Lesson 1Accessibility and ADA requirements affecting design and common areasThis part talks about ADA, Fair Housing, and local rules for access that shape site plans, entrances, movement inside, and facilities. It points out common mistakes in design, what documents are needed, and problems during checks for shared areas in mixed-use buildings.
Main ADA, ABA, and Fair Housing Act rulesPaths that can be used, slopes, and side slopesParking spots, drop-off places, and loading for passengersEntrances, waiting areas, and up-down movementToilets, facilities, and shared spacesSigns, ways to communicate, and help featuresLesson 2Parking, loading, and curb management rules in urban zonesThis part describes zoning and transport rules for parking, loading, and using the roadside in crowded places. It covers number of parking spots, shared parking, design of loading areas, ways to manage transport demand, and working with city rules for roadside use.
Minimums, maximums, and studies for shared parkingProvisions for accessible, electric vehicle, and bicycle parkingSizing, access, and turning space for loading docksRoadside cuts, driveways, and safety for walkersRoadside use for pick-up, delivery, and small vehiclesRequirements for managing transport demandLesson 3Noise, dust, and air quality controls during construction (local ordinances and typical permit conditions)This part explains local rules for noise, dust, and air quality that control building work. It includes hours for work, limits on machines, ways to stop dust, controls on smoke, checking, and usual permit rules and punishments.
Noise rules, work hours, and exceptionsChoosing machines, silencers, and barriersPlans to control dust and use of waterHandling materials, piles, and transport pathsAir smoke, limits on waiting engines, and checksComplaints from community, 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. It covers types of use, fire-resistance levels, sprinklers, alarms, smoke control, sizes for exits, travel distances, and working with fire officers.
Use types, separation, and strategies for mixed-useFire-resistance levels and details for stopping fireDesign for automatic sprinklers and water pipesFire alarm, detection, and alert systemsSmoke control, pressure, and exhaustExit widths, travel distances, and ways outLesson 5Energy and sustainability mandates: IECC energy requirements, local energy ordinances, mandatory commissioningThis part looks at IECC energy standards, local extra rules, and green laws. It explains needs for walls, heating/cooling, and lights, plus when to do testing, checking, and energy planning as required by law or rewards.
IECC range, weather areas, and ways to followBuilding wall insulation and air leak limitsHeating/cooling efficiency, controls, and fresh air rulesLight power use, controls, and natural lightTriggers for testing, range, and papersEnergy planning, comparing, and sharing infoLesson 6Permitting, inspection, and approval workflows: typical plan review and inspection milestones and timingThis part shows the usual path for permissions from first meeting to final okay. It explains cycles for checking plans, permits for trades, checks, special checks, and ways to match time, stages, and approvals.
Meetings before applying and checking workZoning, land use, and approval for rightsBuilding, trade, and road permitsCycles for plan checks, comments, and resendsNeeded checks and special checksTemporary use, final okay, and closingLesson 7Zoning fundamentals for urban mixed-use projects: height limits, FAR, use mixes, setbacks, and stepbacksThis part explains basic zoning for city mixed-use buildings, including height, FAR, density, and mix of uses. It covers pull-backs, step-backs, extra layers, bonuses, and processes for changes that affect shape and if it can work.
Zoning areas, extra layers, and full plansHeight limits, bulk planes, and view protectionsFAR, density, and floor space efficiencyMix of uses, ground-floor activity, and shopsPull-backs, step-backs, and street wall matchChanges, special uses, and re-zoningLesson 8Environmental regulations: stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, local MS4 requirementsThis part covers controls for rain water quality and amount, measures for soil loss and dirt control, and MS4 permit duties. It links design details, stages, and care plans to usual city checks and inspections.
Rain water quality, amount, and peak flow goalsHolding, keeping, and green tools for waterBest ways for soil loss and dirt controlBuilding stages and season limitsMS4 permits, SWPPP content, and reportsChecks, care, and built-as plansLesson 9Overview of the International Building Code (IBC) provisions commonly applied to mid-rise mixed-use buildingsThis part introduces main IBC rules for mid-rise mixed-use buildings. It talks about use and occupancy, type of building, height and area limits, structure and fire needs, and how local changes adjust basic IBC rules.
IBC structure, parts, and local useUse and occupancy types and groupsBuilding types and allowed materialsHeight, floors, and allowed floor areasLoads for structure design and side systemsMain fire and exit rules for mixed-use
