Services Building Inspection Services for Municipalities
Keep inspections moving without slowing projects down
When an inspector’s out, volume spikes, or a project calls for expertise you don’t have on staff, SAFEbuilt provides building inspection services that work within your local codes and processes.
SPEAK TO A BUILDING DEPARTMENT EXPERTHow we support your inspection program
Routine building inspections
Trade and specialty inspections
Safety and compliance inspections
Disaster and surge response
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How does outside inspection support fit your department?
SAFEbuilt’s building inspection services follow your adopted codes, documentation practices, and local processes. Your standards guide the work, whether you need coverage for a staffing gap or expertise for a particular project.
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Why building departments choose SAFEbuilt
Reliable scheduling
Relevant expertise
Department-centered support
Clear communication
Building inspection services we provide
From residential and commercial building inspections to trade and specialty services, explore the scope of support available to your team.
01Building & occupancy
- New construction
- Additions
- Occupancy inspections
- Residential and commercial projects
02Trade inspections
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
03Safety & compliance
- Accessibility
- Fire
- Structural
- Substandard structures
- HUD inspections
04Site & specialized work
- Civil
- Construction engineering inspection (CEI)
- Pools
- Signage
- Erosion control
05Additional inspection services and delivery options
- Remote video inspections
- Post-disaster assessments
- Construction draw inspections
- Reinspections
- Health inspections
- Radon testing
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Building inspection FAQs
01What is a building inspection?
A building inspection checks completed or in-progress construction work against approved plans and local codes, usually at key points in a project. It’s different from a real-estate inspection, which looks at a property’s condition for a buyer. SAFEbuilt performs these inspections for the building department, following each jurisdiction’s own codes and processes.
02What is the difference between plan review and building inspections?
Plan review checks a project’s drawings and specifications against code before construction starts. Building inspections check the actual work once construction is underway, confirming it matches what plan review approved. The two cover different stages of the same project: plan review catches problems in the design, and inspections confirm the finished work in the field.
03What happens when a building inspection identifies a code violation?
If an inspector finds work that doesn’t meet code, they document what needs to be fixed. A reinspection is typically required before the work is covered up or the project moves forward. SAFEbuilt follows the municipality’s own documentation practices, helping applicants understand findings and next steps.
04Does SAFEbuilt offer Remote Video Inspections (RVI)?
Yes. Remote Video Inspections let an inspector complete certain inspections over live video instead of visiting the site in person, where local rules allow it
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