How to define building code constraints?
Is it possible to define constraints in an IFC model? I looked through the documentation (https://docs.bonsaibim.org/) and did not see if this was possible.
For example:
NEC 110.26 Spaces About Electrical Equipment
Working space is very important for electrical worker safety and this section is all about providing enough working space for operation and maintenance of electrical equipment. Access to and egress from working space is the focus here. Access must be provided but it also must be maintained.
The equipment itself cannot be such that in the normal operation it impedes access to and egress from the working space. Open doors can, in some cases, impede access to and egress from the working space. This section requires that when the equipment doors are open it must not impede access to or egress from the working space. It also helps the user of NFPA 70 understand what is meant by impeding access or egress. The open doors must not restrict working space access to be less than 24 in. wide and 6.5 ft high.
Would be nice to see if I am violating or even exceeding standard code requirements for fire, electrical, water, or even local building codes.
Comments
I think this would be an awesome idea, if it can be implemented
I usually ask for the service / safety / operation space to be added to the element in the CD stage. You can check for the interference or clash during the coordination checks.