Orange County, California
Find what your
punch list missed.
Send us photos and your tracking list. Get a written findings report within 24 hours* — before your inspector or auditor does.
— any industry with field inspections in Orange County.
$250, one time · Nothing new, no charge · You keep the report either way
*Depending on availability. We'll confirm turnaround when you submit.
Code Buddy's Inspection Readiness Report covers Orange County projects for a flat $250 with results within 24 hours. Orange County's mix of dense suburban tract development, seismic retrofit requirements, and strict Title 24 energy standards in Climate Zone 8 demand careful pre-inspection review. Send your photos and open items list for a written findings report.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
Orange County, CA
Date
Aug 8, 2026
Trade
Electrical
Findings
Penetration seal not matching approved submittal — visible gap at fire-rated assembly
Checked against: Company SOP 4.2
Fastener pattern deviates from manufacturer data sheet — 6" OC required, measured at 9" OC
Checked against: Project Spec 08-31
Working clearance below required minimum at panel — 30" required, 22" measured
Checked against: Applicable Standard
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Three steps. Five minutes.
Submit your job, and our patent-pending AI technology reviews every photo against your standards, specs, and existing tracking.
Tell us about the job.
Project name, address in Orange County, and primary trade or discipline. We look up the applicable standards and regulations automatically from the address.
Send your photos and open items.
Upload directly, share a Drive/Dropbox link, or email them over. Your existing tracking sets the bar — anything already on it doesn't count as a finding.
Our patent-pending technology and AI system analyze every photo.
Cross-references each image against your specs, the applicable standards, and your existing tracking — helping identify deviations your list may have missed.
Get your report within 24 hours*.
Each finding includes the photo, the exact location, and the code section or spec it deviates from. Sorted by severity so you know what to fix first.
Built by Code Buddy.
Code Buddy is an AI-powered compliance platform used by thousands of field professionals across construction, energy, manufacturing, and fleet operations. Our patent-pending technology checks job site photos against codes, specs, and standards — the same technology that powers this report.
Built for the people who actually do the work.
Industries supported
Report turnaround
If nothing new identified
The kind of things we help catch.
Examples based on past reports. Each finding includes the photo, location, and the reference it was checked against.
Soft-story retrofit steel moment frame connection missing required special inspection per Orange County amendment
Main service panel bonding jumper not installed at meter base for 400A residential upgrade in tract home
Title 24 duct leakage test results exceed 4% threshold for Climate Zone 8 new construction requirement
Fire sprinkler head coverage pattern obstructed by beam soffit in remodeled Orange County commercial suite
Water conservation fixtures not rated to CALGreen Tier 1 flow limits required for Orange County new builds
Window U-factor exceeds prescriptive limit for west-facing glazing in Climate Zone 8 residential addition
And only if we identify something that wasn't already on your list.
If everything identified was already on your list, you pay nothing. You keep the report either way.
GET STARTEDLimited spots each week.
Every report is reviewed by a QA professional before delivery — not just generated and sent. That human review step means we can only take a limited number of jobs per week. Submissions are reviewed in the order they're received, and we'll let you know upfront if your report will take longer than 24 hours.
Before you ask.
Does the report cover Orange County's soft-story retrofit requirements?
Yes. Several Orange County cities mandate soft-story seismic retrofits on older wood-frame buildings. Our report checks steel moment frame connections, anchor details, and retrofit plan compliance for $250.
How does the report handle Orange County's Climate Zone 8 energy rules?
Our AI specialists apply Climate Zone 8 prescriptive and performance path requirements to your project, including glazing U-factors, duct leakage limits, and cool-roof standards specific to Orange County's climate conditions.
Can I use this for a tract home remodel inspection in Orange County?
Yes. Tract home remodels are our most common Orange County submission. The report checks structural modifications, updated energy compliance, and electrical panel upgrades, delivered within 24 hours.
What is included in the $250 flat fee?
One comprehensive written findings report covering structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire/life safety, and energy compliance. No per-trade charges, no hourly billing. Upload your materials and receive results within 24 hours.
Do I need a completed project to use the report?
No. The report works best at rough-in or pre-cover stages when corrections are cheapest to fix. Submit photos of work in progress plus your open items list for findings you can act on before the inspector arrives.