Black and Decker Codes for Homeowners 5th Edition: Current with 2021-2023 Codes - Electrical Plumbing Construction Mechanical

(Paperback, Fifth Edition)

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This DIY-friendly guidebook to building codes gives readers just the information theyneed for the codes that actually impact homeowners. All of the most commonstandards are addressed, including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and construction .But beyond simply reporting the codes, BLACK+DECKER Codes for Homeowners 5thEdition interprets them for you and explains them clearly, with color photos and cleargraphics. This 5th edition is current with the 2020 National Electrical Codes and 2021International Residential Codes. Written by national codes expert Bruce Barker,BLACK+DECKER Codes for Homeowners does what no other code bookaccomplishes: it makes codes and building standards simple to understand andvisualize so you will know your DIY projects are safe and will pass inspections.

Author Bio

Bruce A. Barker is president of Dream Home Consultants, LLC., a Cary, NorthCarolina-based building inspection and consulting firm. He has built or inspected morethan 3,000 homes during his 29 years in the construction and building inspectionindustries. Mr. Barker is a Residential Combination Inspector, certified by theInternational Code Council. He is also a licensed contractor in Arizona, Florida, andNorth Carolina.Mr. Barker is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Hecurrently serves on the Board of Directors after prior service as chairman of theSociety's national Standards of Practice Committee. He is also vice president of theNorth Carolina ASHI chapter. Mr. Barker is a frequent contributor of technical articles toASHI Reporter, Home Energy, Builder News, and other publications. Mr. Barker is alsoa member of the International Code Council.