Can AI Check Building Code Compliance?
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Yes — AI can check construction drawings against building codes such as IBC, CBC, IRC, ADA, Title 24, and NFPA, and flag likely violations with the specific code reference attached. It is jurisdiction-agnostic: you can upload custom, state, or local amendments as PDFs and have the AI check against those too. Because every flag is evidence-linked, a human verifies each one — so it complements the code official rather than replacing them.
What it checks against
- Model codes: IBC, CBC, FBC, IRC, ADA, Title 24, NFPA 13/20
- State and local amendments you upload as PDFs
- Project-specific standards and owner requirements
- International codes (e.g. Canadian, UK, Australian)
How it works
Upload your drawings and the applicable codes, and the building code checker reviews each sheet for likely compliance gaps — egress, accessibility, fire separation, occupancy, and more — returning each finding with the exact sheet and code section so your team can verify and act. See the kinds of issues it surfaces in the most common plan check issues.
Where human judgment still rules
The Authority Having Jurisdiction makes the official determination, and code application often involves interpretation. AI code checking is a pre-submission tool: it helps you catch likely issues early so your set is cleaner when it reaches the reviewer. For more on reliability, see is AI plan checking accurate?
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Upload PDF drawings and specs. Get flagged issues with evidence and code citations in hours.
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