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IBC Mechanical Compliance Check

AI-powered International 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 International Building Code

The model code adopted by most US jurisdictions for commercial and multifamily construction. Covers structural, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, and building envelope requirements.

Scope

Commercial, institutional, multifamily (3+ units), and mixed-use buildings

Editions

2021 IBC (current), 2018, 2015, 2012

Applicability

Adopted in all 50 states (with amendments). The baseline for most US building departments.

What We Check For

Mechanical requirements per IBC Chapter 28 referencing IMC

Ventilation per IMC Chapter 4 referencing ASHRAE 62.1

Smoke control systems per IBC 909

Kitchen exhaust hoods per IMC Chapter 5

Duct construction and fire/smoke damper requirements

Energy code compliance for mechanical systems

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 IBC Mechanical Compliance Matters

International 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 IBC mechanical issues during preconstruction costs 10x less than fixing them in the field (CII, 1-10-100 Rule).

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

Exact Issue Locations

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