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Trace healthcare room functions into the ventilation designCheck healthcare room identities, ventilation criteria, pressure notes and schedules against the applicable ASHRAE 170 edition. Free coordination CSV. Check the piping basis against the documented installationReview building services piping drawings for agreement with specified ASME B31.9 criteria, materials, supports and test requirements. Free CSV checklist. Connect masonry design notes, details and specificationsCheck masonry drawings against their stated TMS 402 design and TMS 602 specification basis. Trace materials, reinforcement and interfaces with a CSV. Use the Seattle amendment that governs the projectBuild a Seattle code reference register from adopted codes, local amendments and project applicability. Includes an amendment-to-drawing review CSV. NFPA 13D home sprinkler plan reviewReview NFPA 13D home sprinkler drawings with room layouts, water-supply information, ceilings, and product data. See practical document checks and examples. NFPA 13R residential sprinkler plan reviewReview NFPA 13R sprinkler documents with dwelling layouts, shared spaces, ceilings, and system interfaces. Confirm the project basis and trace revisions. NFPA 14 standpipe plan reviewConnect NFPA 14 standpipe plans, risers, stairs, hose connections, and water-supply references. Find document conflicts before the design is issued. NFPA 24 private fire main plan reviewReview NFPA 24 private fire mains across civil, utility, and fire protection drawings. Trace routes, connections, valves, and building entry details. NFPA 25 fire protection document reviewReview NFPA 25 maintenance and handover documents with system drawings, asset identifiers, and inspection records. Keep missing evidence and actions visible. NFPA 80 fire door and opening reviewReview NFPA 80 fire door documents across opening schedules, rated walls, hardware, and details. Connect each question to a specific opening and source. NFPA 90A HVAC fire and smoke reviewConnect NFPA 90A HVAC drawings with rated construction, dampers, access details, and control sequences. Review fire and smoke interfaces across disciplines. NFPA 96 commercial kitchen plan reviewReview NFPA 96 kitchen documents across cooking equipment, hoods, grease ducts, exhaust, and fire protection interfaces. Trace every issue to its sources. NFPA 101 life safety plan reviewReview NFPA 101 life safety documents across occupancy, exits, doors, stairs, barriers, and system references. Connect the design basis to current plans. NFPA 110 emergency power plan reviewReview NFPA 110 emergency power documents across generators, transfer equipment, loads, rooms, and controls. Connect electrical and building interfaces. NFPA 92 smoke control plan reviewReview NFPA 92 smoke control documents across zones, fans, dampers, openings, and controls. See the inputs, coordination checks, and limits of AI review. NFPA 221 fire wall and fire barrier wall plan reviewWhat NFPA 221 covers (high challenge fire walls, fire walls, fire barrier walls) and how to check the wall across plans, sections, openings, and structure. NFPA 2001 clean agent system plan reviewReview NFPA 2001 clean agent system documents across protected rooms, enclosures, piping, releasing controls, and HVAC shutdown. See checks and limits. NFPA 17A wet chemical kitchen hood suppression plan reviewReview NFPA 17A wet chemical hood suppression documents with the cooking line, hood, exhaust, gas and electric shutoffs, and alarm. See checks and limits. NFPA 750 water mist system plan reviewReview NFPA 750 water mist system documents across protected spaces, pumps, piping, nozzles, and listings. See coordination checks and AI review limits. NFPA 10 portable fire extinguisher plan reviewReview NFPA 10 portable fire extinguisher documents across hazards, locations, cabinets, mounting, and specifications. See document checks and limits. NFPA 111 stored electrical energy emergency power plan reviewReview NFPA 111 stored energy emergency power documents across UPS and battery systems, transfer, loads, rooms, and controls. See checks and limits. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code plan reviewReview electrical drawings against NFPA 70 (NEC) across one-lines, panel schedules, equipment, rooms, and other trades. See checks and AI review limits. NFPA 285 exterior wall assembly plan reviewReview exterior wall documents that rely on NFPA 285 tested assemblies across wall types, insulation, air barriers, panels, and specifications. NFPA 99 health care facilities plan reviewReview NFPA 99 health care facility documents across risk categories, medical gas, electrical systems, rooms, and equipment. See checks and limits. International Building Code (IBC) plan reviewReview drawings against the IBC: code summary, occupancy, construction type, egress, rated assemblies, and accessibility. See checks and AI review limits. International Fire Code (IFC) plan reviewReview drawings against the IFC: fire apparatus access, water supply, fire protection systems, hazardous materials, and fire department features. International Mechanical Code (IMC) plan reviewReview mechanical drawings against the IMC: ventilation, exhaust, equipment, duct routes, rated penetrations, and access. See checks and AI review limits. International Plumbing Code (IPC) plan reviewReview plumbing drawings against the IPC: fixtures, water supply, drainage and venting, risers, and coordination with architecture and structure. International Existing Building Code (IEBC) plan reviewReview renovation drawings against the IEBC: work classification, compliance method, existing conditions, and where new work meets the old building. International Residential Code (IRC) plan reviewReview house plans against the IRC: scope, egress, stairs, framing, energy, and MEP coordination for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. California Building Code (CBC) plan reviewReview drawings against the 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2): edition, local amendments, state agencies, and drawing checks. California Fire Code (CFC) plan reviewReview drawings against the 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9): fire access, water supply, fire protection systems, and local fire amendments. 