Sanitary catch basins were historically used in older communities to help manage wastewater from properties before it entered the municipal sewer system. Unlike typical catch basins designed for stormwater management, dewatering parking areas, or controlling rainwater in landscaped regions, sanitary catch basins play a critical role in separating contaminants before the wastewater reaches a treatment…
Inspectors have flexibility in structuring their operating procedures, and client on-boarding is one of the most critical processes to refine. It begins with the initial inquiry and continues through scheduling the inspection. In between, the goal is to get the prospect to agree and sign off on the proposal and inspection agreement — officially booking…
Need an Insurance Inspection for Your Property? Find a CCPIA® Certified Inspector Near You. Commercial property insurance inspections are imperative in the underwriting process. It involves an on-site survey of the property’s condition by a qualified inspector to assess potential risk factors. Such an inspection may also be referred to as a commercial lines inspection.…
Looking for a Balcony Inspector in Florida? Find a CCPIA® Certified Inspector Near You. Ensuring the safety and longevity of balconies is a critical concern for property owners in Florida. With the state’s humid climate and frequent storms, balconies are vulnerable to structural damage and deterioration over time. This guide reviews state regulations and offers…
Sewer scope or plumbing scope inspections could be the most crucial ancillary inspection service that a commercial inspector can offer their clients. This inspection involves using a flexible borescope camera to visually examine the interior of the building’s drain line. Beyond the Visual Inspection Commercial property inspections involve visually inspecting the accessible parts of a…
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 a point lower than the lowest finished floor level, so they are not visible from a basement, crawlspace, or slab. Overhead building sewers exit at…
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 the exterior. It can be an exterior walkway around a building that allows outside access to various parts of the building. Alongside the practical uses,…
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 and accommodate various operations and industries. While commercial property inspections require expertise in new areas for residential inspectors, like life safety, accessibility, and new building…
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 inspector might have the confidence to be able to maneuver through almost any type of residential property and any type of system found in those…
Fire door inspections are typically required on an annual basis. Building owners are generally responsible for ordering these inspections to ensure compliance and must maintain thorough documentation for review by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). This article covers effective fire door inspection reporting, including tips and resources to help inspectors efficiently generate documentation for their…
Fire doors play an important role in fire protection and life safety in commercial buildings. They are designed and manufactured to compartmentalize smoke and flames to effectively prevent the rapid spread of fire throughout a building. When operating correctly, they allow occupants to evacuate safely and provide emergency personnel with the ability to access and…
A cost-to-cure table is a table that compiles construction cost estimates (CCEs) for immediate improvements and enhancements to a property based on the findings of a commercial property inspection report. It helps clients determine the necessary funds to set aside to cover immediate expenses. CCEs refer to a collection of repair-and-replacement cost estimates gathered from…
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