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title: "2.2.4 How to start the next stage of the same inspection?"
description: "An inspection can have multiple stages. When the current stage is complete, the next stage appears in the Available tab — tap the card to start it immediately on the same inspection. The Pass / Seek approval button shown depends on the stage's configuration."
url: https://help.digiqc.com/en/articles/18-224-how-to-start-the-next-stage-of-the-same-inspection
collection: "2.2 Inspect"
updated: 2026-11-05
language: en
---

# 2.2.4 How to start the next stage of the same inspection?

An inspection can have multiple stages. When the current stage is complete, the next stage appears in the Available tab — tap the card to start it immediately on the same inspection. The Pass / Seek approval button shown depends on the stage's configuration.

### Overview

An inspection can be set up with **multiple stages** — for example **Stage 1: Foundation**, then **Stage 2: Structure**. When you **complete the first stage, the next stage automatically becomes available for inspection in the Available tab.** You continue on the **same inspection** — there is no need to create a new one — so every stage of that element stays together.

### 🧭 How to use

1.  Open Inspect (mobile app) and go to the **Available** tab.
    
2.  When a multi-stage inspection's current stage is complete, its **next stage appears here**.
    
3.  **Tap the inspection card to start the next stage immediately.**
    
4.  Carry out the **checkpoints as configured for that stage** (witness / drawing / checkpoints can differ stage to stage).
    
5.  At the end, the **Pass** or **Seek approval** button is shown **as per that stage's configuration** — finish accordingly.
    

**If the next stage is an RFI stage:** an RFI stage is done in two steps — first the RFI is completed, then the inspection. Depending on your access, you may be able to do only one of these steps. If it is not your turn yet, digiQC shows a simple message asking you to wait — for example, "Once the RFI stage is complete, you can do the inspection."

### ❓ FAQ

#### 1\. How does the next stage become available?

If an inspection has **more than one stage**, completing the **current stage** makes the **next stage available** in the **Available** tab.

#### 2\. Do I have to create a new inspection for each stage?

No. That is the point of this feature — you **tap the card and start the next stage immediately** on the **same inspection**.

#### 3\. The next stage is an RFI stage — why can't I start the inspection yet?

An RFI stage happens in **two steps**: the **RFI is completed first**, then the **inspection**. Based on your access, you may handle only one of these steps. If the RFI part isn't done yet, digiQC shows a message asking you to wait until the **RFI stage is complete** before you do the inspection.

#### 4\. Will I see "Pass" or "Seek approval" at the end?

Whichever is set for that stage — the button shown is **as per the stage configuration**.

### 💡 Good to know

-   A single inspection can have **multiple sequential stages**; all belong to the same element of work.
    
-   The next stage shows in the **Available** tab **only after the previous stage is complete**.
    
-   **Tap the card** to begin the next stage immediately — no new inspection.
    
-   The end-of-stage button (**Pass** / **Seek approval**) follows the **stage's configuration**.
    
-   An **RFI stage** is done in two steps (**RFI first, then inspection**). Depending on your access you may do only one step, and digiQC tells you when to wait.
    

### 🔗 Related articles

-   2.2.1 How to start an inspection?
    
-   2.2.5 Inspection list explanation — Available, Paused & Approval
    
-   2.2.7 RFI process and inspection
    
-   2.2.16 How to do next stage in offline mode from Sync?