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19. Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI) This program is under development and <br />will be instituted soon for the City of Ramsey. Do not implement until <br />approved by the Designated Building Official <br />To protect the health & welfare of homeowners, contractors, and inspectors, we will <br />offer Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI). This system can include still photos, <br />recorded video or a live stream between the on site representative and the field <br />inspector. <br />Teams and Google Meets are the preferred technology platform for live inspections. <br />Approved inspections for RVI include: <br />• Roof, Siding (photos preferred) <br />• Window progress and final inspections <br />• Deck footing <br />• Water heater replacement <br />• Water conditioning systems <br />• AC replacement <br />• Furnace final/new construction and replacement (manometer only as visual <br />final can be completed at the Building Final inspection) <br />• Plumbing final new construction (manometer only as visual final can be <br />completed at the Building Final inspection) <br />• Radon Rough -in for rock & poly and pipe protection <br />• Residential Solar installations <br />20. Backup Projects <br />Each employee should have a "side project(s)" that can be worked on during down <br />times between inspections or other assigned work. If you do not have any "back up <br />projects" visit with Andy about options and resources. Examples include studying for <br />ICC exams, new product research, recorded code hearings, pre-recorded training <br />sessions, ect. <br />21. Mechanical Permits and Plan Reviews <br />Permit applications for solid fuel burning stoves and fireplaces require a plan review. <br />Applications for gas burning stoves and fireplaces do not require a plan review, <br />"unless special circumstances apply." All mechanical permit applications for gas or <br />solid fuel burning appliances must include the Manufacturer's Installation Manual. <br />Solid fuel is to provide combustion air requirements unless it is a direct vent <br />appliance. Manufacture Installation Requirements must be on site for final <br />inspections. <br />Operations Manual 2024 Page 9 of 10 <br />