Building Code Links The links on this page lead to the best Web sites in this subject area. All are rated and reviewed. If you don't see what you're looking for in the list below, don't despair. We may have recently discovered your dream site and added it to the updated links collection we maintain on the Web. To see the updated lists, and other features for the home improver, go to Home Central at http://www.homecentral.com/home by clicking the button on the right.

ASHI American Society of Home Inspectors Home Page (http://www.ashi.com/) Graphics: Few

If you're looking for a home inspector, or just want a vicarious glimpse into the excitement-laden culture of home inspection, this site is for you. Nothing fancy here, but there's a wealth of information that no home buyer, seller, or owner should be without.

Ask The Builder (http://www.AskBuild.com/) Graphics: Few

If you can't find answers in the archives of columnist and contractor Tim Carter, there's a good chance he'll personally reply to your question. But don't wait--if this burgeoning Web site lives up to its promise, homeowners will be lining up for miles. (Preview)

The Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.org/) Graphics: Few

Usually you don't turn to them until it's too late. This time try an ounce of prevention and browse through the home-related publications on this site.

Power Clinic (http://www.powerclinic.com/) Graphics: None

The average homeowner will find some insight into the dangers of electrical surges and some high quality surge protectors. But most of the informational portion of this site is dedicated to the arcana of institutional electrical work.

The Home Inspection/Construction Information Website (http://csbh.mhv.net/~dfriedman/) Graphics: Few

Want to know how to recognize hazards and hidden defects around your home--or a home you're thinking of purchasing? Webmaster and home inspector Dan Friedman will give you the inside track on everything from aluminum wiring to water quality.

InterPRO Resources, Inc. (http://www.ipr.com/) Graphics: None

The place to turn for information on all manner of building codes and standards. Bold hyperlinks lead to resources on the Web; other links will take you to snail mail addresses.