About this video: This video reviews the main items that an inspector should assess when approaching a property. The ComSOP inspection requirements include the following regarding exterior life safety: Inspection of fire access roads to identify any obstructions or overhead wires lower than 13 feet and 6 inches. Any identified issues must be reported. Inspection…
About this video: Exit signs and emergency lighting are crucial components in a building’s life safety system. They provide a guided egress path during emergencies, like as a fire or power outage. They also help minimize panic and confusion during an emergency, which can be critical in ensuring a safe and orderly evacuation. The ComSOP…
About this video: This video helps inspectors gain a clear understanding of corridors for the life safety portion of a commercial property inspection. It starts with a definition. A corridor is defined as an enclosed exit access component boarded by occupant space. It offers minimal choices for the direction of travel. It is continuous from…
About this video: This video demonstrates how to perform a stairway inspection for occupant life safety. The inspection of steps, stairs, and handrails are covered throughout the ComSOP, including sections related to the interior, exterior, wood decks and balconies, and life safety. Since the life safety ComSOP inspection elements for stairways pertain to exit stairwells,…
About this video: Inspectors should be familiar with two types of doors along the means of egress: exit doors and fire doors. This video provides an overview of how to inspect these doors. To ensure thoroughness, inspectors should establish and follow a consistent inspection procedure, considering the possibility of numerous doors installed on a given…
About this video: This video helps inspectors gain a clear understanding means of egress concepts for the life safety portion of a commercial property inspection. It starts with a definition. The ComSOP defines the means of egress as a continuous and unobstructed path out of a building to a public way (i.e., street or alley).…
About this video: CCPIA is joined by David Lowrey, the Chief Fire Marshal with the City of Boulder Fire Rescue, for a discussion about fire alarm systems and their initiating devices. The ComSOP inspection requirements for fire alarm systems pertain to verifying its presence. This video aims to provide additional information to help inspectors understand…
About this video: CCPIA is joined by David Lowrey, the Chief Fire Marshal with the City of Boulder Fire Rescue, for a discussion about various sprinkler system components found in commercial buildings. He reviews the building’s exterior components, including the fire hydrant and fire department connection. Then, he moves to the fire sprinkler room to…
About this video: This video demonstrates a life safety inspection based on the ComSOP items that an inspector should inspect and those that are not required to be inspected. Refer to the items outlined in Section 6.5.12 of the ComSOP to follow along. This is only a small portion of a commercial property inspection. The…
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About this video: This video follows Rob Claus, CMI®, as he performs an inspection of an office suite. He covers many of the aspects outlined in Section 6 Walk-Through Survey of the ComSOP. Watch the other videos part of the office suite inspection series: 1. Preparing for an Office Suite Inspection 2. Commercial Building Drainage…
About this video: This video provides a guide to inspecting the foundation and basement of a commercial building. It covers both the exterior and interior aspects of the inspection process. The video begins by focusing on the exterior inspection. It describes specific items to examine, referencing Section 6.5.4 of the ComSOP. These items include wood-to-ground…
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