I have been asked to come up with the pros and cons of virtual inspections. Your help with that would be appreciated. Thanks
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virtual inspections
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TheCommish
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video is not being there, how much do you see just walking up to the site, what is outside of the field of view of the video feed
ICE, One issue is that the person doing the video has to stay back a bit or the video can be used over and over from job to job to try to fool you. So communication when doing the video would be important I would think.
TheCommish has a good point, "they" would only show you what "they" want you to see, not so much as what you want to see.
Could you look at a breaker panel and make the inspection? We see them posted here, but we would want to see the grounding also.
TheCommish has a good point, "they" would only show you what "they" want you to see, not so much as what you want to see.
Could you look at a breaker panel and make the inspection? We see them posted here, but we would want to see the grounding also.
steveray
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I did two res remodels the other day....Basic master bed/ bath....2.5 hours......Not efficient....I could see it for HVAC swaps and services in the future though...
Keystone
SAWHORSE
-all inspections shall be scheduled as any other inspection.
-all inspections shall be in real-time.
-all inspections shall include copy and video proof of approved plans onsite.
-all inspections shall include responsible person in charge through entirety of inspection.
-emergencies shall be handled on a case by case basis with no guarantee of an inspection.
-bad wireless connections shall be rescheduled.
Many other great ideas posted above.
-all inspections shall be in real-time.
-all inspections shall include copy and video proof of approved plans onsite.
-all inspections shall include responsible person in charge through entirety of inspection.
-emergencies shall be handled on a case by case basis with no guarantee of an inspection.
-bad wireless connections shall be rescheduled.
Many other great ideas posted above.
Keystone
SAWHORSE
Virtual inspections for following load paths would seem to be difficult as with other multi floor level inspections.
So if you can’t see it live, what do you do?
Good points from several people. But as long as you have live video and voice with the person on site, it can be done. Just have him (or her) keep moving the camera to show you want you want to see. If he doesn’t cooperate, terminate the call and fail the inspection.
linnrg
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Years of inspecting has made me see lots of things the contractor never sees. I posted a pipe penetration that was made in the labeled fire wall (see average day thread), at the time of that inspection there were 4 of the general contractors people in that large boiler room. None of those people had even noticed. But i saw it in just a few seconds.
Yesterday the contractor was wanting me to approve some wallls at the hospital. The GC said he was hoping to install the large cabinets to him I said have you checked the cabinet layout versus the location of the required existing rated access door to the fire damper? Sure enough it was a conflict. I have so many times seen things that good contractors miss because I have been trained to look at all details. I am currently trying to get some fire sprinkler obstructions taken care of that I am sure I was the only one to notice.
So if the camera operator was very helpful and willing to act completely at my command - maybe. I would have to say this might work for minor things but for me the camera must roll from the address proving front door on into the project.
I am not seeing this as a viable option.
For what it is worth. In a short while I will be doing a foundation inspection and it would sure be nice to not walk in the mud. The contractor is very good and very experienced but the crew he had there the other day were mostly new to me.
Typing on this GD tablet is driving me nuts!!!
Yesterday the contractor was wanting me to approve some wallls at the hospital. The GC said he was hoping to install the large cabinets to him I said have you checked the cabinet layout versus the location of the required existing rated access door to the fire damper? Sure enough it was a conflict. I have so many times seen things that good contractors miss because I have been trained to look at all details. I am currently trying to get some fire sprinkler obstructions taken care of that I am sure I was the only one to notice.
So if the camera operator was very helpful and willing to act completely at my command - maybe. I would have to say this might work for minor things but for me the camera must roll from the address proving front door on into the project.
I am not seeing this as a viable option.
For what it is worth. In a short while I will be doing a foundation inspection and it would sure be nice to not walk in the mud. The contractor is very good and very experienced but the crew he had there the other day were mostly new to me.
Typing on this GD tablet is driving me nuts!!!
ADAguy
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Only for simple installs: Residential Hot water heaters, dishwasher's, others?
LA County trying this during virus.
LA County trying this during virus.
my250r11
REGISTERED
Isn't that the truth.
Get a ladder!
steveray
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If anyone needs/ wants, one of my good buddies put together a great remote video guideline...PM me
My point exactly. If you would get a ladder, them make the person with the camera get on a ladder.
I think this is a great idea. Might not work for all inspections or all sites, but it will work for some.
ADAguy
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For certain instances as in above ladder height, drones are great.
fatboy
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One of my guys did a basement rough-in inspection via FaceTime yesterday, he felt good about it, but the HO had professionals doing the plumbing and electrical. HO themselves might be challenging. I did not ask him how much time it took. We are launching as we can Monday. PM me if you want to see our protocol.
FM William Burns
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I have been doing FaceTime inspections for two weeks now. Before asking, there is an app for android users or request an iPhone on site if they want the inspection. Yes, its is limiting to some extent but you can still get the majority of an inspection detail completed.
We have a disclaimer associated to C-19 and the responsibilities on owner/rdp/contractor with potential jail/fines etc. the disclaimer also allows us to come back anytime after the C-19 situation is over to verify compliance.
As a governmental service, to violate orders to stay home is not a problem since it is beyond my control. I request the customer to “stop” and I take a snapshot for anything I need to CYA on or for future documentation photo on non-compliance verification purposes (as needed). So as always, I try to find a win-win and get the project done. It’s working as best as it can and we are making our way through a tough situation. Note to self though (after my first FT inspection) wear a (company, department or official) shirt and not the “U” tee I wore...... lol. Be safe all!!!!
We have a disclaimer associated to C-19 and the responsibilities on owner/rdp/contractor with potential jail/fines etc. the disclaimer also allows us to come back anytime after the C-19 situation is over to verify compliance.
As a governmental service, to violate orders to stay home is not a problem since it is beyond my control. I request the customer to “stop” and I take a snapshot for anything I need to CYA on or for future documentation photo on non-compliance verification purposes (as needed). So as always, I try to find a win-win and get the project done. It’s working as best as it can and we are making our way through a tough situation. Note to self though (after my first FT inspection) wear a (company, department or official) shirt and not the “U” tee I wore...... lol. Be safe all!!!!
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I read a story 20-something years ago about mary kay sales reps. This is back before the internet. They were told if they were going to sit home and makes sales calls, they should completely dress above the waist and do full makeup and hair etc, so when they were looking in the mirror on the desk and talking to the customer they saw themselves in a professional image.
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