| From tradesmen to engineers to building inspectors, everyone involved with the building industry needs to be certain that their work will pass inspection. Inspection Notes are innovative, on-the-job "cheat sheets" packed with practical information that will save time and money, and ensure that all facets of a construction job are "up to code." There is no easier way for busy building professionals to do their jobs thoroughly and efficiently while avoiding costly mistakes.
HVAC Inspection Notes: Up to Code is an on-the-job "cliff notes" resource, packed with information that will save time and money while ensuring quality. To-do checklists, charts and tables with at-a-glance calculations, who's-responsible-for-what info, and diagrams that clearly illustrate complicated information make it fast and easy for busy building professionals to do their jobs thoroughly and efficiently, and avoid costly mistakes. The books help building pros establish and meet inspection guidelines, and provide clients with schedules and specifications. Each of the Up to Code: Inspection Notes is focused on the International Building Code, the most widely adopted building code in North America. HVAC Inspection Notes also focuses on information from the SMACNA Duct Manual.
Each guide covers:
Responsibility; Authority; Quality Control and Assurance; Plans and Specifications; Shop Drawings; Inspectors Daily Report; Pre-Construction Meeting; Equipment Proposal; Claims; Progress Schedules; Labor Enforcement; Storage of Materials; Contractor's Payment; Rights-of-Way; Record Drawings; Project Turnover; Inspection Files; Recommended Equipment; Inspection; Safety.
Every title in the series features:
- A pocket-sized format for handy reference to complex information, calculations, and diagrams for instant clarification of complicated data.
- Clear role definitions of who is responsible for each facet of a construction project.
- Easy-to-follow explanations of complicated codes.
- Thorough and detailed indexes to make information retrieval a snap.
From the Introduction
Up to Code Inspectors Guides comprise a series of manuals covering different CSI construction procedures and standards for commercial and industrial
projects. Although based on the International Building Code 2003 and International Residential Code 2003, these guides are not intended to replace
these codes or any of the other model codes and/or specifications in the contract documents. The goal is for the inspector and/or project site managers to use these guides as a basis for establishing his or her inspection guidelines and for providing the client with a well-built project meeting the
specifications. The convenient sizing of these guides allows the inspector to carry them around in a pocket, making code and standards information readily
accessible. Furthermore, our intent is for this reference tool to be instrumental in the construction of better buildings and to be a valuable training guide for those just entering the construction field. These guides are valuable tools for architects, engineers, project managers, tradespeople and
contractors, as well as inspectors.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Design Quality Control; Chapter 3: Ductwork; Chapter 4: Installation; Chapter 5: Insulations; Chapter 6: Heating
Systems; Chapter 7: Fuel Storage Tanks; Chapter 8: Inspections; Chapter 9: Supply, Return and Combustible Air; Chapter 10: Heating and Cooling Equipment
Chapter 11: Ventilating, Air Supply and Distribution System; Chapter 12: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; Mechanical Glossary; Notes.
About the Author
Gil Taylor (Lexington, Kentucky) has worked in the construction industry for more than two decades, holding positions such as Project Manager of the Design/Build Division of Mason & Hanger Engineering, State Residential Inspector at Eastern University, and Project Engineer for Takenaka International USA. He has written several books and manuals on construction and code issues. |
