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Tilt-Up Precast Concrete Building Inspection Highlights

About this video: Tilt-up construction is a method widely used in commercial building construction where concrete wall panels are cast horizontally and then tilted into position. The panels are connected and secured together to create a watertight system. Connections between panels typically involve bolts, welded brackets, or a combination thereof. Oftentimes, these are concealed. The…

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Electrical Room Inspection

About this video: An electrical room inspection can encompass a range of equipment. It is important  to know what falls within the scope of the ComSOP and what doesn’t. In this video, the following items are within the scope: Main service equipment Main service disconnect Electrical panels  Transformers  For all electrical equipment, it is important…

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Building Your Business with CCPIA #12: Special Guest Christian Adams, Co-Founder of Repair Pricer

Join us for a conversation with Christian Adams about Repair Pricer, a product for residential and commercial inspectors to provide repair cost estimates and cost-to-cure services. Tune in to learn more!  Discussion Points:  Origins and Development of Repair Pricer Transition from Residential to Commercial Cost Items User Experience and Report Presentation Precision and Reliability of…

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Backflow Preventer Basics

About this video: Backflow preventers are addressed in Section 6.5.7 Plumbing of the ComSOP. It states that inspectors should verify the presence of a back-flow prevention device if, in the inspector’s opinion, a cross-connection could occur between the water-distribution system and non-potable water or private source. Some inspectors may choose to exceed the ComSOP requirements…

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Building Trap Basics

About this video: A building trap at a commercial building is a plumbing device installed to prevent sewer gasses from entering the building’s interior. It typically consists of a U-shaped pipe that traps water to create a barrier. Commercial property inspectors should be able to identify a building trap in their report during the plumbing…

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Commercial Hard-Coat Stucco Inspection

About this video: Section 6.5.2 Exterior of the ComSOP requires inspectors to identify the type of siding on a building and inspect the siding, flashing and trim. Commercial buildings may feature two main types of stucco systems: hard-coat and EIFS. Hard coat stucco refers to traditional stucco. EIFS, stands for Exterior Insulated Finish System, and…

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Mansard Inspection

About this video: A mansard roof is a roof that rises by inclined planes from all four sides of a building. The sloping roofs on all four sides have two pitches, with the lower pitch usually very steep and the upper pitch less steep. Behind the mansard, is a low-slope roof. Mansard roofs often provide…

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Spray Foam Roof Inspection

About this video: Join Dillon Winiecki as he inspects a spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roof. SPF coating is applied by spraying a liquid onto the existing roof and allowing it to expand into a foam. SPF installations are commonly used in re-roofing projects and for repairs. The inspector’s responsibility is to identify the type of…

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Rooftop Solar Inspection

About this video: Join Dillon Winiecki as he discusses how to approach inspecting rooftop solar at commercial buildings following the International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial Properties (ComSOP). The ComSOP states that inspectors are not required to inspect solar systems. Some inspectors may choose to visually inspect the physical condition of solar panels and…

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Fixed Ladder Safety

About this video: Join Rob Claus as he assesses a fixed ladder during a commercial property inspection to safely access a low-slope roof. A fixed ladder is defined as a ladder that is permanently attached to a building or structure and is used to climb up and down. It is also referred to as a…

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Account Dashboard Tutorial Video

Welcome to CCPIA! In this video, we provide an overview on navigating your CCPIA member account dashboard. Learn the basics of accessing and managing key features such as account information, the education dashboard, subscriptions, directory listings, and downloadable resources including logos and certificates attained.

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