Remote Video Inspections

Schedule

RVI inspections are scheduled on the Brunswick County Permit Portal.

Inspections Eligible for RVI

  • HVAC Changeout Inspections for residential 1-2 family dwellings and townhomes (all except Mechanical Gas Inspections)
  • Manufactured Home Marriage line connection - Final Set-Up Inspection
  • Mech Gas Trench
  • Rough-In Partial Under Slab
  • Sewer Trench Inspection - Rough-In Plumbing
  • Shower Pan Inspection - Rough-In Plumbing (partial inspection)
  • Water Trench Inspection - Rough-In Plumbing (partial inspection)

Client Responsibility

  1. Download Microsoft Teams (free).
  2. 4G must be available at the inspection site.
  3. Have all necessary tools and documents available. (Some examples may include: tape measurer, level, GFCI tester, step ladder, manufacturer's installation instructions, site plans, etc.)
  4. Allow up to 30 minutes for the inspection.
  5. If using your phone for the inspection, make sure you do the following to avoid interruptions:
    • iPhone "Settings":
      • Tap on "Do Not Disturb"
      • Set the "Manual" slide button to be green
      • Scroll down to "Silence"
      • Tap next to "Always" to add a checkmark
    • Android
      • Tap "Sounds and Notifications" in Settings
      • Tap "Do Not Disturb" under the "Notifications" section
  6. The inspection:
    • Call the RVI Inspector at (910) 253-2018 when ready for your scheduled inspection.
    • The inspector has to be able to see the front of the house and the address.
    • Starting from the front of the house, walk toward the site for the inspection and follow the inspector's directions.