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Remote Virtual Inspections
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As restrictions associated with COVID-19 continue, municipalities throughout the country are utilizing alternative forms of service delivery to help assist and accommodate the business community. One such program is conducting Remove Virtual Inspections (RVI). The International Code Council (ICC) has provided guidance on RVI and set a template for municipalities to follow. RVI is a method of inspection that allows the needed inspections to proceed in a timely manner by the owner or contractor located on the jobsite and the inspector or inspection teams performing the inspection remotely.
Examples of jurisdictions utilizing RVI include but are not limited to:
Algonquin, IL - Allows as option for certain inspections
Arlington, VA - Allows as option for all inspections, with Building Official approval
San Bernardino County - Allows for certain inspections, with Building Official approval
Naperville, IL - Allows for certain inspections, with Building Official approval
The proposed guidelines for RVI are attached to this document and as summarized below:
All RVI requests must be scheduled at least 2 business days prior to the requested date. The owner/contractor will have the ability to select the RVI as an option.
Village of Orland Park Building Official will determine if the request is eligible for RVI and contact the applicant. The inspector(s) involved with the inspection will determine the appropriate timing with the contractor and schedule an agreed upon time for the virtual inspection.
The jobsite must have high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity or minimum 4G cellular service with a strong signal. The contractor/owner must have a device capable of completing the inspection (smartphone/tablet)
If at any point the inspector believes that the remote inspection process is not allowing them to properly assess compliance, they may require that a site inspection be required at a future date at the sole discretion ...
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