Wayne County, Michigan
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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 Wayne County.
$250, one time · Nothing new, no charge · You keep the report either way
*Depending on availability. We'll confirm turnaround when you submit.
The Wayne County Inspection Readiness Report is a $250 one-time service with 24-hour turnaround. You submit jobsite photos and your tracking list, and receive findings before the inspector arrives. Wayne County covers unincorporated areas and municipalities outside Detroit's jurisdiction, with a legacy of auto manufacturing that means many commercial-to-residential conversions face environmental and structural remediation requirements during inspection.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
Wayne County, 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 Wayne 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.
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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.
Environmental phase assessment documentation not available for commercial-to-residential conversion on former industrial parcel
Steel beam connections at column base plates missing required number of anchor bolts per engineered plan
Outdoor receptacle on dwelling unit missing weather-resistant and tamper-resistant rated device
Backwater valve not installed on building sewer where subject to sewage backup in Wayne County flood zone
Rooftop HVAC unit curb flashing not integrated with roof membrane causing moisture infiltration path
Fire sprinkler head coverage obstructed by ductwork installed after sprinkler layout was approved
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 Wayne County handle inspections differently than Detroit?
Yes. Wayne County inspects projects in unincorporated areas and communities that contract with the county for code enforcement. Detroit has its own building department. Check your project address to confirm which jurisdiction applies.
What are common Wayne County inspection issues on conversion projects?
Wayne County has many former auto manufacturing and industrial sites. Conversions to residential or mixed use frequently require environmental documentation, structural remediation verification, and upgraded fire separation between occupancy types.
How does the $250 Wayne County readiness report work?
Submit your jobsite photos and tracking list. Within 24 hours, you receive a report identifying probable inspection findings. This covers all trades and flags items specific to Wayne County enforcement patterns.
Does Wayne County require backwater valves on building sewers?
Wayne County requires backwater valves where buildings are subject to sewage backup, which is common in older communities with combined sewer systems. Inspectors verify valve installation and accessibility at the plumbing rough-in stage.
What frost depth does Wayne County require for footings?
Wayne County follows the Michigan Building Code requirement of 42 inches minimum footing depth below grade. Inspectors verify depth at the footing inspection, and freeze-thaw soil movement is a common cause of foundation corrections.
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