Remote video inspections

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oldsparky52

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I came across this today. Seems like a good idea. Your thoughts?

Using video conferencing/video messaging technology, a contractor on a job site is able to call an inspector in the Brunswick County Code Administration office and walk the inspector through the job site.
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I think it is a reasonably good idea especially for small jobs. There will be some who will cheat on it just as there are some who cheat on existing inspections or buy off inspectors. There are some localities that issue permits for certain kinds of things that require no inspection already. No doubt people cheat on those from time to time
 
We're legally allowed to shoot a walk-through video with phone of a rough-in then email it to the inspector for approval before Sheetrock. The inspector might make his approval based on the size and type of job. Also based on the electricians reputation.

I've done it twice with 2 different inspectors. Both were basement finish-outs on newer homes.
 
I have gotten permission to show pictures of ruler-measured conduit or cable burial depth to be able to skip an inspection step so the ditch could be back-filled right away.
 
I'm guessing the link was not read. If I understand this correctly, this is not a recorded video, but a live video. It starts at the front of the house so the address can be confirmed, then the inspector watches as the contractor walks around the job and shows his work to the inspector in real time. It is also mostly used for HVAC change outs or other minor work.

I think it's a great leap forward.
 
LarryFine said:
I have gotten permission to show pictures of ruler-measured conduit or cable burial depth to be able to skip an inspection step so the ditch could be back-filled right away.
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I actually got a phone inspection for a ditch because the inspector just could not get there that day. He knew my work, asked me if it was right (of course I said yes) and then approved it on the phone. This was in the mid 80's in Norfolk, VA. :)
 
oldsparky52 said:
The local guys are getting upset about this (the notarization requirement).

http://www.brunswickcountync.gov/wp...ty-Torque-Certification-Letter-08172018-1.pdf
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The requirement seems rediculous. The notary is not certifying the signature, nor accepting a statement that the contents are truthful. The certification that the document is an original seems pointless to me except as a cash cow for notaries.
I also noticed that the document says nothing except in the title to make a statement that the NEC torque specifications were followed. Very strange....

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