Sewage pumps are essential for managing sanitary waste generated at commercial buildings. There are two main systems for removing this waste: overhead and underground. Underground systems exit the building at…
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About this video: Automated lighting systems for commercial buildings typically control landscape, building, and parking area lights. These systems may be operated by timers or dusk-to-dawn photosensors. During the preliminary…
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About this video: Stairway inspections play an important role in providing safe access throughout a building, from the exterior to the interior. While the level of inspection can vary, at…
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About this video: Learn how to inspect a swinging fire door. Fire doors are critical for fire protection and life safety in commercial buildings. They are designed to compartmentalize smoke…
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Goal This course teaches the student how to inspect the exterior systems and components of commercial buildings. Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:…
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In this episode of Building Your Business, host Rob Claus sits down with Nick Gromicko, the founder of CCPIA®, InterNACHI®, and multiple other successful ventures. Nick is widely recognized as…
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In this in-person class, you’ll experience a full day of hands-on training inspecting a commercial building. You’ll start by preparing a mock price and proposal for the subject property. Then,…
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The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly meeting hosted by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA®) for inspectors across the nation to gather and discuss business development…
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Goal The goal of this course is to demonstrate how to inspect three different property types and complete the pricing, proposal, inspection, and reporting process for each. Objectives Upon successful…
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In this episode of “Building Your Business,” host Rob Claus reviews the key aspects and strategies for mastering the client interview during the six-step pre-inspection process. He emphasizes the importance…
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A balcony can play a key role in many commercial properties. As a terrace, a balcony can be an extension of the living space that goes beyond the building into…
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Various laws around the world require that public buildings be accessible to individuals with disabilities on an equal basis with the rest of the general public. An accessibility inspection aims…
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CCPIA® Members in Action is CCPIA’s new video submission portal designed to feature our members and their noteworthy inspection moments — whether educational or unusual. Videos submitted via this portal will…
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About this video: Learn about accessible parking areas based on the ComSOP Standard Accessibility Inspection Report for Existing Commercial Buildings, with Lance Coffman, CCPIA® instructor and owner of Focus Building…
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About this video: Learn about the accessible route of travel in this video based on the ComSOP Standard Accessibility Inspection Report for Existing Commercial Buildings, with Lance Coffman, CCPIA® instructor…
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About this video: Learn about ramp accessibility in this video based on the ComSOP Standard Accessibility Inspection Report for Existing Commercial Buildings, with Lance Coffman, CCPIA® instructor and owner of…
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About this video: Learn about accessible entrances in this video based on the ComSOP Standard Accessibility Inspection Report for Existing Commercial Buildings, with Lance Coffman, CCPIA® instructor and owner of…
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About this video: Learn about interior accessibility features based on the ComSOP Standard Accessibility Inspection Report for Existing Commercial Buildings, with Lance Coffman, CCPIA® instructor and owner of Focus Building…
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About this video: Learn about drinking fountain accessibility based on the ComSOP Standard Accessibility Inspection Report for Existing Commercial Buildings, with Lance Coffman, CCPIA® instructor and owner of Focus Building…
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About this video: Learn about accessibility in public restrooms based on the ComSOP Standard Accessibility Inspection Report for Existing Commercial Buildings, with Lance Coffman, CCPIA® instructor and owner of Focus…
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About this video: Learn about accessibility for passenger elevators based on the ComSOP Standard Accessibility Inspection Report for Existing Commercial Buildings. Section 8 lists the checkpoints inspectors should verify for…
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The Commercial Property Inspectors Roundtable Meeting is a monthly meeting hosted by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA®) for inspectors across the nation to gather and discuss business development…
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Commercial properties are diverse and range from small to large in square footage. They may feature complex industrial systems or simpler residential-style setups, but all are used for business purposes…
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The transition from home inspections to commercial property inspections requires every tool in your tool bag. One such tool could be the effective use of certain pricing methods. A residential…
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