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Iowa (Council Bluffs) Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) (2016-05-25)

80 multiple-choice questions
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4-hour time limit

The reference material listed below was used to prepare the questions for this examination.  The examination may also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general industry practices. Except for Code books, you can base your answers on later editions of references as they become available.  For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Code book that is listed.

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    International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings 2009

    Publication Year: 2009

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    This comprehensive code for home building combines building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, and electrical provisions into a single resource. The 2009 International Residential Code For One- and Two- Family Dwellings uses these provisions to provide detailed insight into the construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories high. Using foundational principles that facilitate the use of new materials and building designs to guide the content, this reference guide also establishes minimum regulations using prescriptive provisions.

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    International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings Turbo Tabs 2009

    Publication Year: 2009

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    Flip through the I-Codes series and find frequently used sections fast! You'll be surprised how easy it is to find what you are looking for. These tabs were created by industry experts who carefully identified the most referenced sections in the code.

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    Concrete Manual 2021

    Publication Year: 2021

    $105.00

    The Concrete Manual, now updated to the 2021 IBC and ACI 318-19, provides the guidance and information that inspectors and other construction professionals need to become more proficient in concrete field practices and inspection.

    The Concrete Manual will:

    • Introduce concrete and explain what it is and why it behaves as it does
    • Explain conventional concrete construction procedures
    • Discuss control and inspection procedures
    • Detail proper field testing procedures
    • Detail proper placement of reinforcement

    A Resource Reference section includes a list of the concrete industry and technical organizations to contact for additional information. Your purchase of the Concrete Manual includes exclusive online access to the Concrete Manual Workbook to help you master concrete inspection and field practices. The workbook contains learning objectives, lesson notes, key points for studying, and quizzes for each chapter. The answer key includes references to the applicable sections in the Concrete Manual.