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) plan reviewWhere to read the 2025 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, its 2024 IBC basis and dates, what changed (snow loads, single-exit stairs), and how to check plans. Florida Building Code (FBC) plan reviewReview drawings against the Florida Building Code: edition for the permit date, volumes, product approvals, wind design notes, and local amendments. NYC Building Code plan review: the 2022 Construction CodesReview drawings against the 2022 NYC Construction Codes: which code applies by filing date, the building, plumbing, and mechanical codes, and checks. Washington State Building Code plan reviewReview drawings against the Washington State Building Code: the 2021 codes in effect, the 2024 cycle, Washington amendments, and drawing checks. NFPA 17 dry chemical extinguishing system plan reviewReview NFPA 17 dry chemical system documents against the protected hazard, nozzles, detection, shutdowns, and alarm. See document checks and AI review limits. NFPA 30 flammable and combustible liquids plan reviewReview NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage and use areas across plans, rated rooms, ventilation, drainage, electrical, and protection. See checks and limits. NFPA 241 construction fire safety plan reviewNFPA 241 checklist for a construction fire safety plan: compare it with phasing, egress, fire protection, hot work, and site access drawings. NFPA 855 battery energy storage system plan reviewReview NFPA 855 battery energy storage documents across equipment, rooms, separation, ventilation, detection, and responder access. See checks and limits. NFPA 105 smoke door assembly plan reviewReview NFPA 105 smoke door assemblies across door schedules, hardware sets, smoke partitions, gaskets, and closers. See the checks and the limits of AI review. NFPA 204 smoke and heat venting plan reviewReview NFPA 204 smoke and heat vent documents across roof plans, draft curtains, sprinklers, structure, and controls. See document checks and AI review limits. NFPA 12 carbon dioxide extinguishing system plan reviewReview NFPA 12 carbon dioxide system documents across the protected space, enclosure, warning devices, lockouts, and releasing controls. See checks and limits. NFPA 15 water spray fixed system plan reviewReview NFPA 15 water spray fixed system documents across protected equipment, nozzles, detection, drainage, and water supply. See checks and AI review limits. NFPA 4 integrated fire and life safety system testing document reviewPrepare for NFPA 4 integrated testing by reconciling sequences, alarm matrices, interface schedules, and system drawings. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 75 information technology equipment room plan reviewReview NFPA 75 IT equipment room documents across rated construction, raised floors, detection, suppression, HVAC shutdown, and power. See checks and limits. NFPA 1 Fire Code plan reviewReview drawings against NFPA 1 where it is the adopted fire code: access, water supply, protection systems, and hazards. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 3 fire protection commissioning document reviewPrepare NFPA 3 commissioning documents from the design set: basis of design, system list, interfaces, and test plans. See document checks and AI review limits. NFPA 11 foam fire protection system plan reviewReview NFPA 11 foam system documents against the protected hazard, concentrate storage, discharge devices, and alarm. See document checks and AI review limits. NFPA 22 fire protection water tank plan reviewReview NFPA 22 fire water tank documents with the site, foundation, piping, fire pump, and alarm drawings. See document checks and AI review limits. NFPA 45 laboratory fire protection plan reviewReview NFPA 45 laboratory drawings: lab unit boundaries, chemical storage, fume hoods, exhaust, and egress. See document checks and AI review limits. NFPA 54 fuel gas piping plan reviewReview NFPA 54 fuel gas documents: meter and regulator locations, piping routes, appliance connections, venting, and shutoffs. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 170 fire safety symbols drawing reviewCheck fire safety symbols on drawings and signage against the legend and NFPA 170: alarm devices, sprinklers, and exit signs. See checks and AI review limits. NFPA 400 hazardous materials plan reviewReview NFPA 400 hazardous materials documents: inventory, control areas, storage rooms, ventilation, and protection. See document checks and AI review limits. NFPA 409 aircraft hangar fire protection plan reviewReview NFPA 409 hangar documents: hangar group, aircraft served, foam and sprinkler systems, drainage, doors, and detection. See checks and AI review limits. NFPA 780 lightning protection system plan reviewReview NFPA 780 lightning protection documents with the roof plan, structure, grounding, and rooftop equipment. See document checks and AI review limits. NFPA 30A motor fuel dispensing plan reviewReview fuel station and repair garage drawings against NFPA 30A: dispensers, tanks, piping, ventilation, and electrical areas. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 55 compressed gas and cryogenic fluid plan reviewReview compressed gas and cryogenic fluid drawings against NFPA 55: storage rooms, bulk systems, piping, and detection. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 58 LP-gas plan reviewReview propane and LP-gas drawings against NFPA 58: tank locations, piping, regulators, and the building interface. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 68 deflagration venting plan reviewReview explosion vent drawings against NFPA 68: protected enclosures, vent locations, discharge paths, and the building around them. See document checks and limits. NFPA 69 explosion prevention plan reviewNFPA 69 is the Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2024 edition current. Check isolation, suppression, and interlocks across the process set. NFPA 88A parking structure plan reviewReview parking garage drawings against NFPA 88A: open or enclosed status, ventilation, protection systems, and vehicle charging. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 502 road tunnel and bridge plan reviewReview road tunnel and bridge fire life safety drawings against NFPA 502: ventilation, egress, water supply, and communications. See document checks and limits. NFPA 5000 building code plan reviewReview drawings where NFPA 5000 is cited: occupancy, construction type, egress, and protection systems. Confirm adoption first. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 291 hydrant flow test document reviewCheck that hydrant flow test data on civil and fire protection drawings agree and cite NFPA 291 testing. See what to compare, examples, and AI review limits. NFPA 1225 emergency responder radio plan reviewReview emergency responder radio (ERRCS) drawings with NFPA 1225 in mind: equipment rooms, antennas, power, and monitoring. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 2010 fixed aerosol extinguishing system plan reviewReview fixed aerosol fire-extinguishing system drawings against NFPA 2010: protected volumes, generators, releasing, and room integrity. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 37 stationary engine and gas turbine plan reviewReview generator, fire pump engine, and gas turbine drawings against NFPA 37: rooms, fuel, exhaust, and enclosures. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 91 process exhaust system plan reviewReview process exhaust ductwork, fans, and collectors against NFPA 91: routing, materials, cleanouts, and discharge. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 33 spray application and spray booth plan reviewReview spray booth and spray room drawings against NFPA 33: booth layout, exhaust, interlocks, protection, and electrical areas. