About this video: Most inspectors will develop a standard operating procedure for inspecting a commercial building that allows them to assess several systems simultaneously or in the same area. For…
About this video: Commercial property inspectors should assess the floor, ceiling, and wall finishes in a kitchen space. The finishes are part of fire safety. Think of the ceiling, walls,…
About this video: Make-up air must be supplied when a commercial kitchen exhaust system for cooking appliances is in use. The most common mechanical make-up air system is a make-up…
About this video: The exhaust fan is a mechanical component that pulls the hot and contaminated air through the kitchen hood and ductwork to the building’s exterior. Inspectors should verify…
Learn about the fire protection elements in commercial kitchens, and apply the ComSOP during a commercial property inspection. Below are key highlights, expanded topics, and additional training resources. Commercial Kitchen…
About this video: Commercial property inspectors should verify that exhaust hoods in commercial kitchens have filters installed. Type I exhaust hoods will have baffle filters. They should be installed to…
About this video: This video provides an overview of Type II exhaust hoods in commercial kitchens. Type II hoods are condensate or fume hoods. They are installed over non-greasing-producing appliances…
About this video: This video provides an overview of Type I exhaust hoods in commercial kitchens. Type I hoods, also known as grease hoods, are designed to remove heat, smoke,…
About this video: This video follows Britt Treece, CMI®, as he performs two commercial kitchen inspections. He assesses the kitchen ventilation system in the first kitchen, from the Type I…
About this video: Gas meters and their distribution are covered in Section 6.5.5 Heating and Ventilation in the ComSOP. It states that the inspector should inspect multiple gas meter installations…
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About this video: This video is about inspecting hot water boilers. Hot water boilers are also commonly referred to as warm water boilers. It covers how to differentiate between a…