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 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM except holidays

How do I arrange to have a virtual inspection?

  • There are 2 ways to arrange an inspection.
  1. You can use the Ready Now option by using this link:
      • This is a list of inspections that are inspected in the order they are received. Ready now booking starts at 8am.
      • The process for booking ready now is:
        1. In Ready Now click on Book
        2. Click on the JOIN MEETING link we emailed you with your appointment confirmation.
        3. Wait for the inspector to join the meeting, it may be a few minutes.

2. You can use the Schedule a Fixed Appointment option by using this link:

      • This is a calendar where you can schedule a fixed appointment time.
        1. Follow the directions as prompted to schedule the appointment.
        2. A few minutes before your appointment use the JOIN MEETING link we emailed you with your appointment confirmation.
        3. Wait for the inspector to join the meeting, it may be a few minutes.
        4. If you are unable to attend that appointment time, please cancel your appointment to avoid additional fees.

When scheduling either way please provide an accurate description of the installation to be inspected. Do not use the word FINAL as your description.

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. Involve field inspectors during the project so they are familiar and can perform a final inspection.
  • 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.
  • Before entering into a Ready Now inspection cancel any fixed appointments you may have made. Failure to do so may result in additional fees.
  • If you do not attend a scheduled appointment or 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 under 1000 volt/1000 amps.
  • Cover inspections for new dwellings may be inspected by VEI under special circumstances approved by the VEI Supervisor.

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