Need to find regulatory minimum distance between watermain and building structure, but cannot locate the standard in local purveyor documents.

The standards documents are either incomplete or hard to search, requiring manual review and reliance on community memory.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 8, 2026

Workarounds Described

asks community on forum
remembers hearing a rule of thumb (10 feet)

Implied Software Gaps

Centralized searchable regulatory database for watermain and structure clearances

App Concept

CodeFinder Pro

A searchable database of construction code and utility standards, indexed by jurisdiction and keyword. Users can find regulations on minimum distances, setbacks, and other requirements without manually digging through PDFs.

Key Features

Search by jurisdiction and regulation type
Tagged and indexed regulatory documents
Community-verified notes and interpretations
Push notifications for standard updates

Target Users: Civil engineers, designers, and contractors in the construction industry, primarily small to mid-size firms.

Revenue Model: $29/mo per user SaaS subscription, with a free tier limited to 5 searches/month.

Existing Solutions Mentioned

local purveyors standards

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