Where do you go for FREE info on the WEB for CODES & SPE

[architech]

I was just curious where do some of the architects here go for information on the web when making working drawings.

Here are some links I use.

ANSI ONLINE
http://www.ansi.org/

ASTM
http://www.astm.org/

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE
http://www.csinet.org/

HILTI - FIRESTOP DESIGN CENTER
http://www.us.hilti.com/holus/modules/adfssel/adfs_main.jsp

SPECIFIED TECHNOLOGIES INC - UL SYSTEM SEARCH
http://sti.fmpdata.net/system_search.html

UL - FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS
http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/showpage.html?&name=BXUV.GuideInfo&ccnshorttitle=F ire+Resistance+Ratings+-+ANSI/UL+263&objid=1074327030&cfgid=1073741824&version=v ersionless&parent_id=1073984818&sequence=1

STEEL DOOR INSTITUTE
http://www.steeldoor.org/

NEW YORK CITY - BLDG CODES ONLINE
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/code.html

OSHA
http://www.osha.gov/

SWEET'S CONSTRUCTION
http://sweets.construction.com/

INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE
http://www.imiweb.org/



Hope some of these helps someone out there.
:P

[csiarch]

In addition to architech's links, try also doing a google search on your particular country/state/province/territory web site. Info varies but you might get lucky.

BTW: csinet.org won't have specific building code info BUT it's an excellent source for specification writing information. Also try 4specs.com for spec and product info.

:wink:

[architech]

Here are some more.

Bobrick
http://208.179.83.100/Bobrick/

Has a pretty good ADA FREE handbook.
Download their "Barrier Free Guide"



US Gypsum
www.usg.com

Has pretty good FREE handbook for metal studs ... (gauge, deflection properties and height limitations)




Marino Ware
http://www.marinoware.com/

Also, Has pretty good FREE handbook for metal studs ... (gauge, deflection properties and height limitations)



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