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Inspecting Commercial Gas Meters

About this video: Gas meters and their distribution are covered in Section 6.5.5 Heating and Ventilation in the ComSOP. It states that the inspector should inspect multiple gas meter installations and verify that each is appropriately labeled. It also states that the inspector should inspect exposed gas piping for proper identification. This video reviews how…

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Inspecting a Commercial Kitchen with Britt Treece

About this video: This video demonstrates how to inspect the main systems and components in a commercial kitchen, including wall, ceiling, and floor finishes, Type I exhaust hood, walk-in refrigerator, and fire safety elements (manual actuator, fire extinguisher, and fire suppression system). The inspection follows the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties (ComSOP).…

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Inspecting Hot (Warm) Water Boilers

About this video: This video is about inspecting hot water boilers. Hot water boilers are also commonly referred to as warm water boilers. It covers how to differentiate between a hot water boiler and a steam boiler on an inspection based on the visible components. It also covers the main components an inspector should identify…

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Commercial Property Inspection: Walking a Low-Slope Roof

About this video: This video covers an inspection of an office building’s roof. First, you will see a white coating (elastomeric and reflective). It is there to protect the roof and add waterproofing and reflective measures. According to the owner of the building, the interior temperature of the building has dropped considerably as a result…

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Commercial Doors, Window, and Interior Inspection at InterNACHI’s Pennsylvania House of Horrors®

About this video: This video demonstrates an inspection of doors, window, walls, and ceilings in commercial buildings. It also discusses the importance of creating a route for the inspection to ensure no items are overlooked.   Additional Resources for Commercial Property Inspections: Commercial Property Elevator Inspection at InterNACHI’s Pennsylvania House of Horrors® Commercial Property Plumbing…

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Electric Baseboard Heater Inspection Video

About this video: Watch this video to learn how to inspect electrical baseboard heaters using CCPIA’s Electric Baseboard Heater Checklist. Electric baseboard heaters are zonal heaters controlled by thermostats located within each room. Baseboard heaters contain electric heating elements encased in metal pipes. The pipes, surrounded by aluminum fins to aid heat transfer, run the…

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Mini-Split (Ductless) Heat Pump Inspection Video

About this video: Watch this video to learn how to inspect a mini-split ductless heat pump using CCPIA’s mini-split unit inspection checklist. A mini-split heat pump is a source of heating and cooling in commercial spaces. It is also referred to as a ductless heat pump, since no ductwork is required to distribute the conditioned…

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Rooftop Unit (RTU) Inspection Video

About this video: Watch this video to learn how to inspect a rooftop unit (RTU) and follow along using CCPIA’s Rooftop Unit Inspection Checklist. RTUs are commercial buildings’ most widely used heating and cooling units. It’s sometimes called a package unit, as all its components are contained in one unit. The video will review its…

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Commercial Property Heating and Ventilation Inspection at InterNACHI’s Pennsylvania House of Horrors®

About this video: Join Rob Claus, CMI®, as he performs a commercial heating and ventilation inspection at InterNACHI’s Pennsylvania House of Horrors®. He inspects a packaged rooftop unit (unit), mini-split heat pumps, and electrical baseboard heaters. He also describes how to handle units found in the “off” position during inspections. Follow along using CCPIA’s Commercial…

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