building-code-checker

Building code compliance checking skill for IBC occupancy, construction type, and area requirements

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Best use case

building-code-checker is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Building code compliance checking skill for IBC occupancy, construction type, and area requirements

Teams using building-code-checker should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/building-code-checker/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/domains/science/civil-engineering/skills/building-code-checker/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/building-code-checker/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How building-code-checker Compares

Feature / Agent	building-code-checker	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Building code compliance checking skill for IBC occupancy, construction type, and area requirements

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# 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

```yaml
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