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Why cite.codes
One platform for code compliance, storm reports, and documentation
Replace manual code research, separate storm data subscriptions, and disconnected tools with a single platform built for restoration contractors.
What makes cite.codes different
We combine jurisdiction intelligence with field documentation tools that no competitor offers together.
Jurisdiction Intelligence
Enter a ZIP and we resolve state, county, and municipal codes instantly. Special zones like HVHZ and flood zones are auto-detected.
Verbatim Code Text
Not summaries or AI interpretations. Actual code section text from ICC publications with full section references.
NOAA Storm Reports
Property-specific storm event reports with official NOAA event IDs that anyone can independently verify. Included with every plan.
Instant PDF Generation
Professional compliance documents in seconds, not hours. Email-safe sizing with structured formatting.
Hours Saved Per Project
Automated code lookup, special zone detection, and R-value tables replace the manual research that slows every job down.
All-Inclusive Pricing
Storm reports, code documents, calculators, and photo tools in one subscription. No per-state fees.
Feature-by-feature comparison
See how cite.codes stacks up against specialized tools and manual workflows.
| Feature | cite.codes | CompanyCam | Hail Maps | Roofr | Manual |
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| Jurisdiction-specific building codes | Hours of research | ||||
| Special zone auto-detection (HVHZ, flood, WUI) | Manual lookup | ||||
| Verbatim code text with section references | Hours copying | ||||
| NOAA storm event reports | $50+ separate | ||||
| Climate zone & R-value lookup | 15-20 min | ||||
| Roofing material calculators | Spreadsheet | ||||
| Measurement PDF analysis | Manual reading | ||||
| Photo documentation | Phone gallery | ||||
| Offline field capture | N/A | ||||
| Professional PDF generation | Word/Pages | ||||
| All 50 states + DC coverage | N/A | Varies | |||
| Florida 25% Rule compliance | Attorney/AHJ | ||||
| Evidence packages for documentation & compliance | Manual assembly | ||||
| CRM integration (JobNimbus, AccuLynx) | N/A |
Jurisdiction-specific building codes
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NOAA storm event reports
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Climate zone & R-value lookup
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Roofing material calculators
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Measurement PDF analysis
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Photo documentation
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Offline field capture
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Professional PDF generation
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All 50 states + DC coverage
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Florida 25% Rule compliance
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Evidence packages for documentation & compliance
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CRM integration (JobNimbus, AccuLynx)
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Feature availability based on publicly available vendor documentation as of March 2026. Competitors may have updated capabilities since this comparison was compiled.
From scattered to professional in minutes
This is what a typical restoration project looks like before and after cite.codes. Every "after" is a real deliverable you can generate from one address.
Before
47 unsorted JPEGs
Dumped from phone to Google Drive. No labels, no order, mixed with lunch photos.
After
Photo Packet PDF
Organized by roof face, labeled with damage type, timestamped. 12 pages, under 10MB.
Photo PacketBefore
Google search: "building codes 32703"
45 minutes reading ICC PDFs. Wrong edition. County website down. Not sure about energy codes.
After
Code Packet PDF
Jurisdiction-specific codes, section refs, energy requirements, special zones. Generated in 8 seconds.
Code PacketBefore
Facebook group: "anyone know if 32703 got hail?"
Anecdotal. No dates, no sizes, no official source. Adjuster won't accept it.
After
Storm Report PDF
NOAA events, NEXRAD radar, MESH data, hail sizes, dates. Official government sources cited.
Storm ReportsBefore
Spreadsheet: "I&W = maybe 12 rolls?"
Guessed from memory. No formula. Wrong brand coverage rate. Over-ordered by 4 rolls.
After
Calculator Evidence
Brand-specific coverage, code-compliant formulas, exact quantities. Traceable math.
CalculatorsBefore
Email chain: "did we send the adjuster everything?"
Storm report in Drive, photos in CompanyCam, codes in a PDF somewhere. Nobody knows what's missing.
After
Project Dashboard
Completeness score per property. Every deliverable linked. One-click bundle for the adjuster.
Claim Dashboard3+ hours
Manual research per property
vs.
