About Code King
Founded on 40 Years of Building Code Expertise
Code King, LLC was built by Howard Stuart, a veteran building code professional with four decades of hands-on experience in plan review, code compliance, and building inspection. Howard's deep expertise and commitment to quality have shaped Code King's mission: to deliver expert, reliable plan review services that help municipalities and design professionals navigate complex building codes with confidence.
With ICC certification and countless successful project reviews across multiple states and disciplines, Howard established Code King to address a critical gap in the industry—providing jurisdictions and applicants with flexible, expert-led plan review services without the overhead of permanent staffing or the inconsistency of less qualified alternatives.
Today, Code King leverages Howard's extensive knowledge and leadership to maintain the highest standards of code expertise, professional integrity, and customer service.
My Mission
To simplify building code compliance and accelerate permitting processes through expert, professional plan review services that protect public safety while supporting development.
The Experience
40+ Years of Building Code Experience
Howard Stuart's career spans every major discipline and code type:
Commercial and residential plan review
Fire and life safety compliance
Accessibility and universal design standards
Energy code and efficiency analysis
Structural and MEP coordination
Complex jurisdictional requirements and amendments
This breadth of experience means Code King doesn't just understand the codes—we understand how they work together, how municipalities interpret them, and how to navigate the unique challenges of each jurisdiction.
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