2009 Code Check Building 3rd Edition is an invaluable reference which provides users all the information they need to avoid the most common building code violations — no matter the project. Using clear and concise language, the book underscores the safety principles on which codes are based and ensures compliance at every stage of construction.

This latest edition reflects the most up-to-date changes in the International Residential Code, recent changes to the code highlighted throughout the text. There’s a wealth of information here, all presented in the hugely successful format — spiral-bound with durable, laminated pages — that has made Code Check an indispensable tool on the job site.

About the Author
Redwood Kardon, who devised and wrote the first Code Check, is a former journeyman electrician and building inspector for the city of Oakland, CA. For the past 12 years, he has been an electrical safety and code instructor specializing in training wind turbine technicians.
Coauthor Douglas Hansen is a general contractor and certified combination inspector with over 30 years of field experience. Both authors present seminars and classes nationwide on a wide variety of building topics.