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NYC BC Architectural Compliance Check

AI-powered New York City Building 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 New York City Building Code

New York City's independent building code with NYC-specific requirements that differ significantly from the IBC. Covers unique provisions for high-rise, mixed-use, and the city's complex zoning resolution.

Scope

All construction in the five boroughs of New York City

Editions

2022 NYC Building Code (current)

Applicability

Mandatory in NYC. Uses its own code (not the NYS code) with DOB enforcement.

What We Check For

NYC BC compliance checking for architectural drawings
Cross-reference architectural details against New York City Building Code requirements
Verify architectural specifications meet NYC BC minimum standards
Check architectural coordination against NYC BC referenced standards
Identify architectural issues that could cause NYC BC compliance failures
Review architectural drawings for common NYC BC violations

Common Architectural Issues We Catch

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

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Occupancy classification errors
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Egress path and exit width deficiencies
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Fire-rating discontinuities at walls and floors
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Door and hardware schedule mismatches
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Finish schedule conflicts
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Accessibility route and clearance violations
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Building height and area limit exceedances

Why NYC BC Architectural Compliance Matters

New York City Building 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 NYC BC architectural issues during preconstruction costs 10x less than fixing them in the field (CII, 1-10-100 Rule).

How Articulate Checks NYC BC Compliance

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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.

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Purpose-Built Construction AI

Articulate's AI is trained specifically to review construction drawings against NYC BC requirements. Domain-specific training catches issues that generic AI tools miss.

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Exact Issue Locations

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

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One-Click RFI Generation

Turn detected NYC BC issues into formatted RFIs with a single click. Push directly to Procore with issue details, code references, and page locations.

Related Resources

NYC BC Checks for Other Disciplines

Architectural Checks Against Other Codes

Check Your Architectural Drawings Against NYC BC

Upload your PDF drawings and our AI will check them for New York City Building Code compliance — automatically.