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avaddadi

October 01, 2026 19:36

Is AGS version 11 ok as primary resource instead of 12 for PPD and PDD?

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  Ralph Hale October 02, 2026 14:33

  Avaddadi,
  
  Absolutely!  About half of the books that are references for the ARE are fine within the last few versions - the reference list starts on Pg. 112 of the current Guidelines, it only lists years where the version of the book/document is important.  It matters for building codes and for the AIA contracts, not so much for general professional references like AGS or BCI or MEEB (or even AHPP!)
  
  I even have a 5th edition of AGS that I use from time to time - I wouldn't recommend something nearly that old for most things because it's from the '50s-'60s, though it is useful for galvanic action and other fundamentals of materials and site topics.  As a rule of thumb, if you're within the last 3 editions, you're probably fine for the professional reference books for the ARE.
  
  Best,
  Ralph, the Amber Book Team

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