AC 014 - The Best IBC Chapter 10 Overview Ever! (In 10 minutes)

[@Hawaii96720]

Previously a building inspector, currently a Plans Examiner for our town. Your videos have help me understand the code so much better. Mahalo from Hilo, Hawaii!

[@mian114]

No doubt, this is best explanation of chapter 10 for me....

[@tommyvee4671]

I am a Building Official and I think this is one of the best explanation of any code anywhere. I would love to see a video just on corridors. When the are rated, when they are not and other requirements

[@archicorner]

That means a lot, thanks!! Ill add that subject to my expanding list.

[@mian114]

I also endorse this request of video on corridors rating...

[@chrismwitt]

this is a very good video, nice job. That said, you may need to revisit the part about the corridor being part of the "exit" as IBC does NOT consider the corridor an exit if rated. Chapter 2 defines what can be considered an exit and corridor is not in the list. They also define "corridor" and specifically call it an "exit access" component. This is important because travel distance is measured to an exit and if rated corridors were part of the exit you could theoretically have stairs way farther apart than the code intended. Great video and channels however...thanks for putting together.

[@archicorner]

Thank you for your clearly explained comment. I looked into what you noted and think you may be right :). Need to add this to the "correction" list of things to do when I update some of the videos. Thank you for the manner in which you pointed out your observations, very kind of you.

[@bankolefolorunso]

Thanks so much for doing these, am doing my ARE right now and you just made me more confident. Please upload more videos.

[@michaelduane6860]

These are 1000% the best Ive ever seen regarding learning IBC info. In the 20 years Ive been doing this never it seen it done this well before..Please make more....

[@archicorner]

Thank you for your comment! I will try to do more soon.

[@nildalindsley2727]

Building Inspector for large municipality. Thank you for taking the time to produce these educational presentations.

[@archicorner]

You are very much welcome. Whenever I get a comment from someone in the field such as yourself, it makes my day. I feel appreciated. THANK YOU!

[@samuelwhitman7924]

I am studying for my plans examiner, and your videos have helped me greatly to understand and piece together the larger concepts of the building code. So, thank you!

[@archicorner]

I am glad you liked the videos. Best of wishes! Hope you are able to pass your exams!

[@0manhattan1]

I wish I could give you another thumbs up - I've watched this several times and each time it becomes clearer. Important to "own" these topics for sure.

[@archicorner]

I am glad you liked the video. I am sure you will get a handle on it in no time.

[@sayaarch362]

PLEASE KEEP DOING THIS, I HAVE BEEN LOOKING SO LONG FOR CODE E-LEARNING VIDEOS ONLINE, LYNDA, LINKEDIN LEARNING ETC. NAME ME. YOU ARE MY HERO!

[@MLD.Ltd.]

Taking NCIDQ for interior designers, this is super helpful, thank you for explaining the structure and using infographic, I’m a very visual learner so the video is life for me in understanding the whole chapter and it’s importance

[@archicorner]

Thanks!

[@masonorantes276]

Best video in the world on this stuff

[@crimsomwolf]

I've been studying for the ARE, and I've been watching some of your videos. The lightbulb moment you explained in this video was real! haha. I appreciate the effort man! Muchisimas gracias!

[@archicorner]

I am glad you liked the video! Best of wishes in your studying.

[@joro8604]

Watched twice. Excellent info.

[@jonstone8037]

Wow ....light bulb moment ... Thank You!

[@tariqmoen6314]

Very useful video that clarified minor but very important points

[@archicorner]

Thank you for the comment. I appreciate the time you spent watching the video and leaving a comment. Best of wishes to you.

[@georgerivera23]

Great job on another informative video!

[@archicorner]

Glad you liked it!

[@Cwho9ss]

Thanks for information on this video. Just started my job as city inspector and I’m currently on this chapter in my ibc book studying for my first exam

[@archicorner]

How did the exam go? Hopefully you passed!

[@Cwho9ss]

Passed, now studying for ifc inspector 1 exam!

[@archicorner]

HURRAY!!!!!!!!

[@moawadashmawy]

Excellent explanation

[@archicorner]

Thank you!

[@aleonard5359]

These videos are great. Please do more. Here's a topic - FHAG versus ADA versus ANSI 117.1

[@archicorner]

Thank you!

