Lesson 1Parking space dimensions for single-car driveways and covered carportsCovers standard parking space sizes for single-car driveways and carports. Talks bout vehicle space, turning room, posts, drainage slopes, and how dem relate to doors, walks, and land lines.
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)Teaches how to cite and document size sources right. Compares codes, maker data, and reference books, and shows how to mark drawings wid notes dat can be traced for permits 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 basementsExplains standard window sizes, sill heights, and escape rules for bedrooms and basements. Covers light and air ratios, pit sizes, ladder needs, and matching wid frame structure.
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 bathroomsDetails usual bathroom sizes for half, three-quarter, and full baths. Checks fixture space, door swings, turn areas, and ADA-style clearances, making sure safe, comfy, and code-right home bathroom plans.
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 thresholdsDefines standard door sizes and needed clearances for inside and outside doors. Includes pocket and slide systems, swing issues, hardware space, and access steps for good home design.
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 cabinetryLooks at standard kitchen setups and work triangle ideas. Details appliance space, counter lengths, walkway widths, and reach ranges, ensuring good, safe, and code-smart home kitchen planning.
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 benchmarksDefines standard bedroom sizes and setups for single, double, and master rooms. Covers furniture placing, walk space, closet spots, window and door places, and code 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 considerationsDefines smallest corridor and walk widths, including access paths. Handles tight spots, door clashes, turn spaces, and ways to keep good, comfy movement 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 clearancesExplains suggested sizes for wash rooms, utility storage, and closets. Handles machine space, service room, air, shelf depths, and ways to fit storage in small home floor 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 dimensionsIntroduces main home code groups and how to find size rules. Focuses on IRC and ADA guides for rooms, paths, and fittings, training learners 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
