SF-Focused Plan Review
AI Plan Checker for San Francisco Projects
AI plan checker built for San Francisco construction. Catch coordination conflicts, SFBC code issues, and costly errors before DBI review. Navigate SF's complex requirements with AI-powered QA/QC. Fast turnaround.
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Why AI Plan Check Matters for SF Projects
San Francisco's construction environment is uniquely challenging—vertical building on tight lots, historic preservation requirements, and complex local amendments to the California Building Code. SF DBI plan check can stretch weeks, and multiple correction cycles are common. InspectMind AI helps teams catch issues before DBI submission, reducing revisions and accelerating permits. Our AI reviews against SF Building Code amendments and local requirements.
San Francisco-Specific Considerations
- San Francisco Building Code (SFBC) amendments
- SF DBI plan check requirements
- Mandatory soft-story retrofit ordinance
- Historic preservation and landmark requirements
- SF Planning Department requirements
- Shadow analysis requirements
- Prop M floor area ratio limits
- SFFD fire access requirements
Common Drawing and Code Issues We Catch in San Francisco
San Francisco Project Types We Support
How InspectMind AI Fits Your San Francisco Workflow
Who Uses InspectMind AI in San Francisco?
General Contractors
SF GCs use InspectMind to review construction documents before bidding, identifying issues in complex vertical and renovation projects.
Property Owners
Building owners use our AI to validate renovation and retrofit designs, ensuring code compliance before DBI submission.
Architecture Firms
SF architecture firms use InspectMind to QC their drawings, particularly for complex TI and adaptive reuse projects.
Developers
Developers building infill housing and mixed-use projects use our platform to accelerate permitting timelines.
4-story soft-story retrofit in the Mission District
Identified 23 structural coordination issues and code conflicts before DBI submission, avoiding 2+ revision cycles.
Read case studiesFrequently Asked Questions
Does InspectMind check San Francisco Building Code requirements?
Yes. Our AI incorporates SF's local amendments to the California Building Code, including unique requirements for seismic retrofits, historic buildings, and vertical construction.
Can you handle historic building projects?
Yes. We understand the complexities of historic renovation projects where code upgrades must be balanced with preservation requirements. Our checkers flag potential conflicts and coordination issues.
Do you review soft-story retrofit projects?
Absolutely. SF's mandatory soft-story retrofit ordinance affects thousands of buildings. We review retrofit drawings for structural coordination and code compliance.
How do you help with SF's tight lot constraints?
Our AI is particularly effective at catching coordination conflicts in compact floor plates and vertical construction—common in SF. We flag MEP conflicts, accessibility issues, and structural coordination problems.
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