Building & Fire Code Consulting
Code consulting for new and existing buildings supports project teams through planning, design, permitting, construction, and occupancy. Whether through prescriptive code compliance strategies or performance-based approaches, we help evaluate complex code issues, develop practical solutions, and support successful project outcomes. Our goal is to provide clear, actionable guidance that aligns compliance requirements with project objectives.
Code Reports
Life Safety Plans
Code Reviews
Plan Reviews
Alternative Compliance Methods
Variance Applications
Modification Applications
Occupant Load & Egress Analysis
Plumbing Fixture Calculations
AHJ Coordination
Master Planning Studies
Emergency Evacuation & Planning
Place of Assembly Plans
Existing Buildings, Feasibility & Due Diligence
Code requirements can significantly influence decisions related to purchasing, renovating, repairing, maintaining, or repurposing an existing building. We evaluate existing conditions, potential compliance concerns, anticipated code triggers, and future needs to help owners and project teams understand how applicable building, fire, accessibility, and life safety requirements may affect a planned investment or project. This early insight supports informed decision-making, helps establish realistic project expectations, and identifies potential challenges before work begins.
Existing Building Surveys
Existing Building Code Analysis
Existing Conditions Assessments
Due Diligence Reports
Feasibility Study Reports
Investigation and Evaluation Reports
Certificate of Inspection Requests
Occupancy Reviews
Change of Occupancy Evaluations
Facility Conditions Assessment
Property Conditions Assessment
Accessibility Consulting
Accessibility consulting for new construction, renovations, and existing buildings helps project teams and building owners understand and address applicable accessibility requirements. Through plan reviews and on-site evaluations we identify barriers, evaluate compliance pathways, and develop practical solutions that improve accessibility while supporting project goals.
Accessibility Surveys of Existing Buildings
ADA Reviews
521 CMR Reviews
ICC A117.1 Reviews
Plan Reviews
Variance Applications
Third Party Reviews & Peer Reviews
We provide third-party and peer reviews of building, fire, life safety, and accessibility code approaches and documentation. We bring an objective perspective to identify potential issues, validate compliance approaches, and provide project teams and reviewing authorities with greater confidence in the proposed design.
Third-Party Reviews of Plans and Code Documentation
Peer Reviews
Technical Support and Coordination with Reviewing Authorities