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 Helpful Code Hints

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Changes in the 2008 National Electrical Code Affecting Res….pdf2008 NEC Residential Code Changes
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IEEC Changes.pdf2009 IECC Code Changes.pdf
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Insulation and Fenestration Requirements by Components.pdf2009 Insulation and Fenestration Requirements
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2009 PA Alternative Energy Code.pdf2009 PA Alternative Energy Code
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2009 Residential Energy Efficiency Worksheet.pdf2009 Residential Energy Efficiency Worksheet
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ADA_HINTS.pdfADA Hints
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ansi bathroom.pdfANSI Requirements for Fixtures
ansi bathroomUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter's Explained.pdfArc-Fault Circuit Interrupter's Explained
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ceilingjoistspantable.pdfCeiling Joist Span Tables
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DCA6-ResidentialDeckGuide-0508-onepager.pdfDeck Construction Guide
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deckspantable.pdfDeck Span Tables
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Deck_Cross-Section.pdfDecks - Cross Section Example
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deck_stairs_guarding.pdfDecks - Stairs and Guarding Requirements
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deck_typical.pdfDecks - Typical Framing Plan (fill-in)
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ELECTRICAL_TIPS_FOR_POOLS.pdfElectrical Tips for Pools
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FOOTERS.pdfFooter Requirements
FOOTERSUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Foundation.pdfFoundation Detail
FoundationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Handicapped_Fixture_Requirements_0001.pdfHandicapped Fixture Requirements
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Inspection_Requirements.pdfInspection Requirements
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HARB Info Handout.pdfLewisburg Historical and Architectural Review Board Information
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MH installation guide.pdfManufactured Home Installation Guide
MH installation guideUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Mfg._Home_Default_Anchoring_Details.pdfMfg Home Default Anchoring Details
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Mfg._Home_Defaut_Pier_Placement_Guide.pdfMfg Home Default Pier Placement Guide
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Mfg._Home_Pier_Details.pdfMfg Home Pier Details
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Manufactured_Housing_Foundation_Regulations.pdfMfg Housing Foundation Regulations
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Muncipalites w zoning or other approvals.pdfMuniciaplities Requiring Zoning or Other Approvals
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PV system checklist.pdfPhotovoltaic System Checklist (Solar)
PV system checklistUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
rafterspantable.pdfRafter Span Table
rafterspantableUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Rebar_Sizing.pdfRebar Size Table
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Residential Day Care Inspection handout.docResidential Day Care Inspection Checklist
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PA Alt Worksheet Central Zone.pdfResidential Energy Worksheet Central Zone
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Roof_Insulation.pdfRoof Insulation Placement Examples for High and Low Slopes
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Stair_Guarding_Headroom_Req.PDFStair Guarding & Headroom Requirements
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Stair_Geometry.pdfStair Requirements
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POOL_BARRIER_REQUIREMENTS.pdfSwimming Pool Requirements
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Top 2009 IRC Code Changes.pdfThe 50 Top IRC 2009 Code Changes
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typical.docTypical 2009 IRC
typicalUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Typical_Framing_Details.PDFTypical Framing Details
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Site Map.pdfWhat is a Site Map?
Site MapUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Site Map.docxWhat is a Site Map?
Site MapUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Window_Egress_Specifications.PDFWindow Egress Specification Details
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Window_Emergency_Escape_Specifications.pdfWindow Emergency Escape
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