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New Edition of ASTM Standards in Building Codes

Get the tools you need to design and construct buildings that satisfy the international code requirements established by the International Code Council® (ICC). Over 1,300 ASTM construction specifications, practices, and test methods, compiled from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, enable you to:
  • Meet international code requirements

  • Stay informed and remain competitive

  • Specify the right material for the job

  • Speak a common language that the entire industry recognizes
This new edition provides easy access to the latest versions of the ASTM standards referenced by:
  • The International Codes published by ICC®

  • National Building Code of Canada–National Research Council of Canada

  • Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code–International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

  • MASTERSPEC®

  • BSD SpecLink®

  • NFPA5000â„¢ — Building Construction and Safety Codeâ„¢

  • SPECTEXT® — Master Guide Specifications
For more information visit www.astm.org.
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Bonding with Masonry 2026: Q2
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This issue’s questions come from a Mason Contractor and an Engineer. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.

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