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CODE CONSULTANCY

Why |SOA|

​With professional architectural education and extensive experience in architectural practice, Spirit of Architecture, LLC approaches building and life safety code consulting from an architectural design perspective.

 

This allows us to work collaboratively as an integral part of the project team, integrating code compliance considerations into the design process while supporting the project’s functional, aesthetic, and technical objectives.

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Building and life safety codes often require careful interpretation and the application of sound professional judgment to address project-specific conditions.

 

Our architectural background enables us to evaluate code requirements within the context of the overall design, identify potential compliance challenges, and develop practical, code-compliant solutions that respect the project’s design intent without compromising occupant safety or applicable regulatory requirements.

Our Services

Building & Life Safety Code Consultancy​

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We are specialized in various Building & Life Safety Codes around the world.

​Reading and interpreting the codes is one of our strengths.​​

 

We cover a wide range of Building & Life Safety Code Consultancy Services:

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  • Reviewing project plans for Code Compliance

  • Helping design team to identify Occupancies and Construction Types

  • Helping design team to determine the need of sprinkler systems

  • Helping design team to verify the allowable heights & areas

  • Helping design team to verify roof drainage requirements

  • Helping design team to verify plumbing fixtures strategy and calculations

  • Helping design team to evaluate code approach startegy

  • Life Safety Property Condition Assessment

  • Lecturing on Building & Life Safety topic

  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) [Building & Life Safety]

  • Expert Witness​

  • Peer Review (3rd Party Review)

 

Our Clients can be:

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  • Real Estate Developers

  • Property Owners

  • Architects

  • Interior Designers

  • Landscape Architects

  • Contractors & Builders

  • Business Owners / Store Managers

  • Property Managers / Building Operators

  • ​Government Entities (Federal - State - Local)

  • Educational Institutions (Schools - Universities)
  • Hospitality facilities (Hotels, Motels, Cruises, Resorts, ...)

  • Non-profit Organizations

  • Worship facilities (Temples, Synagogues, Churches, Mosques, ...)

  • Homeowners Associations​ / Multifamily Operators​

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Examples of Codes that we cover:

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  • International Building Code

  • NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)

  • States & Local Codes (IBC-adopted or independent)

  • Saudi Building Code

  • Egyptian Building Code

  • Dubai Building Code

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Disclaimer:

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  • Spirit of Architecture, LLC specializes in architectural building and life safety code consulting. We are not an engineering firm and do not provide structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or fire protection engineering code consulting services.

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