Digital Building Code Research Platform

The Vendor is required to provide a digital building code research platform that enables authorized users to access, search, and interact with building codes and related regulatory materials used in plan reviews and inspection activities.
- the platform provides lawful access to all building codes and regulatory materials and that all content is maintained, updated, and compliant with applicable copyright and licensing requirements.
- The platform must also comply with all City IT security standards to ensure secure access, data protection, and system integrity.
- The goal is to provide digital access to building codes and related resources for approximately 50 users. The platform will allow staff to make plan reviews faster, research easier, and code information more accessible.
- A digital platform will provide searchable, up-to-date access to adopted codes, allowing staff to quickly locate relevant sections, collaborate on review comments, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of plan reviews.
- The department is seeking a digital platform that provides online access to building codes and regulatory references used in plan reviews, inspections, and code compliance. Currently, staff rely on printed code books and limited online tools, which can slow down research and create inconsistencies in code interpretation.
- Platform Access and Licensing
•    Provide subscription-based access for approximately 50 users within the Building Safety Division.
•    Provide secure web-based access that can be used from office and remote work environments.
•    Provide individual user accounts with administrative controls for managing access and permissions.
- Digital Code Library
•    Searchable access to current state adopted building codes, including building, fire, residential, mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes as applicable.
•    Regular updates to ensure codes reflect the most current adopted versions and amendments.
•    Tools to quickly search, filter, and navigate code sections.
•    Cross-referencing between related code sections and standards.
- Research and Collaboration Tools
•    Ability to highlight, annotate, and save notes within code sections.
•    Ability to create shared projects or folders for plan review references.
•    Ability to share notes or comments among team members.
•    Tools that support consistent code review comments and documentation.
- Advanced Features (Preferred)
•    AI-assisted code research or question and answer functionality.
•    Ability to analyze construction drawings, 3D models, or project documents for code-related questions.
•    Tools that help staff quickly identify relevant code sections during plan review.
- Training and Implementation
•    Initial onboarding and implementation support.
•    Training for staff on how to use the platform’s research and collaboration features.
•    User documentation or online training resources.
- Customer Support
•    Technical support for system access or functionality issues.
•    Assistance with account management.
•    Notification of platform updates or feature enhancements.