An inspection department shall implement remote inspection procedures in accordance with criteria and procedures developed pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-139(b)(3). An inspection department must provide the option to elect remote inspections for a project to a building permit applicant. An inspection department must specify the extent to which a project is eligible for remote inspections at the time of building permit issuance. (2021-117, s. 12.5(c).)