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Virtual inspections for water heater replacements

Every item on the checklist is visually verifiable. Your tech records a 3-minute video and the permit closes the same day.

~3 min
Recording time
6
Checklist items
<30 min
Review turnaround
Water Heater6 items
Single inspection, 1st + final
⏱ 3 min recording✓ Guided prompts
WATER HEATER
6-step guided inspection
Progress
3/6
Equipment nameplate
Labeling verified
T&P relief valve
Discharge termination
Hot/cold lines
Connected + secured
4
Operation demo
Power connection active
5
Drain pan
Installed as needed
6
Expansion tank
Supports per FBCR M2003
Recording 2:34Step 4: Demonstrate heater operation or power connection active

What gets inspected

Unit specifications matching permit, T&P valve and discharge routing, strapping or anchoring, drain pan and drain line, venting (gas) or electrical connections (electric), clearances from combustibles, and thermostat settings.

Why this is the easiest virtual inspection

Water heater inspections are straightforward. Everything the inspector needs to verify is visible and accessible. The guided video takes about 3 minutes. There is no ambiguity about what to capture.

Volume math

Plumbing companies doing 10-20 water heater replacements per week accumulate open permits fast when each one waits 3-5 days. Virtual inspections close the permit the day the unit goes in. Your open permit count stays close to zero.

What inspection delays cost at high volume

15 installs/week · 4-day avg wait · $65/hr crew cost

60
Open permits at any time
65
Inspections waiting/month
$9K+
Monthly delay cost
These are default estimates. Run your own numbers →

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