What AI gets right — and where humans still matter.

The building code isn’t optional — but it’s rarely straightforward. Between city-specific amendments, structural edge cases, and interpretation differences, navigating code compliance can feel like decoding a moving target.

Spacial was built to bring clarity to that complexity. By combining AI-driven code intelligence with licensed engineering oversight, we’re helping teams catch issues early, reduce resubmittals, and feel confident their plans are compliant — from the start.

The Problem with Manual Code Checks

Most plan sets go through some form of pre-check, but very few of them catch everything on the first round. That’s because traditional reviews rely on:

⛔️ Human memory of thousands of regional code rules
⛔️ Inconsistent markup conventions between consultants
⛔️ City-specific interpretations that are easy to overlook

It’s no wonder so many plans bounce back with redlines — even after multiple reviews.

What Spacial’s AI Actually Understands

Spacial isn’t just running checklists — it’s trained on real structural plans, IRC/IBC logic, and hundreds of thousands of code applications. The system can:

✅ Flag missing or misaligned structural elements
✅ Detect violations tied to specific plan zones or material usage
✅ Recognize local amendments or regional differences (e.g. seismic loads in California, snow loads in Colorado)
✅ Suggest fixes that reduce back-and-forth before submission

The result: your team gets actionable insights before the city ever sees the set.

But Some Things Still Require Judgment

There are still things that no AI should decide — like whether to cantilever a deck beyond a certain span, or how best to approach a tricky existing condition. That’s why Spacial pairs every project with a licensed engineer.

AI flags the problem. Humans make the final call.

This hybrid model is what gives Spacial both speed and safety — and it’s the reason code reviewers and cities are increasingly receptive to our stamped plan sets.

Redlines Go Down. Confidence Goes Up.

With Spacial, architects and builders can submit plans knowing they’ve already passed hundreds of rule checks — with documentation to prove it. And if changes are needed, Spacial keeps a full history of comments, versions, and fixes, so you’re never caught off guard.

Code confidence isn’t just about passing review. It’s about designing without fear of delay.