Lansing, Michigan
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 Lansing.
$250, one time · Nothing new, no charge · You keep the report either way
*Depending on availability. We'll confirm turnaround when you submit.
The Lansing Inspection Readiness Report is a $250 one-time service with 24-hour turnaround. You submit jobsite photos and your tracking list, and get a findings report before the inspector arrives. As Michigan's capital city, Lansing enforces the Michigan Building Code administered through the state's Bureau of Construction Codes, and its older housing stock means inspectors frequently encounter knob-and-tube wiring and outdated plumbing in renovation projects.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
Lansing, MI
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 Lansing, 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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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.
Knob-and-tube wiring in attic not disconnected before blown-in insulation installation in older Lansing home
Cast iron drain stack showing advanced corrosion not replaced during bathroom renovation scope
Gas furnace flue connector pitch insufficient for proper draft, less than quarter-inch rise per foot
Floor joist notching exceeds one-third depth at plumbing penetration near bearing point
Egress window well in basement bedroom missing ladder or steps for wells deeper than 44 inches
Attached garage fire separation ceiling missing 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board at wall-to-ceiling joint
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 code does Lansing enforce for building projects?
Lansing enforces the Michigan Building Code, which adopts the International Building Code with state amendments. As the state capital, Lansing's enforcement follows the Bureau of Construction Codes standards closely.
Are there common issues with older Lansing homes during renovation inspections?
Yes. Lansing's older housing stock frequently presents knob-and-tube wiring, corroded cast-iron drains, undersized electrical services, and non-compliant egress. Inspectors require these conditions to be remediated when renovation work disturbs them.
How does the $250 Lansing readiness report work?
You submit your jobsite photos and inspection tracking list. Within 24 hours, you receive a report listing probable findings across all trades. This gives you time to correct issues before the official Lansing inspection.
What frost depth does Lansing require for footings?
Lansing requires a minimum 42-inch footing depth below finished grade to extend below the frost line. Inspectors verify depth at the footing inspection before any concrete is placed.
Does the readiness report cover all trade inspections in Lansing?
Yes. The report covers electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural, building envelope, and fire-protection items. It reviews your photos against the same Michigan Building Code standards Lansing inspectors enforce.
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