Code Compliance & Standards Review
Verification of construction against the building codes, standards, and manufacturer requirements that governed the work.
Whether work meets code is often the central technical question in a construction dispute. Coe & Company evaluates installations against the applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes, and against industry standards from organizations including ASTM, ANSI, ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, and UL. Mr. Coe's background includes ICBO residential electrical inspection training and long-standing membership in the International Association of Electrical Inspectors.
Disputes Commonly Evaluated
- Code violation allegations
- Un-permitted and non-compliant work
- Habitability compliance cases
- Accessibility and life-safety questions
- Manufacturer installation requirement disputes
Typical Investigation Activities
- Code research for the applicable edition and jurisdiction
- Field verification of as-built conditions
- Comparison of installations to standards and listings
- Permit history review
- Analysis of inspection records
Evidence Reviewed
- Applicable code editions and local amendments
- Permit and inspection histories
- Manufacturer installation instructions and listings
- Industry standards and reference documents
- As-built field conditions
Potential Deliverables
- Code compliance evaluations
- Violation documentation with citations
- Corrective scope recommendations
- Expert opinions on code questions
Project Types
- Residential and multi-family buildings
- Commercial tenant improvements
- Restaurants and food facilities
- Special-use and industrial occupancies
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Construction disputes rarely involve a single system. These adjacent disciplines are frequently engaged together on the same matter.