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 30B aerosol product manufacturing and storage plan reviewReview aerosol product manufacturing, warehouse, and retail drawings against NFPA 30B: storage areas, protection, and separation. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 86 industrial oven and furnace plan reviewNFPA 86, the Standard for Ovens and Furnaces (2027 edition current), in drawing terms: location, fuel trains, ventilation, safety controls, interlocks. NFPA 130 fixed guideway transit and passenger rail plan reviewReview transit station and guideway drawings against NFPA 130: egress, ventilation, fire protection, and emergency systems. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 318 semiconductor fabrication facility plan reviewReview semiconductor fab and cleanroom drawings against NFPA 318: cleanrooms, tools, exhaust, chemicals, and detection. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 820 wastewater treatment facility plan reviewReview wastewater treatment plant and pump station drawings against NFPA 820: process areas, ventilation, classified areas, and protection. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 2 hydrogen technologies plan reviewReview hydrogen storage, piping, dispensing, and fuel cell drawings against NFPA 2: locations, venting, detection, and separation. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 660 combustible dust plan reviewReview dust collection, process, and building drawings against NFPA 660: hazard areas, collectors, ducts, isolation, and venting. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 34 dipping, coating, and printing process plan reviewReview dip tank, roll coating, and printing line drawings against NFPA 34: tanks, ventilation, drying, protection, and electrical areas. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 85 boiler and combustion systems plan reviewReview boiler, burner management, and fuel system drawings against NFPA 85: fuel trains, combustion air, purge, and interlocks. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 59A liquefied natural gas facility plan reviewReview LNG plant drawings against NFPA 59A: siting, containment, tanks, piping, hazard detection, fire protection, and security. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 80A exterior fire exposure plan reviewReview building separation, exterior openings, and exposure protection against NFPA 80A: site plans, elevations, and wall types. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 909 cultural resource property plan reviewReview museum, library, and place of worship drawings against NFPA 909: collections, suppression, detection, and storage. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 914 historic structure fire safety plan reviewReview fire safety drawings for historic buildings against NFPA 914: preserved features, new systems, routing, and alternatives. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 150 animal housing facility plan reviewReview barn, kennel, shelter, and veterinary drawings against NFPA 150: animal areas, egress, detection, and suppression. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 303 marina and boatyard plan reviewReview marina, boatyard, and dock drawings against NFPA 303: dock layout, shore power, fire protection, fueling, and access. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 307 marine terminal, pier, and wharf plan reviewReview marine terminal, pier, and wharf drawings against NFPA 307: construction, substructure protection, water supply, and access. See checks and AI limits. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) plan reviewReview drawings against the IECC: commercial or residential provisions, climate zone, compliance path, envelope, HVAC, and lighting. See checks and limits. International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) plan reviewReview gas piping and appliance drawings against the IFGC: appliances, venting, combustion air, piping, and shutoffs. With a published boiler venting finding. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) plan reviewReview pool and spa drawings against the ISPSC: dimensions, barriers, decks, fill and circulation piping, equipment, and bonding. With a published finding. ICC A117.1 accessibility standard plan review: 2026 edition vs the 2017 edition codes referenceICC has published A117.1-2026, but the 2024 IBC references A117.1-2017. Find the edition that governs, then check enlarged plans, elevations, and schedules. 2010 ADA Standards plan reviewReview drawings against the 2010 ADA Standards: who they cover, new work vs. alterations, scoping and technical chapters, and why a permit is not compliance. ASCE 7 design load criteria plan reviewReview drawings against ASCE 7: design criteria notes, risk category, wind, snow, and seismic data, and loads for delegated design. With a published finding. ACI 318 structural concrete plan reviewReview concrete drawings against ACI 318: edition, concrete and reinforcement notes, schedules, details, and specs. With a published edition finding. AISC 360 structural steel plan review: what the specification covers and how to check drawingsAISC 360-22 is the current steel specification, free from AISC with AISC 341-22. Check edition, grades, members, connections, seismic systems, and inspections. ASHRAE 90.1 energy standard plan reviewReview commercial drawings against ASHRAE 90.1: edition, compliance path, envelope, HVAC, controls, lighting, and power documents. See checks and AI limits. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) plan reviewReview plumbing drawings against the UPC: which plumbing code applies, fixtures, supply, drainage and venting, and openings. With a published code mix-up. IBC Chapter 7 fire and smoke protection features: plan reviewReview rated walls, floors, shafts, openings, penetrations, and joints against IBC Chapter 7. With a published hotel door-rating finding and checks. IBC Chapter 9 fire protection and life safety systems: plan reviewReview which fire protection systems the code analysis requires and whether the sprinkler, standpipe, alarm, and smoke control drawings agree. IBC Chapter 10 means of egress: plan reviewWhat 2024 IBC Chapter 10 governs and how to check egress plans: occupant load, exits, travel distance, doors, stairs, corridors, and exit discharge. International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) plan reviewReview drawings against the IWUIC: hazard area, access, water supply, construction class, defensible space, and vegetation plans. See checks and limits. ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation and indoor air quality plan reviewReview ventilation drawings against ASHRAE 62.1: outdoor air, intakes and exhaust, filtration, and controls. With a published intake-separation finding. Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) plan reviewReview HVAC, exhaust, and appliance drawings against IAPMO’s UMC: equipment, ducts, kitchen exhaust, venting, and refrigeration. With a published finding. AWC National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction: plan reviewReview wood structural drawings against the NDS: design basis, species and grade, members, connections, and engineered products. See checks and limits. NFPA 1140 wildland, rural, and suburban fire protection plan reviewReview site, access, water supply, and building documents against NFPA 1140 for rural and wildland/urban interface projects. See checks and AI limits. NFPA 731 premises security system plan reviewReview access control, intrusion, and video security drawings against NFPA 731: devices, doors, power, pathways, and life safety interfaces. NFPA 101A alternative approaches to life safety: document reviewReview an NFPA 101A fire safety evaluation against the drawings: occupancy, zones, features scored, and conditions it relies on. See checks and limits. IBC Chapter 3 occupancy classification and use: plan reviewCheck that every room’s use, the occupancy groups in the code analysis, and the life safety plans agree under IBC Chapter 3. With checks and AI limits. IBC Chapter 4 special detailed requirements based on occupancy and use: plan reviewReview high-rises, atriums, garages, stages, hazardous materials, and other IBC Chapter 4 special uses on drawings. See checks, inputs, and limits. IBC Chapter 5 general building heights and areas: plan reviewCheck building height, stories, floor areas, mezzanines, and mixed-use approach against IBC Chapter 5 across the code analysis, plans, and sections. IBC Chapter 6 types of construction: plan reviewCheck that the construction type in the code analysis matches the wall types, structural members, materials, and fireproofing under IBC Chapter 6. IBC Chapter 14 exterior walls: plan reviewReview exterior wall sections, cladding, weather barriers, combustible materials, MCM, EIFS, and soffits against IBC Chapter 14. With checks and limits. California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) plan reviewCheck NRCC, LMCC, and CF1R compliance documents against the drawings under the 2025 California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6). With checks and limits. CALGreen (Title 24, Part 11) green building code plan reviewCheck CALGreen mandatory measures and tier checklists against the drawings: EV charging, water use, waste, and indoor air under the 2025 Title 24, Part 11. New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (UCC) plan reviewReview drawings against New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code: the 2024 subcodes effective August 17, 2026, the grace period, and the rehabilitation subcode. Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) plan reviewReview drawings against the 2021 Virginia USBC: the Virginia Construction Code, Existing Building Code, Fire Prevention Code, and the 2024 cycle status. Chicago Building Code (Title 14B) plan reviewReview drawings against the Chicago Construction Codes: the 2019 Chicago Building Code, Rehabilitation Code, Energy Transformation Code, and interim titles. NFPA 82 waste and linen handling system plan reviewReview trash and linen chutes, waste rooms, compactors, and their shafts against NFPA 82. See document checks, inputs, examples, and AI limits. NFPA 211 chimney, fireplace, and vent plan reviewReview chimneys, fireplaces, vents, and wood stoves against NFPA 211: flue routes, clearances, terminations, and product data. With checks and AI limits. NFPA 102 grandstand, telescopic seating, tent, and membrane structure plan reviewReview grandstands, telescopic seating, tents, and membrane structures against NFPA 102: seating, aisles, exits, and product data. Checks and AI limits. NFPA 415 airport terminal, fueling ramp drainage, and loading walkway plan reviewReview airport terminal, ramp drainage, and loading walkway drawings against NFPA 415. See coordination checks, inputs, an example, and AI limits. NFPA 418 heliport and vertiport plan reviewReview rooftop and ground heliport and vertiport drawings against NFPA 418: landing area, exits, fire protection, and fueling. Checks and AI limits. NFPA 497 hazardous (classified) location drawing reviewReview hazardous area classification drawings against NFPA 497: sources, boundaries, equipment, and process data. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 853 stationary fuel cell power system plan reviewReview stationary fuel cell drawings against NFPA 853: location, fuel supply, ventilation, electrical tie-in, and protection. Checks and AI limits. NFPA 703 fire-retardant-treated wood and coatings document reviewReview where drawings and specs call for fire-retardant-treated wood or coatings, and check that products, locations, and data agree. NFPA 703 guide. NFPA 52 vehicular natural gas fueling facility plan reviewReview CNG and LNG fueling facilities and maintenance garages against NFPA 52: equipment, piping, venting, and electrical areas. With AI limits. NFPA 140 soundstage and production facility plan reviewReview soundstage and production facility drawings against NFPA 140: stage layout, exits, sprinklers, alarms, and power. With checks and AI limits. NFPA 801 radioactive materials facility plan reviewReview fire areas, suppression, ventilation, and drainage for facilities handling radioactive materials against NFPA 801. Checks, inputs, and AI limits. NFPA 407 aircraft fuel servicing plan reviewReview airport fuel hydrant systems, fueling ramps, and emergency fuel shutoffs against NFPA 407. See document checks, inputs, an example, and AI limits. NFPA 410 aircraft maintenance facility plan reviewReview aircraft maintenance hangars and bays against NFPA 410: work areas, ventilation, electrical, and fire protection. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 59 utility LP-gas plant plan reviewReview utility LP-gas plant site plans, containers, piping, and equipment against NFPA 59. See document checks, inputs, a hypothetical example, and AI limits. NFPA 32 drycleaning facility plan reviewReview drycleaning plants and shops against NFPA 32: machines, solvent storage, ventilation, and fire protection. See document checks and AI limits. NFPA 1126 pyrotechnics before a proximate audience: plan reviewReview pyrotechnic effect plans against the venue’s drawings under NFPA 1126: effect locations, audience, exits, and fire protection. With checks and AI limits. NFPA 160 flame effects before an audience: plan reviewReview flame effect systems against NFPA 160: fuel supply, shutoffs, ventilation, and venue drawings. See document checks, a hypothetical example, and AI limits. NFPA 1194 RV park and campground plan reviewReview RV park and campground site plans against NFPA 1194: sites, roads, utilities, hydrants, and buildings. See document checks, inputs, and AI limits. NFPA 51 oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting system plan reviewReview oxygen-fuel gas manifolds, piping, and cylinder storage for welding and cutting against NFPA 51. With document checks, an example, and AI limits. NFPA 499 combustible dust hazardous (classified) location reviewReview combustible dust area classification drawings against NFPA 499: dust sources, boundaries, and electrical equipment. With checks and AI limits. NFPA 76 telecommunications facility plan reviewReview telecommunications facility drawings against NFPA 76: equipment areas, detection, suppression, and separations. