Exterior Commercial Window Inspection
About this video: The ComSOP requires inspectors to inspect a representative number of windows. This means you should inspect a sample that would provide a reliable indication of the overall…
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Inspecting Commercial Exterior Doors
About this video: The ComSOP requires inspectors to inspect all exterior doors in Section 6.5.2 Exterior. The inspector is not required to inspect exterior doors that are not readily accessible…
Inspecting Commercial EIFS Siding
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. This building was…
Macro and Micro Approaches: Plumb, Level, Square, and Straight
About this video: This video highlights the importance of establishing routine procedures that are followed during every inspection. A key strategy is using the macro and micro inspection approach during…
Exterior Property Inspection Exercise: Exploring Main Street
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…
Importance of a Preliminary Walk-Through Survey
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…
Macro vs. Micro Viewpoint of Cracks
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…
Tilt-Up Precast Concrete Building Inspection Highlights
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…
Backflow Preventer Basics
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…
Building Trap Basics
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…
Commercial Hard-Coat Stucco Inspection
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…