Title: Identify reference materials that govern professional procedures (e.g., code books).
Course: Building Trades II (17009-II) > Section: Core Construction Skills: Applying Fundamental Construction Skills

Identification should include all regional code books for

- masonry
- electricity
- carpentry
- plumbing.

IRC: International Residence Code (https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IRC2018P4) is an all-inclusive codebook used nationwide for residential construction and contains carpentry, electric, masonry, and plumbing standards as they pertain to residential construction. It ensures all disciplines comply with one code standard.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are code books important to construction?
- How often are codes revised?
- What happens when a building does not conform to code?

NCCER Standards:

Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills

- 00108-04 Basic Employability Skills