A specialist calculator could turn approved site inputs into a proposed component list. Its usefulness depends on accurately capturing the product rules and making assumptions visible to the person checking the result.
The business needs to supply maintained specifications, valid combinations and limits. Calculations should identify the rule version used and flag missing or unsupported inputs. A proposed list may still require a qualified person's approval before ordering or installation.
Prototype one installation type using worked examples agreed by the relevant specialists. Test boundary values and invalid combinations, not just straightforward cases. The app should explain its scope and produce a reviewable record, rather than presenting an unverified calculation as an independent engineering design or safety approval.
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