Good day! Firstly, I want to say thank you for providing your time and knowledge of the IBC. I have been telling our new office members to watch your episodes to get a base foundation of common code guidelines! My question is this. In commercial ADA scenarios, whenever a door with closer and latch swings into a single hole toilet room do the standard Door clearances apply where intersecting the lavatory? I have no reason to believe that they wouldn’t, however my other coworkers tell me that they never get comments about this from reviewers/ inspectors and to make the rooms as tiny 7’-2” (water wall) by 6’-0”. In a typical 18” front pull approach, it seems they are referencing the fact that a wheelchair can fit below the lavatory at the latch side of the door and therefore the front of the lavatory can be inches away from the door leaf in the closed position. I feel as if I’m overlooking something. Thanks in advance! Phil from Florida.
Phil; I've tried to understand the comment, but I am not sure if I do. If you can, send me a drawing of what you are talking about. You can email me at: info@archicorner.com. Thank you! SORRY FOR THE LATE REPLY!
Thanks, glad there is a Q&A, it is super helpful. I'm repeating my questions here to hopefully see it in the next Q&A or its separate video :): 1- What is FICM, How to use that for counting space or RSF or shared space, how to use FICM to calculate overhangs or breezeways as part of the square footage and not external (exp. breezeway-external under the roof have been calculated as covered exterior and the square foot of it counts as half, correct?) Imagine the need for FICM for one polyline to be able to run reports but what if we are looking to some how organize 4 polyline with 4 different layers (to not overlap or count sf as multiple) each determining the gross, net, usable sf? 2- What is the difference between Gross area and net area used between IFMA, FICM AND BOMA (IBC)? is building area different than gross and construction method area? Thank you
Thank you for watching the video. I think your question is a great question, but it is too complex to respond to here. Instead, here is some general information: For more info on FICM you can check this out: nces.ed.gov/pubs2006/ficm/index.asp For more info on IFMA and BOMA you can check this out: spaceneedsanalysis.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/article-how-to-area-measure.pdf
Can you analyze an A-2 restaurant space with the amount of space for standing, bar seating, booth seating, bench seating, tables and chairs in determining the posting of the occupant load?
Occupancy loads should be based on your actual occupant loads. Any architect can provide you with that information. Talk to the architect that designed that restaurant.
Thanks! Glad you like the videos! I am working my way up to that. It is actually something I want to put together. As part of this process, I started a Patreon account to help me to invest in more educational concept. The more support I get, the more I am able to invest of my time and resources. Thank you again!
Thanks for featuring my question! I have been recommending your channel to all my Designer and Architect friends!
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you so much for answering my questions-you rock!
You are so welcome!
Amazing resource for a better understanding codes-wise
I am glad you like it :).
Good day! Firstly, I want to say thank you for providing your time and knowledge of the IBC. I have been telling our new office members to watch your episodes to get a base foundation of common code guidelines!
My question is this. In commercial ADA scenarios, whenever a door with closer and latch swings into a single hole toilet room do the standard Door clearances apply where intersecting the lavatory? I have no reason to believe that they wouldn’t, however my other coworkers tell me that they never get comments about this from reviewers/ inspectors and to make the rooms as tiny 7’-2” (water wall) by 6’-0”. In a typical 18” front pull approach, it seems they are referencing the fact that a wheelchair can fit below the lavatory at the latch side of the door and therefore the front of the lavatory can be inches away from the door leaf in the closed position.
I feel as if I’m overlooking something.
Thanks in advance! Phil from Florida.
Phil; I've tried to understand the comment, but I am not sure if I do. If you can, send me a drawing of what you are talking about. You can email me at: info@archicorner.com.
Thank you!
SORRY FOR THE LATE REPLY!
I love watching your videos! My only question is when is your next video?
I have more videos coming up!!! ♥️ thank you 🙏 😊
another nice video
Thank you!
Thanks, glad there is a Q&A, it is super helpful. I'm repeating my questions here to hopefully see it in the next Q&A or its separate video :):
1- What is FICM, How to use that for counting space or RSF or shared space, how to use FICM to calculate overhangs or breezeways as part of the square footage and not external (exp. breezeway-external under the roof have been calculated as covered exterior and the square foot of it counts as half, correct?) Imagine the need for FICM for one polyline to be able to run reports but what if we are looking to some how organize 4 polyline with 4 different layers (to not overlap or count sf as multiple) each determining the gross, net, usable sf?
2- What is the difference between Gross area and net area used between IFMA, FICM AND BOMA (IBC)? is building area different than gross and construction method area?
Thank you
Thank you for watching the video. I think your question is a great question, but it is too complex to respond to here. Instead, here is some general information:
For more info on FICM you can check this out:
nces.ed.gov/pubs2006/ficm/index.asp
For more info on IFMA and BOMA you can check this out:
spaceneedsanalysis.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/article-how-to-area-measure.pdf
Do a video on plan failures like case studies where an architect screwed something up. We can learn from that aswell
Haha! That would be fun and educational!
Can you analyze an A-2 restaurant space with the amount of space for standing, bar seating, booth seating, bench seating, tables and chairs in determining the posting of the occupant load?
Occupancy loads should be based on your actual occupant loads. Any architect can provide you with that information. Talk to the architect that designed that restaurant.
Hi ArchiCorner Is the 716.1(2) table referenced at 11:19 in this video in the (IBC) or some other code/standard?
Yes sir! taht is the IBC. Good question!
may you design IBC code training either online or recorded lectures for learners and we will pay for this.
Thanks! Glad you like the videos! I am working my way up to that. It is actually something I want to put together. As part of this process, I started a Patreon account to help me to invest in more educational concept. The more support I get, the more I am able to invest of my time and resources. Thank you again!