Under 5 min
With cite.codes, per property
Built for every role on your team
From door-knocking to final documentation, cite.codes supports the entire restoration workflow.
Canvassers
Be first on the street
Storm alerts by ZIP code and instant storm reports give your team the data to knock doors while competitors are still checking the weather app.
Estimators
Back every line item
Verbatim code citations with section references. When a line item is questioned, present the exact code section requiring it.
Inspectors
Capture professional-grade evidence
Guided photo checklists ensure nothing is missed. Generate branded photo packets that any stakeholder can immediately review.
Supplementers
Defend every quantity
Material calculators output orderable units with code-backed justification. Every quantity traces back to a measurement or code requirement.
All Construction Professionals
Reference code requirements by jurisdiction
Jurisdiction-specific code requirements, storm evidence correlation, and citation-backed compliance packets. Professional documentation for any construction project.
See what you actually get
Real pages from generated documents. Every section backed by official sources.
Code Packet
- Verbatim IRC code text
- Section references
- Jurisdiction-specific amendments
Storm Report
- NEXRAD radar imagery
- MESH hail swath maps
- NOAA event verification
Calculator Output
- Orderable quantities
- Code-backed justification
- Measurement traceability
Hours of research → 60 seconds
Replace a fragmented manual workflow with a single platform.
Manual Workflow
2-4 hours1Search state/county code adoption sites
2Cross-reference ICC model code editions
3Check FEMA flood, HVHZ, WUI zones separately
4Buy storm data from a separate provider
5Copy code text into documents manually
6Format and assemble compliance packet
cite.codes
< 60 seconds1Enter a ZIP code
2Get jurisdiction, codes, zones, and storm data instantly
3Download a professional, citation-backed PDF
Sample output pages
Cover
Codes
Storm
Radar
More tools, lower cost
cite.codes bundles code compliance, storm reports, and documentation tools that would cost thousands separately.
Tool
Price
What You Get
cite.codes Starter
$49/mo
10 code packets + 5 storm reports/mo, all states
cite.codes Professional
$149/mo
Team features + API access + priority support
InteractiveHailMaps
$1,000+/state/yr
Storm data only, per-state pricing
CompanyCam
$19-49/user/mo
Photo management only, no code intelligence
Roofr
$89-179/mo
Measurements + proposals, no code compliance
Manual research
Hours per project
Significant time investment per property
Common Questions
CompanyCam is a photo management tool for construction teams. cite.codes is a documentation intelligence platform. While we both handle photos, cite.codes adds jurisdiction-specific building codes, storm event reports, material calculators, and compliance documents that CompanyCam does not offer. Think of it as: CompanyCam manages your photos, cite.codes tells you what codes apply and generates the professional documentation to back it up.
InteractiveHailMaps charges $1,000+ per state per year for storm data access alone. cite.codes includes NOAA-sourced storm reports as part of every subscription plan, alongside building codes, calculators, and photo documentation. You get more tools for a fraction of the cost.
cite.codes complements measurement tools rather than replacing them. Upload your measurement PDF (from any provider) and cite.codes will extract dimensions, link them to applicable code sections, and calculate material quantities with code-backed justifications. The measurement + code compliance combination is what makes your documentation defensible.
All building code text is sourced from official ICC publications and state-specific amendments. We display verbatim code sections with full citations. Our data covers all 50 states plus DC with special zone detection for HVHZ, flood zones, WUI fire zones, historic districts, and more. We always recommend verifying with your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Yes. The free tier includes unlimited ZIP lookups, basic code browsing, and free storm reports. No credit card required. Upgrade to Starter when you need PDF generation, unlimited documents, and premium features.
Yes. The Professional plan ($149/month) includes multi-user access, API integration, and priority support. The Enterprise plan ($499/month) adds unlimited documents, white-label branding, CRM integrations, organized evidence documentation, and dedicated onboarding.
Yes. cite.codes is a code compliance reference platform used across the construction industry — contractors, estimators, project managers, and consultants. It provides jurisdiction-specific code requirements, storm evidence correlation, and citation-backed documentation for any construction project. The Enterprise plan includes organized evidence documentation.
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