Overview
Main description
Introducing McGraw-Hill's Inspection Notes Series!
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.
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
Table of contents
IntroductionCommon AbbreviationsWood Defects DefinitionsConcrete FormsCrawl Space FramingColumns and PostsGirdersLedgersFloor FramingJoistSheathingJoist Span TablesFirestoppingLumber GradingLumber MoistureWall FramingNailing ScheduleWall SheathingHeadersRoof FramingTrussesRafter SpansEngineered MembersRoof SheathingRoof VentilationChimney and FireplaceTrussesTolerancesMetal PlatesEngineered WoodsRoof SheathingInterior Trim/FramingClearancesStairsSteel FramingDeck/Balcony Framing
Author comments
Gil L. Taylor (Lexington, KY) has worked in the construction industry for more than 20 years, holding positions such as Project Manager for the Design/Build Division of Mason & Hanger Engineering, State Resident Inspector at Eastern Kentucky University, and Project Engineer for Takenaka International USA – one of ENR’s Top 25 design/build firms. He belongs to several professional construction organizations, including the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), National Independent Certified Building Inspectors Association, National Home Builders Association, and Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), and holds inspection licenses in Kentucky. He’s written several books and manuals on construction and code issues, and has reviewed books for the National Home Builders Association.
Back cover copy
JOB-CRITICAL CARPENTRY AND FRAMING DATA YOU CAN FLIP TO
IN SECONDS AND APPLY INSTANTLY!
SAVE TIME * SAVE MONEY * AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES *
BE CERTAIN THAT EVERY ASPECT OF THE JOB IS UP TO CODE
Packed with essential, compliance-simplifying information in a put-it-to-work NOW format:
- Checklists
- Calculations
- Diagrams
- Plain-English code explanations
- Tables and charts
- Who is responsible for what during every step of a project
PASS INSPECTION THE FIRST TIME, EVERY TIME UP TO CODE
