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How to Check a Design Against Building Code

Code compliance protects people.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Code compliance protects people. In short: find; check; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Find occupancy type.

  2. Check construction type.

  3. Check egress.

  4. Check fire separations.

  5. Check accessibility.

  6. Document.

Safety reminders for architects

  • Design to code
  • Wear PPE on sites
  • Design for accessibility
  • Coordinate structural safety

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