Electricians need to quickly identify whether electrical junction boxes are installed at proper distances from joists to comply with building codes, but current methods are slow and prone to error.

Electricians currently rely on manual measurement and visual inspection which is time-consuming and error-prone, leading to potential code violations and rework.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Apr 21, 2026

Workarounds Described

manual measurement with tape measure
visual inspection and estimation

Implied Software Gaps

Mobile AR app for instant distance measurement
Automated code compliance checking against local regulations

App Concept

CodeComply Pro

A mobile app that uses augmented reality and computer vision to instantly measure distances between electrical junction boxes and structural elements like joists, automatically checking against local building codes. It eliminates guesswork and manual measurement, providing instant compliance verification with documentation for inspections.

Key Features

AR distance measurement using phone camera
Automatic code compliance checking against local regulations
Instant pass/fail visual indicators
Digital documentation with timestamp and location data

Target Users: Electricians and electrical inspectors in residential and commercial construction companies of all sizes

Revenue Model: $49/mo per user SaaS subscription with team discounts

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