Ok so I am wanting to learn how to do electrical, plumbing, roofing, framing etc so that it would be up to present code standards and pass inspections. I was told that the information may be available online.
Does anyone know where I can get the literature for California residential building codes online or elsewhere?
I just found this info. https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/chapter/15536/
Last edited by N2 Welding; 09-25-2019 at 10:48 AM.
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I have used this free online resource in the past: https://law.resource.org/pub/us/code/bsc.ca.gov/
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Check with your local building and zoning. They will have a current book with their codes.
My township sells theirs and covers all construction trades. It even has tables for joist spacing and dimensions.
Last edited by N2 Welding; 09-26-2019 at 08:10 PM.
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LOL yeah totally BS
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Not sure about CA, but around here, the state has a building code they have adopted, then most municipalities adopt the state code, with sometimes a few minor local revisions. You might want to try starting here: https://www.buildingsguide.com/blog/...g-codes-state/
Over the past several years, most states have adopted the International Building Code: https://www.amazon.com/2018-Internat.../dp/1609837355
Good luck!
Last edited by somorris; 09-26-2019 at 09:33 PM.
Not California, but I've had a lifelong need for code research. Most typically, I want gas code where proximity to electrical equipment is controlled.
Any book you may need can be bought online. In example: NEC handbook I insist on because it gives not only rules, but explanations, costs with shipping $150.00. Countles other documents within the NEC are also costly. National gas code is similarly priced. I have no need for National Gas Code, except for spacing requirements from electrical equipment. If there is a research source other than buying the printed, or online gas code, I haven't found it.
Calling the fire Marshall, he says "refer to the NGC" Calling a gas supplier, they don't know, or care.
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Willie B: Not sure if this link helps: https://law.resource.org/pub/us/code/safety.html
It has electrical, fuel/gas codes etc, by State. Free.
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Square Wave TIG 200
Power MIG 210 MP
Ranger 330 MPX
MILLER
Thunderbolt AC/DC
HYPERTHERM
Powermax 190C
Powermax 45XP
HOUGAN
HMD 130
HMD 505
FEIN/SLUGGER
14" COLD METAL CHOP SAW
9" COLD METAL HAND-HELD SAW
It is tough to get or find info sometimes without working experience in the area where you are going to work. They have amendments for some places online but they still don't seem to give you much info. Not sure if a contractor for each of these area would be worth a visit or maybe go to building dept early and ask to speak to inspectors for a few minutes they may be of help. Not sure if you would be trespassing but maybe visit some jobs local to where you want to do work and see how they are constructing that structure if it is comparable to what you want to build may help you learn what is required where it is. Simple mistakes that a given area may require if you don't know can be expensive.
Ocala,Fl evidently doesn't have any problem with the spacing. They might even have a electric/gas meter combo by now.
Could they have got them ANY closer. Lol.
Weird these links sometimes post as a opened picture on the page some days other days you have to click on them to see it.
Last edited by danielplace; 09-27-2019 at 10:15 PM.
n2welding, if your just remodeling a lil, just do it the best u can quietly. if you open a can a worms w/ the city/county on this it'll be never ending nightmare and theyll kill you on permit fees alone
Last edited by 123weld; 09-27-2019 at 10:36 PM.
Yes I am aware of that possabilty as well as elevated taxes from improvements. No to mention home insurance claims being denied if you made modifications or the bank defaults you on a loan for building code violations. Yes very slippery slope there but if you can do it and not worry about loosing any sleep over it then more power to you.
My interest is if/when I start buying investment properties and renovating. It’s a pipe dream atm but never say never. I can still do some things as long as I don’t push my self too much.
For now I am researching things trying to learn and secure information for the time/s when I’d need to pull permits and I want to be able to get it done right the first time around which should save some money on inspections etc.
Last edited by N2 Welding; 09-28-2019 at 02:29 AM.
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I'm one of those people who hates it when an inspector finds a problem in my work. Here, electrical work is supposed to be inspected except single family, owner occupied homes, and family farms. Lots of electricians, (both professional, and "fly by night") treat that to mean anything goes, codes do not apply. Still you get sued if you cause a loss, and insurance companies routinely use bad workmanship as a reason they won't pay.
In most cases, homeowners want to become "Air B&Bs", horse farms board other people's horses. Every town has one of those non profit organizations formed from the estate of some billionaire who has died. All these are subject to inspection rules. There are plenty who fly under the radar, sometimes they get caught. It typically means big expense in doing the work twice, sometimes fines, often lawsuits. I try to do it legal, do it right the first time.
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