bulc_modify_evac_stair · BULC Building Designer MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What bulc_modify_evac_stair does on BULC Building Designer

AI agents use bulc_modify_evac_stair to create or update resources in BULC Building Designer — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your BULC Building Designer environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why bulc_modify_evac_stair needs a policy

This tool modifies an existing evacuation stair configuration, which is a Write operation—it changes data in the building design model. The action is reversible (the server supports undo/redo per the description), and there are no irreversible deletions, code execution, or financial implications.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'modify' and description states 'Modify an existing evacuation stair configuration', indicating reversible alteration of stair parameters rather than creation or deletion.

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Verdict

bulc_modify_evac_stair Rate-limited

bulc_modify_evac_stair stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "bulc_modify_evac_stair": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bulc_modify_evac_stair_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches BULC Building Designer, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about bulc_modify_evac_stair

What does the bulc_modify_evac_stair tool do? +

Modify an existing evacuation stair configuration. It is categorised as a Write tool in the BULC Building Designer MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on bulc_modify_evac_stair? +

Register the BULC Building Designer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bulc_modify_evac_stair: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches BULC Building Designer. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bulc_modify_evac_stair? +

bulc_modify_evac_stair is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit bulc_modify_evac_stair? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bulc_modify_evac_stair rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block bulc_modify_evac_stair completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for bulc_modify_evac_stair. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides bulc_modify_evac_stair? +

bulc_modify_evac_stair is provided by the BULC Building Designer MCP server (using76/bulc_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.