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August 15, 2022

CCPIA Articles - Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association

Inspecting Transformers in Commercial Buildings: Labels, Locations, and Cooling

Articles, Building Systems, ElectricalBy Old_TK UserAugust 15, 2022

Transformers are used to change AC voltage levels. These can be termed as step-up or step-down, depending upon the need to increase or decrease in the voltage level. This is…

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Landscaping: Is It Included in a Commercial Property Inspection?

Articles, Inspection Types and ProceduresBy Old_TK UserAugust 15, 2022

Section 6.5.2 of the ComSOP titled Exterior states that the inspector should inspect the landscaping during a commercial property inspection. Contrarily, InterNACHI’s Home Inspection Standards of Practice exclude landscaping from…

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Rooftop Unit (RTU) Inspection Checklist

Checklists and Field Guides, DocumentsBy Old_TK UserAugust 15, 2022

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Catch Basin and Manhole Inspections

Articles, Building Systems, Exterior ElementsBy Old_TK UserAugust 15, 2022

Section 6.5.2 of the ComSOP titled Exteriors states that the inspector should inspect the stormwater drainage system, general topography, and parking area. To complete this part of the inspection, the…

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Variable Air Volume Systems (VAV) and How to Inspect Them

Articles, Building Systems, HVACBy Old_TK UserAugust 15, 2022

There are two types of air-handling systems: constant volume (CV), and variable air volume (VAV). In a CV system, a constant amount of air flows through the system whenever it…

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Commercial Building Exteriors: Split-Face Block Concrete

Articles, Building Systems, Exterior ElementsBy Old_TK UserAugust 15, 2022

Concrete masonry blocks with an architectural or rough stone surface are called split-face blocks. The face of these blocks has an irregular, rough texture, as if the surface of the…

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Inspecting Exterior Lighting at Commercial Buildings

Articles, Building Systems, Exterior ElementsBy Old_TK UserAugust 15, 2022

Exterior lighting has various purposes. It can be an accent feature in landscaping and pathways, a safety feature around exit doors, and a security feature at the building’s exterior and…

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Commercial Building Exteriors: Concrete Tilt-Up Panels

Articles, Building Systems, Construction and Structure, Exterior ElementsBy Old_TK UserAugust 15, 2022

Concrete tilt-up panels have become a common method of construction across North America. Tilt-up concrete buildings are commonly used as warehouses, strip malls, and light industrial facilities. The engineered concrete…

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