Building Codes and Standards

Note: for a list of recommended code and reference materials click here.

http://www.bnibooks.com/

http://buildersbook.com/

Concrete

http://www.concrete.org/bookstorenet/default.aspx

Concrete Anchors

http://www.us.hilti.com/

http://simpsonanchors.com/

Lath, Plaster, Drywall

http://store.awci.org/cgi-bin/awci

NFPA Fire Protection

http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/list_

http://www.nfpa.org/

Rebar

http://www.crsi.org

SMACNA Sheet Metal HVAC

http://www.smacna.org/bookstore/

Steel

http://www.aisc.org/

http://www.awspubs.com/

Steel Studs

http://www.ssma.com/technical_library.htm

Study Guides - Various Trades

http://www.contractor-books.com/Study_Guides.htm

Wood

http://www.awc.org/

http://www.wwpa.org/store/index.asp


 

Training/Certification/Education

 Inspector Academy (private)

http://www.inspectoracademy.com/courses.html
 

The DSA Academy (State of California)

http://www.dsaacademy.dgs.ca.gov/
 

DSA Examination and Recertification Information

http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Inspector/default.htm

DSA Publications (IR's, etc.)

http://www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/Pubs/default.htm
 

Associations and Organizations

Safety Equipment and Supplies

http://www.safetycompany.com/fall-protection

Custom Painted Hardhats 

http://www.helmetguy.com/
 

Inspection Tools

Concrete Testing Equipment

http://www.humboldtmfg.com/c-2-p-266-id-2.html


Electrical Testers

http://www.contractor-books.com/Electrical_Testers.htm
 

Handheld laser distance for measurement

USE TO MEASURE DISTANCE

http://www.contractor-books.com/
 

Infrared Non-Contact Thermometer

USE TO CHECK TEMPERATURE

http://www.omega.com/ppt/pptsc.asp?ref=OS540&Nav
 

Magnifying Glass

http://www.indigo.com/magnify/magnifying-glasses.html
 

Moisture Testers

USE TO CHECK MOISTURE CONTENT

http://www.contractor-books.com/Home_Inspection.htm
 

Monocular:  

USE TO LOOK AT SCREWS AND BOLTS FROM A DISTANCE

http://www.scopetronix.com/monocular.htm

Spring Balance Scale

USE THIS DEVICE TO TEST DOOR CLOSURE TENSION

http://www.shop.com/

General Testing Equipment

http://www.alltheindustrials.com/

http://www.humboldtmfg.com/index1.php