Every item a Florida inspector checks on an AC changeout, from equipment nameplates to attic insulation.
An AC changeout is the most common HVAC inspection in Florida. Whether your building department runs it or you use a private provider, the inspector is checking the same things. Here is every item on the checklist and why it matters.
Every inspection starts outside the property. The inspector needs to verify the address matches the permit. House number, structure view, and enough context to confirm location. This is the first thing that gets checked and the first reason inspections get rejected when it is missing.
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The inspector checks indoor and outdoor unit nameplates. Model and serial numbers must match what is on the permit documents. If the equipment does not match the approved plans, the inspection fails immediately. The inspector also looks for a permit sticker affixed to the air handler or disconnect.
The system needs to be turned on and demonstrated in both heating and cooling modes. The inspector verifies supply and return air temperatures to confirm the system is producing adequate delta-T. A thermostat check confirms calibration and proper operation.
Condensate line routing gets inspected for proper slope and discharge point. Florida's humidity makes condensate management critical. The inspector also confirms secondary drain protection is in place, which prevents water damage if the primary drain fails.
All ducts must be sealed, insulated, and supported. The inspector verifies there are no disconnected or crushed sections. Insulation R-value needs to match energy code requirements. In attic installations, the inspector checks attic insulation levels and access.
The disconnect must be labeled and within sight of the equipment. Breaker sizing must match the equipment data plate. The inspector checks conductor sizing and whip condition, and verifies bonding and grounding connections are complete.
If the inspector finds a deficiency, you get specific correction notes identifying exactly what needs to be fixed. Fix the item, resubmit the video for that specific checkpoint, and the inspector reviews the correction. The permit does not go back to the end of the queue.
Every item on this checklist is visually verifiable. Equipment labels can be read on camera. Temperature readings can be shown. Condensate slope is visible. Duct connections are visible. There is nothing on a changeout checklist that requires the inspector to physically touch or measure something that cannot be captured on video.
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