Common Inspection Questions

Building Inspector AI can help answer building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, ADA, grading, pool, and local code amendment questions. Below are examples of the types of questions inspectors, contractors, and plan reviewers ask every day.

Building

  • Does a 6-foot fence require a permit in Los Angeles County?

  • What is the required roof sheathing nailing pattern?

  • Is this stair handrail code compliant?

  • What is the minimum guardrail height?

Plumbing

  • Is this P-trap installation code compliant?

  • Can a water heater drain discharge here?

  • Does this sink require an air gap?

  • Is this water service pipe properly sized?

Electrical

  • Is this electrical panel clearance adequate?

  • Does this pool require an equipotential bonding grid?

  • Is GFCI protection required at this location?

  • Does this water heater require a disconnect?

Mechanical

  • Is this dryer vent installation code compliant?

  • Can this condensate line discharge here?

  • Does this furnace require combustion air openings?

  • Is this gas vent termination compliant?

Photo-Based Inspections

  • Is this installation code compliant?

  • What code violations are visible in this photo?

  • Does this electrical panel installation appear compliant?

  • Is this pool bonding connection installed correctly?

  • What corrections would be required before approval?

Plan Review

  • Does this plan require special inspections?

  • Are these accessibility details compliant?

  • Does this retaining wall require engineering?

  • Is this egress design code compliant?

  • Are the fire-resistance requirements correctly shown?

ADA Accessibility

  • Is this accessible parking space compliant?

  • What is the required ADA access aisle width?

  • Is this ramp slope code compliant?

  • What is the maximum cross slope allowed?

  • Is this grab bar installation compliant?

  • Does this restroom meet ADA accessibility requirements?

  • Is this accessible path of travel compliant?

  • What is the required mounting height for ADA signage?

Grading & Drainage

  • Is this slope protected per code requirements?

  • Does this retaining wall require engineering?

  • Is positive drainage provided away from the structure?

  • Does this grading require a permit?

  • Is this swale properly designed for drainage?

  • What is the maximum allowable slope without stabilization?

  • Is erosion control required for this project?

  • Are drainage improvements required for this lot?

Swimming Pools

  • What fence height is required around a swimming pool?

  • Is this pool gate self-closing and self-latching?

  • Is the bonding grid installed correctly?

  • What safety features are required for a new pool?

Los Angeles County Amendments

  • What are the Los Angeles County amendments for pool barriers?

  • Does Los Angeles County require a permit for this fence?

  • What are the Los Angeles County reroof ventilation requirements?

  • What local amendment applies to this retaining wall?

  • Does Los Angeles County require special inspection for this work?

  • What are the Los Angeles County requirements for EV chargers?

  • Which Los Angeles County amendment applies to this installation?