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National

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 PDF downloading nor search functionality.

National Fire Codes (NFPA) Online
Current NFPA codes & standards; plus archives. Includes National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54).
AWS (American Welding Society) Digital Library
Contains all codes, standards, specifications, methods, and guidelines for those who weld. Also includes periodicals, reference sources, simulations and welding videos.

Accessibility Guidelines
Includes the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standard for Federal Facilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for Buildings and Facilities. 1 concurrent user.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ASHRAE standards, guidelines, and handbooks. 1 concurrent user.
Architectural Graphics Standards, 11th ed
Directions on how to get a free PDF of this 11th edition, published in 2007. The most recent edition is the 12th, 2016 published.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards Regulations
U.S. Dept. of Labor website provides access to the Code of Federal Regulations #29, the OSHA standards for Industry, Construction, Maritime, Recordkeeping, and State Plans.

State

Michigan Codes (MADCAD)
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.

Michigan Law
Michigan law resources on the LCC Law Research Guide.

City

International

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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Handbooks

Taylor & Francis eBooks
Collection of ebooks covering the topics of: engineering, building & construction, as well as fire science, criminal justice and forensics. Get help with Taylor & Francis eBooks.

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