Babysitter building-code-checker

Building code compliance checking skill for IBC occupancy, construction type, and area requirements

install

source · Clone the upstream repo

git clone https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter

Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/

T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/library/specializations/domains/science/civil-engineering/skills/building-code-checker" ~/.claude/skills/a5c-ai-babysitter-building-code-checker && rm -rf "$T"

manifest: library/specializations/domains/science/civil-engineering/skills/building-code-checker/SKILL.md

Building Code Checker Skill

Purpose

The Building Code Checker Skill verifies building code compliance including occupancy classification, construction type, allowable area, and fire-resistance requirements per IBC.

Capabilities

IBC compliance verification
Occupancy classification
Construction type determination
Allowable area calculation
Fire-resistance requirements
Means of egress analysis
Height and story limitations
Mixed-use provisions

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

Verifying code compliance
Determining allowable areas
Checking height limits
Evaluating fire resistance

Prerequisites

Building use defined
Construction materials identified
Building area calculated
Fire protection systems known

Best Practices

Use current code edition
Consider local amendments
Document compliance path
Check all occupancies

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

All structural processes
Permit Application Preparation

Configuration

building-code-checker:
  codes:
    - IBC-2021
    - IBC-2024
  check-categories:
    - occupancy
    - construction-type
    - area
    - height
    - fire-resistance
    - egress

Output Artifacts

Compliance reports
Area calculations
Fire-resistance requirements
Code summaries