AI Plan Checking for California
Catch CBC violations, Title 24 conflicts, seismic coordination issues, and accessibility errors before they delay your California permit.
Why California Projects Need Smarter Plan Checking
CBC Complexity
California Building Code adopts the IBC with significant state amendments— especially for seismic, energy, and accessibility. Multiple agencies have jurisdiction (building department, fire marshal, accessibility, sometimes DSA or OSHPD). Getting through all reviews requires clean documents.
Local Amendments Add Layers
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and other major cities have local amendments beyond the CBC. Fire marshal requirements vary by jurisdiction. Green building requirements (CALGreen and local ordinances) add another layer.
The Permit Delay Cost
California Reality
California-Specific Checks
AI validates your drawings against California's unique requirements.
Seismic Detailing
California's seismic requirements are among the most stringent in the nation. AI checks structural-to-architectural coordination, bracing details, and equipment anchorage.
Title 24 Energy
California Energy Code (Title 24 Part 6) requires specific insulation, glazing, and HVAC specifications. AI catches spec-to-drawing mismatches.
Accessibility (CBC Ch. 11B)
California accessibility requirements exceed federal ADA in many areas. AI checks clearances, turning radii, and grab bar placements.
Fire/Life Safety
California Fire Code has state-specific amendments. AI validates fire ratings, egress widths, and sprinkler coordination.
Local Amendment Coverage
AI includes jurisdiction-specific requirements for major California cities.
Los Angeles
LADBS has extensive local amendments. Long permit timelines make pre-submittal QA/QC critical. AI catches issues before the 4-6 month permit queue.
San Francisco
DBI reviews with SF-specific amendments. Multifamily and mixed-use projects face particular scrutiny. AI helps reduce resubmittal cycles.
San Diego
Development Services Department follows CBC with local amendments. High-growth area means permit backlogs; cleaner submittals get through faster.
San Jose / Bay Area
Tech campus and housing development drive demand. Multiple jurisdictions with varying interpretations. AI provides consistent QA across projects.
Common California Project Types
Multifamily Housing
California's housing crisis drives massive multifamily development. Common issues: ADA unit requirements, fire separation between units, parking structure coordination.
Common Issues Caught
- ADA unit clearances
- Fire/smoke separations
- Balcony structural coordination
Commercial & Office
Tech campuses, creative offices, and adaptive reuse projects. Title 24 compliance, seismic bracing, and tenant improvement coordination.
Common Issues Caught
- Title 24 envelope details
- Seismic equipment bracing
- MEP coordination in open ceilings
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