Lesson 1Parking space dimensions for single-car driveways and covered carportsThis covers standard sizes for parking one car in driveways and carports. It looks at space for vehicles, turning room, support posts, water flow slopes, and how they connect to doors, walkways, 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)You will learn how to properly reference and record size sources. It compares rules, maker details, and guide books, and teaches how to add notes on drawings that can be checked 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 explains usual window sizes, bottom heights, and escape rules for sleeping rooms and lower levels. It includes light and air flow measures, pit sizes, ladder needs, and matching with frame supports.
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 bathroomsIt details common bathroom sizes for small, medium, and full ones. It checks fitting spaces, door openings, turning spots, and access rules influenced by disability 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 sets standard door sizes and needed spaces for inside and outside doors. It covers sliding types, door swing issues, fitting hardware, 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 cabinetryIt looks at common kitchen setups and work triangle ideas. It details spaces for machines, counter lengths, walkway widths, and easy reach zones, for efficient, safe, and rule-minded 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 sets guide sizes and plans for one-person, two-person, and main sleeping rooms. It covers furniture placing, movement paths, 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 considerationsIt sets least walkway and movement widths, including paths for all abilities. It handles tight spots, door clashes, turning areas, and ways to keep smooth, comfy flow in home plans.
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 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 layouts.
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 dimensionsIt introduces main home building rule sets and how to find size guides. It focuses on IRC and ADA advice for rooms, paths, and fittings, teaching you to read, understand, and check rule drawings.
Scope of IRC for one- and two-family homesADA and Fair Housing overlapsLocating dimensional tables and figuresInterpreting exceptions and notesCoordinating local amendments
