Residential & Light Commercial Construction Standards, 2nd Edition

Residential & Light Commercial Construction Standards, 2nd Edition

Item #: 310-6584-02
Author: RS Means
Publisher: RS Means
ISBN: 0876296584
Format: Paperback
Your Price: $59.95

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This new Second Edition is the popular reference used daily by builders, contractors, architects and owners. Known as the essential one-stop reference on quality standards for construction, the contents were compiled from the nation's leading professional associations, industry publications, and building code organizations.

A unique collection of industry standards that define quality in construction, this book provides authoritative requirements and recommendations for contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, architects, engineers, attorneys, and insurance personnel. Coverage includes standards for concrete, masonry, framing, finish carpentry and cabinetry, insulation, roofing, windows and doors, drywall and ceramic tile, floor covering, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more. This one-stop reference is enhanced by helpful commentary from respected practitioners, including identification of items most frequently targeted for construction defect claims. The new second edition provides the latest building code requirements.

This one-of-a-kind resource enables you to:

  • Establish an acceptable quality of workmanship
  • Resolve disputes and avoid litigation
  • Train personnel in correct installation procedures
  • Answer client questions and authority
  • Easily find applicable building code information

The nationwide team of editors includes leading contractors, engineers, architects and construction defect analysts. They provide practical installation tips, along with advice on how to avoid the most frequently cited defect claims. 575 pp.

Residential & Light Commercial Construction Standards, 2nd Edition - Table of Contents:

  • Preface
  • Disclaimer
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Editors
  • Introduction
  • Purpose of the Book
  • How the Book is Organized
  • Applying the Information
  • Understanding Building Codes & Other Standards
  • Asphalt Paving
    • Subgrade Preparation
    • Placement
    • Design
  • Concrete
    • Planning Concrete Construction
    • Freezing & Thawing Exposures
    • Deterioration
    • Water Penetration Prevention Methods
    • Waterproofing & Dampproofing Foundations
    • Testing Methods
    • Admixtures
    • Joints
    • Reinforcing Steel Placement
    • Anchor Bolts
    • Post-Tensioning
    • Shotcrete
    • Formwork
    • Piles & Caissons
    • Slabs
    • Surfaces
    • Pipes & Conduits
    • Tolerances
  • Masonry
    • Installation
    • Masonry Walls
    • Fireplaces & Chimneys
    • Retaining Walls
    • Block Wall Tolerances
    • Paving with Masonry Units
  • Metal Framing
    • Light-Gauge Steel Construction
    • Allowable Tolerances
    • Steel Faming Members
    • Construction Guidelines
    • Steel Siding Support
    • Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings
  • Wood Framing
    • Lumber Grade Stamps
    • Engineered Wood Products
    • Nails & Fasteners
    • Wood Joists & Plywood Decks
    • Bored Holes & Notching
    • Walls
    • Columns
    • Roof Framing
    • Fire Blocks & Draft Stops
    • Structural Sheathing
    • Subfloor
    • Stair Framing
    • Egress
    • Access
    • Garages
    • Hurricane & Earthquake Resistance
    • Allowable Tolerances
  • Finish Carpentry & Cabinetry
    • Storage of Materials
    • Trim
    • Paneling
    • Stairs & Railings
    • Ornamental Woodwork
    • Shelving
    • Wood Casework
    • Plastic Laminate
    • Finishing Millwork
    • Kitchen Cabinets
    • Kitchen & Bathroom Countertops
  • Insulation & Vapor Retarders
    • Insulation Types
    • Loose-Fill Insulation
    • Rigid Insulation
    • Flexible Piping
    • Classifying Work
    • Building Codes & Material Standards
    • R-Value
    • Ventilation
    • Roof Insulation
    • Vapor Retarders
    • Ceilings
    • Framed Walls
    • Crawl Spaces & Floors
    • Foundations & Basements
    • Exterior Walls
    • Soundproofing
  • Roofing, Siding, & Moisture Protection
    • Typical Problems and Correction
    • Definitions
    • Drainage
    • Gutters & Downspouts
    • Fire Safety & Wind Resistance
    • Labeling Materials
    • Roof Structure
    • Roof Decks
    • Aspalt Coating
    • Shingles & Tiles
    • Metal Roofs & Shingles
    • Single-Ply Roofing
    • Bituminous Products
    • Built-Up Roofing
    • Skylights & Accessories
    • Penetrations & Flashing
    • Reroofing
    • Siding
    • Stucco & EIFS Systems
    • Waterproofing & Dampproofing

  • Windows & Doors
    • Common Problems
    • Flashing
    • Finish & Sealant Protection
    • Door Types & Installation
    • Aluminum & Glass Storefronts
    • Door Handing and Tolerances
    • Window & Door Testing
    • Manufacturers' Quality Certification
  • Drywall & Ceramic Tile
    • Gypsum Wallboard
    • Green Board
    • Drywall as Sheer
    • Fasteners
    • Finishing Drywall
    • Blueboard
    • Gypsum Base Limitations
    • Ceramic Tile Application
    • Expansion Joints in Tile
    • Tile Mortar & Grout
    • Waterproofing Showers & Tubs
    • Drains
    • Ceramic Floor Tile
  • Floor Covering & Acoustical Ceilings
    • Sheet Vinyl Flooring
    • Vinyl & Rubber Flooring
    • Carpet
    • Wood Floors
    • Floating Laminate Floors
    • Acoustical Ceiling Characteristics & Use
  • Painting & Wallcovering
    • Paint Types & Film Thickness
    • Determining Paint Coating or Quality
    • Preparing the Surface
    • Applying Coatings
    • Wallcovering Types & Installation
  • Specialties
    • Bathroom Accessories
    • Toilet Partitions
    • Fire Extinguishers
    • Signage
    • Partitions
    • Lockers
    • Prefabricated Fireplaces
    • Cupolas & Flagpoles
  • Plumbing
    • Installation Requirements
    • Administration & Testing
    • Fixtures
    • ADA Requirements
    • Automatic Fire Sprinklers
    • Water Supply & Distribution
    • Drainage System
    • Vents
    • Traps
    • Private Sewage Disposal
    • Gas Piping Installation
  • HVAC
    • Mechanical System Requirements
    • Vented Heaters
    • Electric Resistance Heating
    • Boilers
    • Heating & Cooling Equipment
    • Ventilation & Exhaust
    • Combustion Air Exhaust
    • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
    • Hydronic Piping
    • Solar Systems
    • Special Piping & Exhaust Systems
    • Kitchen HVAC Requirements
  • Electrical
    • Residential Service
    • Underground Installation Requirements
    • Overhead Service Drop
    • Work Space
    • Service Equipment
    • Load Center & Panelboards
    • Lightning Surge Arresters
    • Switches
    • Wiring Devices
    • Ground Fault Interrupters
    • Smoke Detectors
    • Lighting Outlets & Fixtures
    • Supporting Ceiling Fans
    • Conductors
    • Circuit Breakers
    • Bonding
    • Appliance Installation
    • Bibliography
    • Index

 

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