As part of risk management, a commercial property inspector should steer clear of providing repair/replacement cost estimates as much as is practical when generating his/her report. However, sometimes that will be of the most interest to the client. There are two optimum ways for commercial inspectors to handle this. The first is to have the…
by Joe Farsetta, Certified Master Inspector® and Certified Commercial Inspector While there are several types of steam boilers, their basic operating principles are nearly identical. Water is heated to a gaseous state, generating pressure and steam. The steam is then transported through pipes via that pressure, which is used to power radiators, turbines, steam rooms,…
The Authorization for Release of Inspection Results includes sample language for inspectors to send to clients to release inspection results to a third-party. Inspectors must get permission in writing from their client to release any portion of the inspection report to anyone outside of the inspection agreement. Permission from your client is of the utmost…
What Is a Triple-Net Lease? A triple-net lease, also referred to as a net-net-net lease and NNN lease, is a lease agreement where the lessee (a single tenant) is responsible for paying the lessor (landlord) on a net-net-net basis for the following: real estate taxes; insurance; and property maintenance. Technically, the lessor owns the building…
Hire a Commercial Property Inspector for Luxury Home or Estate Inspections Although a luxury home or estate is still technically a residential property, these properties may be designed and built with commercial applications or contain commercial features, such as substantial square footage, multiple HVAC systems, and commercial kitchen equipment. A commercial property inspector is either…
A lot can go wrong while you are away or in-between tenants. This periodic inspection is designed to keep you apprised of what is happening at your vacant, abandoned, or partially occupied property and alert you to anything that might require immediate action. This inspection is useful for absentee owners, abandoned buildings, vacation homes, and…
The key to selling commercial real estate or selling commercial real estate fast is having a seller inspection performed on the property. What is a seller inspection? A seller inspection, also referred to as pre-listing inspection or pre-inspection, occurs when the seller of a commercial property is the inspector’s client. A seller inspection is most…
“Green” describes features, technologies and products that increase efficiency in a building’s energy and water usage, help protect the health of its occupants, and reduce the commercial property’s impact on the environment. Green buildings are healthier, more environmentally friendly, and economically smarter than average buildings. Green features: improve energy efficiency; reduce pollution; provide healthier air;…
Standard Accessibility Inspection Service for Existing Commercial Buildings Various laws around the world require public accommodations to provide goods and services to people with disabilities on an equal basis with the rest of the general public. Businesses benefit from the patronage of all people. Those who own, lease, lease out, or operate places of public…
Many buildings, including schools, high-rises, health care facilities, hospitals, churches, office buildings, factories, and warehouses are likely to have fire doors. Should a fire occur, the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants and emergency responders depend on the regular inspection of fire doors. The goal of a commercial fire door inspection is to provide…
Thermal imaging, also referred to as infrared scanning and thermography, is used by many energy auditors. It is a technology that allows commercial building and property inspectors to show clients things about a building that no one can show using other inspection methods. Thermal imaging produces images of invisible heat energy emitted from objects and…