Books & Field Guides by Rich White.
Looking for building code books for electricians? Whether you’re an inspector, contractor, or DIYer, these practical guides can help you pass your inspections with confidence.
GFCI & AFCI Code Requirements Made Easy
Field-Tested. Inspector-Approved.
This is your no-nonsense guide to understanding NEC 210.8 and 210.12 — explained in plain English with jobsite logic.
Whether you’re roughing in a new build, remodeling a kitchen, or just trying to avoid a red tag, this book helps you:
- Know exactly where GFCI and AFCI protection is required
- Understand key updates from the 2023 National Electrical Code
- Learn inspector insights based on real-world experience
- Use examples and clear explanations to apply the code correctly
Downloadable Inspection Field Guides
Practical, inspection-focused PDF guides for electricians, contractors, inspectors, and serious DIYers. These checklists bring code references and field explanations together so you can verify requirements before the inspector arrives. Purchase and download through Building Code Geek’s Payhip store.
Residential Electrical Inspection Bundle
Get all three residential electrical checklists in one bundle: Kitchen GFCI & AFCI, Laundry Area GFCI & AFCI, and Garage & Outdoor GFCI. Covers the 2020 and 2023 NEC.
$17.99 — save $2.98 compared with purchasing separately.
Kitchen GFCI & AFCI Requirements Checklist
A kitchen-focused reference covering GFCI and AFCI protection, dishwashers and built-in appliances, GFCI accessibility, and common inspection issues. Includes differences between the 2020 and 2023 NEC.
$6.99 — PDF download.
Laundry Area GFCI & AFCI Requirements Checklist
A laundry-area reference covering the required 20-amp branch circuit, GFCI and AFCI protection, washer and dryer requirements, and common inspection issues. Includes explanations for the 2020 and 2023 NEC.
$6.99 — PDF download.
Garage & Outdoor GFCI Requirements Checklist
An inspection-focused reference for garage and outdoor GFCI protection requirements under the 2020 and 2023 NEC. Keep the applicable code requirements together in one downloadable field checklist.
$6.99 — PDF download.
Residential Electrical Plan Reading Checklist
Learn to review residential electrical plans using examples from an actual plan set. Covers electrical symbols, lighting and switching layouts, panel schedules, dedicated circuits, and common plan-review mistakes. Includes a field checklist to organize your review.
$6.99 — PDF download.
Residential Foundation Plan Reading Checklist
Learn to locate and interpret foundation information using excerpts from an actual residential plan set. Covers foundation layouts, footings, foundation walls, reinforcement, pier and column supports, and detail references. Includes a field checklist to organize your review before construction or inspection.
$5.99 — PDF download.