Inside the customer-powered movement that’s transforming inspections, saving millions, and building greener communities—with Blitzz.
From city hall to construction zones, smart cities across the U.S. are adopting Remote Video Inspections (RVI) to streamline operations, reduce costs, and keep inspectors out of traffic—and out of harm’s way. Powered by secure platforms like Blitzz, this revolution is being driven by the people who know inspections best: the inspectors themselves.
At the heart of this shift is a simple idea: if you can see it, you can inspect it. And if you can inspect it without sending someone across town in a truck, why wouldn’t you?
Remote inspections gained national attention during COVID-19, when the need for continuity met the urgency for safety. But what began as a crisis workaround is now a cornerstone of smart city planning.
With Blitzz, cities were able to:
One shining example? The County of San Mateo.
“I found out on Friday, March 13th, 2020, at 3 p.m. that we weren’t coming back to the office on Monday. By Tuesday morning, my team was fully operational doing remote video inspections—thanks to Blitzz.”
— Mike, Building Inspector, San Mateo County, CA
With just a weekend’s notice, Mike and his team of five inspectors transitioned to a completely remote workflow. He reached out to Blitzz—and within 30 minutes per inspector, they were running full inspections across their jurisdiction.
“As long as there’s a cell signal or internet connection, Blitzz works fantastic,” Mike says. “It kept our staff safe, inspections on track, and taxpayers protected.”
Whether it’s Clark County, WA leading the way in virtual inspections, or cities adopting U.S. Department of Energy guidelines, the story is consistent: RVI works.
Blitzz helps smart cities:
Every truck that doesn’t hit the road is money saved—and emissions avoided. On average, an inspector might travel 100–150 miles per day. Factor in fuel, maintenance, insurance, and time lost in traffic, and it's clear why cities are making the switch.
Thanks to Blitzz, many jurisdictions are cutting:
“We were skeptical at first. But once we tried Blitzz, we never looked back. My team performs more inspections per day, and we’ve received zero complaints from contractors.”
“We’ve reduced our inspection backlog dramatically. What used to take 3–4 days is now often done within the same morning.”
“It’s not just faster. It’s better. I can zoom in, record, annotate. And the residents feel more involved when they’re part of the inspection process.”
Organizations like the International Code Council (ICC) provide toolkits to help jurisdictions implement remote inspections effectively.
Blitzz aligns with those standards by offering:
Remote inspections support greener municipal operations. Every skipped truck roll contributes to:
A NEEP & MEEA study confirms RVIs help accelerate timelines and improve enforcement of energy codes.
Blitzz is designed specifically for government workflows:
Your inspectors don’t need to be tech experts. They just need a tool that works—and Blitzz delivers.
Remote inspections are no longer “innovative”—they’re expected. Whether for building safety, energy efficiency, or permitting, RVI is the new normal.
And Blitzz is the trusted partner for that transformation.
The best innovations are driven by people in the field. Blitzz works hand-in-hand with inspection professionals to build tools that are intuitive, efficient, and trusted.
“If you’re wondering how to protect your staff while keeping inspections on track, call Rama and the team at Blitzz. They’ve got your back.”
— Mike, San Mateo County
Let’s talk. Book a demo and see how easy it is to move your inspections to remote.