Burlington, Vermont
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 Burlington.
$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 Burlington, Vermont reviews your plans against Vermont's Residential Building Energy Standards, the adopted commercial energy code, and Burlington's own progressive building standards. Burlington's Lake Champlain waterfront exposure, heavy snow loads up to 70 psf, and strict energy efficiency requirements make pre-submission review essential. Reports are $250 with 24-hour turnaround.
Code BuddyPrepared for Acme Mechanical Inc.
Location
Burlington, VT
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 Burlington, 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.
Built for the people who actually do the work.
Industries supported
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.
Wall assembly R-value falls below Burlington's RBES requirement for Climate Zone 6A, continuous exterior insulation layer missing from detail
Snow drift load at rooftop solar panel array not calculated per ASCE 7, panel racking creates drift accumulation zone on lower roof
Heat pump system heating capacity undersized for Burlington design temperature of -12F, backup heat source not specified on plans
Solar PV system rapid shutdown device placement exceeds NEC 690.12 distance from array boundary on Lake Champlain waterfront building
Stormwater management plan for Lake Champlain watershed does not address phosphorus loading limits required by Vermont DEC permit
Historic farmhouse window replacement specification does not meet RBES U-factor maximum while maintaining historic profile approval
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 requirements apply in Burlington, Vermont?
Burlington enforces Vermont's Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) for homes and the commercial building energy code for larger projects. Burlington also has its own Net Zero Energy goals and may require additional energy performance documentation beyond the state baseline.
How does the report handle Burlington's strict energy efficiency standards?
The report checks insulation R-values, air sealing details, window specifications, mechanical system efficiency, and renewable energy provisions against RBES and Burlington's local requirements. Energy code deficiencies are the leading cause of plan review delays in Burlington.
Does Code Buddy account for Act 250 environmental review triggers?
The report flags when your project may trigger Act 250 review based on scope and location, including Lake Champlain shoreland requirements and stormwater impacts. It identifies plan elements that typically require environmental permit coordination.
What does the $250 Inspection Readiness Report include for Burlington projects?
The report covers structural, energy, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire code compliance. For Burlington, it adds checks for solar-ready provisions, heat pump sizing, and Lake Champlain waterfront requirements, all delivered within 24 hours.
Can the report review projects involving historic buildings in Burlington?
Yes. Burlington's older housing stock and UVM campus buildings require balancing historic preservation with modern energy and safety codes. The report identifies where code upgrades conflict with historic requirements so you can plan alternative compliance paths.
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