Code Check Plumbing & Mechanical 4th Edition: An Illustrated Guide to the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes (Code Check Plumbing & Mechanical: An Illustrated Guide) Spiral-bound – November 1, 2011

When I first received this book, I was disappointed that it was so thin. It turns out that it doesn't need 250 pages to explain how to avoid the most common code violations. There are no verbose explanations or paragraphs. It doesn't tell you how to do anything. It just provides clear illustrations, tables, and bullet points. You can quickly look up the "maximum length of X", "minimum slope of Y", "don't try to hook a sink drain up this way", "you can use this type of vent in areas following this code, but not that code", etc.Using the information in this book, walking through homes under construction, and some trial-and-error, I plumbed my new-construction pool house which has a full bath and kitchen. End of review.Details on construction: PEX supplies, PVC drains, sewer under slab-on-grade foundation, HVAC provided by a single heat pump. All natural gas was installed underground in PEX which requires a certification even to buy the pipe, so I ended up paying $400 for a plumber to do the gas lines.

We are doing the wiring, most of the plumbing, building and installing cabinets, interior door hanging and most of the heating system as well as other finish work in our new house. This is the 2nd house that we have built and we are doing more on this house than we did on the first. I was previously a land use planner and was heavily involved in permit coordination and supervision for 30 years.I am not a professional builder or plumber - however, I have a good understanding of the plumbing system in a residence and the need for both codes and inspections. I use this code check guide to help avoid making some of the otherwise likely errors that will cause needless delays in the inspection process as well as some of the expense of doing it over if I do it wrong.This book is well prepared as are the other Code Check books that I have purchased and use. They will assist someone who is doing their own work to understand the requirements in the plumbing codes.

I bought this in connection with two other code check books guides. They have lived up to expectations as a quick reference guide with citations to major national codes if you need additional information. These codes are not always adopted in their entirety or without editing at the local level, I would not rely no this manual for building a house from the ground up. But, as a homeowner who want to know how to properly address day to day repairs and updates this manual series has you covered.The configuration of Code Check is great. Each page is tabbed for quick reference and spiral bound at the top. Also, someone was thinking ahead the paper is heavy thickness and appears to be laminated or otherwise coated which helps it resist dirt and staining (which are always present when working).

I rarely writte reviews. I know this review might help someone so here it goes... if you are an apprentice to plumbing this book is for you. If you study this it WILL help if you dont know a thing about plumbing. Also keep you from installing fittings backwards or the wrong fittings. Major help so the boss doesn't B**ch.

My husband is a contractor and I bought this for him. He loves them and they are easy to navigate and reference for his projects. He has not need to do extended research it answers all his questions. The book and all the pages are laminated so its durable and he can keep it in his work van. Perfect guide!

this book crammed into the 15-20 pages for the plumbing section in a clear and concise format all the pages in the UPC book perhaps 300 pages of confusing writing. this is a great asset for anyone that needs to do a in code plumbing job.

These Code Check books are great on site supplements to make sure things get done to IBC. Great illustration and easy to read and reference.

This guide is a great reference for the Do It Yourselfers out there. However I would wait until they update to the new version as the new 2012 IRC book has just been released. Nice laminated pages, holds up well in my tool box.