You request the inspection through Permit Rockstar and provide the information needed for the inspector to evaluate the work.

Depending on the inspection, this may include photographs, videos, measurements, supporting documents, or a live virtual walkthrough. The Private Provider inspector reviews the available evidence and determines whether additional information is required.

Once the inspection is completed, Permit Rockstar coordinates the inspection result and applicable documentation through the Private Provider workflow.

Permit Rockstar is designed to keep inspection requests moving without the traditional all-day inspection window.

Response times are subject to the terms, requirements, availability, and scope of the customer's applicable Service Level Agreement.

Not necessarily. A Virtual Inspection does not automatically mean scheduling a traditional inspection through a video call.

Depending on the work being inspected, the Private Provider inspector may be able to evaluate photographs, recorded video, measurements, documents, or other supporting evidence.

When additional visual information is necessary, the inspector may request a live virtual walkthrough or additional documentation. The inspector determines what evidence is necessary to complete the inspection.

In most cases, no specialized inspection equipment is required beyond what is reasonably necessary to document the work.

A smartphone or tablet can typically be used to capture photographs, video, and other information requested by the inspector. Certain inspection types may require measurements, testing information, or additional documentation.

The Private Provider inspector determines what evidence is required for the particular inspection.

No. Virtual changes where the inspector is located. It does not change what the inspection is for.

The work must still satisfy the applicable code requirements. The Private Provider inspector evaluates the information provided and determines whether there is sufficient evidence to make the inspection determination.

If the inspector needs additional photographs, video, measurements, documentation, or a live walkthrough, those items can be requested before the inspection is completed.

Yes. Using a Private Provider does not eliminate the Authority Having Jurisdiction, or AHJ, from the permitting process.

Permit Rockstar coordinates the applicable Private Provider inspection documentation and results as part of the permitting workflow.

The AHJ retains its governmental authority and remains responsible for the functions reserved to the jurisdiction under applicable law.

Permit Rockstar's Private Provider Virtual Inspection workflow can generally accommodate a broad range of building inspections throughout construction, from foundation through roof, when the work can be appropriately evaluated through virtual documentation.

The exact inspection scope depends on the permit, jurisdiction, inspection type, work being evaluated, available evidence, and the professional judgment of the Private Provider inspector.

Inspection authority and requirements can vary by jurisdiction, permit type, and project scope.

Start with a Permit Rockstar Project Assessment. We will review your projects, jurisdictions, inspection needs, and workflow to determine how Private Provider Virtual Inspections can fit into your permitting process.

The assessment takes approximately 15 minutes, with no obligation and no high-pressure sales.