Goal:
The goal of this course is to teach the student standards to which a commercial property inspector performs a commercial inspection. It’s based on the ComSOP and covers business practices, the inspection procedure and the components and systems that should be inspected. This is not a technical course.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Start and operate a commercial inspection company;
- Find and manage specialty consultants;
- List the systems and components required to be inspected; and
- Distinguish between what is required and what is not required to be inspected.
- Competitively bid commercial inspection projects.
Overview
This online course includes a series of videos and readings that review Section 1 through 9 of the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties (ComSOP). This class will also review methodology for commercial inspection pricing/fees, bidding jobs, and writing proposals.
There is a quiz after each lesson and a final exam at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, students will be able to download a Certificate of Completion for the course.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Course Materials
Purpose
- Video: Introduction
Definitions
- Section 2.2 Terminology Commonly Found in Commercial Property Inspection Reports
- Section 2.1 Core Definitions
- Section 2.3 Common Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in Commercial Property Reports
- Video: Core Definitions
- Inspection Tip
Use
- Referencing the ComSOP
- Additional Examples of Use
- Video: Use
Inspection
- Scope of Work
- Team of Consultants
- Create a Team of Consultants
- Create a Team of Inspectors
- Consultant’s Fee Structure
- Consultant Contracts and Agreements
- Repeat Business
- Video: Inspection
Research
- Interviews and Pre-Inspection Questionnaires
- Document Procurement and Review
- Video: Research
Walk-Through Survey
- Access Responsibility
- Video: Walk-Through Survey
- Section 6.5.1 Roof
- Section 6.5.2 Exterior
- Section 6.5.3 Wood Decks and Balconies
- Section 6.5.4 Basement, Foundation and Crawlspace
- Section 6.5.5 Heating and Ventilation
- Section 6.5.6 Cooling
- Section 6.5.7 Plumbing
- Section 6.5.8 Electrical
- Section 6.5.9 Fireplaces
- Section 6.5.10 Attic Ventilation and Insulation
- Section 6.5.11 Doors, Windows and Interior
- Section 6.5.12 Life Safety
- Section 6.5.13 Cooking Area
- Mock Inspection of a Coffee Shop
Report
- Informal Walk-through Agreement
- Report
- Video: Report
- Repair/replacement Cost Estimates
- Sample Inspection Reports
Limitations, Exceptions and Exclusions
- Section 8.1. Limitations
- Section 8.2. Exclusions
- Video: Limitations, Exceptions and Exclusions
Course Details
- Estimated hours: 4.63 hours
- Word Count: 13,353
- Length of Video(s):16min
- Quiz Questions: 35
- Final Exam Questions: 30
- Supplemental materials: Downloadable 37 page course study guide and course certificate