I am an interior designer studying for my NCIDQ and your videos have been helpful in how you explain these concepts in real world scenarios. Thank you and keep up with the videos!
Awesome video as always!! I'm a big fan. I would like to request a video on requirements and placement of Exit Signs, Fire/Smoke/Heat detectors, Audio/Visual fire signal devices, fire extinguisher cabinets, sensors and the like.
You are very welcome. It's a pleasure to be part of that journey with you. Don't let anything keep you down and continue to do your best! Best of wishes!
Thank you for your helpful videos. Can you make a video about where fire alarms and smoke detectors are required in different occupancy classifications?
Hi! I really like your videos. I've been following you for a while. I am a fire prevention intern, and many of your videos are very, very helpful. For example: means of egress, occupancy, the difference between building components (The what is a girder mystery? Finally solved). I hope in the future you can add more topics related to the fire service, since Chapter 9 and 10 of the IBC and the IFC are identical. If one day you make a video about sprinklers you would make it to my #1 favorite youtuber, LOL! You are very good explaining things, and obviously a very talented artist. I like that you are on the videos now. If one day I see you on the street I'd be able to say hi and thank you. I'm in SoCal, but we drive to NorCal as often as we can (❤ forest!). Have a fantastic day, and thanks again for making videos where we can learn and are very entertaining. 😁👍
You are very welcome. I have been asked for Chapter 9 videos in the past. This will be on the list. Thank you again! I wish you the best in your field!
Thanks, this was helpful. I'm still looking to see the difference simply explained for (USF vs. RSF vs. Net & Gross S.F.)? One more question; what is FICM, How t 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?)?
Thank you for watching the video. Not sure what you mean by fire flow. Let me know if you have more info on what you would like to see. Thanks for watching.
@archicorner It is on the appendix of the fire code, I think it is appendix B, BB, and C in the California Fire Code, but it is calculated by the architects before they even submit plans, so I think it should be in your books too. I would love to see that video. You don't need to get into the formulas too much, since those are literally on the tables, but on the distances and stuff. Well, you do a fantastic job at explaining what matters, so you would know.
Thanks for the video. Very useful. I read somewhere that vertical penetrations (stairways and elevators and shafts) will be considered in calculating rentable area. But your video said the opposite. Can you please clarify accordig to which BOMA you mentioned that, or if this is consistent with all BOMA versions, whether it is 2017 or 2010 etc.? Thanks again!
Hey Archi!.. Great video!.. It really gave me an insight into what BOMA is all about. Look, I have a situation going on w/ some new owners that are purchasing the COMMERCIAL property, where I rent out my warehouse. It’s a bit long to explain via comment… any chance I could communicate w/ you over the phone?… Your time and expertise would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!… Thnx! Fernando S.
do you have a video about designing these multi-tenant corridors? I would love to know more about the rules around alcoves and change direction turn radius as these have always given me trouble.
Studying for the NCIDQ and my book uses occupant area and usable area almost interchangeably, but they have different definitions. Are they interchangeable or no?
"Efficiency factor" according to who? In COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE efficiency factor is normally RSF/USF. This in turn is the same as the load factor. In this example the answer is YES.
@@archicorner you answered my question thank you. I am currently studying for my NCIDQ exams and your videos were suggested by a fellow Interior Designer. You make complicated topics simple and engaging. Keep up the good work!
Sorry, can you explain what you mean by circulation multipliers and efficiency factors? is this an IBC topic? if so, in what chapter? thank you for leaving a comment :).
@@archicorner I believe it has to do with achieving a target usable area when planning circulation. It also has to do with BOMA. but provides different ways of calculating it.
This is a tough question because you are not providing the comparison. For example; do medical office buildings have a higher load factor in comparison to a building used for:____________? But if you are asking if medical office buildings have a higher load factor in comparison to other "office buildings", then the answer is "not always". It depends on the office building. Some office buildings have a lot of common areas and therefore high load factors. Others barely even have a first floor lobby. Unfortunately, the answer is not the same and varies between buildings. In either case, if an entity wants to build an office building (including a medical office building) for the purposes of renting out suites, they will normally want to have a load factor that is common within the surrounding area, otherwise, they may be loosing money on rent. There are always exceptions to the rules, but these are just general observations...
