Learning solutions provider Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, US, and DEWALT have announced the availability of a new title in the Complete Handbook series – the DEWALT Residential Construction Codes Complete Handbook. DEWALT is a manufacturer of industrial power tools with more than 300 power tool and equipment products as well as 800 power tool accessories.
The DEWALT Residential Construction Codes Complete Handbook presents the 2012 International Residential Code in a clear, logical format so that professionals can easily understand and identify the most common code requirements for building one- or two-family dwellings.
Sections of the book cover a wide range of residential construction topics, including administrative standards, definitions of terms, building planning, foundations, floors, walls, roofs, chimneys and fireplaces, energy efficiency, mechanical, plumbing and electrical. Topics are accompanied by detailed illustrations that help to explain how the codes are applied in real-world situations.
