Remote Virtual Building Inspections

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA Z258
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
91.080
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

New standard to provide recommended practices for remote virtual building inspections including but not limited to:

  • Equipment capability requirements
  • Process outline and optimization
  • Data collection and formats
  • Data security
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Safety
  • Roles and responsibilities

Project need:

To support innovation in the field of building inspections by providing requirements to help standardize the method by which remote virtual inspections are conducted in the Canadian context. This proposed  New Standard is being developed at the request of Provincial building officials. It will provide inspectors with the tools to ensure compliance with the building code through remote virtual inspections, saving time and maximizing resources.

 

This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests:

  1. ensuring that the latest innovative/technology features are available for users;
  2. addressing the anticipated labour shortage facing many municipalities; and
  3. addressing need of regulators by providing suitable requirements

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