Lesson 1Accessibility and ADA requirements affecting design and common areasHere, we explain rules like ADA, Fair Housing, and local access laws in Eritrea that shape site plans, entrances, movement paths, and shared spaces. It points out usual design errors, what documents are needed, and problems during checks for mixed-use areas.
Key ADA, ABA, and Fair Housing Act frameworksAccessible routes, slopes, and cross slopesParking, drop-off zones, and passenger loadingEntrances, lobbies, and vertical circulationRestrooms, amenities, and shared common spacesSignage, communication, and assistive featuresLesson 2Parking, loading, and curb management rules in urban zonesThis part outlines zoning and transport rules for parking, loading, and curb use in busy Eritrean areas. It covers stall numbers, shared parking, loading dock plans, TDM steps, and working with city curb policies.
Minimums, maximums, and shared parking studiesAccessible, EV, and bicycle parking provisionsLoading dock sizing, access, and maneuveringCurb cuts, driveways, and pedestrian safetyCurb use: pick-up, delivery, and micromobilityTransportation demand management requirementsLesson 3Noise, dust, and air quality controls during construction (local ordinances and typical permit conditions)We explain local rules in Eritrea for noise, dust, and air quality during building work. It includes work times, equipment limits, dust control, emission checks, monitoring, and usual permit rules and fines.
Noise ordinances, work hours, and exemptionsEquipment selection, mufflers, and barriersDust control plans and water applicationMaterial handling, stockpiles, and haul routesAir emissions, idling limits, and monitoringCommunity complaints, notices, and enforcementLesson 4Fire protection and life-safety requirements: fire-resistance ratings, sprinkler systems, smoke control, egress widths and travel distancesThis part details fire and life-safety rules for mid-rise mixed-use buildings in Eritrea. It covers occupancy types, fire ratings, sprinklers, alarms, smoke control, egress sizes, travel paths, and working with fire officials.
Occupancy, separation, and mixed-use strategiesFire-resistance ratings and firestopping detailsAutomatic sprinkler and standpipe designFire alarm, detection, and notification systemsSmoke control, pressurization, and exhaustEgress widths, travel distances, and exitsLesson 5Energy and sustainability mandates: IECC energy requirements, local energy ordinances, mandatory commissioningWe review IECC energy standards, local extra codes, and green rules in Eritrea. It explains building envelope, HVAC, lighting needs, and when testing, commissioning, and energy models are required by code or rewards.
IECC scope, climate zones, and compliance pathsBuilding envelope insulation and air leakage limitsHVAC efficiency, controls, and economizer rulesLighting power density, controls, and daylightingCommissioning triggers, scope, and documentationEnergy modeling, benchmarking, and disclosureLesson 6Permitting, inspection, and approval workflows: typical plan review and inspection milestones and timingThis maps the usual permit path in Eritrea from pre-application to occupancy certificate. It explains plan review steps, trade permits, checks, special inspections, and ways to match schedule, phases, and approvals.
Pre-application meetings and due diligenceZoning, land use, and entitlement approvalsBuilding, trade, and right-of-way permitsPlan review cycles, comments, and resubmittalsRequired inspections and special inspectionsTemporary occupancy, final CO, and closeoutLesson 7Zoning fundamentals for urban mixed-use projects: height limits, FAR, use mixes, setbacks, and stepbacksWe explain basic zoning for urban mixed-use projects in Eritrea, including height, FAR, density, and use controls. It covers setbacks, stepbacks, overlays, bonuses, and variance steps that affect building shape and if it's possible.
Zoning districts, overlays, and comprehensive plansHeight limits, bulk planes, and view protectionsFAR, density, and floor plate efficiencyUse mixes, ground-floor activation, and retailSetbacks, stepbacks, and streetwall alignmentVariances, conditional uses, and rezoningsLesson 8Environmental regulations: stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, local MS4 requirementsThis covers stormwater quality and amount controls, erosion and sediment steps, and MS4 permit duties in Eritrea. It links design details, phases, and upkeep plans to usual city reviews and checks.
Stormwater quality, quantity, and peak flow goalsDetention, retention, and green infrastructure toolsErosion and sediment control best practicesConstruction phasing and seasonal constraintsMS4 permits, SWPPP content, and reportingInspection, maintenance, and as-built obligationsLesson 9Overview of the International Building Code (IBC) provisions commonly applied to mid-rise mixed-use buildingsThis introduces main IBC rules for mid-rise mixed-use buildings in Eritrea. It addresses use and occupancy, building types, height and area limits, structure and fire needs, and how local changes adjust basic IBC rules.
IBC structure, chapters, and local adoptionUse and occupancy classifications and groupsConstruction types and allowable materialsHeight, stories, and allowable floor areasStructural design loads and lateral systemsKey fire and egress provisions for mixed-use
