Learn how to inspect commercial buildings in three live, half-day Zoom sessions. From knowing what to expect across different property types to identifying common deficiencies, we’ll cover the systems, equipment, and related features so you can approach every inspection safely and confidently.
Commercial buildings contain a wide range of systems that operate differently from residential properties and serve a broader purpose of keeping operations running and protecting your client’s financial investment. This course breaks down each major building system and shows you how to inspect them safely, recognize defects, and form opinions about property conditions.
You’ll start by understanding different building types and what to expect from the systems within them. From there, you’ll learn how to plan and route your inspection, document findings efficiently, and apply a consistent approach across all property types. This course walks you through each system included in the ComSOP that is most commonly found in commercial buildings, covering:
By the end of the course, you’ll have the foundational knowledge to inspect commercial buildings and become a certified commercial property inspector and advance your inspection career. The systems and components covered include low-slope roofing, building exterior, wood decks and balconies, basement, foundation, and crawlspace, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fireplaces, attic ventilation and insulation, doors, windows, and interior, fire and life safety, and cooking area.