About this video: Join Rob Claus for an informal walk-through of Main Street in Longmont, CO, where he will inspect exterior features of commercial buildings for any issues, assess their…
About this video: The preliminary walk-through survey is the quintessential procedure for gaining an advantageous position in the inspection process right from the start. The preliminary walk-through is an informal…
About this video: An incline dock slopes away from the building and the dock and provides a gradual upward angle for loading and unloading operations. Since the loading dock is…
About this video: There are two viewpoint approaches that commercial property inspectors should employ to assess cracks: Micro viewpoint: Assessing the building from close proximity. Macro viewpoint: Assessing the building…
About this video: Tilt-up construction is a method widely used in commercial building construction where concrete wall panels are cast horizontally and then tilted into position. The panels are connected…
About this video: Backflow preventers are addressed in Section 6.5.7 Plumbing of the ComSOP. It states that inspectors should verify the presence of a back-flow prevention device if, in the…
About this video: A building trap at a commercial building is a plumbing device installed to prevent sewer gasses from entering the building’s interior. It typically consists of a U-shaped…
About this video: Section 6.5.2 Exterior of the ComSOP requires inspectors to identify the type of siding on a building and inspect the siding, flashing and trim. Commercial buildings may…
About this video: Loading docks are listed in the ComSOP under the Doors, Windows, and Interior Section 6.5.11. The main items to keep in mind are: Inspectors should inspect all…
About this video: This video provides an overview of inspecting veneer stone on commercial buildings. It defines veneer stone as a non-structural decorative layer applied to the building’s exterior. The…
About this video: The video demonstrates how to perform a commercial building drainage inspection, with an emphasis on following the path of water and prioritizing drainage features. The ComSOP elements…
About this video: Join us as we perform an exterior inspection at a restaurant using Section 6.5.2 Exterior of the ComSOP. We will start with the macro view and assess…