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# Inspection Preparation & Checklists

Failed inspections are expensive — not just the re-inspection fee, but the schedule delay, the wasted trip, and the reputation hit with your GC or client. Most failed inspections are not due to bad work but missed details: a missing connector, an unsupported pipe run, a label not visible, or a clearance that is an inch short.

AI can generate comprehensive pre-inspection checklists tailored to your specific trade, jurisdiction, and project type — catching the small details that cause most failures.

Generating Pre-Inspection Checklists

Use this prompt before every inspection:

I am a [trade] preparing for a [inspection type, e.g., "rough-in electrical inspection"] in [jurisdiction]. The project is a [building type, e.g., "new construction single-family residential"]. Our jurisdiction uses the [code edition with local amendments].

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What you'll learn:

  • Generate trade-specific inspection checklists using AI
  • Prepare responses to common inspector questions and concerns
  • Use AI to self-inspect your work before calling for official inspection