Building a Library
Building a Library
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I have taken a job with a firm that is really just starting a facilities type engineering group. There is currently virtually no library, codes, standards, etc.
I want to make a list of items management should buy. Kind of a wierd situation, generally when you need something you go look for the book, not "what books do I need in case I want to look something up". Off the top of my head, I came up with the following list:
ASHRAE Standards
International Mechanical Code & International Building Code
NFPA
ACGIH industrial Ventilation
Means Estimating Guides
Any suggestions about what you would ad when starting off an MEP library?
Thanks.
I want to make a list of items management should buy. Kind of a wierd situation, generally when you need something you go look for the book, not "what books do I need in case I want to look something up". Off the top of my head, I came up with the following list:
ASHRAE Standards
International Mechanical Code & International Building Code
NFPA
ACGIH industrial Ventilation
Means Estimating Guides
Any suggestions about what you would ad when starting off an MEP library?
Thanks.





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I would also look into what the local jurisdiction is and get a copy of the local plumbing code. Also get a copy of the local seismic codes as well.
If you plan on working outside the IBC area, then get a copy of BOCA as well.
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And the MCAA Tool and Equipment Rental Guide
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Mcquay design manuals (available in PDF form online)
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"HVAC Eguations, Data and Rules of Thumb" is full of useful tips and data for designer.
"Building Construction Illustrated" is good for preparing detail desingn, construction details - it gives some roundness to HVAC library.
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SMACNA standards
Local building codes
Refrigeration book by Dossat
All the ASHRAE books. They have 4 which gets issued once a year and gets repeated after 4 years with latest additions. A set of handy books to have.
HVAC68
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the newer ashrae left alot of knowledge out
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http://www.powells.com/s?kw=ashrae
Actually, a good source for any books!
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Codes:
International Mechanical Code & International Building Code
BOCA
NFPA
Local building codes
Standards:
ASHRAE Standards
ASME standards, especially B31.1 through .9
ACGIH industrial Ventilation
SMACNA standards
ARI standards
Design Books:
All the ASHRAE books
Carrier System Design Manuals
Mcquay design manuals
Mechanical Engineer's Handbook
Piping Handbook
Plant Engineering Handbook
HVAC Equations, Data and Rules of Thumb
Building Construction Illustrated
Refrigeration book by Dossat.
Vendor’s technical catalogs
Estimating:
Means Estimating Guides
MCA Labor Estimating Manual
Did that jog an additional suggestion from anyone?
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ASHRAE STD 62.1 – Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
ASHRAE STD 90.1
Energy STD Bldgs
ASHRAE STD 129
Building Construction Cost Data
Ground-Source Heat Pumps – Design of Geothermal Systems for Commercial and Institutional Buildings
Guidelines for Hospital and Health Care Facilities
Hospital Blue Book
IECC
IFGC
IPC
IRC
Mechanical Cost Data
NFPA 13 (Installation of Sprinkler Systems)
NFPA 13R (Installation of Sprinkler Systems Residential Occupancies Up to and Including 4 Stories in Height)
NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities)
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
NSPC (National Standard Plumbing Code)