Principled Interpretation. Practical Solutions.
Building Code & Life Safety Consulting (Primary Focus)
• Building code consulting and interpretation (IBC, IFC, NFPA, and local amendments)
• Code strategy development and alternative means and methods support
• Building code analysis for new and existing buildings
• Life safety plan reviews for architectural projects
• Assistance to architects in resolving complex code and life safety issues
• Fire and life safety evaluations of existing buildings
• Life Safety Evaluation System (FSES) studies for owners and authorities
• Preliminary life safety assessments related to:
– Change of occupancy
– Change of use or process
– Tenant improvements and renovations
• Conceptual life safety solutions to support early design decision-making
Fire Protection Systems – Conceptual & Pre-Design Services
• Preliminary fire protection system narratives to support:
– Cost estimating
– Design-build procurement
– Feasibility studies
• Fire sprinkler system narratives
• Fire alarm and mass notification system narratives
• Special hazard fire suppression system narratives, including:
– Clean agent systems
– Foam systems
– Water mist systems
• Fire protection system scope development for early project phases
• Review and advisory services for fire service provisions on civil site plans
Owner & Developer Advisory Services
• Due diligence code and life safety reviews for property acquisition
• Risk identification related to code compliance and life safety
• Feasibility studies for renovations and adaptive reuse projects
• Capital planning support for life safety and mechanical system upgrades
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Support
• Preparation of code modification and variance packages
• Technical narratives and supporting exhibits for AHJ review
• Support during plan review and code interpretation meetings
• Third-party peer review services
Operational & Existing Building Services
• Fire and life safety condition assessments for existing facilities
• Gap analysis between existing conditions and current code requirements
• Support for compliance with:
– CMS / Joint Commission
– Insurance carrier requirements
– Corporate risk management standards
• Facility change management reviews (process or equipment changes)
Construction & Procurement Support (Limited Scope)
• Design-build bridging narratives
• Technical review of contractor proposals
• Technical review of working drawings (shop drawings) and calculations
Mechanical (HVAC) Advisory & Assessment Services
• Preliminary HVAC system narratives for budgeting and design-build pricing
• Evaluation of existing HVAC system conditions
• Mechanical system assessments with recommendations for:
– Maintenance strategies
– System upgrades
– Replacement planning
• HVAC code compliance reviews (IMC, IECC, and ASHRAE)
• Conceptual HVAC approaches aligned with building use and life safety goals
Principled Interpretation. Practical Solutions.
Kodikas Consultants
We deliver code-driven pre-design consulting which brings clarity to complex regulatory and life safety challenges before design begins. Licensed in 32 states with a total of 36 licenses as a Professional Engineer in both Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineering. With nearly 30 years of experience and a background in senior engineering leadership roles, we understand firsthand how early code decisions impact scope, budget and schedule. We partner with owners, architects and developers to reduce risk, define defensible strategies and eliminate costly surprises later in the project lifecycle. Our expertise spans building code interpretation, life safety evaluations, conceptual fire protection narratives, HVAC system assessments and due diligence studies for new construction, renovations and adaptive reuse. By combining deep technical knowledge with practical project leadership insight, we help teams move forward with confidence and alignment from the very start.
