DWV Rough-In Inspections
Photograph drain, waste, and vent rough-in installations. Code Buddy evaluates slope, support spacing, cleanout placement, and trap arm length against your jurisdiction's adopted plumbing code.
From fixture counts to DWV sizing, get jurisdiction-specific plumbing code answers in seconds — with Vision AI that helps evaluate rough-in work against local requirements.
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What is Code Buddy for Plumbing?
Code Buddy helps plumbing contractors look up jurisdiction-specific plumbing code requirements — including whether your area uses IPC or UPC — using AI chat, camera-based reviews, and built-in calculators for DWV sizing, fixture units, and more.
Results are AI-generated and should be reviewed by a qualified professional.
split across US jurisdictions creates constant confusion for multi-state contractors
ICC
of total project cost is typically rework — much of it from failed inspections
CII
of a knowledge worker's week spent searching for the right information
McKinsey, 2012
Use Cases
Photograph drain, waste, and vent rough-in installations. Code Buddy evaluates slope, support spacing, cleanout placement, and trap arm length against your jurisdiction's adopted plumbing code.
Built-in calculators for drainage fixture units, water supply sizing, and vent sizing — all referencing the specific IPC or UPC edition your jurisdiction has adopted.
Evaluate water heater installations for proper venting, relief valve discharge, seismic strapping, and clearances — with local amendment awareness.
Working across IPC and UPC jurisdictions? Code Buddy automatically switches between code bases depending on project location — no manual lookup needed.
Each tool is jurisdiction-aware and built for plumbing — on the job site, in the office, or offline.
Point your camera and get AI-generated observations with cited references
Ask regulatory questions and get answers with cited code sections
Hands-free regulatory lookup while you work
On-device AI works without internet or cell signal
Yes. Code Buddy automatically determines whether your jurisdiction uses IPC or UPC and applies the correct code edition with any state or local amendments.
Yes. The Vision AI camera lets plumbers photograph DWV installations, water supply rough-in, and gas piping. Code Buddy evaluates the image against applicable plumbing code requirements and generates an AI-assisted QA draft.
Yes. Built-in calculators cover drainage fixture units, water supply pipe sizing, vent sizing, and more — all referencing the code edition adopted in your jurisdiction.
We'll load your regulations, your jurisdiction, and your team's workflow — and show you what Code Buddy sees. Live.