The Inspections Section of the Building Construction Division is responsible for ensuring that all permitted projects meet applicable building codes and Charlotte County requirements. Inspections are an important part of the construction process, providing oversight and verification as work progresses.
Depending on the scope of the project, inspections may be performed by staff from various county departments, including Community Development, Public Works (Right of Way), and/or Utilities. Once a permit is issued, inspections can be scheduled at certain phases throughout the job.
Check or Schedule an Inspection
Charlotte County offers multiple ways to schedule and track inspections. Most services are available 24/7, except phone calls to the main office.
Inspection requests must be submitted by 8 p.m. to be eligible for next business day service.
*Contractors only. Contractors can schedule inspections, view results, and check inspection status using the Accela Citizen Access Portal. The status of both scheduled and completed inspections can be viewed at any time.
- Call 941.833.4086
- Follow the voice prompts
- Inspection codes (found on your job card) required
*Contractors only. VuSpex is a virtual building inspections tool that provides inspection services to contractors remotely, with the use of any device. It allows contractors to connect with Charlotte County Building Inspectors quickly and powerfully, while seamlessly integrating with the Accela software. Contractors can upload pictures and/or videos to be inspected on the next business day, using the Offline Field Report option.
Eligible Permit Types for Virtual Inspection:
- Electrical Trade
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Water Heater
- Stucco
- Siding & Soffit
- Single Family (limited inspections)
Inspection Requirements by Permit Type:
Inspections for May 14
| Category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Building Inspections | 628 | |
| Unscheduled Building Inspections | 0 | |
| Fire Inspections | 11 | |
| Zoning Inspections | 31 |
*Partial inspections do not change a permit’s expiration date.
- Inspector work hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (in field only), except holidays.
For a complete list of inspectors, including contact information, please refer to our Inspector Directory.
For general inspection inquiries, please call 941.743.1201 (option 3 for inspections) or email BuildingConstruction@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.