MINIMUM ROOM SIZES AND CEILING HEIGHTS FOR RESIDENTIAL | DIY
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- Did you know that there are code requirements for ceiling heights and minimum room sizes? Building code wants to make sure bedrooms don't get to small and ceilings aren't constantly a head knocker! Before jumping into a new DIY home project make sure to get educated on the minimum requirements for rooms and ceilings.
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This is my favorite chapter of code 🤤 chapter 3 is the meat and potatoes in my opinion
Fully agree!!
@buildingcodetips I’ve been watching your channel for the last year even before starting my inspection classes. Your videos covering the many topics regarding inspections and code have been such a great tool for me to use and I greatly appreciate and have enjoyed them. I have been checking back on your channel and watching code vids for awhile since you’ve stopped posting videos. Do you still have plans to continue making videos covering code?
Thanks for the comment! I am glad that the vids have helped. My hope is to get back into making some videos sooner than later. Life has taken over a bit and I haven't had a chance to dive back in.
Hey I just found your channel.
Great info! The vibe and practically of this is great.
I’m planning on building a house over this next year so all this info is great.
I hope you keep posting videos.
Good luck with everything.
Thanks for the kind words! Hope the vids help you out with your new house project. Sounds fun!!
Hey man quick question. I'm currently working on a full gut remodel/flip in Texas. If I need an answer to say something related to plumbing. Should I reference the International Residential Code or will I need to reference the International Plumbing Code? Will the answer/code I'm looking for be in both code books? What's frustrating is if there's a plumbing code, why include plumbing codes in the IRC? Why not remove the redundancy/confusion if you have a specific code for that area. Just my two cents but what's the general rule there?
Hey Jon,
I would reference the plumbing code section of the IRC. I do believe it is the same material but tailored towards residential only. And I totally agree, codes are confusing enough without leaving people wondering which direction to go!
@@buildingcodetips awesome thank you!!!!!!
Thanks for you videos I have a question hoping someone can answer. I'm building a detached building that has kit/bath/office or living. Is it an ADU if It can be turned into one later? It will utilities.
A lot of times an ADU has to be attached to the house and the utilities run through the house. If it has separate utilities and is detached it would be considered a single family residence. Depending on where you live and current zoning that can change. If the area you live in has a housing shortage they may not care if the structure is attached. It could also just be a play on words in that if its called an ADU its ok but if you call it an apartment its not.
Hi thanks for the great vedios, Is there school or Collage to go to become an inspector or study the book ?
Visit iccsafe.org. This is where you would sign up for exams to get certified, buy code books, study guides, courses, etc. There are lots of different certifications you can get so depending on your background or desires you can choose the materials needed. Might also check and see what code cycle your state is under. There are some 3rd party courses out there but I havent heard any reviews on any.
How I can become a building inspector in Utah??
Hello, The first place to start would probably be to check in with your local city and county building departments and find out if they are or will be looking for an inspector any time soon. And then see if they would share any minimum requirements to be considered for the position (sometimes they will hire with the expectation that you will get certified within a year). Most inspector positions are employed through a city, state or county. There are 3rd party inspection and plan review companies out there as well, though I have not had the privilege of working with any of them in my area. Once you kind of know what's out there then its all about field experience and certifications.
Here is the link to the International Code Council: www.iccsafe.org/
This is where you can research and sign up for certification exams, buy code books, study material, etc. Certifications are where its at as far as making your resume look good. However there is continued education with them so it may not be worth going down that road until you are committed and have a direction. Otherwise any field experience in the field you want to become an inspector in is a plus!! Hope that helps
@buildingcodetips it helps a lot ur advice I'm 44 years old hope I'm not to old for a building inspector
Age is not a problem at all. We have inspectors that range from early 40’s well into their 60’s.