The move between residential and commercial inspection, on paper, can look like a monumental leap, but is it really? Before considering the move between residential and commercial property inspections, there…
Understanding the Scope of a Fire Sprinkler System Inspection The scope for inspecting fire sprinkler systems for commercial property inspectors is specific and minimal. The ComSOP inspection requirements include verifying…
An office building inspection involves the inspection of an entire office building. It may cover anything within the property lines, plus multiple floors and tenant spaces. An office suite inspection…
The preliminary walk-through survey is the commercial property inspector’s top priority. It can be the difference between a merely satisfactory inspection and an exceptional one. It can also make a…
Stairways and their related features, such as steps, handrails, and guards, must be adequately designed, installed, and maintained to prevent slip-and-fall accidents. Commercial property inspectors can provide building owners and…
The most important consideration of performing a commercial property inspection is safety. One potential liability and a primary safety concern is testing and operating commercial building systems and components. These…
The inspection of exterior doors falls under two different sections of the ComSOP: 6.5.2 Exterior and 6.5.11 Doors, Windows, and Interiors. When inspecting exterior doors, an inspector should look at:…
Fenestration refers to the arrangement of windows and doors on the exterior of a building, including any glass panel, window, door, curtain wall, or skylight unit. Fenestration can include any…
Here are some step-by-step instructions for handling calls from prospective clients. Think of it as a guide for landing business. It requires you to devote time and resources to your…
Concrete slab foundations, commonly called slabs, are the most common foundation system found in commercial buildings. Concrete is a mixture of Portland cement, sand, gravel, and water. When concrete is…
In the construction industry, a schedule is a tabular approach to organizing and presenting lists of building materials, systems, and components. For instance, schedules are common for windows in a…
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…