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100
THE STANDARD SIZE OF A BEDROOM
What is 12X12
100
Used for closets, pantries and other storage areas
What is a bifold door?
100
5 X 8
What is the minimum size of a bathroom?
100
Family room, living room, foyer, dining room, special purpose room
What are living areas?
100
3 feet
What is the minimum width of a hallway?
200
L-shape, U-shape, island, peninsula, corridor, straight line
What is the common types of kitchen designs?
200
3' wide 1 3/4" thick 6'8" high
What is an entry door?
200
Used for resting and sleep
What is a sleeping area?
200
A line from range to fridge to sink back to range, add three line lengths, should not exceed 22 feet
What is a work triangle?
200
Swings to the inside unless on a commercial building
What is an entry door?
300
54-72" long and 28-32" wide average: 30"x60
What are bathtub sizes
300
Used to separate the outside ground from the inside floor. Also used to stop rainwater from entering the door.
What is a threshold?
300
30"x30" to 36"x48"
What is a shower?
300
20'x20' to 25'x25' 16' wide 7' high
What is a two-car garage?
300
26 inches
What is the height of a counter top?
400
Food preparation center, cleanup center, and cooking center
What are the three types of kitchen work centers?
400
Described as a double glass door with a lot of windows.
What is a French door?
400
100 sq feet
What is the minimum size of a bedroom?
400
12 or 13" deep 12-30" high illustrated with hidden lines
What are wall cabinets?
400
Lavatory, water closet, tub/shower
What are fixtures of a bathroom?
500
10'x10' or 10'x12'
What is a large bathroom?
500
Minimum height of a garage door.
What is 7 feet?
500
minimum: 150 sq. feet average 250 sq. feet large: up to 400 sq. feet
What are living room sizes?
500
11'x19' to 16'x25' 8' wide 7' high
What is a single-car garage?
500
4" thick concrete reinforced with steel or wire mesh
What is the garage floor?
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