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IECC Mechanical Compliance Check

AI-powered International Energy Conservation 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 Energy Conservation Code

The model energy code setting minimum efficiency requirements for building envelopes, mechanical systems, lighting, and service water heating. Referenced by many state energy codes.

Scope

Energy efficiency for all new buildings and major renovations

Editions

2021 IECC (current), 2018, 2015

Applicability

Adopted or used as baseline in most US states. Many states add amendments or use their own (e.g., California Title 24 Part 6).

What We Check For

IECC compliance checking for mechanical drawings

Cross-reference mechanical details against International Energy Conservation Code requirements

Verify mechanical specifications meet IECC minimum standards

Check mechanical coordination against IECC referenced standards

Identify mechanical issues that could cause IECC compliance failures

Review mechanical drawings for common IECC 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 IECC Mechanical Compliance Matters

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

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

Exact Issue Locations

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