[@aileenagray1647]

Nailed it- so appreciate this

[@jbananaD]

This video is incredible!

[@donrickard6594]

Excellent video!

[@archicorner]

Thank you!

[@gw9460]

WOW! This is amazing! Thank you so much.

[@archicorner]

You're so welcome!

[@adamvarava384]

I love this series #archicorner

[@akshaykorlekar]

Amazing explanation ! crystal clear

[@archicorner]

Glad you think so!

[@SIROL2000]

Great Video! Keep these coming!

[@archicorner]

More to come!

[@seanaaron9555]

Excellent video with one exception. I believe IBC defines corridors as part of the “exit access” without regard to construction. If it is constructed as a rated component of the means of egress, it may be considered a portion of the “exit” under certain conditions, but then it would, by definition, not be a corridor. See IBC chapter 2 (definitions) under “CORRIDOR.”

[@archicorner]

Thank you for watching the video and for your candid input. IT IS TRULY APPRECIATED! You are correct; "Corridor" is defined in chapter 2. In addition "Corridors" are discussed in chapter 10 section 1020. Moreover, table 1020.1 describes the fire rated requirements for such corridors. If this table requires that your corridor be rated, then, it will be part of the "exit access" regardless of rating, just as you described. Nevertheless there are instances when a rating is NOT required by section 1020 / Table 1020.1. In these instances, going BEYOND the code requirements for "corridors" per 1020 and providing a "RATED corridor" may provide you a solid argument and may allow you to include this as part of your "exit". This can be further discussed with your local AHJ, who in the end, along with your architect, will be the ones making the final call. GREAT INPUT!

[@philipsayson8335]

This is very informative. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@josiah_with_a_b]

Wow I really like your videos. I know this is a basic introduction but it’s super helpful. Thanks!

[@mhxxd4]

Well that was simple easy, thanks!

[@archicorner]

Thanks!

[@josephalzin5910]

another great video, but then again they all are!!

[@archicorner]

Glad you like them!

[@ShannonQin]

Wow, so helpful!!! Thank you!

[@archicorner]

Shannon Qin I am glad you liked it!

[@kshakman]

You are awesome!

[@Yikes5824]

Question: do you only need to transition form “exit access” to “exit” when you run out of exit access travel distance? If that stairwell had been less than 200’ travel, could the stairwell have been called an “enclosed exit access stairwell” instead of an “exit stairwell”?

[@brendonsmith1364]

Great video!! Super helpful

[@archicorner]

Glad you think so!

[@melaniebryant3760]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@archicorner]

You're welcome!

[@girishharinath8594]

This was so helpful!! Great video. Thank you!

[@satoruaizawa9849]

I think, different required and overlaps between IBC Chapter 10 and NFPAs. I think, each state and Federal Offices needs to check IBC and NFPAs excluding the personnel housing!! Arch Engr needs to recived from Fire Protection Engineer's opinion. However, this video is great!!

[@archicorner]

Thank you!

[@archicorner]

Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated!

[@marcoperez7330]

My favorite part of the video is when u draw la "Senorita Laura" & 4:15 of the vid...

[@ivandiaz4168]

Keep up the great job!

[@archicorner]

Thank you!

[@taniamadah7498]

wow, you are the best

[@archicorner]

Thanks!!!!

[@pouritadas6762]

Can you please make video about wall, floor/ceiling assembly?

[@archicorner]

Those are all good ideas. We will keep them in mind!

[@cawaivivi]

If the rated corridor is not counted into travel distance, is the corridor same as the exit passageway? Thank you!

[@archicorner]

No. And the reason is that an exit passageway is an extension of the stairway. That means there are other things that affect a passageway differently than a corridor. For example things like fire rating (needs to match the stairwell) and also penetrations into and out of the exit passageway. These are some examples of items that may affect a corridor and an exit passageway differently. Great question!

[@timtrippin]

thanks for this!

[@sarmadattique9958]

Very good

[@prachmeanith5044]

where fire curtain or smoke curtain should be installed?

[@jbaja]

thank you, very helpful. do you have downloadle pdf of your presented graphics?

[@archicorner]

Not yet, sorry! But its something that the future may bring. :)

[@MoeHabibi]

Exterior bearing walls of my building is made of bricks and interior with normal wood and sheetrock so I picked IIIB as building type and sent it for plan review along with outside pictures of building showing bricks all over. It came back asking me for proof that the bearing walls are type IIIB !! Can the plan reviewer not see the bricks ?

