Regulatory Risk: When the AHJ Doesn't Know Modular

Code compliance and permit approval aren't the same thing. Especially when the AHJ has never seen modular.Modular meets the same IBC and IRC standards as site-built. But that doesn't guarantee smooth permitting.Topics covered:Unfamiliar plan checkers—RFIs, delays, and documentation requestsInspection jurisdiction confusion—factory state vs. project stateLocal code amendments that catch projects off guardFire marshal and accessibility review stallsEarly engagement strategies: pre-app meetings, AHJ education, permit expeditorsFor developers and permit teams navigating modular approvals.Built Different is produced by Spring Street Management Group. New episodes drop weekdays at 6 AM Pacific.]]>