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FBC Mechanical Compliance Check

AI-powered Florida Building Code compliance checking for mechanical construction drawings. Detect violations, missing requirements, and code compliance issues before they delay your permit or hit the field.

About Florida Building Code

Florida's state building code with the most stringent wind and hurricane resistance requirements in the continental US. Includes the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) provisions for Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Scope

All construction in Florida

Editions

7th Edition FBC (2023), 6th Edition

Applicability

Mandatory for all construction in Florida. Miami-Dade HVHZ adds additional requirements.

What We Check For

FBC compliance checking for mechanical drawings

Cross-reference mechanical details against Florida Building Code requirements

Verify mechanical specifications meet FBC minimum standards

Check mechanical coordination against FBC referenced standards

Identify mechanical issues that could cause FBC compliance failures

Review mechanical drawings for common FBC 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 FBC Mechanical Compliance Matters

Florida Building Code 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 FBC mechanical issues during preconstruction costs 10x less than fixing them in the field (CII, 1-10-100 Rule).

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

Exact Issue Locations

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