Gentlemen:
The quality of an inspection is dependent on the quality of the person performing it, and the experience and training (both book & field) of that person.
As to quantity of inspections, 30 in one day is IMHO impossible; 16 minutes each, inclusive of travel time, based on 8 hour day. Yes, perhaps IF it was 30 hard wired appliances in one apt complex, it could happen.
Revenue generation? Yes, the building depts here in NJ are supposed to be 'self sufficient', using permit fees for expenses, not tax dollars.
'Billing points' for the EC? Sure, I did it throughout my EC business career. Dependent on the job scope, some 'approvals' were worth 5 figure sums. Yes, there were 'Reds' that were revenue delayers also, some unwarranted, some deserved.
Most if not all of us inspectors keep an 'eye' open for people who should not be doing certain things.
