Lesson 1Parking space dimensions for single-car driveways and covered carportsThis lesson covers standard sizes for parking spaces in single-car driveways and carports. It includes vehicle space needs, turning areas, support posts, water flow slopes, and links to entrances, paths, and land boundaries.
Typical passenger vehicle envelopesSingle driveway width and lengthCarport bay width and post spacingBacking and turning maneuver areasSlope, drainage, and snow storageLesson 2How to correctly cite and document sources: codes, manufacturer tables, and authoritative reference texts (IRC, AIA, NAHB, NFPA)This lesson shows how to properly reference and record size sources. It compares building codes, maker specs, and key texts, teaching how to add clear notes on drawings for approvals and teamwork.
Prioritizing codes versus guidelinesUsing manufacturer cut sheetsReferencing IRC, AIA, NAHB, NFPADrawing notes and keynoting methodsMaintaining a project source logLesson 3Standard window sizes, sill heights, and egress requirements for bedrooms and basementsThis lesson explains usual window sizes, sill levels, and escape rules for bedrooms and basements. It covers light and air flow ratios, pit sizes, ladder needs, and matching with frame structures.
Standard window module sizesBedroom egress window criteriaBasement egress wells and laddersSill heights and guard conditionsLight and ventilation area ratiosLesson 4Typical bathroom dimensions and fixture clearances: half, three-quarter, and full bathroomsThis lesson details common bathroom sizes for half, three-quarter, and full baths. It reviews fitting spaces, door openings, turning spaces, and access rules influenced by standards, for safe, comfy, and rule-following home bathrooms.
Minimum half bath footprintsShower and tub clearancesToilet compartment sizing rulesLavatory spacing and counter depthTurning radii and door swing checksLesson 5Standard door sizes and clearances: interior, exterior, pocket, sliding, and accessibility thresholdsThis lesson sets out standard door sizes and needed spaces for inside and outside doors. It includes sliding types, swing issues, fitting areas, and access levels for proper home designs.
Common interior door leaf sizesExterior entry and patio doorsPocket and sliding door constraintsLatch side and approach clearancesThreshold heights and transitionsLesson 6Typical kitchen layouts and work triangle standards, clearances for appliance access and cabinetryThis lesson looks at common kitchen setups and work triangle ideas. It details machine spaces, bench lengths, walkway widths, and reach zones, for efficient, safe, and code-smart home kitchens.
Work triangle and work zonesMinimum counter frontage rulesAppliance door swing envelopesAisle widths for one and two cooksTall unit and corner cabinet planningLesson 7Minimum comfortable bedroom sizes and layouts: single, double, and master bedroom benchmarksThis lesson defines standard bedroom sizes and setups for single, double, and main suites. It covers furniture placing, movement, cupboard spots, window and door positions, and rule-based escape and air needs.
Minimum single bedroom dimensionsStandard double bedroom proportionsMaster suite zoning and privacyFurniture clearances and circulationCloset placement and door swingsLesson 8Minimum corridor and circulation widths including accessible route considerationsThis lesson sets minimum walkway and movement widths, including access paths. It tackles tight spots, door clashes, turning areas, and ways to keep movement smooth, comfy, and up to standard in homes.
Typical hall and corridor widthsAccessible route minimum clearancesDoor swing and corridor interactionTurning spaces at corners and nodesManaging pinch points in remodelsLesson 9Laundry, storage and closet size guidelines and recommended clearancesThis lesson explains suggested sizes for washing areas, utility storage, and cupboards. It covers machine bases, service spaces, air flow, shelf depths, and ways to fit storage in small home plans.
Washer and dryer footprintsService and maintenance clearancesReach ranges for shelving and rodsWalk-in and reach-in closet depthsVentilation and moisture control zonesLesson 10Understanding applicable building codes and where to find ADA and IRC guidance for residential dimensionsThis lesson introduces main home code groups and how to find size rules. It focuses on access and building guides for rooms, paths, and fittings, training to read, understand, and check code drawings.
Scope of IRC for one- and two-family homesADA and Fair Housing overlapsLocating dimensional tables and figuresInterpreting exceptions and notesCoordinating local amendments
