How Mobile Inspections Reduce Red Tape in Local Government

Traditionally, inspections are conducted with a clipboard and pen. This often leaves much room for improvement in terms of time, limited transparency, and potential inaccuracies.

Mobile inspections allow governments to achieve greater efficiency, real-time insights, and enhanced data accuracy.

Mobile Field Inspections

Online community development platforms allow inspectors to start and finish their inspections in the field using mobile devices, such as phones or tablets.

This means no more paper or driving back to the office to input field notes. Instead, they can add all information to their report in real-time.

Online and Offline Inspections

Inspectors can perform inspections with or without a proper signal with the right tools. This means they are not slowed down when they work in rural areas without service. Instead, they can keep working as usual.

Cloudpermit’s app, Cloudpermit Inspections, allows inspectors to easily conduct inspections – anywhere, anytime. As soon as they have service again, their notes are automatically uploaded to the system.

Real-Time Insights

Inspectors can add real-time data to their reports while in the field.

Cloudpermit lets inspectors add real-time updates to their reports. They can include photos, note deficiencies, and automatically update the status to share with others.

Online Scheduling

When applicants can schedule inspections online, booking becomes quick and easy.

With Cloudpermit, applicants can schedule inspections online, so they do not need to call or email their government office for booking. This makes securing inspection times faster and easier for contractors and property owners.

Automatic Notifications

Cloudpermit sends automatic notifications to all relevant stakeholders to ensure they stay informed about inspection updates. This reduces the need for applicants to call about what’s going on with their inspections so that front counter staff can focus on their work with fewer disruptions. It also helps improve transparency since everyone is kept up to date.

Centralized Data and Reporting

Online tools allow inspectors to keep inspection-related data in one centralized system. They can quickly and easily access past permits and complaints, property details, and photos. This helps reduce time spent searching for information and ensures that inspections are always completed with the correct information.

Greater Transparency for Contractors and the Public

Local governments can give contractors and residents real-time updates on their inspection status, explain why their inspection passed or failed, and allow them to schedule inspections easily. This transparency improves customer service and strengthens the relationships the public has with their government.