Lesson 1Accessibility and ADA requirements affecting design and common areasThis part explains accessibility rules like ADA, Fair Housing, and local Gambian standards that guide site planning, entrances, movement, and facilities. It points out common design errors, paperwork needs, and inspection problems for shared spaces in mixed-use buildings.
Key ADA, ABA, and Fair Housing Act frameworksAccessible paths, slopes, and cross slopesParking, drop-off areas, and passenger loadingEntrances, lobbies, and vertical movementRestrooms, facilities, and shared spacesSignage, communication, and help featuresLesson 2Parking, loading, and curb management rules in urban zonesThis part outlines zoning and transport rules for parking, loading, and curb use in busy Gambian areas. It covers stall numbers, shared parking, loading dock setup, transport demand measures, and working with city curb policies.
Minimums, maximums, and shared parking studiesAccessible, EV, and bicycle parking optionsLoading dock size, access, and turning spaceCurb cuts, driveways, and pedestrian safetyCurb use: pick-up, delivery, and small mobilityTransport demand management needsLesson 3Noise, dust, and air quality controls during construction (local ordinances and typical permit conditions)This part explains local Gambian rules on noise, dust, and air quality for building work. It covers working hours, equipment limits, dust control, emission checks, monitoring, and usual permit rules with penalties for breaking them.
Noise rules, working hours, and exceptionsEquipment choice, mufflers, and barriersDust control plans and water useMaterial handling, stockpiles, and haul pathsAir emissions, idling limits, and checksCommunity 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 Gambia. It covers occupancy types, fire-resistance levels, sprinklers, alarms, smoke control, escape widths, travel distances, and working with fire officials.
Occupancy, separation, and mixed-use plansFire-resistance ratings and firestop detailsAutomatic sprinkler and standpipe setupFire alarm, detection, and alert systemsSmoke control, pressurization, and exhaustEscape widths, travel distances, and exitsLesson 5Energy and sustainability mandates: IECC energy requirements, local energy ordinances, mandatory commissioningThis part reviews IECC energy standards, local Gambian energy rules, and green laws. It explains building envelope, HVAC, and lighting needs, plus when commissioning, testing, and energy modeling are required by code or incentives.
IECC scope, climate zones, and compliance waysBuilding envelope insulation and air leak limitsHVAC efficiency, controls, and economizer rulesLighting power density, controls, and daylightingCommissioning triggers, scope, and paperworkEnergy modeling, benchmarking, and disclosureLesson 6Permitting, inspection, and approval workflows: typical plan review and inspection milestones and timingThis part maps the usual permitting path from pre-application to occupancy certificate in Gambia. It explains plan review steps, trade permits, inspections, special checks, and ways to match schedule, phasing, and approvals.
Pre-application meetings and due diligenceZoning, land use, and entitlement approvalsBuilding, trade, and right-of-way permitsPlan review steps, comments, and resubmitsRequired inspections and special checksTemporary occupancy, final CO, and closeoutLesson 7Zoning fundamentals for urban mixed-use projects: height limits, FAR, use mixes, setbacks, and stepbacksThis part explains zoning basics for urban mixed-use projects in Gambia, including height, FAR, density, and use mix controls. It covers setbacks, stepbacks, overlays, bonuses, and variance processes that affect building shape and feasibility.
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 part covers stormwater quality and quantity controls, erosion and sediment measures, and MS4 permit duties in Gambia. It links design details, phasing, and maintenance plans to usual municipal review and inspection needs.
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 part introduces core IBC rules for mid-rise mixed-use buildings in Gambia. It addresses use and occupancy, construction type, height and area limits, structural and fire needs, and how local changes modify 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
