Crime & Safety
Clayton Fire Department Suspends Physical Onsite Inspections
To maintain the critical permitted inspection process, we are offering Remote Video Inspections (RVI) as an alternative.
April 14, 2020
With the escalating impact of COVID-19, the Clayton Fire Department is committed to reducing the spread of the virus. Physical onsite inspections have been suspended until social distancing requirements are relaxed. To maintain the critical permitted inspection process, we are offering Remote Video Inspections (RVI) as an alternative to physical inspection in some applications.
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The permit holder must contact our office to set up an inspection and be able to support a live FaceTime (preferred) or like video applications (Skype or Zoom) session at the project site. The person who performed the work must be on site with the approved plans and available to answer questions. The camera must be operated by the permit holder or designee and be prepared to verify dimensions at the direction of the inspector.
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