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 770 hybrid fire-extinguishing system plan reviewReview hybrid water and inert gas fire-extinguishing system drawings against NFPA 770: protected spaces, supplies, piping, and controls. With AI limits. NFPA 232 records protection plan reviewReview records vaults, file rooms, and archives against NFPA 232: construction, openings, detection, and suppression. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 423 aircraft engine test facility plan reviewReview aircraft engine test cells and test stands against NFPA 423: siting, fuel, ventilation, and fire protection. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 520 subterranean space plan reviewReview developed underground spaces against NFPA 520: egress, smoke control, fire protection, and emergency systems. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 99B hypobaric facility plan reviewReview hypobaric chamber facilities against NFPA 99B: the chamber, its gas, electrical, and fire protection systems, and the room. With AI limits. NFPA 36 solvent extraction plant plan reviewReview solvent extraction plant drawings against NFPA 36: process areas, classification, ventilation, and separation. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 35 organic coatings manufacturing plan reviewReview paint and ink manufacturing plants against NFPA 35: process areas, liquid storage, ventilation, and fire protection. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 40 cellulose nitrate film storage plan reviewReview cellulose nitrate film vaults, cabinets, and handling rooms against NFPA 40: construction, venting, and sprinklers. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 501A manufactured home community plan reviewReview manufactured home community site plans against NFPA 501A: home sites, utilities, access, and hydrants. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 31 oil-burning equipment plan reviewReview oil-fired boiler, furnace, and heater drawings against NFPA 31: tanks, fuel piping, combustion air, and venting. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 214 water-cooling tower plan reviewReview cooling tower drawings against NFPA 214: tower construction, fill material, sprinkler protection, and water supply. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 252 fire door assembly plan reviewReview door schedules, hardware, and wall ratings for fire door assemblies tested to NFPA 252: labels, frames, glazing, and specs. With AI limits. NFPA 257 fire window and glass block plan reviewReview fire-rated windows, sidelites, and glass block against NFPA 257: wall ratings, glazing schedules, frames, and specs. With document checks and AI limits. NFPA 286 interior finish plan reviewReview interior finish schedules and specs that rely on NFPA 286 room corner tests: finishes, rooms, substrates, and test reports. With AI limits. NFPA 288 horizontal fire door plan reviewReview floor hatches and horizontal fire doors in rated floors against NFPA 288: floor ratings, door data, framing, and specs. With AI limits. NFPA 275 thermal barrier plan reviewReview foam plastic insulation and thermal barriers against NFPA 275: wall and roof sections, finishes, specs, and test evidence. With AI limits. NFPA 701 curtain, drapery, and textile plan reviewReview curtains, drapery, stage scrims, and films against NFPA 701: schedules, specifications, product data, and test claims. With AI limits. NFPA 253 corridor floor covering plan reviewReview corridor and exit floor coverings against NFPA 253 radiant flux classes: finish plans, carpet and resilient specs, and product data. With AI limits. NFPA 115 laser fire protection plan reviewReview laser lab and laser facility drawings against NFPA 115: laser rooms, enclosures, power, interlocks, and fire protection. With AI limits. UFC 3-600-01 fire protection engineering plan reviewReview DoD facility drawings against UFC 3-600-01: applicability, the 2026 digital edition, fire protection systems, mass notification, and limits. ASTM E119 and UL 263 fire-resistance rated assembly reviewCheck rated walls, floors, roofs, and columns against the tested designs they cite: ASTM E119-26, UL 263, wall types, details, and specs. ASTM E84 and UL 723 surface-burning characteristics reviewCheck finish schedules and product data against ASTM E84-26a and UL 723 test results: classes required, products specified, and gaps. ASTM E814 and UL 1479 penetration firestop reviewCheck penetrations through rated walls and floors against tested firestop systems: ASTM E814-26, UL 1479, MEP plans, and firestop specs. ASTM E1966 and UL 2079 fire-resistive joint system reviewCheck head-of-wall, wall-to-wall, and curtain wall edge joints against tested systems: ASTM E1966-24, UL 2079, ASTM E2307, and details. ASME A17.1/CSA B44 elevator and escalator plan reviewReview elevator drawings against ASME A17.1/CSA B44: hoistway, pit, machine room, travel, fire service interfaces, and a published finding. ASHRAE 15 and 15.2 refrigeration system safety reviewReview refrigeration and HVAC drawings against ASHRAE 15-2024 and 15.2-2024: refrigerants, machinery rooms, detection, and a published finding. ICC 500 storm shelter plan reviewReview storm shelter drawings against ICC 500-2023: shelter type, design criteria, envelope, openings, occupancy, and supporting systems. ASCE 24 flood-resistant design and construction plan reviewReview drawings in flood hazard areas against ASCE/SEI 24-24: flood data, elevations, openings, materials, utilities, and the civil set. FGI Code healthcare facility plan reviewReview hospital and outpatient drawings against the 2026 FGI Codes: which Code applies, room program, functional program, and MEP links. UFC 1-200-01 DoD Building Code plan reviewReview DoD facility drawings against the reissued UFC 1-200-01: the 2024 IBC and IEBC basis, DoD modifications, applicability, and referenced UFCs. UFC 4-010-01 antiterrorism, force protection, and security engineering reviewReview DoD drawings against the reissued UFC 4-010-01: standoff, glazing, entrances, structural isolation, mass notification, and project criteria. ASCE/SEI 41-23 seismic evaluation and retrofit document reviewReview existing-building seismic retrofit drawings against ASCE/SEI 41-23: performance objective, evaluation tier, components, and nonstructural work. ASME A18.1 platform lift and stairway chairlift plan reviewReview platform lift and chairlift drawings against ASME A18.1-2023: lift type, runway, landings, accessible route, power, and enforcing agency. Oregon Fire Code (OFC) plan reviewReview Oregon drawings against the 2025 Oregon Fire Code: State Fire Marshal adoption, phase-in, IFC basis, access, water supply, and fire systems. Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) plan reviewReview house plans against the 2026 Oregon Residential Specialty Code: 2024 IRC basis, October 2026 phase-in, Chapter 11 energy, and plan checks. Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC) plan reviewReview mechanical drawings against the 2025 Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code: IMC and IFGC basis, phase-in dates, ventilation, and fuel gas checks. Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC) plan reviewReview plumbing drawings against the 2026 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code: 2024 UPC basis, October 2026 effective date, fixtures, and piping checks. Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC) plan reviewReview commercial drawings against the 2025 Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code: ASHRAE 90.1-2022 basis, OSSC Chapter 13, and envelope and MEP checks. California Residential Code (CRC, Title 24 Part 2.5) plan reviewReview house plans against the 2025 California Residential Code: Title 24 Part 2.5, the 2024 IRC basis, January 2026 effective date, and plan checks. UFC 3-101-01 Architecture document review for DoD projectsReview DoD architectural sets against the reissued UFC 3-101-01: IBC modifications, air barriers, envelope renovation, mockups, and acoustics. UFC 3-110-03 Roofing review of DoD roof plans, details, and specificationsReview DoD roof drawings and specs against the reissued UFC 3-110-03: NRCA and MBMA basis, decks, cover boards, drainage, PV, and recover. UFC 3-201-01 Civil Engineering review for DoD site, grading, utility, drainage, and paving drawingsReview DoD site and civil drawings against the reissued UFC 3-201-01: flood elevations, grading, traffic, circulation, utilities, drainage, and paving. UFC 3-220-01 Geotechnical Engineering review: from the geotechnical report to the foundation drawingsCheck DoD foundation drawings against the reissued UFC 3-220-01 and the geotechnical report: investigation, liquefaction, groundwater, and foundations. UFC 3-301-01 Structural Engineering review for DoD structural drawings and general notesReview DoD structural drawings against the reissued UFC 3-301-01: 2024 IBC and ASCE 7-22 basis, risk category, special inspections, and collapse criteria. UFC 3-401-01 Mechanical Engineering document reviewReview DoD mechanical drawings against the reissued UFC 3-401-01: companion UFCs, mechanical rooms, refrigerants, and noise and vibration control. UFC 3-420-01 Plumbing Systems review against the IPC as modifiedReview DoD plumbing drawings against the reissued UFC 3-420-01: IPC modifications, eyewash stations, Legionella, cleanouts, and roof drainage. UFC 3-520-01 Interior Electrical Systems review, including fire protection powerReview DoD interior electrical drawings against the reissued UFC 3-520-01: fire protection power, panel schedules, surge protection, and grounding. Oregon Electrical Specialty Code (OESC) plan reviewReview Oregon electrical drawings against the 2026 OESC: the 2026 NEC plus Oregon’s table of amendments, effective October 1, 2026, and plan checks. California Existing Building Code (CEBC, Title 24 Part 10) plan reviewReview California alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy against the 2025 CEBC, Title 24 Part 10: 2024 IEBC basis and compliance method checks. UFC 3-530-01 interior, exterior, and security lighting review for DoD projectsReview DoD lighting plans, controls, photometrics, and specs against the reissued UFC 3-530-01: ASHRAE 90.1 basis, zones, egress, and security lighting. UFC 3-210-10 Low Impact Development review of DoD site and stormwater documentsReview DoD site and stormwater documents against the reissued UFC 3-210-10: applicability, pre-development hydrology, LID documentation, and as-built checks. UFC 3-120-10 Interior Design review of DoD SID and FF&E packagesReview DoD interior design packages against the reissued UFC 3-120-10: comprehensive interior design, SID finishes, FF&E plans, wayfinding, and room numbers. UFC 3-410-01 HVAC review of DoD mechanical drawings and specificationsUFC 3-410-01, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems: the versions WBDG lists, how it amends the IMC, and what to check in DoD HVAC sets. California Electrical Code (CEC, Title 24 Part 3) plan reviewReview California electrical drawings against the 2025 California Electrical Code, Title 24 Part 3: 2023 NEC basis, Article 89, agencies, and health care. California Mechanical Code (CMC, Title 24 Part 4) plan reviewReview California HVAC drawings against the 2025 California Mechanical Code, Title 24 Part 4: 2024 UMC basis, health care ventilation, and refrigerants. California Plumbing Code (CPC, Title 24 Part 5) plan reviewReview California plumbing drawings against the 2025 California Plumbing Code, Title 24 Part 5: 2024 UPC basis, fixtures, restrooms, and water conservation. California Historical Building Code (CHBC, Title 24 Part 8) plan reviewReview work on qualified historical buildings against the California Historical Building Code, Title 24 Part 8: eligibility, alternatives, and the SHBSB. Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) plan review before TDLR registration and RAS reviewReview Texas drawings against the 2012 Texas Accessibility Standards: TDLR registration, RAS plan review, technical memoranda, and differences from the ADA. North Carolina State Building Code plan review: 2018 codes in force, 2024 codes pendingReview North Carolina drawings against the 2018 NC State Building Code still in force, the pending 2024 codes, Appendix B, and OSFM plan review. AWS D1.1 structural welding review: weld symbols, joint details, and inspection calloutsReview structural steel weld symbols, joint details, and inspection notes against AWS D1.1/D1.1M:2025, the steel spec, and AISC 360. Checks and AI limits. NFPA 850 fire protection review for electric generating plants and HVDC converter stationsReview power plant fire protection drawings against NFPA 850: the 2026 standard, the fire protection design basis document, hazards, and protection. ICC 300 bleacher, telescopic seating, and grandstand plan reviewReview bleacher and grandstand drawings against ICC 300-2023: scope, egress within the seating, accessible spaces, handrails, and existing bleachers. ACI 301 review: how the project specification and drawings complete ACI’s reference specificationReview a project that cites ACI 301-20: edition, mandatory and optional checklist choices, specialty concrete sections, finishes, tolerances, and testing. AISI S240 cold-formed steel structural framing review of drawings and delegated designReview cold-formed steel framing against AISI S240-20, free from AISI: editions, structural vs. nonstructural walls, delegated design, members, connections. PROWAG review: sidewalks, curb ramps, crossings, signals, and transit stops in the public right-of-wayReview sidewalks, curb ramps, crossings, signals, transit stops, and on-street parking against PROWAG, 36 CFR 1190, and the DOT and GSA rules that adopt it. