Inspections: "Ready for Review"
Purpose Statement
The "Ready for Review" inspection status enables a structured review workflow for fire prevention inspections by allowing users without completion permissions to submit their work for supervisor approval. This feature ensures quality control and maintains compliance standards by requiring authorized personnel to review and approve inspections before final completion.
Background Information
The "Ready for Review" status creates a two-tier inspection workflow that separates data collection from final approval. This is particularly valuable for departments that want to maintain oversight of inspection quality while allowing field personnel to conduct the actual inspections. The feature supports compliance requirements and training scenarios where supervisor review is mandatory before marking inspections as officially complete.
Required Permissions
- Field Users/Inspectors: Standard inspection permissions (without "Complete Inspection" permission)
- Supervisors/Approvers: "Complete Inspection" permission to review and finalize inspections
- Administrators: Configuration access to enable "Ready for Review" as an available inspection status
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Directions
Step-by-Step Guide
Best Practices
- Establish clear department policies on who can serve as inspection approvers
- Train field personnel on completing all required sections before submitting for review
- Set up regular monitoring of the "Ready for Review" queue to prevent delays
- Document any recurring issues found during review to improve training
- Consider setting notification alerts for supervisors when inspections are ready for review
- Maintain consistent review standards across all approving personnel
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Q: Why don't I see the "Complete Inspection" option? A: You likely don't have the "Complete Inspection" permission. Contact your administrator or submit the inspection as "Ready for Review."
Q: Can I edit an inspection after marking it "Ready for Review"? A: No, once submitted for review, only users with "Complete Inspection" permissions can modify the status or make changes.
Q: What happens if an approver reverts an inspection to "In Progress"? A: The inspection returns to the original inspector for corrections and can be resubmitted for review once changes are made.
Q: Can multiple people approve inspections?
A: Yes, any user with "Complete Inspection" permission can serve as an approver for inspections in "Ready for Review" status.
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