Building inspections may be requested either online or by phone.

Regardless of the method you choose to request your inspection, please note the following:

• Building inspection requests submitted before 2 p.m. will be scheduled for the next business day.
   
• Building inspection requests submitted after 2 p.m. will be scheduled in two business days.

• Inspection times are posted each day by 8 a.m. View today's Inspection Schedule.

Request an inspection online

Request an inspection online by using the e-form below. Questions about the inspection process can be answered by our Building Inspection Team.

Request an inspection by phone

Call 442-339-2725 to request an inspection. When leaving your request message please clearly provide the following information:

• Permit Number
• Address where the inspection is being requested
• Inspection Type or Code
• Contact name and number
• Any special information the building inspector will need to conduct the inspection such as: gate code, “ok to enter property”, the presence of a dog, electric meter number (for residential solar permits), phone number of contact person for inspection, etc.

Important:

• Inspection times are posted each day by 8 a.m. View today's Inspection Schedule.

• Call 442-339-2700 after 7:30 a.m. the day of the inspection for your two-hour timeframe.

Residential video inspection program for contractors

Contractors working on qualifying residential home improvement projects can now get the required city inspections done using video technology from a smart phone or tablet instead of a building inspector conducting the inspection in person. The goal is to increase the efficiency of the inspection process while protecting public health due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The following types of projects qualify for this new program:

• Correction items approved by the Inspector
• Drywall
• Utility trenching for electrical, water, gas, or sewer
• Exterior gas pressure tests
• Insulation
• Patio covers
• Others deemed appropriate by the Inspector
• 100 or 200-amp electric panel upgrades*
• EV charging stations*
• Plumbing re-pipe*
• Remodel finals*
• Rooftop solar of 10kW or smaller*
• Wall heater*
• Water heater*
• Water softener*

*Required to be done by the contractor of record.