Commercial Smoke Vents
Learn what smoke vents do, how they operate, and key inspection points. Below are key highlights, expanded topics, and additional training resources. A critical safety aspect of interior exit stairways…
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Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #30: Report Software, ScribeWare
Episode available on all podcast platforms. Find The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Meeting NotesRelated ResourcesTranscriptMeeting Notes A free monthly virtual…
Exit Stairwells: Safety-Grade Luminescent Tape
This video highlights the use of safety-grade luminescent tape in interior exit stairways, supporting illumination when lighting conditions are limited. Below are key highlights, expanded topics, and additional training resources…
Hidden Costs in Commercial Buildings: Abandoned Rooftop Motors
The video shows findings from a roof inspection and highlights opportunities for inspectors to provide clients with insight for informed financial decisions. Below are key highlights, expanded topics, and additional…
Fire and Life Safety Inspection: Evacuation Maps and Fire Doors
This video demonstrates how to use an evacuation map to identify and inspect the means of egress and document fire and life safety features. Below are key highlights, expanded topics,…
Building Your Business Ep. 32: Chris Cummins, Leadership and Communication
Episode available on all podcast platforms. Find The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Show NotesTranscriptShow NotesEpisode #32 – April 6, 2026…
High-Rise Building Inspection: Roof Access Stairways
Video Overview Learn common access requirements for low-slope roofs, key inspection checkpoints, and safety procedures. When a building is four or more stories high with an occupied low-slope roof (less…
Cooling Towers: Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Risks
Video Overview Learn how cooling towers cycle water and how backflow risks from cross-connections are controlled. The ComSOP requires commercial property inspectors to verify the presence of a backflow prevention…
Cooling Towers: Heat Pumps and Heat Exchangers
Video Overview Learn how cooling towers operate using heat pumps and heat exchangers. Cooling towers are components of a building’s central HVAC system. At a basic level, cooling towers reject…
Commercial Roof Inspection: Built-in Drains
Video Overview Learn to inspect commercial roof drainage systems, identify primary and secondary drain components, and recognize common drainage deficiencies. Roof drainage is a critical system on low-slope roofs. Unlike…
Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting #29: What is Working For You?
Episode #29 – March 10, 2026 A free monthly virtual meeting for inspectors nationwide to exchange ideas, discuss business development strategies, and explore industry opportunities. Free and open to all.…
Inspecting Parapet Walls
Video Overview Learn to inspect parapet walls, identify assembly components, and common defects. A parapet is a low wall around the perimeter of a low-slope roof. It functions as an…