IRC MEP compliance check
Helonic is an AI construction drawing analysis platform for mep teams checking International Residential Code on construction drawings.
Helonic checks mep construction drawings against International Residential Code to detect violations, missing requirements, and code compliance issues before they delay a permit or hit the field.
What is 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 does Helonic check for IRC mep work?
What mep issues does Helonic catch?
Combined mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings for all building systems coordination.
Why does IRC mep compliance matter?
International Residential 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 IRC mep issues during preconstruction costs 10x less than fixing them in the field (CII, 1-10-100 Rule).
How does Helonic check IRC 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 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.
One-click RFI generation
Turn detected IRC issues into formatted RFIs with a single click. Push directly to Procore with issue details, code references, and page locations.