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Code Buddy's Inspection Readiness Report serves City of San Diego projects for a free with results within 24 hours. San Diego's military base proximity, coastal construction corridors, and aggressive solar mandates mean inspectors watch for issues other jurisdictions overlook. Upload your photos and open items list to get a written findings report before your scheduled inspection.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
San Diego, 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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Submit your job, and our patent-pending AI technology reviews every photo against your standards, specs, and existing tracking.
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Project name, address in San Diego, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Anchor bolt embedment depth insufficient for seismic Design Category D per San Diego amendment to CBC
EV-ready conduit stub missing from garage per San Diego Municipal Code mandatory reach code requirement
Military compatibility overlay height restriction exceeded by parapet wall within MCAS Miramar flight zone
Copper supply lines in coastal salt-air zone lack required protective sleeve per local corrosion standard
Title 24 cool-roof reflectance index below minimum for Climate Zone 7 on low-slope commercial roof
New residential PV system capacity below San Diego reach code minimum that exceeds state baseline
Send us one job. Get a full findings report. No cost, no commitment.
Every report is reviewed by a QA professional before delivery — not just generated and sent. That means we can only take a limited number each week.
GET YOUR FREE REPORTBefore you ask.
Does the report cover San Diego's reach codes that go beyond standard Title 24?
Yes. The City of San Diego adopted reach codes for EV readiness, solar capacity, and building electrification that exceed California minimums. Our report checks these San Diego-specific requirements alongside the base codes.
Can the report flag military compatibility zone issues in San Diego?
Yes. Projects near MCAS Miramar, Naval Base San Diego, and other installations face height, noise, and lighting restrictions. Our free report identifies overlay zone conflicts before they become inspection corrections.
How fast will I receive my findings?
Reports are delivered within 24 hours of uploading your photos and open items list. Our AI specialists reference City of San Diego municipal code amendments, so results are specific to your jurisdiction.
Is the free report helpful for coastal construction projects?
Very helpful. Coastal projects in San Diego face salt-air corrosion requirements, setback rules, and stormwater controls that trigger frequent inspection corrections. We flag those items alongside standard code checks.
What if my project spans multiple inspection phases?
Each free report covers your current inspection phase. If you need coverage for a subsequent phase, submit updated photos and a new open items list for a separate report, also delivered within 24 hours.