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IRC Architectural Compliance Check

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

About International Residential Code

The companion code to the IBC for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. Contains prescriptive requirements for all building disciplines in a single document.

Scope

One- and two-family dwellings, townhouses up to 3 stories

Editions

2021 IRC (current), 2018, 2015, 2012

Applicability

Adopted in most US jurisdictions for residential construction.

What We Check For

IRC compliance checking for architectural drawings

Cross-reference architectural details against International Residential Code requirements

Verify architectural specifications meet IRC minimum standards

Check architectural coordination against IRC referenced standards

Identify architectural issues that could cause IRC compliance failures

Review architectural drawings for common IRC violations

Common Architectural Issues We Catch

Architectural drawings including floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and interior finishes.

Occupancy classification errors

Egress path and exit width deficiencies

Fire-rating discontinuities at walls and floors

Door and hardware schedule mismatches

Finish schedule conflicts

Accessibility route and clearance violations

Building height and area limit exceedances

Why IRC Architectural Compliance Matters

International Residential Code compliance for architectural 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 IRC architectural issues during preconstruction costs 10x less than fixing them in the field (CII, 1-10-100 Rule).

How Articulate Checks IRC Compliance

Upload Your PDF Drawings

Upload your architectural 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 IRC requirements. Domain-specific training catches issues that generic AI tools miss.

Exact Issue Locations

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