a5c-ai Building Code Checker Skill
Purpose
The Building Code Checker Skill verifies building code compliance including occupancy classification, construction type, allowable area, and fire-resistance requirements per IBC.
Capabilities
- IBC compliance verification
- Occupancy classification
- Construction type determination
- Allowable area calculation
- Fire-resistance requirements
- Means of egress analysis
- Height and story limitations
- Mixed-use provisions
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Verifying code compliance
- Determining allowable areas
- Checking height limits
- Evaluating fire resistance
Prerequisites
- Building use defined
- Construction materials identified
- Building area calculated
- Fire protection systems known
Best Practices
- Use current code edition
- Consider local amendments
- Document compliance path
- Check all occupancies
Process Integration
This skill integrates with:
- All structural processes
- Permit Application Preparation
Configuration
building-code-checker:
codes:
- IBC-2021
- IBC-2024
check-categories:
- occupancy
- construction-type
- area
- height
- fire-resistance
- egress
Output Artifacts
- Compliance reports
- Area calculations
- Fire-resistance requirements
- Code summaries