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CBC Mechanical Compliance Check

AI-powered California Building Code (Title 24 Part 2) compliance checking for mechanical construction drawings. Detect violations, missing requirements, and code compliance issues before they delay your permit or hit the field.

About California Building Code (Title 24 Part 2)

California's state building code based on the IBC with extensive California-specific amendments for seismic, energy, accessibility, and green building requirements.

Scope

All construction in California

Editions

2022 CBC (based on 2021 IBC), 2019 CBC

Applicability

Mandatory for all construction in California. One of the most amended state codes in the US.

What We Check For

CBC compliance checking for mechanical drawings

Cross-reference mechanical details against California Building Code (Title 24 Part 2) requirements

Verify mechanical specifications meet CBC minimum standards

Check mechanical coordination against CBC referenced standards

Identify mechanical issues that could cause CBC compliance failures

Review mechanical drawings for common CBC 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 CBC Mechanical Compliance Matters

California Building Code (Title 24 Part 2) 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 CBC mechanical issues during preconstruction costs 10x less than fixing them in the field (CII, 1-10-100 Rule).

How Articulate Checks CBC 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 CBC requirements. Domain-specific training catches issues that generic AI tools miss.

Exact Issue Locations

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