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 and flames to slow the spread of fire. When operating correctly, they allow occupants to evacuate safely and provide emergency personnel with the ability to…
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 a dedicated advocate for the inspection industry, a market disruptor, and a seasoned entrepreneur. He has authored or co-authored over 25 inspection books, hundreds of…
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 opportunities and strategies. Participants shared their insights on ancillary services, regional market conditions, differences between a PCA and a commercial property inspection, and new education. …
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 of thorough research, effective communication, and offering valuable ancillary services to enhance the inspection fee. Inspectors are encouraged to focus on being the solution to…
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 to help businesses identify and reduce accessibility barriers to ensure equal access is provided. The main areas of an accessibility inspection include: Parking Route of…
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 Inspections. The main features identified include the number and size of parking spaces, signage for parking spaces, and the placement on an accessible route of…
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 and owner of Focus Building Inspections. The term “accessible route” refers to a continuous, unobstructed passageway constructed to provide access to a property and its…
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 Focus Building Inspections. Section 3 lists the checkpoints inspectors should verify at the property’s interior during an accessibility inspection: 3.1___Ramps longer than 6 feet have…
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 Focus Building Inspections. The term “accessible entrance” refers to a building’s entrance specifically designed to provide access to the interior of a building to people…
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 Inspections. Section 5 lists the checkpoints inspectors should verify at the property’s interior during an accessibility inspection, including: 5.1___The interior carpeting is low-pile and tightly…
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 Inspections. Section 6 outlines the checkpoints inspectors should verify to ensure the presence of drinking fountains and that their features are accessible, including: 6.1___Where there…
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 Building Inspections. Section 7 lists the checkpoints inspectors should verify in restrooms during an accessibility inspection, including: 7.1___Public restrooms include at least one fully accessible…
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