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Standards & Codes Websites

Plumbing requires knowledge of codes and standards to meet quality and safety standards. These codes can be found in by searching "plumbing" in CSA OnDemand you can access the codes and standards required for plumbing in Canada. For example:

'Plumber' Red Seal exam preparation guide
Preparing yourself to write a Red Seal exam.
Plumber: National Occupation Analysis
The Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program
Red Seal Occupational Standard - Plumber
This standard was prepared by the Apprenticeship and Regulated Occupations Directorate of ESDC. Its coordination, facilitation and processing was undertaken by employees of the standards development team of the Trades and Apprenticeship Division. The host jurisdiction of Alberta also participated in the development of this standard.

Code Check Plumbing and Mechanical 5th Edition by Redwood Kardon; Paddy Morrissey (Illustrator); Douglas Hansen; Skip Walker
Call Number: TH6125 .C37 2019 Midland Library

ISBN: 9781631869471

Publication Date: 2019-04-09

Code Check Plumbing & Mechanical outlines the key safety principles underlying the various plumbing and mechanical codes and provides information on the code requirements for all types of plumbing installations, including all supply, drain, and vent systems as well as heating and cooling.
Black and Decker the Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 7th Edition by Editors of Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 0760362815

Publication Date: 2019-01-15

Black & Decker - The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 7th Edition is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on achievable home plumbing projects for DIYers of all skill levels. From fixing a toilet to installing and plumbing a vanity sink or curbless shower and more.
Applying the Building Code by Ronald L. Geren
ISBN: 1118920759

Publication Date: 2016-03-21

The book provides a 28-step process that is organized according to the three phases of architectural design: schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
HVAC and plumbing guide and code for housing by Anthony M. Boyko and Steven J. Penna
Call Number: TH4815.5 .H83 2012 Barrie

ISBN: 9781897498576

Provides good introduction to Ontario Building Code 2006 and required building codes.