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Introduction to Concrete and Masonry
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INTRODUCTION TO CONCRETE AND MASONRY

injury—always bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with
your legs.

1.3 Building Codes

One of the most commonly used residential building codes in the United
States is the CABO One and Two-Family Dwelling Code published by the
Council of American Building Officials. The CABO code was developed
cooperatively by the three major model building code authorities in the
United States for use in conjunction with the BOCA National Building
Code, the ICBO Uniform Building Code, and the SBCCI Standard Build-
ing Code. The CABO residential code will be used throughout this book
as a reference document for minimum design and construction stan-
dards. Unless otherwise noted, any reference made to code requirements
or to “the code” means the CABO One and Two-Family Dwelling Code.

1.4 How to Use This Book

This is not a step-by-step, do-it-yourself manual for weekend con-
struction warriors. It is intended to be a useful tool for professional
builders who want to expand their knowledge of different building
systems. You will not only learn how to pour concrete and lay
masonry, you will gain an understanding of critical issues, master the
skills needed to produce high-quality workmanship, and learn what is
necessary to achieve long-term performance. Whether you are doing
the work with your own crew or directing the work of subcontractors,
this book will help assure that the end results provide durable and
lasting performance for your customers with a minimum number of
callbacks.

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