Virtual Electrical Inspection (VEI) - Afternoon inspections

****Due to increasing demand for VEI afternoon inspections, availability of afternoon inspections may be limited.****

VEI may reach capacity for inspections that can be completed during business hours.
Customers are strongly encouraged to book inspections in the morning or as early in the day as possible to avoid cancelations. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Who can use VEI?

  • Electrical Contractors that employ certified electricians.
  • Certified electricians on their personal property.

Who can participate in the VEI Inspection?

  • Certified electricians that participated in the installation to be inspected.
  • Electrical Trainees who participate in the installation for HVAC, underground, and residential single family temporary services.

What kinds of installations can VEI inspect?

  • Most installations that take less than 15 minutes.
  • Please see examples at the bottom of this page.

Where can you find the app?

  • VEI uses Microsoft Teams.
  • Download the app for free using the link.
  • During app set up, you must accept all permissions and verify your email when asked.
  • You must have adequate cellular/internet service at the inspection location.

When are inspections available?

  • Weekdays between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. except holidays.
  • Limited availability between 4 - 5 p.m.

How to book a Virtual Inspection (VEI)

To schedule please select: Ready Now

  • Booking starts at 7:45 a.m.
  • Requests are ready now (on-demand) and inspected in the order in which they are received.
  • Select the next available time. Note: chosen time slot does not affect on demand, all requests made are considered ‘Ready Now’.
  • When scheduling please provide an accurate description of the installation to be inspected. DO NOT use the word FINAL as your description.
  • Add your details and select Book.
  • Please join the request immediately upon receiving the confirmation email. The email will have ‘Join your Request’. An inspector will be with you shortly.

General Information about VEI inspections.

  • Large projects may require VEI and Field inspections at different times during the project.
  • VEI will not perform final inspections on large projects. Please involve field inspectors on larger projects to keep local offices familiar with job progress.
  • Prior to your inspection time please have all panels, boxes, and equipment open for inspection.
  • Before booking a VEI inspection, cancel any field inspections for the work that will be inspected. Failure to do so may result in additional fees.
  • If you are not ready for inspection, may also result in additional fees.

Examples of VEI inspections:

  • HVAC/R systems.
  • Underground installations, except in Chapter 5 classified locations.
  • Temporary service for construction sites.
  • Small projects such as tenant improvements, equipment upgrades, EV chargers, and lighting retrofits.
  • Remodels, except when wiring has been exposed to fire or water.
  • Agricultural irrigation systems such as , pivots, pumps, and chemical injection systems.
  • Electric service and feeders under 1000 volt/1000 amps.
  • Cover inspections for new dwellings may be inspected by VEI under special circumstances approved by the VEI Supervisor.
  • Solar installs up to 12kw.

Questions? Please call the VEI hotline at 360-902-5299.