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Inspections
Inspections General Information
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1. For inspection questions, please contact the chief inspector of the individual trade between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm.

  • Chief Building Inspector - Mike Krenn - (407)836-5556
  • Chief Mechanical Inspector - Gene Price - (407) 836-5557
  • Chief Plumbing Inspector - John Miles - (407) 836-5559
  • Chief Electrical Inspector - Ed Fox - (407) 836-5558
  • Inspector Voicemail Directory - (407) 836-5504 (enter extension)

    2. Inspections and re-inspections can be scheduled with a touchtone phone at 407-836-2825 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. (EST) twenty-four hours or more in advance except government holidays.

    If a touch tone phone is not available, you may call 407-836-5550 option #2 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday.

    If inspections are rejected, the inspector will leave a Correction Notice at the construction site stating the reason for the rejection. Rejection comments can also be retrieved from the Web with permit number and personal authorization number.

    There is a re-inspection fee of $37 for rejected inspections.

    Inspection records must be visible at the construction site. 

    Approved plans must be available on the site for the inspector's reference.

    All fees are subject to change.

  • Automated Inspection Requests
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    Automated Building Inspection Request System (CONNECT)

    Monday through Friday - 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    Saturday and Sunday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Except Scheduled Holidays
    (407) 836-2825 -Touch Tone Phones Only

    CONNECT is an automated system that allows callers to use a touch tone telephone to schedule inspections.

    You cannot request your inspection on the CONNECT system on the same day the permit is issued. If this is necessary, please call the regular inspection telephone line at (407) 836-5550.

    Instructions For All CONNECT Functions

    You will be instructed to select:

    (1) For instructions in English

    (2) For instructions in Spanish

    1. Dial (407) 836-2825 on any touch tone telephone. 
    2. Select one of the following options by pressing the number on the telephone keypad.
      1. Inspections
      2. Plan status & comments
      3. License information
    3. Then Select from sub-menu items:
      1. Schedule an inspection
      2. Cancel an inspection 
      3. Check inspection results

    Note: Always follow entries with a # (pound) sign when requested. The # key is on the bottom right of the keypad.

    If at any time the automatic inspection system is inoperable, you may call the regular inspection telephone line at (407) 836-5550, Option #2, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

    To Request an Inspection

    1. Call the CONNECT system and choose option 1 after all options have been listed.
    2. Enter the nine digit permit number. Start with the permit prefix letter and end with the # sign.
    3. Enter the three digit inspection type code number for type of inspection, followed by # sign. 
    4. Enter the # sign if you would like the inspection on the next scheduled work date. If you would like to schedule an inspection for a future date, enter a four digit month and day, followed by the # sign.
    5. Listen while CONNECT repeats your entries back to you. You will be given further instructions by the system.
    6. Your request will then be approved and processed. You will be given a seven digit authorization number. Please remember your authorization number; it is needed to request information or cancel an inspection. You will be given further instructions.

    Cancelling an Inspection

    Please note, that it is no longer possible to cancel an inspection by using the CONNECT system. If you would like to cancel an inspection, please call 407-836-5550 and select option #2 to cancel your inspection. The cancellation should occur prior to the day of the scheduled inspection.

    E-Services / Inspections Results / Inspection Codes

    Inspection results may be obtained online by entering your permit number at:  /ebuilding/Inspections/CIR.asp

     




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