Good morning everyone,

I’m reaching out to gather information on the use of third-party inspectors to assist with building inspections. Specifically, we’re interested in learning:

• Does your department currently utilize third-party inspectors?

• If so, in what capacity are they used (e.g., overflow work, specialized inspections, etc.)?

• Do you have formal policies or agreements in place regarding third-party use?

We’re looking to better understand how other jurisdictions are handling this and would greatly appreciate any insights, documentation, or experiences you’re willing to share.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Edited October 10, 2025 at 02:46 PMOct 10, 2025 by Ansel Smith

The City of Grovetown has used Safe Built in the past, for third party inspectors. They were used to assist our building inspector, during peak times of construction projects.

I believe there is a letter of agreement between the city and Safe Built in place, so if we need an inspector, we just need to give them a call to schedule an inspector to aid our building inspector.

The City of Albany/Dougherty County through a Service Delivery Strategy. The City of Albany Planning & Development Services Department, contracts with Charles Abbott Associates (CAA), as our third party inspection team.

• Does your department currently utilize third-party inspectors? Yes: CAA

• If so, in what capacity are they used (e.g., overflow work, specialized inspections, etc.)? Building Permits and Development Plan Checks.

• Do you have formal policies or agreements in place regarding third-party use? Yes, we also have contract of services.

Good morning all,

The City of LaGrange uses Charles Abbott and Associates (CAA) as well as a second party. They assist my officers during inspections, testify in court, and determine the values of the structure along with dollar estimates for renovations to bring the structure up to code compliancy for court orders.