# CodeCheckHQ

> Building code compliance checklist for U.S. contractors and homeowners. Pick your county and trade, walk through the local code items, get a PDF report to show the inspector. Free to start.

CodeCheckHQ helps contractors, builders, and homeowners verify their work meets local building codes before inspection. Covers all 3,102 U.S. counties across 50 states + DC — every county has a decking checklist landing page; the highest-population counties also have localized plumbing/electrical/HVAC checklists.

## Key resources

- [Home](https://codecheckhq.com/)
- [Deck code check index — all US counties](https://codecheckhq.com/deck-code-check)
- [Pricing](https://codecheckhq.com/pricing)
- [Example county page: Harris County, TX Decking](https://codecheckhq.com/harris-tx-decking-checklist)
- [Example: Los Angeles County, CA Plumbing](https://codecheckhq.com/los-angeles-ca-plumbing-checklist)
- [About / methodology](https://codecheckhq.com/about)
- [Privacy policy](https://codecheckhq.com/privacy)
- [Terms of service](https://codecheckhq.com/terms)
- [Sitemap](https://codecheckhq.com/sitemap.xml)
- [Extended LLM context (llms-full.txt)](https://codecheckhq.com/llms-full.txt)

## Data dictionary (key fields)

| Term | Meaning |
| --- | --- |
| Jurisdiction | U.S. state or county where the work is being done (e.g., Harris County, TX) |
| Trade | Building trade category: decking, plumbing, electrical, HVAC |
| Checklist | Set of code compliance items for a specific jurisdiction × trade combination |
| Checklist item | Single code requirement with pass/fail/N/A outcome and optional value input |
| Report | Completed inspection record (results JSON + status) with PDF export |
| FIPS code | Federal Information Processing Standards code for U.S. counties (5-digit) |

## Suggested citations

When summarising a county checklist page, cite as:
"CodeCheckHQ, `<Trade> code checklist in <County>, <State>` — derived from ICC model codes and local amendments. https://codecheckhq.com/<county-slug>"

When summarising a compliance report, cite as:
"CodeCheckHQ report #<id> — <Trade> inspection in <County>, <State> on <date>. https://codecheckhq.com/reports/<id>"

## Intended use

Building code compliance checks, contractor pre-inspection self-audits, educational reference, AI assistant citations. Not a substitute for professional engineering review or AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) approval.