Low-Water Cutoffs
by Joe Farsetta, Certified Master Inspector® and Certified Commercial Inspector An integral part of every steam boiler is a low-water cutoff. A safety feature born of necessity in the 1920s,…
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Steam Boiler: Types and Designs
by Joe Farsetta, Certified Master Inspector® and Certified Commercial Inspector Steam boilers can be simple or complex, depending on their application, the fuel available, and specific requirements and demands,…
Steam Boiler Mechanics and Their Application in Commercial and Industrial Settings
by Joe Farsetta, Certified Master Inspector® and Certified Commercial Inspector While there are several types of steam boilers, their basic operating principles are nearly identical. Water is heated to a…
Triple-Net Leases for Commercial Real Estate Investments and Rental Agreements
What Is a Triple-Net Lease? A triple-net lease, also referred to as a net-net-net lease and NNN lease, is a lease agreement where the lessee (a single tenant) is responsible…
How to Perform Triple-Net Lease Inspections
A triple-net lease, also referred to as a net-net-net lease and NNN lease, is a lease agreement where the lessee (a single tenant) is responsible for paying the lessor (landlord)…
Commercial Property Inspectors: Who They Are and Who Hires Them
Who performs commercial property inspections? Many enter commercial property inspections from another inspection field or with prior experience in building systems. Some add the service as an additional revenue stream,…
Commercial Inspector Directory Listings
Online directory listings act like a digital phonebook for your commercial property inspection business. An accurate NAP (name, address, phone number) listing is important when people are searching for your…
Types of Commercial Buildings
A commercial property is defined as a building, structures and improvements located on a parcel of commercial real estate intended to generate a profit. Touring different properties and considering their…
Backflow Preventers at Commercial Properties
Backflow preventers can be complex and are best thoroughly inspected by a plumbing professional or a certified backflow prevention inspector. However, it’s important for the commercial property inspector to be…
Inspecting the Commercial Kitchen Exhaust
Many commercial building inspections include some sort of kitchen. Some kitchens are similar to those found in homes, while others are much more complex in terms of size and system…
Creating Your Commercial Inspection Team
No one person has all the technical knowledge to perform every commercial inspection single-handedly. Many commercial inspection projects simply demand that a number of experts and specialists be contracted to…
How Home Inspectors Can Market Their Commercial Inspection Services
As a home inspector looking to expand your list of ancillary services, the commercial property inspection is one option that’s always in demand. The training and Continuing Education you need…