Sorry for the late reply. I do know that there are some 3rd parties that do this here in California. But to be honest with you, I don't know of many. That is not to say there isn't a need, just what I know on the subject. Sorry.
BOMA is a standard for measuring but not a legal requirement. However, you cannot say you are renting per BOMA standards (RSF) if you are not using BOMA. Some people say that they are using a “modified BOMA standard” but this is fancy way of saying that they are NOT using BOMA.
I am an interior designer studying for my NCIDQ and your videos have been helpful in how you explain these concepts in real world scenarios. Thank you and keep up with the videos!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video as always!! I'm a big fan. I would like to request a video on requirements and placement of Exit Signs, Fire/Smoke/Heat detectors, Audio/Visual fire signal devices, fire extinguisher cabinets, sensors and the like.
Thank you! That's a good suggestion. Thank you for your input.
I vote for this suggestion 😁👍
Thanks so much for your videos. I'm taking all three NCIDQ exams this month, and your videos help me understand the material.
Great to hear!
Very helpful for a commercial retail financial services manager.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your extraordinary videos! Mr. J Diaz📝 Your material is part of my journey.
You are very welcome. It's a pleasure to be part of that journey with you. Don't let anything keep you down and continue to do your best! Best of wishes!
thank you for the video. your videos helped me passed the ARE.
That’s awesome! Glad it helped!
Thank you for these great content
Thank you!!
Thank you Archicorner!
You are welcome!
Thanks - great summary!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much Josue!!! Great job🤝💪👍
My pleasure!!
I am a big fan of your videos. So much info :) Thanks so much .
You are so welcome!
Thanks Sir, you are really helping a lot
It's my pleasure
Interesting details as always. Loving the format you are using.
Merci beaucoup 😊
Thank you!!! Love the video and the graphics
Glad you enjoyed!
Great videos! Really informative! Have you done any videos on lighting calculations? Thank you.
Sorry, not as of now. :(
That would be great too!
Can you please do a video on that too??
Thank you for your helpful videos.
Can you make a video about where fire alarms and smoke detectors are required in different occupancy classifications?
Great suggestion! Thank you for leaving the comment.
Great video!
Thanks!
Hi, Thanks for this video! Can you explain building efficiency ration, please.
Hi! I really like your videos. I've been following you for a while. I am a fire prevention intern, and many of your videos are very, very helpful. For example: means of egress, occupancy, the difference between building components (The what is a girder mystery? Finally solved). I hope in the future you can add more topics related to the fire service, since Chapter 9 and 10 of the IBC and the IFC are identical. If one day you make a video about sprinklers you would make it to my #1 favorite youtuber, LOL! You are very good explaining things, and obviously a very talented artist.
I like that you are on the videos now. If one day I see you on the street I'd be able to say hi and thank you. I'm in SoCal, but we drive to NorCal as often as we can (❤ forest!).
Have a fantastic day, and thanks again for making videos where we can learn and are very entertaining. 😁👍
You are very welcome. I have been asked for Chapter 9 videos in the past. This will be on the list. Thank you again! I wish you the best in your field!
Awesome ! Thank you!
No worries!
Love these videos!
Glad you like them!
Thank you for the video
You're welcome
very clear ... thanks
You are welcome!
Great content
Thank you 😊
Thank you so much. This is great. Can I have a little explanation on what is the net area compare to USF and RSF? I appreciate 🙏
A video is coming out tomorrow (5/10/21), Episode # 026. The video will hopefully provide more information on this subject. Hope you like it!
Thanks so much! You explained it very well.
Much appreciated!
Thanks for the video....how about horizontal exits and how they work
Great suggestion! I think this subject may come in sooner than later. Keep an eye out.
Thank you for your videos!! They are so helpful!!!! :)
You are so welcome! Glad you liked them.
Thanks, this was helpful. I'm still looking to see the difference simply explained for (USF vs. RSF vs. Net & Gross S.F.)? One more question; what is FICM, How t 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?)?
Good and informative,
Please make video on fire flow in detail
Thank you for watching the video. Not sure what you mean by fire flow. Let me know if you have more info on what you would like to see. Thanks for watching.
@@archicorner I mean needed fire flow (water requirement) for the buildings.
@archicorner It is on the appendix of the fire code, I think it is appendix B, BB, and C in the California Fire Code, but it is calculated by the architects before they even submit plans, so I think it should be in your books too.