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Standards review for federal, DoD, GSA, and USPS projectsReview federal, DoD, GSA, and USPS drawings against the ABA Accessibility Standards: agency adoption, leases, alterations, waivers, and ADA differences. Fair Housing Act design and construction review of multifamily drawings and HUD safe harborsReview multifamily drawings against the Fair Housing Act rules in 24 CFR 100.205: covered units, site entrance, common areas, unit features, and safe harbors. AWC SDPWS review: wood shear wall and diaphragm schedules, nailing, hold-downs, and anchorageReview wood shear walls and diaphragms against AWC SDPWS: edition, schedules, nailing, hold-downs, anchorage, aspect ratios, and openings. With AI limits. AWS D1.4 reinforcing bar welding review: welded splices, bar grades, and shop drawingsReview welded rebar splices, bar grades at welds, embed welds, and inspection against AWS D1.4/D1.4M:2018-AMD1 and the rebar shop drawings. With AI limits. SJI steel joist review: designations, loads, uplift, bridging, bearing, and joist girdersReview steel joists and joist girders against SJI 100 and SJI 200: designations, special loads, net uplift, bridging, bearing, and submittals. With AI limits. SDI steel deck review: deck type, thickness, finish, attachment, side laps, diaphragms, and composite slabsReview roof and floor deck against ANSI/SDI SD-2022: deck type, gauge, finish, attachment, side laps, diaphragm schedule, and composite slabs. With AI limits. ACI 350 review: tanks, basins, and treatment structures across structural, process, and specification documentsReview water and wastewater tanks and basins against ACI 350-20: exposure, joints, waterstops, tightness testing, and coatings. With AI limits. ACI 117 tolerance review: which tolerances the documents invoke, and where they conflict with what bears on the concreteReview concrete tolerances against ACI 117-10: checklists, embeds, openings, slab surfaces, and interfaces with steel, precast, and facades. With AI limits. SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards review: pressure classes, sealing, leakage testing, flexible duct, and dampersCheck duct pressure classes, seal classes, leakage testing, flexible duct, and damper references against SMACNA duct standards and specs. With AI limits. Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) plan review: the 2021 codes, RAC exclusions, and 2018 accessibilityReview drawings against Pennsylvania’s UCC: 2021 I-Codes effective January 1, 2026, RAC exclusions, 2018 accessibility, and who enforces the code. Minnesota State Building Code plan review: the 2020 code, the 2024 commercial energy code, and the 2026 NECReview drawings against the 2020 Minnesota State Building Code, the 2024 Commercial Energy Code, the 2026 NEC, and the Minnesota Rules chapters that apply. Ohio Building Code plan review: the 2021 IBC basis, the Residential Code of Ohio, and Ohio’s trade and energy rulesReview drawings against the Ohio Building Code (OAC 4101:1, 2021 IBC basis), the Residential Code of Ohio, and Ohio’s mechanical, plumbing, and energy rules. Michigan Building Code plan review: the 2021 MBC, the 2015 residential code, and Michigan’s trade and energy partsReview drawings against the 2021 Michigan Building Code (effective April 9, 2025), the 2015 Michigan Residential Code, and the Part rules LARA administers. Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes plan review: the 2024 codes, Georgia amendments, and the Life Safety Code splitReview drawings against Georgia’s State Minimum Standard Codes: 2024 I-Codes with Georgia amendments, the 2015 energy code, and State Fire Marshal rules. Connecticut State Building Code plan review: the 2022 code, the State Fire Safety Code, and the delayed 2026 codesReview drawings against the 2022 Connecticut State Building Code and Fire Safety Code, and know why the 2024-based 2026 codes are not in effect yet. Indiana Building Code plan review: 675 IAC editions, the pending 2024 updates, and the state design releaseReview drawings against Indiana’s 675 IAC codes: the 2014 Building Code on the 2012 IBC, pending 2026 updates, and the Class 1 design release. Wisconsin Commercial Building Code plan review: the 2021 I-Code update, the submittal date that fixes the code, and DSPS plan approvalReview drawings against Wisconsin’s Commercial Building Code, SPS 361–366, now on the 2021 IBC, IECC, IMC, IFGC, and IEBC, and the DSPS plan approval steps. Maryland Building Performance Standards plan review: the 2021 IBC, IRC, and IECC, the withdrawn 2024 update, and local amendmentsReview drawings against Maryland’s MBPS, COMAR 09.12.51, on the 2021 IBC, IRC, and IECC, with the Maryland Accessibility Code and local amendments. South Carolina building codes plan review: the 2021 codes in effect, the 2024 codes due January 1, 2027, and State Fire Marshal reviewReview drawings against South Carolina’s 2021 codes, in effect since 2023, the 2024 codes due January 1, 2027, and State Fire Marshal plan review. Kentucky Building Code plan review: the 2018 KBC on the 2015 IBC, the 2023 NEC, and who reviews the plansReview drawings against the 2018 Kentucky Building Code on the 2015 IBC, the 2023 NEC, and the split between state DHBC and local plan review. ACI 562 concrete repair review: assessment, repair basis, construction documents, and quality assuranceReview concrete repair and rehabilitation drawings against ACI CODE-562-25: assessment, design basis, temporary works, and QA. With AI limits. Utah State Construction Code plan review: Title 15A editions, the July 1, 2026 update, and statewide amendmentsReview drawings against Utah’s Title 15A code: 2024 IBC, IEBC, and IECC since July 1, 2026, the 2021 IRC, statewide amendments, and the IECC emergency rule. Tennessee building code plan review: the 2021 codes in Rule 0780-02-02, the 2017 NEC, State Fire Marshal review, and exempt jurisdictionsReview drawings against Tennessee’s 2021 IBC, IFC, and IECC in Rule 0780-02-02, the 2017 NEC, the 2010 ADA Standards, and State Fire Marshal review. Louisiana Uniform Construction Code plan review: the 2021 codes in effect, the proposed 2024 update, and State Fire Marshal reviewReview drawings against Louisiana’s 2021 IBC, IRC, and IECC and 2020 NEC, the 2024 codes proposed for January 1, 2027, and State Fire Marshal review. Oklahoma building code plan review: the 2024 OUBCC codes, the State Fire Marshal’s 2018-code window, and storm shelter amendmentsReview drawings against Oklahoma’s OUBCC codes: the 2024 IBC, IRC, IFC, and IEBC since September 14, 2026, the 2023 NEC, and State Fire Marshal review. Montana state building code plan review: the 2024 codes since September 26, 2026, ARM 24.301 amendments, and certified local programsReview drawings against Montana’s state building code: the 2024 IBC, IRC, IECC, and UPC and the 2023 NEC since September 26, 2026, under ARM 24.301. Iowa state building code plan review: the 2024 IBC, IRC, and IEBC since September 10, 2025, the 2012 IECC statewide, and Building Code Bureau reviewReview drawings against Iowa’s state building code: the 2024 IBC, IRC, and IEBC in 481 IAC 301, the 2012 IECC, and when the Building Code Bureau reviews. New Mexico building code plan review: the 2021 NMCBC, the 2024 plumbing and mechanical codes from August 1, 2026, and CID or local reviewReview drawings against New Mexico’s codes: the 2021 IBC-based NMCBC, the 2021 IECC, the 2024 UPC and UMC from August 1, 2026, and the 2020 NEC. North Dakota State Building Code plan review: the 2024 codes since January 1, 2026, local enforcement elections, and state buildings and schoolsReview drawings against the North Dakota State Building Code: the 2024 IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, IECC, and IEBC with state amendments since January 1, 2026. Alabama State Building Code plan review: the 2021 IBC and companion codes, the 2025 A2L refrigerant amendments, and DCM jurisdictionReview drawings against Alabama’s State Building Code: the 2021 IBC and companion codes DCM enforces for state, school, hotel, and movie theater projects. New Hampshire state building code plan review: the 2024 codes since July 1, 2026, the six-month concurrency period, and no local technical amendmentsReview drawings against New Hampshire’s state building code: the 2024 IBC, IRC, IEBC, IPC, and IMC since July 1, 2026, the 2018 IECC, and the 2023 NEC. Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code plan review: the 2021 codes since April 2025, municipal enforcement, and the Fire Marshal’s NFPA 101 permitsReview drawings against Maine’s MUBEC: the 2021 IBC, IRC, IEBC, IECC, and IMC with 08-003 CMR amendments, NFPA 101 permits, and barrier-free review. Idaho building code plan review: the 2018 codes in IDAPA 24.39.30, the 2024 update that did not take effect, and DOPL, Fire Marshal, and local reviewReview drawings against Idaho’s building codes: the 2018 IBC, IRC, IEBC, and IECC in IDAPA 24.39.30, the 2018 IFC, and when DOPL reviews the plans. Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code plan review: NFPA 101, NFPA 1, and the 2021 IBC since November 2025, the energy standards, and the Access RulesReview drawings against Vermont’s 2025 Fire and Building Safety Code: NFPA 101 and NFPA 1 (2021), the 2021 IBC, RBES or CBES, and the Access Rules. Nebraska state building code plan review: the 2018 codes in §71-6403, local adoption, the 2018 IECC, and the State Fire Marshal’s NFPA 101 reviewReview drawings against Nebraska’s state building code: the 2018 IBC, IRC, IEBC, and UPC, the 2018 IECC, NFPA 101 (2012), and Fire Marshal plan review. South Dakota building code plan review: the 2024 IBC and IRC under SDCL 11-10, the Fire Marshal’s 2015 code rules, and state plan approvalReview drawings against South Dakota’s codes: the 2024 IBC and IRC under SDCL 11-10, the Fire Marshal’s 2015 code rules, and who approves the plans. West Virginia State Building Code plan review: the 2018 codes in 87 CSR 4 where adopted locally, the 2021 State Fire Code, and Fire Marshal reviewReview drawings against West Virginia’s State Building Code: the 2018 IBC and IRC in 87 CSR 4, the 2021 NFPA 1 and 101 fire code, and Fire Marshal review. Wyoming building code plan review: the 2024 I-codes the fire council adopts, State Fire Marshal and local plan review, and the NECReview drawings against Wyoming’s codes: the 2024 IBC, IFC, IMC, IFGC and IEBC, the NEC, State Fire Marshal plan review, and cities that review locally. Arkansas Fire Prevention Code plan review: the 2021 AFPC volumes, local or State Fire Marshal review, and other state codesReview drawings against the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code: its fire, building and residential volumes, who reviews plans, and the 2014 energy code. Alaska building code plan review: the 2021 IBC and IFC in 13 AAC 50, Fire Marshal or local review, and the BEES energy standardReview an Alaska set against 13 AAC 50 (2021 IBC and IFC), State Fire Marshal or local plan review, the BEES energy standard, the 2018 UPC, and the 2020 NEC. Hawaii State Building Code plan review: the 2018 state codes, county adoptions and amendments, and the energy and fire codesReview a Hawaii set against the 2018 State Building Code, the county code that governs the permit, the 2018 IECC, the fire code, and accessibility review. Illinois building code plan review: local codes on a state structural baseline, the statewide energy, accessibility, plumbing, and fire rules, and who reviewsReview an Illinois set: the local code and its IBC structural baseline, the 2024 Illinois energy code, the Accessibility and Plumbing Codes, and NFPA 101. Missouri building code plan review: city and county codes under state law, the Division of Fire Safety’s facility, elevator, and boiler rules, and state buildingsReview a Missouri set: the city or county code that governs, Fire Safety plan rules for care facilities, elevators and boilers, and state building rules. Colorado building code plan review: local codes, DFPC review of schools and health facilities, and the statewide electrical, plumbing, energy, and wildfire rulesReview a Colorado set: the local code, DFPC review of schools and health facilities, the 2026 NEC, the 2024 plumbing code, and state energy code rules. Arizona building code plan review: city and county codes, the State Fire Code and State Fire Marshal review, public buildings, factory-built buildings, and the AzDA rulesReview an Arizona set: the city or county code, the State Fire Code and Fire Marshal review of public buildings, factory-built plans, and AzDA access rules. Nevada building code plan review: local adoptions, State Public Works and State Fire Marshal codes, and the 2024 IECCCheck a Nevada set against its reviewer’s codes: State Public Works, the State Fire Marshal, Clark County, Las Vegas, Washoe County, Reno, and the 2024 IECC. NFPA 13 sprinkler plan review with AIReview NFPA 13 sprinkler documents with architectural plans, ceilings, and specifications. See the inputs, coordination checks, and limits of AI review. NFPA 20 fire pump plan reviewConnect fire pump schedules, room layouts, power, controls, and sprinkler references in an NFPA 20 document review. See what AI can help investigate. NFPA 72 fire alarm plan reviewReview fire alarm layouts, risers, device schedules, and system interfaces using the applicable NFPA 72 reference. Connect every question to its documents. How to respond to plan check commentsAnswer every plan check comment with the sheet, detail, and clouded change the reviewer needs. Letter format, six response types, and a free response log. Occupant load calculatorCalculate occupant load from floor area with a representative subset of IBC Table 1004.5. Shows the math and cites the code section and edition. Stair riser and tread calculatorCheck a proposed stair’s riser height and tread depth against IBC 1011.5 and 1011.10 for commercial, dwelling-unit, and spiral stairs. ADA ramp slope calculatorCompute ramp slope from rise and run and check it against the ADA 2010 Standards’ 1:12 accessible-route limit, with the existing-building exception. Egress width calculatorCalculate required exit width for doors, corridors, and stairways from occupant load and sprinkler status under IBC Section 1005. Plumbing fixture count requirements, explainedPlumbing fixture counts depend on whether your jurisdiction adopted the IPC or the UPC. See how the two codes structure the requirement. Free construction code calculatorsFour free calculators for occupant load, stair geometry, ADA ramp slope, and egress width, plus why plumbing fixture counts resist a simple one. Yes, it can check your local building codesYes. 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