(Last updated: March 31, 2020) I. Introduction II. What Is COVID-19? III. Resources to Track the Spread of COVID-19 in North America and Globally IV. Resources to Track Legislation Related to COVID-19 V. COVID-19 Safety Standards VI. Standards Specific to Commercial Property Inspectors VII. Incorporating Safety Standards and Policies Companywide VIII. Print and Video Resources…
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® There is nothing better than being your own boss and earning your living with your own two hands. The joy of going out in the morning with a cup of coffee and doing a home inspection, getting paid, and bringing that money back home to your family is one that many…
Members of the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) receive a custom one-page website free with their membership (mobile-friendly). This one-page website will have the following features customized to your commercial business: Business logo placement Business name and contact information Inspector’s name Inspector’s credentials and brief bio Custom-branded video Map of service area Description of…
Use CCPIA’s free marketing one-sheets to sell your services to prospective clients. There are ten different marketing one-sheets for different services. Each of them comes in three different styles/formats, including a ready-to-print PDF, and two editable and customizable Word.docs. The customizable versions are templates for you to add your logo and business information, plus you…
By Paul Roebuck, CMI® As home inspectors, we are often asked if we can perform inspections on commercial properties. While this can open a new avenue of revenue opportunities, some home inspectors simply choose to stay away from performing commercial inspections. There are many differences and similarities between residential and commercial inspections. Inspecting smaller commercial…
The RTU is the most widely used commercial heating and the cooling unit found in the U.S. The rooftop unit is sometimes called a package unit, as all its components are contained in one unit. The RTU is usually a direct-expansion (DX) unitary system, which means that the air is cooled by a refrigerant, and…
Central plant systems typically consist of components to provide chilled water for cooling, and use a boiler for heating water. Boilers typically operate at 17º F to 200º F, although most units that are manufactured currently are computer-controlled and may operate at as low as 100º F, depending on the exterior temperatures and the heat…
CCPIA has downloadable Reference Sheets for Low-Slope Roof Inspections for members to use. The types of low-slope roofing systems included are built-up roofs (BUR), modified bitumen roofs, single-ply roofs (TPO, PVC, EPDM), and metal roofs. Use it in the field and make edits as you complete CCPIA’s Inspecting Low-Slope Roof Course for Commercial Property Inspectors,…
Ready-to-Use Graphics CCPIA has a variety of social media graphics and templates available for members to use. These ready-to-use graphics may be downloaded directly from our website and posted to your social media accounts, inspection company website, and email blasts, and any other marketing and advertising medium within seconds. When implementing the ready-to-use graphics in…
Conventional Roof System In a conventional roof system, the insulation is installed under the roof membrane. This is the most common low-slope roof application. The location of the insulation in a conventional roof system poses a few disadvantages. When inspecting, look signs of the following: 1. Membrane aging. When insulation is used directly under the…
Scope of the Commercial Property Inspection Commercial Inspection Standards of Practice When entering into an agreement to inspect a property, it’s common for the inspector to include in the agreement the Standards of Practice that will form the basis for his inspection. Members of CCPIA perform commercial building inspections according to the International Standards of…
Terms You Should Know Thermal conductivity Thermal conductivity is the K-value. It is the measure of a material’s ability to conduct heat. A low K-value indicates that the material does not allow heat energy to easily pass through. According to the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), a material must have a K-value of 0.5 or…