ADA×Mechanical

ADA Mechanical Compliance Check

AI-powered ADA Standards for Accessible Design compliance checking for mechanical construction drawings. Detect violations, missing requirements, and code compliance issues before they delay your permit or hit the field.

About ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Federal accessibility standards required for all public accommodations and commercial facilities. Covers accessible routes, restrooms, parking, signage, and communication features.

Scope

Public accommodations, commercial facilities, state and local government facilities

Editions

2010 ADA Standards (current)

Applicability

Federal law — applies to all new construction and alterations of public and commercial buildings nationwide.

What We Check For

ADA compliance checking for mechanical drawings

Cross-reference mechanical details against ADA Standards for Accessible Design requirements

Verify mechanical specifications meet ADA minimum standards

Check mechanical coordination against ADA referenced standards

Identify mechanical issues that could cause ADA compliance failures

Review mechanical drawings for common ADA violations

Common Mechanical Issues We Catch

HVAC, exhaust, ventilation, and refrigeration drawings.

Outdoor air ventilation rate calculation errors (ASHRAE 62.1)

Duct sizing and static pressure calculation mismatches

Equipment clearance and access deficiencies

Exhaust system termination proximity to intakes

Kitchen hood makeup air deficiencies

Smoke control system design gaps

Energy code compliance — equipment efficiency and controls

Why ADA Mechanical Compliance Matters

ADA Standards for Accessible Design compliance for mechanical drawings is critical because violations discovered during plan review delay permits, and issues found during construction result in costly rework, change orders, and schedule delays. Catching ADA mechanical issues during preconstruction costs 10x less than fixing them in the field (CII, 1-10-100 Rule).

How Articulate Checks ADA Compliance

Upload Your PDF Drawings

Upload your mechanical PDF drawings. No BIM models or 3D software required — Articulate works with the 2D PDFs your team already uses.

Purpose-Built Construction AI

Articulate's AI is trained specifically to review construction drawings against ADA requirements. Domain-specific training catches issues that generic AI tools miss.

Exact Issue Locations

Every ADA compliance issue is tagged with the exact page and coordinates on your drawings, plus severity ratings (high, medium, low) so you can prioritize.