AI drawing review for code consultants
Screen drawings against multiple building codes, fire and life safety standards, and accessibility requirements automatically.
What slows down code consultants
The compounding complexity behind modern code review work.
Complex Multi-Code Compliance
Projects must comply with IBC, local amendments, NFPA, ADA/ICC A117.1, and energy codes simultaneously, each with overlapping and sometimes conflicting requirements.
Evolving Standards
Code cycles update every three years, with local jurisdictions adopting different editions and amendments that change review criteria.
High Volume Reviews
Each project requires systematic review across dozens of code sections, making it difficult to maintain thoroughness under tight deadlines.
How Helonic helps
Code-aware drawing review across IBC, NFPA, ADA, IECC, and ASHRAE.
Multi-Code Compliance Screening
Automatically screen drawings against IBC, NFPA, ADA, and energy code requirements in a single pass. Flag potential violations with specific code section references.
Fire and Life Safety Comprehensive Review
Verify fire-rated assemblies, egress widths and travel distances, area of rescue assistance locations, fire separation distances, and sprinkler coverage against NFPA 13 and IBC Chapter 9.
Accessibility Audit
Check accessible routes, door clearances, restroom layouts, signage, and parking against ADA Standards and ICC A117.1 to catch non-compliant conditions before permit submission.
Energy Code Pre-Check
Review envelope details, fenestration ratios, and mechanical system specifications against IECC or ASHRAE 90.1 requirements to flag energy code gaps early in design.
Occupancy Classification Verification
Confirm that occupancy classifications, construction types, and allowable areas are consistent throughout the drawing set and meet code requirements for the proposed use.
Common issues we catch
The compliance gaps Helonic flags on every code review.
Egress & Fire Safety
- Egress width deficiencies at corridors and stairwells
- Fire rating gaps in walls, floors, and shaft enclosures
- Dead-end corridor violations exceeding allowable length
- Missing or incorrect fire damper locations at rated assemblies
Accessibility & Energy
- ADA non-compliance in restrooms, routes, and parking
- Energy code violations in envelope and fenestration design
- Occupancy load calculation errors affecting egress design
- Incomplete code analysis on cover sheets
ROI for code consultants
What code review teams typically see after adopting Helonic.
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