Des Moines, Iowa
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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 Des Moines.
$250, one time · Nothing new, no charge · You keep the report either way
*Depending on availability. We'll confirm turnaround when you submit.
The Des Moines Inspection Readiness Report is a one-time $250 service with 24-hour turnaround. Send your project photos and tracking list to get findings before the official inspection. As Iowa's capital and largest city, Des Moines enforces state energy code requirements strictly, and inspectors pay particular attention to insulation continuity, air sealing, and snow load compliance on commercial roof assemblies.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
Des Moines, IA
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.
Tell us about the job.
Project name, address in Des Moines, 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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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.
Continuous insulation gap at rim joist area measures 4 inches wide, breaking the thermal envelope required by Iowa Energy Code
Service panel installed in bathroom lacks required working clearance of 36 inches in front of the panel per NEC 110.26
Exterior hose bib lacks frost-proof sillcock installation, leaving water supply vulnerable to freeze damage in winter months
Roof truss bracing omits permanent lateral restraint at bottom chord, relying only on temporary construction bracing
HVAC condensate drain line lacks secondary overflow pan or float switch shutoff in attic installation above finished space
Fire-rated wall assembly between attached garage and living space has unsealed electrical box penetration larger than 16 square inches
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.
What energy code does Des Moines currently enforce?
Des Moines follows the Iowa-adopted version of the International Energy Conservation Code. Inspectors verify insulation R-values, air barrier continuity, and window U-factor compliance. Blower door testing may be required for new residential construction.
How do I submit photos for a Des Moines readiness report?
Upload your project photos and inspection tracking list through the platform. The $250 one-time fee covers all trades. Reports arrive within 24 hours and identify specific items an inspector would likely flag during the visit.
Are snow load calculations checked during Des Moines structural inspections?
Yes. Des Moines requires roof structures designed for a 30 psf ground snow load. Inspectors verify truss specifications match approved plans, check bracing installation, and confirm that drift loads are accounted for at roof transitions.
What items fail most often on Des Moines residential inspections?
Thermal envelope breaks at rim joists and band boards, missing GFCI at required locations, improper garage-to-house fire separation, and frost-depth footing violations are the most common residential fail items in Des Moines.
Does the report help with re-inspection after a failed inspection?
Yes. Submit updated photos showing corrective work and the report confirms whether the original deficiency is resolved. This is especially useful in Des Moines where re-inspection scheduling can take several business days during peak building season.
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