[@archicorner]

I understand your logic. For better or worst, plan checkers often need proof “by the book”. In other words; what part of the code states that a brick wall is rated? Or what UL design proofs that it is rated? IBC Chapter 7 table 721.1(2) or the UL directory can help get prescriptive designs. You will find that even brick walls can have different ratings depending on the type and material of the brick. A picture may show brick, but is it really brick or just brick veneer? If you state that the brick wall meets the 1 hr or 2hr rating per a specific IBC section or UL design, that may suffice. But I understand what you are saying… it’s just one of those things I guess…

[@MoeHabibi]

@@archicorner Thank you so very much. Safety should be job one and no question about but it seems each year " opening " a business of almost any kind has becomes harder and harder and it is taking too long and costing too much to open one . I still think cities need to be business friendly and make it easier for businesses to come in to their cities rather than running away from it . Invite the businesses in and do not run them off. New businesses bring jobs, monies , tax dollars and more . updating the codes should be for safety but should not become a burden for growth of business in cities . The guy in plan review office or even the inspectors get the same pay whether they are a part of problem or solution . I firmly believe that updating the codes has not made the projects that much safer that can offset the cost , delay , long wait to open, and growth of economies . We can sit in corner of office and make new codes everyday but would make that us a part of solution ? The idea should be "even kill" and not "over kill" . Thank you.

[@jamesjoyce7975]

Can a 7 story residential have one exit if sprinklered and each floor has an occupancy of less than 49 ?

[@archicorner]

There are many items to consider to determine number of exits. You are asking about egress from a floor. This is separate to requirements based on occupant load. The IBC requires all floors above or below the egress level to have a minimum of 2 exits. There are a few exceptions to this but generally that’s the minimum number that will be needed. Therefore even if your occupant load does not require 2 exits, the fact that you are in a level above or below the egress level will most likely require 2 exits.

[@jamesjoyce7975]

Thanks Have you done a video on a scissor stair for this same residential scenario Basically 2 separate exit stairs that are separated by fire rated walls.

[@ghadermirak8428]

Which year (Version) of IBC is this video based upon? 2012, 2015, or 2018?

[@aaronjohnson8266]

Agree. Your videos are very approachable, but for building code beginners it is important to let them know *which* version of the code you are basing your videos on.

[@baeisaworld141]

could you do Ch 7 please ?

[@leeduncan4498]

who the hell gave a thumbs down?

[@superminecraft01PvP]

Any PKA fans ended up here after searching “RSK loadmax”?

[@superminecraft01PvP]

Not an architect but this is super cool! I had no idea that the means of egress existed. I now understand exits, exit accesses, and exit discharges from an architect’s perspective! Who would have known the exit doesn’t begin at the exit door?!? Subscribed!! I’m going to whip this knowledge out in casual conversation at a bar and seem like I’m Einstein. “Oh wow the means of egress components of this place are really nice. What’s that you ask? you know... the exit, exit access, and exit discharge designs”

[@archicorner]

Seems a bit on the sarcastic side, but VERY FUNNY nevertheless. I will take it! Thank you for taking the time to comment and sorry I didn't reply earlier. I don't mind making fun of myself, life would be too boring.

[@simbax67]

Man you have no idea how much youre helping ! Needed this badly thank you

[@archicorner]

Thank you for leaving a comment. Glad it helped!!

[@karensaaristo4728]

Got that Right ! A first read through Ch 10 only confuses me, Thoroughly . So much so, I think I am in a; "Who,s on 1st, & What's on 2nd" scene,with Zero hope of ever understanding the content. Ch 10 is a Real life Raffle or Auction , even if you read it a 110 X, No Thanks IBC, this video, 10 minutes long, SAVED my attachment to my last job in Life, Bldg. Inspector, which takes me into my 70's, so I get to pay my mtge, bills, eat. Now if Agent Orange guy doesn't become, anything but disgruntled golf slob, civilization can proceed. BWAHAHA.

[@anuragsingh-sn8zw]

Sir, I am resident of India and have some list of queries regarding fire safety regulations. Please share your email id for me to share the queries to you?