Methods and apparatus operative for analyzing water closet compliance with relevant building codes using artificial intelligence (AI). The system involves receiving design plans and representing them as dynamic components, which include various fixtures and architectural elements. Each dynamic component may include a parameter that is changeable via an interactive user interface. An AI engine identifies water closet areas, ascertains design parameters, and compares them against a set of compliance conditions. The AI engine can simulate various scenarios, such as wheelchair accessibility, and evaluate multiple design parameters like height, distance, size, and placement of fixtures. The interactive user interface allows users to view compliance status and receive automated suggestions for non-compliant features. The AI determines clearances within a water closet and assesses compliance with codes such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, the AI provides recommendations to correct any code violations identified.
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G06F 30/13 - Conception architecturale, p. ex. conception architecturale assistée par ordinateur [CAAO] relative à la conception de bâtiments, de ponts, de paysages, d’usines ou de routes
E04B 1/00 - Constructions en généralStructures qui ne sont limitées ni aux murs, p. ex. aux cloisons, ni aux planchers, ni aux plafonds, ni aux toits
G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu
Methods and apparatus are provided for automated analysis and verification of plumbing code compliance in architectural design plans using artificial intelligence (AI). The system analyzes design plans, such as floor plans or architectural drawings, to identify, classify, and evaluate the placement, type, and number of plumbing fixtures, including water closets, sinks, and showers. The AI engine assesses these fixtures against applicable building and plumbing codes, evaluating spatial relationships, clearances, and pipe configurations. Where non-compliance is detected, the system offers automated suggestions for design revisions and optimizations, providing code adherence and functional efficiency before construction begins. The apparatus includes interactive tools for real-time simulation and collaboration, enabling designers, architects, and code compliance officers to make informed adjustments to the design.
G06F 30/27 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant l’apprentissage automatique, p. ex. l’intelligence artificielle, les réseaux neuronaux, les machines à support de vecteur [MSV] ou l’apprentissage d’un modèle
G06F 30/13 - Conception architecturale, p. ex. conception architecturale assistée par ordinateur [CAAO] relative à la conception de bâtiments, de ponts, de paysages, d’usines ou de routes
E04B 1/00 - Constructions en généralStructures qui ne sont limitées ni aux murs, p. ex. aux cloisons, ni aux planchers, ni aux plafonds, ni aux toits
Methods and apparatus operative to analyze wheelchair turning clearance within building design plans are disclosed. The invention utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to convert design plans into dynamic components representing structural elements and fixtures. A controller identifies critical wheelchair turning points, calculates turning radii, and compares them against compliance conditions specified by relevant building codes. The system includes an interactive user interface that allows users to view, modify, and interact with design components in real-time. The AI engine simulates wheelchair navigation, predicts occupancy loads, and evaluates surface conditions to determine safe and accessible routes, particularly to points of egress. The apparatus further provides visual indicators of compliance and suggests modifications for non-compliant areas.
G06F 30/27 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant l’apprentissage automatique, p. ex. l’intelligence artificielle, les réseaux neuronaux, les machines à support de vecteur [MSV] ou l’apprentissage d’un modèle
G01B 5/14 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer une distance ou une marge entre des objets ou des ouvertures espacés
G01B 5/08 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer des diamètres
E04B 1/00 - Constructions en généralStructures qui ne sont limitées ni aux murs, p. ex. aux cloisons, ni aux planchers, ni aux plafonds, ni aux toits
G06Q 30/018 - Certification d’entreprises ou de produits
G06F 30/13 - Conception architecturale, p. ex. conception architecturale assistée par ordinateur [CAAO] relative à la conception de bâtiments, de ponts, de paysages, d’usines ou de routes
G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu
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