Lesson 1Parking space dimensions for single-car driveways and covered carportsDis cover standard parking space sizes for one-car driveways and carports. E go talk about vehicle space, turning area, posts for structure, drainage slopes, and how dem relate to doors, 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)Dis teach how to cite and record size sources correct. E go compare codes, maker data, and reference books, and show how to mark drawings with notes wey fit trace back for permits and working together.
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 basementsDis explain standard window sizes, sill heights, and escape rules for bedrooms and basements. E cover light and air ratios, space around windows, ladder needs, and how to match with building frame.
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 bathroomsDis detail normal bathroom sizes for half, three-quarter, and full baths. E review space for fittings, door swings, turning space, and clearances from ADA, to make safe, comfy, and code-following 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 thresholdsDis define standard door sizes and needed clearances for inside and outside doors. E include pocket and sliding types, swing problems, hardware space, and access levels for good residential 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 cabinetryDis look into standard kitchen arrangements and work triangle ideas. E detail clearances for machines, counter lengths, walkway widths, and reach distances, for efficient, safe, and code-knowing 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 benchmarksDis set benchmark bedroom sizes and arrangements for single, double, and master rooms. E cover furniture placing, movement, cupboard positions, window and door spots, 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 considerationsDis define smallest corridor and movement widths, including easy access paths. E address tight spots, door clashes, turning areas, and ways to keep good, comfy movement in house 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 clearancesDis explain suggested sizes for washing rooms, utility storage, and cupboards. E address machine spaces, service clearances, air flow, shelf depths, and ways to fit storage in small house 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 dimensionsDis introduce main house code groups and how to find size rules. E focus on IRC and ADA for rooms, paths, and fittings, and train learners to read, understand, and check code pictures.
Scope of IRC for one- and two-family homesADA and Fair Housing overlapsLocating dimensional tables and figuresInterpreting exceptions and notesCoordinating local amendments
