How to Schedule and Complete Building Inspections in Polk County

• •Polk County uses the VuSpex app for virtual building inspections.
• •Contractors and homeowners can upload photos, videos, or request live video conferences to complete inspections remotely.
• •Users must download the 'VuSpex GO' app and log in with existing credentials.
• •All inspections require specific photographic evidence, typically starting with the address numbers on the house or mailbox.
• •HVAC change-outs require photos of the condenser, electrical disconnect, air handler, and duct connections.
• •Window and door permits require photos of factory-applied design pressure stickers and notarized affidavits.
• •Water heater inspections require photos of the pressure relief valve, wiring, pan, and thermal expansion device.
• •Prefabricated shed permits for slabs up to 500 sq. ft. require photos of anchoring and setbacks.
• •Roofing inspections require photos of sheathing, fasteners, dry-in materials, and flashing.
• •Electrical service repairs must comply with the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC).
• •Irrigation inspections require photos of rain sensors, timers, backflow preventers, and piping connections.
• •Renovations or additions up to 500 sq. ft. require specific inspections for footers, lintels, and stem walls.

Residents and contractors must follow specific photo and documentation requirements to pass building inspections and close out permits for home improvement projects in Polk County.

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.