Who can use VEI?

  • Electrical Contractors that employ certified electricians.
  • Certified electricians on their personal property.
Who can participate in the VEI Inspection?
  • Certified electricians that participated in the installation to be inspected.
  • Electrical Trainees who participate in the installation for HVAC, underground, and residential single family temporary services.

What kinds of installations can VEI inspect?

  • Most installations that take less than 15 minutes.
  • Please see examples at the bottom of this page.

Where can you find the app?

  • VEI uses Microsoft Teams.
  • Download the app for free using the link.
  • During app set up, you must accept all permissions and verify your email when asked.
  • You must have adequate cellular/internet service at the inspection location.

When are inspections available?

  • Weekdays between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. except holidays.
  • Limited availability between 4 - 5 p.m.

How to book a Virtual Inspection (VEI)

To schedule please select: Ready Now

  • Booking starts at 7:45 a.m.
  • Appointments are ready now (on-demand) and inspected in the order in which they are received.
  • Select the next available time. Note: chosen time slot does not affect on demand, all appointments made are considered ‘Ready Now’.
  • When scheduling please provide an accurate description of the installation to be inspected. DO NOT use the word FINAL as your description.
  • Add your details and select Book.
  • Please join the appointment immediately upon receiving the confirmation email. The email will have ‘Join your Appointment’. An inspector will be with you shortly.

General Information about VEI inspections.

  • Large projects may require VEI and Field inspections at different times during the project.
  • VEI will not perform final inspections on large projects. Please involve field inspectors on larger projects to keep local offices familiar with job progress.
  • Prior to your inspection time please have all panels, boxes, and equipment open for inspection.
  • Before booking a VEI inspection, cancel any field inspections for the work that will be inspected. Failure to do so may result in additional fees.
  • If you are not ready for inspection, may also result in additional fees.

Examples of VEI inspections:

  • HVAC/R systems.
  • Underground installations, except in Chapter 5 classified locations.
  • Temporary service for construction sites.
  • Small projects such as tenant improvements, equipment upgrades, EV chargers, and lighting retrofits.
  • Remodels, except when wiring has been exposed to fire or water.
  • Agricultural irrigation systems such as , pivots, pumps, and chemical injection systems.
  • Electric service and feeders under 1000 volt/1000 amps.
  • Cover inspections for new dwellings may be inspected by VEI under special circumstances approved by the VEI Supervisor.
  • Solar installs up to 12kw.

Questions? Please call the VEI hotline at 360-902-5299.