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Remote Video Re-inspections (RVR) are an alternative to on-site inspections for residential re-inspections and minor label inspections in Portland, offering faster and scheduled service. Eligibility excludes first-time inspections and 'No Plans on Site' corrections.

Key points:

RVR qualifies for re-inspections of corrections in building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing projects, plus minor label inspections (State of Oregon: electrical, plumbing, mechanical; City of Portland: mechanical) (Residential Remote Video Re-inspection (RVR) ↗)
RVR cannot be used for first-time inspections or 'No Plans on Site' corrections, which require on-site inspection rescheduling (Residential Remote Video Re-inspection (RVR) ↗)
RVR Sewers program allows scheduling for as-built sewer repairs/replacements with photo and video submission; inspectors review and email results for 350 and 399 inspections (Residential Remote Video Re-inspection (RVR) ↗)
Two separate scheduling endpoints: sewer RVR and all other RVRs via Outlook booking system (Residential Remote Video Re-inspection (RVR) ↗)
Meaningful access and accommodations available; contact 503-823-7300 or TTY 503-823-6868 for translation, interpretation, or alternative formats (Residential Remote Video Re-inspection (RVR) ↗)

Entities: program: Remote Video Re-inspections (RVR) · RVR Sewers program | inspection_type: No Plans on Site · Minor Label inspections · 350 and 399 inspections | department: Portland Permitting & Development | phone_number: 503-823-7300

Residential Remote Video Re-inspection (RVR)

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Remote Video Re-inspections (RVR) are an alternative to on-site inspections. You'll get faster, scheduled, and on-time re-inspections for your home project. Make a video appointment for your residential re-inspections.

Types of residential projects that qualify

Any project needing a re-inspection of corrections or minor label inspections qualifies for the RVR program.

You cannot use the RVR program for first-time inspections.

NOTE: Correction of "No Plans on Site" does not qualify for an RVR. You will need to reschedule for an on-site inspection.

Examples of corrections by project type

Building

Framing corrections
Insulation corrections
Finals correction

Electrical

Electrical rough-in corrections
Service panel corrections
Electrical final corrections (such as verifying a required GFCI outlet)

Mechanical

Rough-in mechanical corrections
Gas line corrections
Furnace and AC corrections
Final mechanical corrections

Plumbing

Drain waste
Vent
Sealing of fixtures

Minor Label inspections

State of Oregon

Electrical
Plumbing
Mechanical

City of Portland

Mechanical

For more information about Minor Label inspections, please download the following file:

RVR Sewers program

The Residential RVR Sewers program allows you to schedule appointments for as-built sewer repairs or replacements.

After sending us the photos and video of your backfilled sewer repair, a Portland Permitting & Development inspector will review and provide results for 350 and 399 inspections by email.

Find what you need to send us and how and where to send us the information:

Choose service type, Sewers, when scheduling an RVR Sewers appointment.

Schedule a Remote Video Re-Inspection

Sewer RVR: Schedule Now ↗

All other RVRs: Schedule Now ↗

Meaningful access and accommodations

The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, contact 503-823-7300 or TTY 503-823-6868.