STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY
“the more thorough you are now, the less likely you’ll get stuck later.”
Couldn’t agree more, though I’ll admit I used to roll my eyes at all the paperwork. Last year, I had to redo a bathroom vent because the inspector wanted proof of every change—photos, receipts, even a sketch. At the time it felt like busywork, but when the contractor tried to bill me for “extra labor,” my notes and pics shut that down fast. It’s a pain, but it really does pay off. Still wish there was a simpler way, honestly...
“the inspector wanted proof of every change—photos, receipts, even a sketch.”
That’s the part that always trips people up. Honestly, I’ve started using a shared folder for every project—just dump photos, invoices, even rough diagrams in there as I go. It’s not glamorous, but it beats scrambling when the inspector asks for something random. I do wish there was a standardized checklist or app everyone used... seems like every jurisdiction wants something different. At least your documentation paid off with that contractor dispute—happens more than people think.
- Totally get the shared folder thing—been doing the same, but sometimes I forget to snap a photo until it’s too late.
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That’s what drives me nuts.“seems like every jurisdiction wants something different.”
- Has anyone actually had an inspector accept digital docs, or do they still want everything printed out?
I’ve had one inspector in the last year accept PDFs on a tablet, but the next week a different guy insisted on paper copies—same office, same project. Is anyone tracking which cities are actually moving toward digital as a standard, or is it just random luck?
Title: Struggling with ventilation inspection requirements lately
Honestly, it feels like a coin toss every time. I’ve had inspectors in the same city give me totally different answers about digital docs. One guy was all about the tablet, next week it was “print it out or else.” Maybe there’s a secret inspector bingo card for who accepts what? I wish cities would just pick a lane already...
