2024-11-12T15:21:28-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150225449/icc-releases-recommended-practices-for-remote-virtual-inspections Sean Joyner 2020-09-21T11:03:00-04:00 >2020-09-21T11:03:33-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b7/b7033804aec98ab2c5ed33206ab403f0.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>"Recommended Practices for Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI)," is the first standardized program that offers advice on how to conduct these types of off-premises inspections. While the guidance is aimed at inspection professionals, contractors should also take note as some of the same procedural steps the ICC outlines in the new document could be adopted for in-house use if project managers or other supervisors need to check progress on a job from the office or another remote location.</p></em><br /><br /><p>The RVI program released by the International Code Council (ICC) includes some of the following tips for a successful remote inspection as reported by&nbsp;<em>Construction Dive:</em></p> <ul><li>Ensuring all electronic devices to be used during the inspection are fully charged and that whoever is using the device at the location has a battery pack available.</li><li>Verifying that the jobsite has either high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity or a minimum of 4G cell service with a strong signal.</li><li>Making sure onsite personnel has the necessary physical tools &mdash;&nbsp;e.g. flashlight, tape measure and selfie pole to access elevated areas &mdash;&nbsp;to conduct inspections.</li><li>Ensuring good lighting and clear the areas to be inspected of clutter.</li><li>Making sure the lens portion of each device is clean to get clear shots of the work.</li></ul><p><br></p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150193980/building-inspectors-are-now-using-video-to-lessen-covid-19-spread Sean Joyner 2020-04-18T15:16:00-04:00 >2020-04-20T14:26:45-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4d/4d2206fb4670cf28e8140091b4a8a24b.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>During a webinar this week hosted by the International Code Council, building officials from around the country shared their experiences with remote inspections as the coronavirus outbreak forces them to keep doing their jobs while still abiding by social distancing requirements.</p></em><br /><br /><p>According to&nbsp;<em>Construction Dive,&nbsp;</em>building inspectors from Ohio, Nevada and Florida found common benefits to performing inspections using inexpensive tools like Facetime, Skype, Google Duo and Microsoft Teams. The general consensus, reports&nbsp;<em>Construction Dive,</em> was that as long as the inspection would be "visually-based" under normal circumstances then an inspection via video was acceptable.</p>