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Building and Zoning Codes
Electrical Codes
Energy Codes
Fire Codes
Mechanical Codes
Plumbing Codes
Massachusetts Building Regulations
Federal Building Regulations
Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering Specifications
Construction Law
Environmental Regulations and Law
Safety

Places to Start:

MAD CAD (for use in library only) via WIT Alumni Library
Contains 151 national and international building codes

National Fire Codes (NFPA 1-9999) via WIT Alumni Library
 









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Massachusetts State Building Code: 780 CMR 348.744 CMR780 1992 Circulation Desk

Architectural Access Regulations: 521CMR 348.744 .CMR521 Circulation Desk

Boston Zoning Code and Enabling Act  346.74461045 B67  Circulation Desk

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Ref. 625.794 .M36 2003

OSHA Field Operations Manual Ref 690.22 O84 1992

OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry Ref 344.973 O84con 2002

Standards

ASTM Standards (American Society for Testing and Materials)  Ref. 620.112 A5

Building and Zoning Codes

BOCA National Building Code Ref. 692.9 B932
Boston Zoning Code and Enabling Act  346.74461045 B67  Circulation Desk
    Includes neighborhood zoning maps
    See also the Boston Atlas for aerial photographs, land use maps, and historic comparison maps
Illustrated 2003 (International) Building Code Handbook Ref. 692.3 I58han 2003
International Building Code Ref. 692.3 I58 2006
International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings Ref. 343.73 I58 2003
Massachusetts State Building Code: 780 CMR 348.744 CMR780. 1992 Circulation Desk
Massachusetts Zoning and Land Law Ref. 346.74404 L48 1996

Electrical Codes

National Electrical Safety Code (NEC 2005) Ref. 621.31924 N28 2005
McGraw-Hill's National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) Handbook via WIT Alumni Library

Energy Codes

International Energy Conservation Code Ref. 344.73063635 .E5 2006

Fire Codes

Automatic Sprinkler Systems Handbook (NFPA) Ref. 628.9252 .A98 1999
Fire Prevention Regulations (Massachusetts) 348.744023 .M3 Circulation Desk
Fire Protection Handbook (NFPA) Ref. 614.84 .F523f 1991
International Fire Code Ref. 343.7307869 I58 2003
National Fire Codes (NFPA 1-8999) via WIT Alumni Library

Mechanical Codes

International Mechanical Code Ref. 343.73 I5 2006
International Property Maintenance Code Ref. 343.73 B81 2006

Plumbing Codes

Fuel and Gas Plumbing Codes (Massachusetts) 348.744 CMR248 1997 Circulation Desk
International Fuel Gas Code Ref. 343. 7307869 I58fue 2000
International Plumbing Code Ref. 343.0786961 I58 2006
Massachusetts Sanitary Code 696.1 M33 Circulation Desk
National Standard Plumbing Code, Illustrated Ref. 696.973 N277n 2000

Massachusetts Building Regulations

Architectural Access Regulations: 521 CMR  348.744 .CMR521 Circulation Desk
Code of Massachusetts Regulations: 231 CMR  348.744 CMR231 Circulation Desk
Elevator Regulations 352.92 E5 Circulation Desk
Septic Systems Regulations (Title V)

Federal Building Regulations

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Handbook Ref. 720.42 A6 1991
ADA Checklist for Buildings and Facilities Ref. 720.87 A44 1996
ADA in Practice Ref. 720.420973 K43 1995
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering Specifications

AASHTO LFRD Bridge Construction Specifications Ref. 624.2 A17us 2002
AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges Ref. 624.2 A45 1996
Greenbook Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction Ref. 692.3 G74 2003
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Ref. 625.794 .M36 2003
MassHighway Manuals including:
     Massachusetts Construction and Traffic Standard Details (CTSD)
     Supplemental Drawings to CTSD

     Massachusetts Highway Design Manual (HDM)
     Addenda to HDM

     Massachusetts Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges (SSHB) Ref. 625.702 S75
     Supplemental Specifications to SSHB
     Standard Special Provisions to SSHB
Site Auditing: Environmental Assessments of Property
Ref. 344.73046 S5

Construction Law

AGC Manual of Contract Documents 624.0685 A87 Circulation Desk
Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (AIA Documents) 720.69 A512 2001 Circulation Desk
Construction and Design Law Ref. 343.078 C66
Construction Subcontracting: A Legal Guide for Industry Professionals Ref. 343.7307869 C9
Differing Site Condition Claims, with supplement Ref. 343.7307869 D54 1992
Equal Employment Manual for Construction (AGC) Ref. 343.7307869 E68 1998
Handbook of Massachusetts Land Use and Planning Law Ref. 346.74404 B62
Labor and Employment in Massachusetts: A Guide to Employment Laws, Regulations, and Practices Ref. 344.01 H57 2001
Massachusetts Construction Law Ref. 343.744 M94 2002
Massachusetts Statutes Pertaining to the Construction Industry Ref. 343.744 M37 1999
National Construction Law Manual Ref. 343.7307869 A37nat 1999
User's Guide to Federal Architect-Engineer Contracts. Ref. 720.69 G6 1996

Environmental Regulations and Law

Air CFRs Made Easy. Ref. 344.73046342 C66 2000
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Complete Guide to Environmental Law Ref. 344.73046 P27 2003
Environmental Law Considerations in Construction Projects Ref. 343.73078624 E75 2001
Environmental Law Handbook Ref. 344.7301 A54 1997
Environmental Law and Compliance Handbook Ref. 344.73046 B47 2000
Federal Toxics Program Commentary Ref. 346.73038 F43 1996
Hazardous Waste Regulations 310 CMR 30.00 (Massachusetts) 348.744 CMR310 30.00 1998 Circulation Desk
Massachusetts Contingency Plan 310 CMR 40.00 348.744 .CMR310 40.00 1996 Circulation Desk
Massachusetts Environmental Law Handbook Ref. 347.440446 G66 1999
Massachusetts Environmental Statutes and Regulations
RCRA Regulations and Keyword Index Ref 344.73046 R3 1995
TSCA CFRs Made Easy (Toxic Substances Control Act) Ref 344.730424 C66 2000
Water CFRs Made Easy Ref 344.73046343 C66 2000
Waterways Regulations 310 CMR (Massachusetts) 348.744 CMR310 Circulation Desk

Safety

AGC Construction Guidebook for Managing Environmental Exposures Ref 363.731 C66 2000
AGC Manual of Accident Prevention for Construction Ref 690.22 M36 1999
Handbook of OSHA Construction Safety and Health Ref 690.22 R44 1999
Hazard Communication Compliance Guide for Construction Ref 690.22 H29 1989
OSHA Field Operations Manual Ref 690.22 O84 1992
OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry Ref 344.973 O84con 2002

 


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