I would love to see that video.
You don't need to get into the formulas too much, since those are literally on the tables, but on the distances and stuff. Well, you do a fantastic job at explaining what matters, so you would know.
@@archicorner my tag above didn't work. 🙄
Thanks for the video. Very useful. I read somewhere that vertical penetrations (stairways and elevators and shafts) will be considered in calculating rentable area. But your video said the opposite. Can you please clarify accordig to which BOMA you mentioned that, or if this is consistent with all BOMA versions, whether it is 2017 or 2010 etc.? Thanks again!
Hey Archi!.. Great video!.. It really gave me an insight into what BOMA is all about. Look, I have a situation going on w/ some new owners that are purchasing the COMMERCIAL property, where I rent out my warehouse. It’s a bit long to explain via comment… any chance I could communicate w/ you over the phone?… Your time and expertise would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!… Thnx!
Fernando S.
do you have a video about designing these multi-tenant corridors? I would love to know more about the rules around alcoves and change direction turn radius as these have always given me trouble.
Not yet. What exactly is it about corridors that puzzles you?
Hi sir, would you might making a video explaining more about the load factor? Thank you!
What do you mean? Please let me know what part you would like to know more about 😊.
Thanks , helpful note
Most welcome
Very informative session. Thank you! Would you please have a video covering exterior window shading strategies?
Thank you! Sadly, at the moment, archicorner does not have a video for that. Sorry :(
Studying for the NCIDQ and my book uses occupant area and usable area almost interchangeably, but they have different definitions. Are they interchangeable or no?
Hello there, Lauren. I just posted a video today that answers your question. I hope you like it. It’s episode 054.
Great video! Are load factor and efficiency factor essentially the same thing/interchangeable?
"Efficiency factor" according to who?
In COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE efficiency factor is normally RSF/USF. This in turn is the same as the load factor. In this example the answer is YES.
@@archicorner you answered my question thank you. I am currently studying for my NCIDQ exams and your videos were suggested by a fellow Interior Designer. You make complicated topics simple and engaging. Keep up the good work!
this is a great explanation, can you talk a bit more about circulation multipliers and efficiency factors?
Sorry, can you explain what you mean by circulation multipliers and efficiency factors? is this an IBC topic? if so, in what chapter? thank you for leaving a comment :).
@@archicorner I believe it has to do with achieving a target usable area when planning circulation. It also has to do with BOMA. but provides different ways of calculating it.
Creat video with powerful information.
Is BOMA requirement used to calculate egress and diagonal line of the space !?
Boma and Building Code are completely separate. BOMA measuring standards do not apply to egress.
Question - do you find that Medical office buildings (entirely medical) have a higher load factor?
This is a tough question because you are not providing the comparison. For example; do medical office buildings have a higher load factor in comparison to a building used for:____________?
But if you are asking if medical office buildings have a higher load factor in comparison to other "office buildings", then the answer is "not always". It depends on the office building. Some office buildings have a lot of common areas and therefore high load factors. Others barely even have a first floor lobby. Unfortunately, the answer is not the same and varies between buildings.
In either case, if an entity wants to build an office building (including a medical office building) for the purposes of renting out suites, they will normally want to have a load factor that is common within the surrounding area, otherwise, they may be loosing money on rent. There are always exceptions to the rules, but these are just general observations...
Great video thank you. Is the any way to reach out to you? I have some questions
My email address is info@archicorner, but I apologize, at this time, I don't offer consultation services.
thanks :)
No problem!
I have a question: Is there much work out there for a fellow to make a living doing as-built surveys for BOMA?
Sorry for the late reply. I do know that there are some 3rd parties that do this here in California. But to be honest with you, I don't know of many. That is not to say there isn't a need, just what I know on the subject. Sorry.
Awesome video, thank you. is it legal to use load factor not per BOMA?
BOMA is a standard for measuring but not a legal requirement. However, you cannot say you are renting per BOMA standards (RSF) if you are not using BOMA. Some people say that they are using a “modified BOMA standard” but this is fancy way of saying that they are NOT using BOMA.
@@archicorner Thank you so much! i appreciate that.
@ Min 1:39 - 20k sqft?
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great video! Do you provide code analysis services? message me if you do.
It all depends on the project and where you are located. info@archicorner.com is where you can reach us.
thank u
You're welcome!