Commercial Property Inspection: Walking a Low-Slope Roof
About this video: This video covers an inspection of an office building’s roof. First, you will see a white coating (elastomeric and reflective). It is there to protect the roof…
About this video: This video covers an inspection of an office building’s roof. First, you will see a white coating (elastomeric and reflective). It is there to protect the roof…
Commercial Property Inspector Lands Job for 25 Churches From CCPIA Lead “I have been a member of the CCPIA for several years now. Throughout my time with them, I have…
About this video: In this video, Rob Claus, CMI®, performs a heating and ventilation inspection at a bakery. He starts at ground level, inspects the gas meters and distribution, then…
About this video: In this video, Rob Claus, CMI®, performs an inspection of a commercial kitchen in a bakery. He assesses the different components of two types of kitchen hoods…
About this video: In this video, Rob Claus, CMI®, reviews how to perform the life safety portion of a commercial property inspection in a bakery. He starts by assessing exterior…
There are very few constants in construction or inspections, but one basic construction principle is that buildings should be plumb, level, square and straight (PLSS). In inspecting a structure, anything…
This video series introduces inspecting commercial electrical systems. You can skip to any of the following videos. Video List About This Series Video Electrical Portion of the ComSOP Video Definition…
There are various types of parking areas at commercial properties, ranging from multi-story parking structures to gravel parking pads. Multi-story parking garages can be complex and contain systems beyond most…
Assessing electrical panels, or panelboards, is only one part of the electrical portion of a commercial property inspection. Inspectors must fully understand the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial…
Terms You Should Know: Working space: The front clearance, side clearance, and height clearance requirements for electrical equipment that provide a safe area for maintenance, inspections, and other work. Dedicated…
Electrical service refers to the conductors, materials, and equipment that transfer power from the utility system to the wiring system that supplies the subject property with electrical power. Commercial buildings…
Terms You Should Know Alternating current (AC): A current that periodically reverses direction and magnitude continuously. Direct current (DC): A current that does not reverse direction but maintains the same…