|
|
Reviews and Testimonials |
Primary Contact: Bruce Barker, inspectorbruce@cox.net, 623-328-8629 |
"Is your project up to code? Would you know if it wasn't? Well, get a copy of Everybody's Building Code, and you'll have a quick reference to hold yourself---and your contractors---accountable to the International Residential Building Code. The book uses straightforward language and plenty of illustrations to help you understand how to apply the building code to all of your home improvements." Workbench Magazine Product Showcase, p. 90, December 2008 ************************************************************************************** "Bruce's highly illustrated book is reader-friendly, yet detailed, combining technical and street terminology. It is a great quick reference for anyone who might want to design, build or improve their own dream home. As a former Architecture, CAD and Woods teacher, I would recommend Bruce's book as a classroom reference text." Art Hassler, MA Industrial Technology ************************************************************************************** " An easy-to-follow, complete reference recommended for anyone involved in the construction or remodeling of residential buildings." Kirkus Discoveries Clict here to read the entire review ************************************************************************************************************** "This book makes the International Residential Code easy to understand. It is a must for every homeowner's library." John Cranor, Cranor Inspection Services, LLC, Glen Allen, VA ************************************************************************************** "Bruce is the expert I rely on when it comes to protecting the interest of my buyers. I certainly could not imagine a better, more qualified person." Debbie Hosford, CRS, GRI, ABR, CBR ************************************************************************************** "Our society has many outstanding home inspectors, but few who are talented and generous enough to write articles that add to the body of knowledge for their fellow inspectors. Bruce Barker is a much appreciated member of this select group. His well-crafted articles have been a welcomed addition to ASHI's publications for years." Sandy Bourseau, Director of Communications, American Society of Home Inspectors ************************************************************************************** "If you want to do it yourself, you want to do it right. You don't want a code violation to cause you a problem when you're trying to resell, and you certainly don't want to make a mistake that will result in something unsafe or dangerous. So, how do you find out what is right? In my experience, there are two problems with most building codes. Finding the relevant rules using the code's limited table of contents and skimpy index is one problem. Understanding the rules in the maze of tables, footnotes, and legalese is the other problem. This author has solved both problems. Between the two tables of contents and the index, it is relatively easy to find what you need. Once you've found the right section, the clear writing, the liberal use of examples, and numerous pictures and illustrations help you understand the code. After looking up a little about the author's experience, I decided that this book belonged in my collection. He has the experience, and he explains the material clearly. Now I have a reference that I can use in two ways: 1) when I need to find out about a provision in the code, I use the table of contents to find the relevant section. 2) when I need to work on something specific, electrical, for instance, I use the index to guide me to the right place." Harris Mateides, Homeowner ************************************************************************************** |