A failed reinspection costs time and another visit. These six habits make the first one count.
- 1
Correct every cited item, not most of them
Walk the original report line by line and confirm each item is done.
- 2
Keep documentation with you
Have completed-work records and test results ready to show the inspector.
- 3
Fix the cause, not just the symptom
If storage blocked sprinklers, the fix includes keeping it clear, not just moving boxes once.
- 4
Test after repairs
Corrections that involve system components should be tested and recorded.
- 5
Restore systems to normal
Make sure valves are open, panels are normal, and monitoring is back online before the visit.
- 6
Make access easy
Have keys, ceiling access, and the right person on site so the inspector can verify everything.
Bottom line
Preparation and paperwork are the difference between one reinspection and two.
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