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National Electrical Code (NEC) or (NFPA 70)
Current and previous editions available through the NFPA Codes Online database. Search for code number 70. Do not use Internet Explorer web browser, it may not provide search functionality nor PDF downloading. IE browser end of life is scheduled for June 15, 2022.

National Fire Codes (NFPA) Online This link opens in a new window
Current NFPA codes & standards; plus archives. Includes National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54). The subscription is intended primarily for use with an online connection but does have PDFs of some, but not all, older editions of certain NFPA Codes and Standards.
AWS (American Welding Society) Digital Library This link opens in a new window
Contains all codes, standards, specifications, methods, and guidelines for those who weld. Also includes periodicals, reference sources, simulations and welding videos.

Architectural Graphics Standards
This link has directions on how to get a free PDF of this 11th edition, published in 2007. The most recent edition is the 12th, published in 2016.
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Michigan Codes (MADCAD) This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text to the Michigan Codes for: Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Existing Building, Energy (Residential & Building), and Elevator Safety.

State of Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) Divisions
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) webpage provides access to examination and licensing information, public acts and administrative rules, and Code Works! articles.
UpCodes - Michigan Building Codes
Provides popular codes chapters and sections.

International Codes Council Publications
Building, electrical, energy, fire, fuel, gas, mechanical, plumbing, residential, zoning codes and more. 3-5 concurrent users.

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Taylor & Francis eBooks This link opens in a new window
AccessEngineering This link opens in a new window
O'Reilly Online Learning: Academic Edition This link opens in a new window

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