Pictures Don’t Lie…REAC Inspectors Now Have Photographic Capabilities

In June and July of this year, a small group of REAC Inspectors began testing photographic capabilities of the UPSC 4.0 Inspection software used to conduct REAC Inspections.  In August 2014, those inspectors conducting Quality Assurance inspections will begin incorporating pictures of all observed Level 3 deficiencies.  If testing goes well, REAC plans to launch photographic capabilities for all inspections beginning in October 2014.

While the idea of an inspector carrying around a camera might make you feel nervous, the use of photography should aid in improving the accountability of both inspectors and property owners during these inspections.  This technology should result in a decrease in the number of inspection appeals.  After all, pictures don’t lie.

Why not put your property to the test as a preventative measure?    If you are preparing for an upcoming REAC inspection of your property, you can use this same technology to effectively prepare using your own staff and a camera.  A public version of the inspection software used by contracted inspectors is available for free download from the REAC website.  Walk around your property with a camera and assess your property’s condition using the free software.  You might be surprised what you see from the perspective of a camera lens.