Residential Building Codes and Preferences For the Designer

Residential Building Codes and Preferences For the Designer Sleeping Area Architectural Design Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 1

The Sleeping Area Codes and Preferences �Bedrooms �Code Requirements � 100 sq. ft minimum �Minimum �A width--9’-6” bedroom may be 9’-6”x 10’-6” (99. 75 sq. ft. ) �May not be 5’x 20’ (100 sq. ft. ) Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 2

The Sleeping Area Codes and Preferences �Bedrooms--Code Requirements continued �Must have an egress window �Emergency �EW’s exit (such as an egress window--EW) must have a 5. 7 sq. ft. minimum opening. � 24” Minimum height � 20” Minimum width � 42" maximum above floor Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 3

The Sleeping Area Codes and Preferences �Bedrooms--Code Requirements continued � Habitable � 10% rooms must have natural light source of floor area � If the EW does not provide this amount of light, a larger window or additional windows must be used. � Skylights �Ceiling can be used to provide the natural light. height of habitable rooms � 7’-6" minimum � 8’-0" standard � 9’-10’-0" common Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 4

The Sleeping Area Codes and Preferences �Bedrooms--Code Requirements continued �Door sizes � 2’ 6" code minimum � 2’-8" preferred �Provides extra space for moving furniture �Must have 2’x 3’ minimum closet space �Requires 2’-4” x 3’-4” center to center (CC) framing Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 5

The Sleeping Area Codes and Preferences �Bedrooms--Code Requirements continued �Must have reasonable access to bathroom and toilet facilities �Varies from city to city according to local building code Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 6

The Sleeping Area Customary Room Sizes �Bedrooms--Preferred and customary room sizes There is no standard size for bedrooms. The list below is for reference and planning only. � 1) Small 110 -120 S. F. - 11’ 0" to 12’ 0" CC framing size � 2) Medium 120 -170 S. F. 12’ 0" to 14’ 0" CC framing size � 3) Large 170 -240 S. F. 12’ 0" to 17’ 0" CC framing size � 4) Luxury 240 S. F. 14’ 0“ to 17’ 0"CC framing size Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 7

The Sleeping Area Customary Room Sizes--Continued �Closets--Strip closet --Accessible from front only �Minimum preferred size 2’-4"x 4’-4" �Average size 2’-4"x 5’-4" or equivalent � Approximately 5’ of single rod space �Minimum door 24“ � Up to 6’ of closet � Distance from door opening to end of the closet cannot exceed 24” � Strip closets over 6’ must have larger doors �ADA requires a minimum door size of 2'-8". Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 8

The Sleeping Area Customary Room Sizes Continued �Closets—Walk-in Closet (WIC) Accessible from inside the closet. � 5’ 4” x 3’ 4” minimum CC framing � Yields 6’ for rod space. � Rod space may be increased by using double stacked rods. � Secondary BR preferred 5’ 4” wide and 5’-4” deep � Yields 10’ of single rod space. � Rod space may be increased by using double stacked rods � Master BR 5’ 4” or 6’ 4” wide and 10’ or more deep CC framing. Rod space may be increased by using double stacked rods as well as single rods. � Minimum door size of 24". ADA requires a minimum door size of 2’-8". Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 9

The Sleeping Area Customary Room Sizes Continued �Hallways/Passageways �Passageways--minimum width 36" clear �Hallways—minimum 40" clear �Using of 2’-6" door requires a clear space of 3’-4" (3’-8" CC framing). �Using a 2'-8" door requires a hall size of 3’-6" clear (3’-10" CC framing) preferred. Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 10

The Sleeping Area Customary Room Sizes Continued �Bathrooms--Code requirements �Must have a hand washing, toilet and bathing facilities �Water Closet Space � 1’-3" space on each side of center line � 1’-8" in front � 1’-6” if there is a wall on the side �Must have ventilation in toilet area �Must have GFIC electrical outlets within 3’ of a water source �Bathing space --2’-6"x 2’-6" minimum � Standard tubs are 2’-6"x 5’-0” � Shower tub/shower areas must be ventilated �Lavatories --minimum of 2’-6” space in front Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 11

The Sleeping Area Customary Room Sizes Continued �Bathrooms—Manufacturers Specification �Standard tub--2’-6”x 5’-0” �Water closet--up to 28" front to back � 1’-8" space in front minimum � Commonly 2’-8" in front --5’ wall to wall �Standard vanity/lavatory � 1’-6“ to 22" deep. � Usually controlled by building code �Prefabricated showers � Start at 2’-8” square � Preferred size--3’-0” � 3'-4 x 3'-4 CC framing yields a 3'-0“ x 3'-0" space. �Built in showers usually have 3’-0“ x 3’-0" CC framing up to 3’-4“ x 5’-4" Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 12

The Sleeping Area Customary Room Sizes Continued �Bathrooms—Preferred Sizes �Minimum full bath -5’- 0“ x 8’-0" clear � Commonly used for secondary bedrooms �Medium bath adds 1 -2’ to vanity width. � A second vanity is often used for shared bathrooms. � Master baths are generally larger with added features. Two vanities with optional make-up vanity � Custom tubs � Free-standing shower � Compartment toilet area � Built-in cabinets � Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA) 13