Remote Video Inspection (RVI) Policy and Procedure
RVI Phone and Email Contacts: (910) 253-2018 rvi@brunswickcountync.gov
RVI inspections are scheduled on the Brunswick County Permit Portal.
Inspections Eligible for RVI
- Water Trench Inspection – Rough-In Plumbing (partial inspection)
- Sewer Trench Inspection – Rough-In Plumbing
- Shower Pan Inspection – Rough-In Plumbing (partial inspection)
- Manufactured Home Marriage line connection – Final Set-Up Inspection
- HVAC Changeout Inspections for residential 1-2 family dwellings and townhomes (all except Mechanical Gas Inspections)
- Mech Gas Trench
- Rough-In Partial Under Slab
Client Responsibility
- Download Microsoft Teams (free).
- 4G must be available at the inspection site.
- 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.)
- Allow up to 30 minutes for the inspection.
- 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 check mark
- Android
- Tap “Sounds and Notifications” in Settings
- Tap “Do Not Disturb” under the “Notifications” section
- iPhone “Settings”:
- The 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.
*Disclaimer: We reserve the right to determine during the RVI that a site visit will be required for the inspection to be completed. We will attempt to schedule a site visit for the same day if possible.