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1. 1 Best overall

   Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2018 International Code Council Codes

   ★★★★☆4.5/5 $80-$100

   An engaging, visual guide that simplifies the International Code Council’s building codes for practitioners and students alike.

   • Visual explanations
   • Up-to-date
   • Accessible

   • High price

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   2 Reference manual International Code Council

   International Building Code: 2021

   ★★★★★4.7/5 $179.99

   The authoritative, comprehensive codification of the IBC used worldwide, updated for 2021.

   • Comprehensive
   • Official source
   • PDF friendly

   • Dense

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