Construction Safety and the OSHA Standards by David Goetsch (HC) – 9780134420189

“Construction Safety and the OSHA Standards” by David Goetsch is a comprehensive textbook focusing on technology and engineering in the construction industry. Published by Pearson Education in 2024, this hardcover book offers 336 pages of valuable information on construction safety and OSHA standards. With a technical level and tailored for adult education, this book is a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of safety regulations in the construction field. Written in English and originating from the United States, this textbook is a must-have for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge in this specialized area.

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Highlighted and Tabbed – 2021 International Residential Code – from Exam Books

This highlighted and tabbed 2021 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings book will help you find the answers quickly. This book is highlighted and tabbed for the PSI / Nascla Contractor exam as well as all ICC, State and local building inspector exams. Description of the book – This comprehensive code comprises all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The 2021 IRC contains many important changes such as: Braced wall lines must be placed on a physical wall or placed between multiple walls. The rated separation for two-family dwellings is 1 hour whether or not a lot line exists between units. Emergency escape and rescue openings require a clear 36-inch-wide path to a public way. An engineered design is required for storm shelters. A habitable attic is limited to one-half the area of the story below and the dwelling requires sprinklers. Updated Wind Speed maps match IBC and ASCE 7 maps. Deck design now considers snow load, tributary area for footing and post height, and guard details. Specific requirements for deck guardrails were added. Component and cladding wind pressures in Table R301.2(2) are updated for new design wind speeds and hip or gable roof profiles. Minimum footing size tables are revised to more accurately reflect current practice. Cripple wall requirements apply only to exterior cripple walls. New appendices for cob construction and 3D printed construction are added. A 30 percent reduction of airflow is permitted for balanced ventilation systems. Commercial gas cooking appliances are prohibited. The head pressure for a water test of DWV systems increased to 10 feet. Air vacuum testing is now permitted for plastic piping DWV systems. Section P2904 for dwelling sprinklers is expanded to more closely align with NFPA 13D. An emergency service disconnect is required in a readily accessible outdoor location.

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Highlighted and Tabbed – 2018 International Building Code – from Exam Books

This highlighted and tabbed 2018 International Building Code book will help you find the answers quickly. It is highlighted and tabbed for the PSI / NASCLA Contractor exams as well as the ICC Building Inspector exams. Description of the book – This code applies to all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The 2018 IBC contains many important changes such as: Accessory storage spaces of any size are now permitted to be classified as part of the occupancy to which they are accessory. New code sections have been introduced addressing medical gas systems and higher education laboratories. Use of fire walls to create separate buildings is now limited to only the determination of permissible types of construction based on allowable building area and height. Where an elevator hoistway door opens into a fire-resistance-rated corridor, the opening must be protected in a manner to address smoke intrusion into the hoistway. The occupant load factor for business uses has been revised to one occupant per 150 square feet. Live loads on decks and balconies increase the deck live load to one and one-half times the live load of the area served. The minimum lateral load that fire walls are required to resist is five pounds per square foot. Wind speed maps updated, including maps for the state of Hawaii. Terminology describing wind speeds has changed again with ultimate design wind speeds now called basic design wind speeds. Site soil coefficients now correspond to the newest generation of ground motion attenuation equations (seismic values). Five-foot tall wood trusses requiring permanent bracing must have a periodic special inspection to verify that the required bracing has been installed. New alternative fastener schedule for construction of mechanically laminated decking is added giving equivalent power-driven fasteners for the 20-penny nail.

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