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and it is important to consider how statutorily-authorized virtual building code inspections reconcile with the current body of law regarding standards of care and liability , and whether the decision to utilize virtual inspections may increase or decrease any particular party ’ s potential exposure to liability . Additionally , taking pictures or videos to facilitate a virtual inspection will also create a record ( good or bad ) of the condition of the work at various stages , which could be very relevant in any subsequent dispute regarding the quality of the work or the existence of construction defects .
These factors , as well as the time and cost savings that one might achieve by using virtual inspections , are all items that one might consider when determining whether to utilize virtual inspections for a particular project . n
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See https :/ www . pascocountyfl . net / 3491 / VuSpex-Virtual-Inspections ( accessed Nov . 12 , 2021 ).
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See https :// www . polk-county . net / building / virtual-inspections ( accessed Nov . 12 , 2021 ). https :// www . hillsboroughcounty . org / en / businesses / permits-and-records / inspections / virtualinspections ( accessed Nov . 12 , 2021 ).
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