Commercial Space Planning & Code Compliance Analyzer
Analyze commercial floor plans for code compliance and spatial optimization
What You Can Do
You can quickly validate commercial floor plans against building codes, identify circulation bottlenecks, and recommend spatial programming improvements without manual code review. This skill analyzes tenant layouts, egress patterns, ADA compliance risks, and functional relationships to accelerate schematic design decisions and support lease negotiations with data-driven feedback on space efficiency and code violations.
Features
automatically flags potential violations in egress, ADA accessibility, fire ratings, and occupancy load against IBC/ADA standards
evaluates traffic patterns, wayfinding efficiency, and bottleneck identification for retail and office layouts
optimizes tenant mix, adjacency relationships, and functional zones for mixed-use and multi-tenant projects
identifies ADA compliance gaps including door widths, turning radiuses, parking, and accessible routes with remediation strategies
documents space limitations, code constraints, and renovation feasibility early in decision-making
evaluates multiple design scenarios and provides data-driven recommendations on efficiency and code adherence
estimates safe capacity and identifies over-programming or undersized spaces
recommends functional relationships and groupings to improve operations and customer/staff experience
Example Output
Example 1: Retail Space Analysis
Input: 3,500 sq ft retail ground floor with single egress, 14-ft ceilings, adjacent office mezzanine
Output:
- ⚠️ Code Violation: Single egress path violates IBC Section 1015—requires two independent exits for occupant load >50
- ✓ Recommendation: Add secondary exit via rear service corridor or modify mezzanine egress to access separate stair
- ADA Gap: Mezzanine not accessible—requires platform lift or ramp (8:1 slope = 56 linear feet)
- Circulation: Primary flow concentrates at single register counter—relocate to center for 25% efficiency gain
Example 2: Office Tenant Improvement
Input: 8,000 sq ft multi-tenant floor with shared restrooms, open plan, corner conference rooms
Output:
- ✓ Egress compliant: Two stairs + 2 exits meet occupancy load of 80 persons
- Programming gap: Restroom capacity (2 stalls) undersized for 80 occupants—recommend 4 stalls per plumbing code
- Adjacency opportunity: Consolidate IT closet next to comms room—saves 200 cable runs
- Accessibility win: Current layout achieves 95% ADA compliance; one door at 32" clearance needs 2" trim
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with core workflow and code reference standards:
- Commercial space analysis framework (code compliance checklist, circulation audit template):
- Building code quick-reference guide (IBC egress, ADA, fire ratings):
- Floor plan evaluation form (occupancy calculation, adjacency mapping, violation log):
- Mixed-use tenant optimization worksheet:
Who It's For
- Interior designers — validating floor plans against code before presenting to clients
- Commercial real estate agents — assessing lease spaces for tenant fit and renovation feasibility
- Tenant improvement consultants — supporting TI negotiations with code compliance documentation
- Facilities managers — conducting accessibility audits and planning renovations
- Architecture students & junior designers — learning code requirements and spatial analysis workflows
Best For
- Pre-design code compliance validation for retail, office, and hospitality projects
- Accessibility audits and ADA remediation planning
- Circulation flow optimization for multi-tenant and mixed-use layouts
- Lease negotiation support and space feasibility assessment
- Multi-property analysis and design scenario comparison
- Tenant mix optimization for mixed-use developments
- Egress planning and occupancy load verification
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