Tampa, Florida
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 Tampa.
$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 for Tampa projects costs a flat $250 with results in 24 hours. Tampa sits on Tampa Bay with extensive FEMA flood zones, Wind Zone 3 exposure, and a hot-humid climate that demands careful moisture management. Our report reviews your photos against the Florida Building Code and Tampa's local amendments covering flood elevation, wind resistance, and energy efficiency.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
Tampa, FL
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 Tampa, 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.
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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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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.
Finished floor elevation below base flood elevation plus required freeboard in Tampa's coastal AE flood zone
Tile roof attachment lacks mortar-set and mechanical clips required for Wind Zone 3 exposure C per FBC 1523.7
Polybutylene supply piping visible in crawlspace; Tampa requires replacement during renovation permits per local amendment
Condensate drain line routed into storm sewer instead of approved indirect waste receptor violating FBC Plumbing 802.1
Outdoor panel enclosure rated NEMA 1 instead of NEMA 3R required for wet locations in Tampa's coastal environment
Vapor retarder installed on wrong side of exterior wall assembly in hot-humid climate zone 2A per FBC Energy R702.7
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 address Tampa's flood zone requirements?
Yes. Much of Tampa sits in FEMA AE and VE flood zones along the bay and Hillsborough River. Our $250 report identifies visible flood-elevation issues and flags items that will need survey documentation for your Tampa inspector.
How quickly can I get a report for a Tampa renovation project?
Submit your photos and open-items list and we deliver findings within 24 hours. Tampa renovation projects often involve older construction with unique challenges, and we account for that in our review.
What moisture-related issues does the report look for in Tampa?
Tampa's hot-humid climate creates specific risks. We check vapor-barrier placement, condensate drainage, attic ventilation, and flashing details that commonly fail in Climate Zone 2A per the Florida Building Code.
Will the report flag wind-resistance deficiencies for Tampa coastal projects?
Tampa is in Wind Zone 3 with some areas in Exposure C due to bay proximity. The $250 report checks roof attachments, opening protection, and structural connections against these wind-speed requirements.
Can I use the report for a Tampa historic district project?
Our report covers FBC compliance items visible in your photos. Historic-district design review is outside scope, but we flag any code deficiencies that would trigger inspection failure regardless of historic overlay status.