How It Works
Pulling A Permit with A Private Provider
1. Prepare
Required Docs
We provide all the docs you'll need in our private portal
4. Monitor
Permit Status
Keep track of permit status through jurisdiction's portal
2. Submit
Permit Application
Submit completed package to local building department
5. Schedule
Inspections with FMI
Once work begins, coordinate with us
3. Pay
Permit Fees
Pay all required fees once application is accepted
6. FMI Submits Docs
to Close Permit
We submit final reports/COC to the building department
Private Providers help expedite plan review and inspections, but because each jurisdiction has its own guidelines and retains control over final permit issuance and closure, always confirm requirements with the local building department.
FMI Plans Review and Virtual Inspections Made Easy with Our Customized Vuspex App
The Vuspex app puts you in control of your inspections right from the jobsite. Instead of waiting for the building department, you can enter your permit number or address, choose the inspection type, and request a scheduled or same-day, on-demand inspection in just minutes. Once submitted, an FMI inspector will text you a secure link, typically within 5–15 minutes, so you can complete the inspection live and keep your project moving forward.
Everything is organized in one simple dashboard. You can track active jobs, review past inspections, download reports, and message FMI directly inside the app. No phone tag and no unnecessary trips to the building department. It’s a faster, smoother way to handle inspections so you can stay focused on building, not waiting.
BENEFITS OF USING THE FMI cUSTOMIZED VUSPEX APP
- On-Demaind Inspections
- Same-Day Scheduling
- Live Video Inspections
- Project Dashboard
- Instant Notifications
- In-App Messaging
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes Florida Statute FS553.791 mandates Private Provider inspections are allowed statewide.
Yes, Florida Statute FS553.791 mandates that when notifying the Building Department that you’ll be utilizing a Private Provider the local jurisdiction must discount the permit based on operation cost.
There is no limit.
FMI has a client dashboard that allows you to constantly see the statuses of all your projects
FMI offers live, virtual one on one or group training via Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet
FMI’s virtual Inspection hours are 8:30am-7:00pm M-F & 8:30am-5pm on Saturdays. We also offer an offline virtual inspection submission option 24 hours a day.
FMI’s Virtual inspection system has a text to chat feature that has 14 different language options.