Fire Code Compliance Plan Analyzer
Review building plans against fire codes and generate compliance reports
What You Can Do
You can upload building plans and specifications, then receive a structured analysis that identifies compliance gaps against applicable fire codes. Claude evaluates egress requirements, fire-rated assemblies, sprinkler systems, hazardous materials storage, and exit pathways—then generates professional corrective action letters ready for permit applicants and Fire Marshal documentation.
Features
Identifies which state and local fire codes apply to the specific project type and occupancy classification
Evaluates exit pathways, travel distances, door widths, and stair specifications against code minimums
Checks wall ratings, fire separation distances, and compartmentalization requirements
Assesses design adequacy, spacing, water supply, and coverage for the proposed occupancy
Identifies storage location compliance, segregation requirements, and ventilation standards
Flags violations with specific code section references and severity levels
Generates formal letters with actionable remedies and timeline recommendations
Produces reports formatted for Fire Marshal submission and applicant notifications
Example Output
Example 1 — Commercial Tenant Improvement
- Violation Found: Exit corridor width 40" (code requires 44" for 250+ occupants)
- Required Action: Relocate partition 4 inches westward
- Code Reference: IFC Section 1005.1(1)
- Status: Minor — addressable via plan revision
Example 2 — Sprinkler System Analysis
- Hazard Classification: Ordinary Hazard Group 1
- Design Density: 0.15 GPM/SF (calculated vs. 0.18 GPM/SF required)
- Finding: Water supply pressure insufficient for remote 12-head configuration
- Corrective Action: Increase pump discharge by 15 PSI or reduce head spacing to 10'6"
Example 3 — Fire Separation Distance
- Property line clearance: 18 feet (code requires 20 feet minimum for 3-story wood-frame)
- Gap identified: 2-foot deficiency
- Remedy options: Install 1-hour rated wall on south elevation OR modify roofline to reduce wall height
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with step-by-step plan review methodology:
- Code Framework Checklist: Quick reference matrix of IFC/state-specific requirements by occupancy type
- Compliance Analysis Template: Structured form for documenting violations, code citations, and corrective actions
- Egress Calculation Worksheet: Formulas and reference tables for occupant load, exit width, and travel distance verification
- Corrective Action Letter Template: Professional format suitable for permit applicant distribution and Fire Marshal records
Who It's For
- Fire Marshals and plan reviewers conducting new construction and renovation assessments
- Building code officials verifying compliance before permit issuance
- Architects and engineers preparing plan submissions for Fire Marshal approval
- Permit expeditors and consultants assisting applicants with code compliance strategy
- Fire protection engineers designing sprinkler and life-safety systems
Best For
- New commercial and industrial construction plan reviews
- Major alteration and tenant improvement code analysis
- Change-of-occupancy and adaptive-reuse assessments
- Sprinkler system design verification and adequacy evaluation
- Egress pathway and emergency exit compliance validation
- Fire-rated assembly and separation distance verification
- Hazardous materials storage and isolation requirement checks
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