General Building (B) (2025-05-01)

The California Building Code (CBC) sets minimum standards for building design, construction, fire and life safety, structural safety, and accessibility. It regulates materials, occupancy, location, and maintenance to protect health, safety, and property. Matrix Adoption Tables at the start of each chapter show which state agencies adopt specific sections.

This 2-volume set is fully integrated with the 2024 International Building Code® and includes free updates.
Effective: January 1, 2026.

This book contains the most current information for safety and compliance in California’s construction industry.

The California Energy Code (CEC) sets energy efficiency standards for most residential and nonresidential buildings in California, including schools.

Includes free state updates and supplements.
Effective: January 1, 2026.

The California Residential Code (CRC) covers construction standards for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. It is fully integrated with the 2024 International Residential Code® (Chapters 2–10).

California amendments align the code with state laws and unique local conditions. Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical standards are located in other parts of Title 24.

Includes free state updates and supplements.
Effective: January 1, 2026.

The California Mechanical Code (CMC) sets minimum standards for the design, installation, and operation of mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, refrigeration, and other heat-producing equipment, to protect health, safety, and property.

This fully integrated code is based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code® and includes free state updates and supplements.
Effective: January 1, 2026.

Updated every three years, the California Electrical Code (CEC)—based on the 2023 NEC® with California amendments—helps contractors, engineers, electricians, inspectors, and safety officials protect people and property from electrical hazards.

It covers installation requirements for electrical conductors, equipment, raceways, signaling and communications systems, and optical fiber cables.

Includes free state updates and supplements.
Effective: January 1, 2026.

Get the updated industry standard for a new age of construction.For more than fifty years, Olin's Construction has been the cornerstone reference in the field for architecture and construction professionals and students. This new edition is an invaluable resource that will provide in-depth coverage for decades to come. You'll find the most up-to-date principles, materials, methods, codes, and standards used in the design and construction of contemporary concrete, steel, masonry, and wood buildings for residential, commercial, and institutional use. Organized by the principles of the MasterFormat ® 2010 Update, this edition:Covers sitework; concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and plastic materials; sound control; mechanical and electrical systems; doors and windows; finishes; industry standards; codes; barrier-free design; and much moreOffers extensive coverage of the metric system of measurementIncludes more than 1,800 illustrations, 175 new to this edition and more than 200 others, revised to bring them up to dateProvides vital descriptive information on how to design buildings, detail components, specify materials and products, and avoid common pitfallsContains new information on sustainability, expanded coverage of the principles of construction management and the place of construction managers in the construction process, and construction of long span structures in concrete, steel, and woodThe most comprehensive text on the subject, Olin's Construction covers not only the materials and methods of building construction, but also building systems and equipment, utilities, properties of materials, and current design and contracting requirements. Whether you're a builder, designer, contractor, or manager, join the readers who have relied on the principles of Olin's Construction for more than two generations to master construction operations.

The California Plumbing Code (CPC) sets minimum standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of plumbing systems to protect health, safety, and property. It regulates materials, construction, and system performance for all plumbing installations.

This fully integrated code is based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code® and includes free state updates and supplements.
Effective: January 1, 2026.

Understanding new accessibility provisions for public accommodations and commercial facilities in California is made easier with this newly updated bestseller. CalDAG is the only book available combining and cross-referencing the 2013 California Building Code (CBC) regulations with federal 2010 ADA/ADAAG requirements!Author Michael P. Gibbens, who has served more than 16 years on the Accessibility Code Advisory Committee of the California Building Standards Commission (5 years as Chairman), provides a comprehensive, detailed and user-friendly resource.Features:• More than 250 illustrations• Valuable flowcharts breaking down compliance procedures• Easy-to-follow checklist format perfect for survey, inspection or designThis is a valuable reference for contractors, architects and inspectors in the State of California. Ideal for anyone working with the accessibility provisions of the CBC and ADA/ADAAG.

Modern Carpentry provides detailed coverage of all aspects of light construction, including site preparation and layout, foundations, framing and sheathing, roofing, windows and doors, exterior finish, stairs, cabinetry, and finishing. Special topics, such as chimneys, fireplaces, and decks, are also covered. The text familiarizes students with other aspects of the building trades with chapters on plumbing, electrical, and HVACR.