Virtual Inspections
VuSpex is a tool that allows contractors to connect with Polk County Building Inspectors quickly and powerfully while seamlessly integrating with Accela software.
Contractors may schedule virtual inspections, upload pictures and videos, and/or request live video conferences to complete inspections remotely. This service, provided by the County’s Building Division, enhances efficiency while saving contractors time and money.
On Wednesday Sept. 1, 2021, VuSpex is expanding the list of available virtual/offline inspections. Please refer to the drop-downs below for the current offerings, as well as those coming soon. As we continue to expand this exciting program, notifications will be provided.
Current Inspection Types
HVAC Change-Outs Permits
Address
- Rough - Mechanical in Progress
- Mechanical Final
Address
- Address numbers on house or mailbox
- Anchors
- Maximum overcurrent protection (MOP) as indicated on the data plate
- Electrical Disconnect
- Refrigerant line locking caps
- Refrigerant line set chase sealed at bottom (if applicable)
- Condensation discharge and "P" trap (if applicable)
- Primary condensation drain and float switch
- Condensation drain line and "P" trap
- Secondary condensation drain line or Overflow pan and float switch
- Size of heat strip as shown on data plate or written by technician (If applicable)
- Electrical Disconnect
- Air filter
- Connections and any repairs of modifications
- Breaker sizes for condenser and air handler with label
Window and Door Change-Outs Permits
- Rough - Framing in Progress
- Building Final
- Address numbers on house or mailbox
- Windows and factory applied stickers showing "design pressure" and model
- Screw or fastener spacing
- Caulking or sealing on interior and exterior
- Furring (framing) windows will be attached to
- Completed and notarized window and door affidavit
Water Heater Change Outs Permits
- Rough - Electrical
- Electrical Final
- Service Change (Virtual Only)
- Address numbers on house or mailbox
- Entire unit
- Pressure relief valve and discharge piping
- Wiring of unit including bonding (green screw) and overcurrent protection
- Pan at base of water heater (if applicable)
- Drain line from pan to discharge point
- Circuit breaker for correct size
- Label on water heater
- Show thermal expansion device (if applicable)
- Show any water lines near draft diverter
- Heater is minimum of 18" off ground or FVIR (Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant)
- Show new gas piping connection
- Show vent piping
- Show vehicle barrier (if applicable)
Prefabricated Shed Permits
- Slab (up to 500 sq. ft.)
- Building Final
- Address numbers on house or mailbox
- Show overview of the structure and setbacks to property lines
- Show engineered blocking and anchoring
Re-Roof- Deck Nailing, Dry-In and Final Permits
- Roof Dry-In Flash in Progress
- Roof Final
- Address numbers on house or mailbox
- Entire view of structure showing slope(s)
- Roof sheathing and spacing of fasteners (nails)
- Dry-in material and photo showing roof surfaces
- Flashing, drip edge, vents and valleys prior to roof covering installation
- Completed job showing all surfaces
- Completed and notarized roof affidavit
Electrical Service Repairs and Change-Outs Permits
- Rough - Electrical
- Electrical Final
- Service Change (Virtual Only)
- Address numbers on house or mailbox
- Panel with cover removed showing electrical components
- Panel with cover installed showing scheduled breakers and no open spaces
- Meter socket/base with cover removed showing electrical connections (If Applicable)
- Ground rods and conductor
- Photographs showing all work in compliance with the requirements of the 2017 NEC (National Electrical Code)
New Inspection Types as of September 1, 2021
Irrigation Permits
- Private Well Irrigation
- Rough - Underground Reclaimed Irrigation
- Potable Irrigation Final
- Reclaimed Irrigation
Single Family Residence Permits (Limited Inspection Types)
Soffit
Private Well Irrigation
- Soffit
- Roof Dry-In Flash in Progress
- Insulation (Virtual Only)
- Private Well Irrigation
- Rough - Underground Reclaimed Irrigation
- Potable Irrigation Final
- Reclaimed irrigation
Soffit
- Address numbers on house or permit box
- Measurements showing distance from house to fascia board
- Attachment type and spacing for nailing strip at house
- Mid span attachment of framing member
- Multiple pictures of soffit attached at mid span
- Type of attachment used for soffit
- FL # of materials used
- Nail pattern of fascia installed
- Address numbers on house or permit box
- Entire view of structure showing slope(s)
- Dry-in material and photo showing roof surfaces
- Flashing, drip edge, vents and valleys prior to roof covering installation
- Completed Dry-in showing all surfaces
Private Well Irrigation
- Address numbers on house or permit box
- Rain sensor (zoomed out to identify structure with job site)
- Timer and backflow preventer
- Any irrigation heads along perimeter of structure
- Piping connection at well head
- Zoomed out view of highest irrigation head
- Address numbers on house or permit box
- Rain sensor (zoomed out to identify structure with job site)
- Timer
- Any irrigation heads along perimeter of structure
- Piping connection at meter
- Backflow preventer
- Zoomed out view of highest irrigation head
- Address numbers on house or permit box
- Rain sensor (zoomed out to identify structure with job site)
- Timer
- Any irrigation heads along perimeter of structure
- Pipping connection at meter
- Piping connected at valve boxes
- Irrigation heads
Residential Renovation/Addition Permits (Up to 500 Sq. Ft.)
Footer in Progress
- Footer in Progress
- Column Pads
- Lintel
- Slab
- Stem Wall
- Soffit
- Roof Dry-In Flash in Progress
- Insulation (Virtual Only)
- Private Well Irrigation
- Rough - Underground Reclaimed Irrigation
- Potable Irrigation Final
- Reclaimed Irrigation
Footer in Progress
- Address numbers on house or permit box
- Entire view of layout
- Each section of footing
- Width with tape measure for verification
- Depth with tape measure for verification
- Rebar lab
- Ufer ground (plastic removed 20' on mono slab)
- Address numbers on house or permit box
- Uprights at inspection plate or from top view clear of debris
- Entire view of layout
- Each side of house showing number of inspection holes per side
- Height of rebar above stem wall
- Address numbers on house or permit box
- Entire view of layout
- String pulled across slab to verify depth with tape measure
- Compaction test (if applicable)
- Termite treatment used
- Mono slab refer to criteria for footing also
- Address numbers on house or permit box
- Downs and uprights at inspection plates
- Entire view of layout
- Each side of house showing number of inspection holes per side
- Laps in rebar at top of lintel
- Each side of structure with rebar exposed at top
- Attachment of new structure to existing, holes drilled and epoxy (if applicable)
- Footing and lintel see residential renovations
- Electrical (virtual only)
- Multiple pictures of fence completed for final
Fence Wall Permits (Up to 500 Sq. Ft.)
- Footer in Progress
- Lintel
- Electrical Final (Virtual Only)
- Fence Wall Final
Slab Permits (Up to 500 Sq. Ft.)
- Slab
- Building Final
Contact Us
Benjamin Dunn
Director
Phone: (863) 534 -6080
Toll Free: (800) 780-5346
BuildingDivision@polk-county.net
Address:
330 W. Church St. Bartow, FL 33830
Office Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.