Quick Steps for Conducting Mobile Video Inspections
The use of mobile video inspections for things like building code enforcement, zoning and construction is growing in prevalence especially with changes in the economy resulting in county closures. Many departments are now using Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp and various other messaging support programs to deliver mobile video inspections from a smartphone or tablet. Whether you’re brand new to mobile video inspections or this is something you’ve been doing for a while.
These quick steps for conducting mobile video inspections will help you operate more smoothly and efficiently.
For help producing mobile video inspections that will guide your audience through a property or site just as an in-person inspection would, give Beverly Boy Productions a call. Our mobile video inspection crews are standing by to help you begin the virtual inspection process.
Step 1: Obtain Inspection Permits
Mobile video inspections require the same type of permitting that would be obtained for an in-person inspection process. If you haven’t already obtained a permit to inspect a site or area, doing so is an important first step that must be considered before you move forward with the following steps.
If you’re performing a mobile video inspection of a particular building or area that is not relative to county or city building, a permit may not be required.
However, when hiring a professional to perform mobile video inspections for you it is important to check within the city or county in which the inspection is taking place to determine whether additional or separate permitting is required for the type of production taking place.
Each situation is different and, therefore, the circumstances may be slightly different for each as well.
Step 2: Request Virtual Inspection
Upon obtaining the permitting a request should be made for a virtual inspection to be completed.
Inspectors that allow mobile video inspections will generally provide access to their contact information and important details regarding their desired inspection process for contractors to easily plan the virtual mobile video inspections process out.
Step 3: Make Sure Your Project Qualifies for Mobile Video Inspections
Not all projects can be inspected using mobile video technology. Some inspections require in-person interaction and will not qualify to be inspected virtually. For example, certain plumbing and electrical features are difficult to inspect from a mobile video inspection process.
Can you imagine how technology would be used to “prove” that plumbing is properly functioning?
Each county or city has a list of inspections that qualify for mobile video inspections or the virtual inspection process.
If you’re conducting a mobile inspection for something other than a city or county code related expansion or repair, consider the benefits of going mobile versus an in-person inspection and decide which is best for your unique needs.
Step 4: Schedule Mobile Video Inspection
Once you’re sure that the situation that you need an inspection for can be handled virtually then you can request time on the schedule. Just like all city and county ran events, a virtual meeting with a local code officer or inspector can be challenging to obtain.
Make sure that you choose data and time that works for you and that you will be on time.
Step 5: Go Virtual
At the scheduled time for the mobile video inspection the inspector and the client will communicate in a virtual meeting room either via Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, or an internal mobile meeting location that allows for face-to-face communication via the screen of your smartphone or tablet.
When embarking on the virtual video inspection, make sure you have a strong wi-fi connection so that there are no lost communications between you and the inspector.
If you are unsure about your wi-fi or concerned that you will lose the connection during your virtual mobile inspection, consider hiring a professional to perform the task!
Team Beverly Boy will utilize the top technology to produce mobile video inspections that deliver exceptional quality inspections to the receiving party so that you can rest easy.
Step 6: The Mobile Video Inspection Takes Place
Once the inspector is on the phone the mobile video inspection process can actually begin. At this time, steps are taken to capture the various target points of interest in the site being inspected.
To ensure your inspection runs smoothly, make sure:
-You have charged your phone or camera to ensure adequate run-time for the mobile video inspection to take place.
-You have turned off your notifications to ensure there are no interruptions in the video feed.
-You have a strong wi-fi signal that will deliver top-quality video content to the other end of the line.
-You are prepared to show GPS coordinates, date/time stamps, traffic signs, house numbers, or other symbols to help ensure the accuracy of your location for the mobile inspection.
Step 7: Finalizing the Mobile Video Inspections Process
Finally, once you have captured the inspection to the best of your ability you can begin to finalize the inspection process.
Your inspector will let you know if there is any important detail or data that you missed and if a re-inspection or additional footage is necessary for the current mobile inspection to be accepted.
Hire Professionals to Capture Mobile Video Inspections
If these steps sound like a lot of work to you, or you’re not quite sure where to begin this whole process, give our team a call. Beverly Boy Productions can help you capture mobile video inspections with ease.
With so many counties and cities turning to the mobile inspection process, you may find it easier to hire a professional to help you get the job done — and honestly, we don’t blame you for considering it!
Our professional mobile video inspections consist of the planning, execution and delivery of mobile video inspections that are properly timed and coordinated with the appropriate parties to ensure accuracy, accountability and efficiency.
Final results are shared with you and the desired agencies necessary to ensure approval of the associated documents. Let us help you with the virtual inspection process.
Turn to Experienced Pros
Team Beverly Boy takes the guesswork out of planning and execution of mobile video inspections so that you can focus more time on the important duties that you are most familiar with.
To learn more about mobile video inspections, or to hire our crew to help you deliver mobile inspections that keep day-to-day functions moving steadily for your firm, contact our team today.
We can’t wait to put our twenty years of production experience to work in producing mobile video inspections for your brand.