What problem does it solve?
California ADU permit first submissions face a 90%+ rejection rate, with most rejections being bureaucratic corrections that contractors struggle to interpret, leading to 6-month delays and $30,000+ in extra costs per project.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Corrections Letter Interpretation: Reads PDF or image-based corrections letters from city building departments, extracts all correction items, code references, and plan sheet references.
- Code Research & Categorization: Groups corrections by work type (administrative, structural, fire safety, etc.), researches relevant California state and city-specific building codes, and identifies required deliverables.
- Actionable Breakdown Generation: Produces a structured report with plain-English explanations of each correction, required code compliance options, assigned tasks for design team members, and links to relevant resources.
- Use Case: A contractor receives a corrections letter for their ADU plan submission, uses this skill to get a clear, prioritized list of fixes, who is responsible for each, and which codes apply, cutting rework time significantly.
Quick Start
Use the adu-corrections-interpreter skill to analyze the attached ADU permit corrections letter and generate a prioritized action plan for your design team.