Inspector's Toolkit

Caltrans QuickMapLive road conditions, closures, chain controls, and cameras across California.
quickmap.dot.ca.gov

CHP Traffic IncidentsCalifornia Highway Patrol incident reports, updated live.
chp.ca.gov/traffic

Google MapsRouting, drive times, and street view for site orientation before arrival.
maps.google.com

National Weather ServicePoint forecasts and alerts for any inspection location.
weather.gov

CAL FIRE IncidentsActive incidents statewide — check before heading into fire country.
fire.ca.gov/incidents

San Bernardino County FireStation locations and department information for SBC Fire territory.
sbcfire.org

Google EarthAerial study of a site — layout, exposures, and roof condition before the visit.
earth.google.com

Historic AerialsHistorical aerial photography — building age, additions, and site changes over time.
historicaerials.com

County AssessorsDirectory of every California county assessor — parcel data, lot size, year built.
boe.ca.gov

CA HCD — MobilehomesMobilehome registration, titling, salvage, and the Mobilehome Residency Law.
hcd.ca.gov

EXIF Viewer — jimplRead photo metadata, including GPS direction, to ground photo descriptions.
jimpl.com

NFPAFire and electrical codes — including NFPA 10 extinguisher servicing intervals.
nfpa.org

IBHSResearch-based building protection guidance for common California perils.
ibhs.org

CA Department of InsuranceRegulations, bulletins, and consumer information.
insurance.ca.gov