She spreads the stack of papers over the top of the truck hood and notes what the architect planned for this site. Walking around the upturned soil the inspector visualizes what she s just studied and skillfully snaps her metal tape measure in, out, up, down, and around like a baton. She carefully calibrates the depth and width of the footers. The tape measure zips approvingly out of sight and the inspector records her observations. The project administrator or owner of this particular building site can find out immediately online that they are ready for the next construction step.
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They can also schedule the various inspections needed for each step in construction. Inspector Jenkins is giving me a crash course on the Codes and what she looks for when out on an inspection. I feel like we ve hiked 15 miles cross-country in 15 minutes. I m definitely ready for a cup of Java. Water, however, is the preferred beverage of the best inspection professionals.