Goal
This course demonstrates how to inspect two different properties and follow inspection procedures for each building system.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Follow the ComSOP to perform thorough inspections on different types of commercial properties.
- Follow and implement inspection procedures for various building systems and areas, including the roof, exterior, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, interior, and life safety.
- Use the preliminary walk-through survey to effectively prepare for and efficiently complete the inspection.
- Provide clients with thorough reports that document inventories and visible conditions.
- Recognize and address common issues specific to warehouses and office suites.
Course Outline
The Mock Inspection Course: Inspection Procedure has six sections, including:
Section 1: About This Course
- Student Verification
- Course Information
- Downloadable Course Materials
Section 2: Introduction
- Inspection Procedure Basics
- Standards of Practice
- Preliminary Walk-Through Survey
- What to Expect Next
Section 3: Large Mixed-Use Warehouse Inspection
- Property Information Video
- Performing the Inspection
- Preliminary Walk-Through Survey Video
- Key Concepts for Roof Inspections
- Roof Inspection Video
- Key Concepts for Exterior Inspections
- Exterior Inspection Video
- Key Concepts for HVAC Inspections
- HVAC Inspection Video
- Key Concepts for Plumbing Inspections
- Plumbing Inspection Video
- Key Concepts for Electrical Inspections
- Electrical Inspection Video
- Key Concepts for Interior Inspections
- Interior Inspection Video
- Key Concepts for Life Safety Inspections
- Life Safety Inspection Video
- Closing Video
Section 4: Large Office Suite Inspection
- Property Information Video
- Performing the Inspection
- Preliminary Walk-Through Survey Video
- Exterior Inspection Notes
- Exterior Inspection Video
- Plumbing Inspection Notes
- Plumbing Inspection Video
- Electrical Inspection Notes
- Electrical Inspection Video
- Interior Inspection Notes
- Interior Inspection Video
- Life Safety Inspection Notes
- Life Safety Inspection Video
- Closing Video
Section 5: Reporting Practices
- Inspection and Reporting Tips Video
Section 6: Closing
- Conclusion and Other Resources
- Conclusion Video
- Resource Links
- Final Exam
Course Summary
This inspection training course takes you on a virtual ride-along of two different property inspections, with sample inspection reports included for each. Video demonstrations will guide you through the inspection of each building as you learn system-specific inspection procedures for roof systems, exterior elements, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, interior elements, and life safety features.
You will become familiar with reporting fundamentals, from field documentation requirements through the report writing process. A list of suggested report details, such as descriptions and photo documentation, is also included for each system. This course will teach you how to stay organized, be efficient, and complete the inspection following the ComSOP.
Details
- Estimated hours: 7.1 hours
- Format: On-demand, self-paced, with readings and videos
- Word count: 10,073 words
- Length of video(s): 4.3 hours
- Final exam questions: 20 questions
- Included materials: Course reference guide, sample inspection reports, inspection checklists, supplemental free resources, and downloadable Certificate of Completion
- Instructor: Rob Claus; Contributor: Maggie Aey