Development and Implementation of Development and Implementation of Automated Code Compliance CheckingAutomated Code Compliance Checking

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ICC Project Goal

Automate code compliance checking for the I-Codes and Federal, state and locally adopted versions of those codes leading to….

…. enhanced communication, knowledge and collaboration

…. more complete code complying designs …. more timely and accurate design acceptance and approval

…. improved building safety and performance

…. reduced construction costs

Current Process

Future Process

Building Information Model

Physical and functional characteristics of a building (data) in digital format

• … a shared knowledge source or database of intelligent information about a facility

• … stays with the building forever and is enhanced over time

• … can be seamlessly maintained and used by all

Design

ConstructionSustainment

Planning Design

ConstructionSustainment

Planning

BIM

4DSchedulesLogistics

FunctionaldescriptionFunctionsCalculationsRequirementsConstraints

Knowledge databasesCompanyExternal

SimulationComfortAir, heatingLifecycle costsLight and soundInsulationUseFireEnvironmental impactLife expectancy

DescriptionInc cost estimates

SourcingProduct databasesPrice databases

FMRenting, sale and useMaintenanceWarranty

ReuseRefurbishmentDemolitionReconstruction

VRMLVisualisation3D models

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BIM softwareArch, Struct, Eng Services Civ Eng

IFCIFC

IFCIFC

BIM

CodesStandards,Regulations …

Interoperability

Model Checking Software

Software tools that can read a BIM and provide any number of different types of output related to the building and its systems as represented in the BIM

Codes, rules and regulations in a format that allows them to be applied by model checking software to identify conflicts between the BIM and the codes, rules and regulations

Automated Code Compliance Checking

Automated Code Compliance Checking

Automated Code Compliance Checking

Project Overview

Dictionary – details associated with terms, properties and values that provide a basis for communication between SMARTcodes, MCS and BIM

SMARTcodes – A process and software for making codes and other criteria “smart”

MCS and BIM ASW – Availability of software that can apply SMARTcodes and can provide for “code checkable” BIMs

Project Overview

BIM Gallery – Availability of BIMs for real buildings for demonstration and testing/validation purposes

Manual Code Search – Ability to address code questions directly in the absence of a BIM

Data Drill Down – Availability of information relevant to the application of the codes

Project Overview

Communications – Outreach to and a pipeline for input from the building industry

Market Research – Facilitating market access to and use of SMARTcodes

Collaboration – Identification of and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, organizations and interested parties

ICC Achievements to Date

Invested in SMARTcodes project

Created robust project plan to guide ICC efforts

Assembled ICC project team of ICC staff, private sector experts and public sector users

Established a task group of federal, state and local officials to guide project

Creating U.S. dictionary with CSI and participating in similar efforts globally

ICC Achievements to Date

Developed a unique process, protocol and software to create SMARTcodes

Collaborated with other buildingSMART initiatives and interested parties

Demonstrated auto code check, manual code search and supporting data “drill down” for IECC

Conducting market research

Implemented robust communications plan

Future Plans

Complete efforts on and make 2006 IECC SMARTcodes available

Conduct work to ensure BIMs will contain information to support, and model checking software can perform auto code checking

Continue creation of SMARTcodes until all key I-Codes are completed

Future Plans

Facilitate availability of “smart” Federal, state and local amendments to I-Codes and referenced standards

Provide for manual search of SMARTcodes and availability of support information

Continue to collaborate with relevant initiatives and organizations

Questions, Suggestions or Comments?

To get involved contact Dave Conover or Eunice Lee

ICC500 New Jersey Avenue 6th FloorWashington, DC 20001dconover@iccsafe.orgelee@iccsafe.orgwww.smartcodes.org

Frequently Used Acronyms

AC3 – Automated Code Compliance Checking BIM – Building Information Model BIM ASW – BIM Authoring Software IFC – Industry Foundation Classifications MCS – Model Checking Software NBIMS – National BIM Standard