Inspections
Inspection requests can be made in the following ways:
- Automated Inspection Request System AIRS (Contractors & Owner Builders): call 941.833.4086
Inspection codes are required: List of Inspection Codes
- Inspections Through Text (Contractors & Owner Builders)
Inspection codes are required: List of Inspection Codes
- Online Using Accela Citizen Access (Contractors Only)
- VuSpex Virtual Inspections (Contractors Only). More information below.
- Calling the Main Office (Contractors & Owner Builders): call 941.743.1201
All options are available 24/7 (except calling into the main office). Inspection requests must be made by 8 p.m., to be eligible for next day service.
Inspector work hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (in the field only) Monday through Friday
Other Helpful Information
Inspections on April 26
- Inspections List Today
- Inspector Directory
- Building Inspections: 956
- Building Inspections (Unscheduled): 0
- Fire Inspections: 40
- Zoning Inspections: 54
Note: Partial inspections do not change a permit's expiration date.
VuSpex Virtual Inspections
Virtual Inspections Are Here! Charlotte County Building Department is now offering VuSpex!
VuSpex is a virtual building inspections tool that provides inspection services to contractors remotely, with the use of any device. It allows contractors to connect with Charlotte County Building Inspectors quickly and powerfully, while seamlessly integrating with the Accela software. Contractors can upload pictures and/or videos to be inspected on the next business day, using the Offline Field Report option.
Inspections that can be done virtually include those under the following permit types:
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Water Heater
- Stucco - new!
- Siding-Soffit - new!
- Single Family (limited inspections) - new!
Instructions
- How to download and use VuSpexGo can be found here: User Guide for Contractors
- For technical support, please contact CCTechSupport@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
- Please refer to links below to view inspection requirements for each permit type below.