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Contract inspector explains rising permit costs and new remote-inspection software
Summary
A contracted inspector explained to the council why flat permit fees will rise: costs for insurance, workers' comp and labor have increased and small permits can cost more to process than current fees recover. He described a new remote-inspection platform, FusePe, that records location, photos and video to reduce repeat site visits and could lower fees if contractors participate.
Mark, representing Inspectron, briefed the council on building permit activity, the calculation behind proposed increases in flat permit fees, and a new remote-inspection tool intended to reduce repeat trips and lower costs.
Mark said inspection overheads have grown — insurance and workers' compensation premiums have risen, and paying certified inspectors competitive wages increases per-inspection costs. He gave a specific example: for a $100 roofing permit…
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