code, with all California additions, changes..... More
NFPA, 2019. From the NFPA:The 2019 California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3 is based on the 2017 edition of NFPA 70®: National Electrical Code (NEC) -- the widely adopted Code containing regulations for electrical wiring, overcurrent protection, grounding, and installation. Updated every three years to..... More
Taunton Press, 12/01/2018. Fourth Edition. From the Publisher; This enlarged, updated, and expanded FOURTH edition of the classic reference on home systems and materials includes the latest code information, new full-color drawings, and a completely new section on making your home green. The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling is..... More
Creative Homeowner, 2018. From the Publisher: Decks continue to be one of the most popular additions to homes today as more and more homeowners seek to enjoy outdoor living and expand living space. Ultimate Guide: Decks, Updated 5th Edition leads the homeowner through the process of designing and building a deck, whether as..... More
Universe, 11/2010. Living Green in Style. From the Publisher; Fresh perspectives on how good design can create stylish yet ecologically sound living spaces in small-scale homes. Anyone who has faced the challenges of limited living space will find inspiration in this survey of the latest trends in environmentally sensitive..... More
Island Press, 2020. SPUR Event Shipping free 7/23 - 7/31 !! From the Publisher:Today, there is a tremendous mismatch between the available housing stock in the US and the housing options that people want and need. The post-WWII, auto-centric, single-family-development model no longer meets the needs of residents. Urban areas..... More
Taunton Press, 06/01/2020. Paddy Morrissey. From the "Code Check" Guru's: 361 Illustrations for Inspectors, Architects, Contractors & Building Departments–every drawing from our latest books–These helpful, detailed Illustrations are from the most current Code Check book series, including the new illustrations from the yet-to-be-released Code Check 9th Edition. The illustrations are drawn..... More
East Bay Muni Utility District, 08/01/2004. From the Publishers: This beautifully photographed 320-page book features more than 650 native Californian and Mediterranean plants suited to the climate and microclimates of the Bay Area. With full color images throughout, the book shows plants in garden settings that blend well with natural..... More
Taunton Press, 2015. From the Publishers: Written by respected builders, this all new edition collects all the latest deck-building articles from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine, covering every aspect of deck design and construction, including the pros and cons of the newest decking materials. All New Building Decks guides..... More
Taunton Press, 10/10/2018. Best of Fine Homebuilding: Completely Revised and Updated February 2018. From the Publisher;Foundation work is not the glamorous side of home building. It is hard, dirty work. But it's also the work upon which all other work rests, and so a good foundation is critical to every..... More
ESRI Press, 2021. AVAILABLE 4/15, ORDER NOW!Get an insider look at the US National Park Service to see how they use maps and geospatial technology to protect and manage America’s national parks. Go behind the scenes at the National Park Service to see how maps are used to manage and..... More
John Wiley & Sons, 02/01/2020. With dedicated web site. From the Publisher; The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction. Filled with..... More
Gestalten, 2020. From tiny spaces...to not so tiny...innovative gardens around the world. Publisher Marketing: Step into innovative little gardens of Eden created on small terraces and city rooftops, as well as out in the suburbs and countryside. As our lifestyles become more sustainable, so does the way we interact with..... More
Taunton, 04/14/2015. From the Publisher This volume is a comprehensive, authoritative, and easy-to-use reference for homeowners covering all decking projects from the most basic to advanced. This highly visual book is focused on real world situations faced by homeowners and real world advice, including how to deal with the..... More
Gestalten, 3/2020. From the Publisher: Reclaimed, reused and virtually indestructible: The gestalten bestseller Container Atlas comes in a long awaited updated edition. In recent years container architecture has become an essential part of our twenty-first-century surroundings, with it being used to create modular structures for pavilions, brand showrooms, retail premises..... More
ICC, 2021. From the ICC: Accessibility PocketBook: 2021 IBC, 2021 IEBC and ICC A117.1-2017 The vital accessibility information you need in one handy source. This helpful publication contains selected provisions from the 2021 International Building Code® (IBC®), 2021 International Existing Building Code® (IEBC®) and the entire text of ICC A117.1-2017..... More
WoodenBoat Books, 11/01/2004. From the Publisher: The almost forgotten craft of shifting large weights with brains instead of engines. Beginning with practical rules for moving like "Get the Ming vase out of the Room. All the way out," and "What goes up comes down heavier." This is a fascinating description..... More