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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.

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).
AWS (American Welding Society) Digital Library This link opens in a new window
Welding codes, methods, standards, specifications and guidelines. Incudes 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.
Accessibility Guidelines
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

ChiltonLibrary.com This link opens in a new window

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards Regulations

State

Michigan Codes (MADCAD) This link opens in a new window
Full-text Michigan Codes for: Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Existing Building, Energy, 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 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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