IBC MEP compliance check
Helonic is an AI construction drawing analysis platform for mep teams checking International Building Code on construction drawings.
Helonic checks mep construction drawings against International Building Code to detect violations, missing requirements, and code compliance issues before they delay a permit or hit the field.
What is 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 does Helonic check for IBC mep work?
What mep issues does Helonic catch?
Combined mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings for all building systems coordination.
Why does IBC mep compliance matter?
International Building Code compliance for mep 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 mep issues during preconstruction costs 10x less than fixing them in the field (CII, 1-10-100 Rule).
How does Helonic check IBC compliance?
Upload your PDF drawings
Upload your mep PDF drawings. No BIM models or 3D software required. Helonic works with the 2D PDFs your team already uses.
Purpose-built construction AI
Helonic'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.
One-click RFI generation
Turn detected IBC issues into formatted RFIs with a single click. Push directly to Procore with issue details, code references, and page locations.