Smoke Control Systems in Commercial Buildings
In basic terms, smoke control systems manage the movement of smoke and air within a building and vary based on its design, use, and occupancy. These systems contain or exhaust…
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Estimated Useful Life, Remaining Useful Life, and Maintenance Frequency for Commercial Buildings
The baseline scope of the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties (ComSOP) excludes predicting service life expectancy, providing repair estimates, or offering opinions of cost to remedy. However,…
Commercial Outbuilding Inspection Considerations
An outbuilding is a detached, accessory structure located on the same parcel as a main building. It provides supplemental space for storage, services, or operations and is not intended for…
Inspecting Retaining Walls at Commercial Properties
During commercial property inspections, retaining walls are often found at parking lots, along property boundaries, and where changes in site elevation create access to lower levels. Some walls serve only…
Inspecting Large, Complex Commercial Buildings: The Three Keys to Success
Commercial property inspectors have three key opportunities to set the stage for success and manage client expectations: when a potential client first makes an inquiry, when the scope and fee…
Emergency Power Systems: Overview, Inspection Video, and Checklist
The term emergency power systems is often used as an umbrella for both emergency power and standby power systems. Both are on-site power sources that provide electricity to a building…
Commercial Electrical Inspections: Consistent Procedures for Multi-Building Layouts
Every commercial building has a unique electrical system dependent on its layout, power demands, and the AHJ. You may be inspecting a single building or a multi-building property. Don’t get…
Parallel vs. Series Water Heater Installations in Commercial Buildings
During a commercial property inspection, inspectors will have the opportunity to inspect buildings that may have multiple water heaters installed together. These are buildings that have a higher demand for…
Inspecting Gas Meters at Commercial Buildings
Commercial property inspectors who follow the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties, known as the ComSOP, know that it emphasizes several critical elements that must be identified during…
Inspecting Life Safety Elements at Commercial Building Exteriors
Commercial property inspectors who adhere to the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties, known as the ComSOP, recognize that several critical elements must be identified during every exterior…
Inspecting Sanitary Catch Basins for Combined Sewer Systems
Sanitary catch basins were historically used in older communities to help manage wastewater from properties before it entered the municipal sewer system. Unlike typical catch basins designed for stormwater management,…
Essential Guide to Balcony Inspections in Florida
Looking for a Balcony Inspector in Florida? Find a CCPIA® Certified Inspector Near You. Ensuring the safety and longevity of balconies is a critical concern for property owners in Florida.…