For contractors and homeowners in Broward County, the days of waiting months for building inspections are finally over. After years of frustration and backlogs, the county has embraced virtual inspections, a move that brings it in line with every other county in Florida and promises to slash wait times from four months to just one week.
The Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) recently amended the Florida Building Code to allow private companies to conduct these tech-driven inspections. The change delivers immediate benefits by allowing certified inspectors to review projects remotely through secure video streaming. Contractors can use smartphones or tablets to walk inspectors through a job, while geo-tagging, digital checklists, and access to approved plans ensure every step meets code. The result is quicker scheduling, real-time feedback, and far fewer wasted trips.
For single-trade permits, building departments must now issue permits within five days when private provider Inspected performs the plan review. Multi-trade permits have a 10-day turnaround. These strict timelines represent a dramatic shift for a region grappling with housing demand and construction bottlenecks…