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Melt Code

AI building-code research and decision-making software with project-specific compliance and citations

AI building-code research software that returns project-specific compliance requirements in minutes, with step-by-step reasoning, full compliance decision trees, and direct citations to the exact code sections. Covers state-adopted IBC, IRC, and IEBC, plus IFC (fire), IMC (mechanical), IPC (plumbing), IECC (energy), NEC/NFPA (electrical), and ADA/ANSI A117.1 (accessibility), including amendments for all 50 U.S. states.

$14M (seed led by Bessemer Venture Partners) raisedEarly Stage
Founded 2025 · CH&D Architects; Selis Architecture; Schoos Design
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Building-code research is slow and easy to get wrong. Teams comb through building, fire, mechanical, electrical, energy, and accessibility codes plus state amendments by hand, while the codes themselves can be difficult to interpret. A missed requirement can surface late as costly rework.

The Solution

Melt Code returns project-specific requirements in minutes, with step-by-step reasoning and direct citations to the exact code sections. Its code decision trees map complex interpretations into multiple cited compliance paths for designers to evaluate.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaS
Integrations
International Code Council (official code partner)
Disciplines
Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mep Engineering, Construction, Design Build
Workflows
Data & Automation
Project Phases
Pre-Design, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Institutional, Industrial
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Jurisdiction, Building-code question
Optional:Context requested through follow-up questions, such as building type and occupancy
Formats:Interactive questions and answers
Output
What you get
Format:Project-specific compliance requirements with citations and decision trees
Fields:Compliance requirements, Direct code citations, Step-by-step reasoning, Full compliance decision trees
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary AI (model not disclosed)
Accuracy:95%+ claimed by MeltPlan; validated against building-inspector practice exams
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Not publicly specified
Training:Customer data is not used for training
Compliance:SOC 2 in progress
API
Integration
Endpoint:Available on request at [email protected]
Method:Contact vendor
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Project-specific building-code compliance research for architects, engineers, and general contractor QA/QC teams
  • ·Fire, mechanical, plumbing, energy, and electrical code lookups with citations
  • ·Accessibility requirement research using ADA and ANSI A117.1
  • ·Jurisdiction-specific amendment checks across all 50 U.S. states
  • ·Verifiable, cited compliance paths for design and permitting
PRICING

Pricing

Free
Free tier available
Pro
Lite for individuals; Plus for teams
Enterprise
Pro tier for enterprise and full-platform access
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-07-16
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