Code strategy is integral to design effort from day one.
The governing codes that drive a building’s ultimate design are complex, changing, and inconsistently interpreted by both design professionals and plan reviewers. Rushing principals are at the forefront of building, energy, fire, and mechanical code development. We deliver essential code integration from the start, and offer insights into designing to code, partnering with code officials, crafting code language, and gaining approval for variances and innovative designs.
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Compliance Negotiation
Rushing engineers advise on Building, Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing, Ventilation, Fuel Gas, and Fire code compliance. We sit on code committees such as the Seattle Construction Code Advisory Board and the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board, as well as ad hoc task forces created to advise jurisdictions on specific issues. We offer a unique ability to partner with code officials, investigate the true range of acceptable choices, and obtain approval for variances and innovative design.
Code Strategy
Energy envelope code compliance can dramatically affect the look and feel of the building, not to mention the first and life cycle costs. Early and upfront attention is required. Rushing services include code analysis and interpretation as well as negotiations with various city officials as required to ensure our interpretations become theirs.
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