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131 Issues Found in a Commercial Interior Fit-Out

Accessibility, life safety, and MEP conflicts—caught before permit and construction.

131
Issues Flagged
25
Critical Issues
6
Disciplines

The Project

An anonymized commercial office interior fit-out with a full drawing set and code references (IBC 2021, IFC 2021). InspectMind cross-checked Architectural, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural content to surface permit blockers and coordination gaps before submission.

Sample Findings

Sliding Door Egress Hardware Missing

Hardware set specified only one pull handle on sliding doors, preventing operation from the egress side.

Fire Extinguisher Cabinets Specified as Locked/Solid

Specifications required locks and solid doors—contradicting code requirements for accessible, visible fire-fighting equipment.

Emergency Power Duration Conflict

Drawings specify 90-minute battery backup while code text requires 2 hours, creating a life-safety compliance gap.

Restroom Accessibility Maneuvering Clearance Obstructed

Lavatory counters encroach into latch-side maneuvering clearance at restroom exits.

Permit Status Disclaimers Conflict

Title blocks state “Not for permit,” while issue history indicates “Issued for permit,” risking plan review rejection.

Why It Matters

Prevented permit delays and re-submittals
Reduced life-safety and accessibility risk
Improved MEP/architectural coordination
Clear scope for RFIs and corrections

"We caught multiple permit blockers—hardware, life safety, and accessibility— before submission. That saved weeks of churn."

— Project Team (Anonymized)

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