Construction

**Special Order** Solar Water Heating Systems: Fundamentals and Installation was developed in conjunction with the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry. The textbook covers residential solar water heating systems for domestic hot water and swimming pool applications.

**Special Order** Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Basic Electrical Theory: Do you know where electricity comes from? To be able to say yes to that question, you must understand a bit about the physics of matter. What value does a brief study of the nature of matter have for the student of electrical theory? The understanding that comes from that study lays the foundation for understanding electrical theory. Only when you know the theory can you truly have confidence in the practical aspects of your electrical work

**Special Order** Cutting through the confusion of industry jargon and common misconceptions, and using correct defined terminology, the 14th edition of Soares Book on Grounding and Bonding guides the reader step-by-step through the language and intent of the National Electrical Code, NEC-2020.

**Special Order** NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, is the most widely referenced source for occupant safety strategies based on construction, protection, and occupancy features in all stages of a building life cycle. Relevant to life safety in both new and existing structures, NFPA 101 covers everything from means of egress and features of fire protection to hazardous materials emergencies, injuries from falls, and emergency communications.

**Special Order** DELMAR'S STANDARD TEXTBOOK OF ELECTRICITY, 7TH EDITION by Stephen Herman provides a critical foundation in electrical theory, which forms the backbone for all careers that encompass the electrical industry, including motor controls, PLCs, lineman, contractors, fiber optics and wiring. Assuming no prior knowledge of electricity, the author uses practical examples to introduce basic electrical circuits, DC and AC theory, as well as meters, transformers and motors.

**Special Order** Standard 90.1 has been a benchmark for commercial building energy codes in the United States and a key basis for codes and standards around the world for more than 35 years. This standard provides the minimum requirements for energy-efficient design of most buildings, except low-rise residential buildings.

**Special Order** This new edition of a trusted reference has been completely updated to keep excavating contractors, operating engineers, and those learning the trade current with state-of-the-art equipment usage and the most efficient excavating and grading techniques.

**Special Order** Carpentry, 6th edition, provides a comprehensive approach to step-by-step carpentry skill development with an overview of tools and equipment, materials, and proven trade practices.

**Special Order** This unbiased, authoritative reference guide of industry best practices for the repair of low-slope membrane roof systems, including thermoplastic and thermoset roof membranes, polymer-modified bitumen and built-up roofing, and mechanically attached metal flashings, is your go-to reference guide for repairs and maintenance.

**Special Order** NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment is the benchmark for the correct installation of boilers, air heaters, and other liquid fuel-burning equipment, and their fuel supplies. Designers, contractors, and installers rely on this Standard for guidance that protects property and building occupants by ensuring a fire-safe installation.

**Special Order** Ferm’s Fast Finder index uses the electrical inspector’s language for the 2017 National Electrical Code. This handy index groups information together under appropriate and alphabetized headings that are specific and comprehensive.

**Special Order** Manual P shows you how to use the psychrometric chart to map any type of heating and cooling process, and how to use these maps to calculate heating, cooling, humidification, and loads. Includes sample problems and solutions for sensible heating and sensible cooling processes, humidification and dehumidification processes, room-sensible heat ratio and coil-sensible heat ratio.

**Special Order** This manual takes contractors through the design stage to the completion of a successful residential heating and cooling system installation. The whole house concept of Manual RS includes special design elements that match the needs of today's homeowners.

Used correctly, the safe work practices in NFPA 70E can stop workplace electrical accidents before they happen by reducing exposure to major electrical hazards. Originally developed at OSHA's request, NFPA 70E helps companies and employees avoid workplace injuries and fatalities due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast, and assists in complying with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K. Each edition of NFPA 70E builds on the next, incorporating the latest research and "lessons learned" from the field.

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**Special Order** This fully updated wiring reference reflects the latest NEC wiring standards. Students and future telecommunications installers should find the discussion on standardization in setting methods for identifying and labeling useful.

**Special Order** The 2002 edition of NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes introduces an improved format and a revised list of locations in dwellings where sprinklers can be omitted. Other major changes include new discharge requirements and updated network and mutipurpose system rules.

**Special Order** The 2017 ASHRAE Handbook-Fundamentals covers basic principles and data used in the HVAC&R industry. Its more than 1,000 pages cover basic principles such as thermodynamics, psychrometrics, and heat transfer, and provide practical guidance on building envelope, indoor environmental quality, load calculations, duct and piping system design, refrigerants, energy resources, sustainability, and more.

**Special Order** The 2015 NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code includes updates based on recognized risks, recent research, and the techniques, materials, developments, and construction practices in use today. From design to installation, maintenance, and inspection.

**Special Order** Contains requirements intended to encourage the use and reuse of existing buildings. The scope covers repair, alteration, addition and change of occupancy for existing buildings and historic buildings, while achieving appropriate levels of safety without requiring full compliance with the new construction requirements contained in the other I-Codes.

**Special Order** This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: On-road Dump Trucks, Scrapers, Loaders, Rough Terrain Forklifts, Excavation Math, Interpreting Civil Drawings, Site Work, Skid Steers, and Soils

**Special Order** This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Trade Math, Weld Quality, Position Arc Welding, Forklifts, Trade Drawings Two, Intermediate Rigging, Structural Ironworking Two, Steel Joists and Joist Girders, Tower Cranes, and Survey Equipment Use and Care One.

**Special Order** More than 1,000 pages of explosives knowledge written and designed by experienced industry professionals. With the blaster-in-charge as the focus, the Blasters’ Handbook is divided into four parts, with an emphasis on safety, security and communication throughout the publication. This fourth printing includes updated content, equations and formulas.

**Special Order** The Study Guide for General Engineering from the Pearson Custom Library as a part of the NCCER Standardized Cirriculum