AI in an inspection report: who is liable if the report is wrong?
Writing assistant
An assistant that writes with you — never instead of you
Assisted writing turns your dictations, notes and photos into findings structured to the BNQ 3009-500 standard. The bank of compliant, bilingual, reviewed findings puts 1,165 bilingual narratives at your fingertips: 710 for pre-purchase, 455 for pre-delivery, each qualified and linked to its source.
You review, adjust and approve every line before it reaches a client. Nothing is delivered without you.
From notes to findings
Your observations, structured
A dictation or a photo becomes a four-part finding: identification, role, consequences, recommendation. Built from what you observed on site — never invented for you.
- Four-part structure aligned with best practices
- Works from voice, photos or typed notes
- Every draft waits for your review and approval
Narrative bank
1,165 proven narratives at your fingertips
Two normative banks: 710 findings for pre-purchase, 455 for pre-delivery. Each is qualified under BNQ 3009-500 and linked to its source. For recurring findings, insert field-tested bilingual wording and adapt it to the building in front of you — your judgment picks, your words finish.
- Bilingual narratives covering every building component
- Full-text search and filtering by category
- Adapt any narrative before it enters the report
Translation
Both languages, one effort
Deliver in French, in English or both: your findings are translated as you type, and you can fix any nuance by hand before delivery.
- Live EN-FR translation as you write
- Full four-part narrative translated coherently
- Your final say on every term
The writing assistant, in detail
| Sub-feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Structured findings | Four parts aligned with the standard: identification, role, consequences, recommendation. |
| BNQ narrative bank | 1,165 bilingual findings: 710 pre-purchase and 455 pre-delivery, each qualified under BNQ 3009-500 and/or the NBC and GCR. |
| Bank search | Full-text search and filters by category and building component. |
| Assisted writing | Unlimited; works from voice, photos or typed notes, and every draft waits for your approval. |
| Conformity review | Instant rule checks (missing fields, missing photos) plus an in-depth review of wording and terminology. |
| EN-FR translation | The full four-part finding translated as you type; you keep the final say on every term. |
| Fully manual mode | The platform works entirely without AI: bank only, review only, or writing from scratch. |
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They made the switch
“Lumos redefines efficiency. With an incredibly intuitive interface and forward-thinking features, it's a major time saver when drafting our reports.”
Michael FillionCertified Building Inspector
Frequently asked questions
Will the assistant replace my judgment as an inspector?
No. The assistant never decides what is wrong with a building — that is your expertise. It structures what you observed, suggests proven wording, and flags possible omissions. Every line waits for your approval before delivery.
Where do the suggested narratives come from?
From two normative banks totalling 1,165 bilingual narratives: 710 for pre-purchase, 455 for pre-delivery. Each is qualified under BNQ 3009-500 and linked to its source. You adapt them to each building — they are a starting point, not a final text.
Can I write everything manually?
Absolutely. Assistance is optional at every step: you can type findings from scratch, use only the narrative bank, or only the conformity review. The tool adapts to your method.
What does the conformity review check?
Two tiers: instant rule checks (missing fields, missing photos, empty sections) and an in-depth review of wording, terminology and legal phrasing. Each suggestion is presented for you to accept or dismiss.
Do my reports leave in my name?
Yes. The report is yours, in your name, under your professional responsibility — which is exactly why nothing is delivered without your review and approval.
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