Commercial Inspection (up to 15,000 sq. ft.)
If you’re an investor or a small business owner, Peace of Mind Inspection Services is qualified to provide a comprehensive Commercial Inspection. When evaluating a commercial building, we inspect the structure and all integrated systems to provide you information regarding your financial investment. We comply to the ASTM E 2018 15 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process. Additionally we also use the InterNachi Commercial SOP as our minimum compliance to performing Commercial Property Inspections.
Sample Property Condition Report
Commercial Building Inspection Types
- Apartment Building & Multi-Unit Residences
- Warehouse & Light Industrial
- Retail & Office
- Hotels
- Rental/Lease Inspection
- Environmental Inspections
A BASELINE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSPECTION WILL INCLUDE:
Site Characteristics (paving, landscaping and utilities)
Structural Frame and Building Envelope
Roof Surface Areas
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Plumbing Systems
Heating Systems
Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
Vertical Transportation
Life Safety/Fire Protection
Interior Elements
Document Review
Opinions of Probable Costs
Recommendations
ADDITIONAL SERVICES THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE INCLUDE:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assessments
Elevator Inspections
Fenestration Inspections
Fire Safety Inspections
Lead-Based Paint Inspections
Wood-Destroying Organism Inspections
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Sewage and Treatment Systems Inspections
Asbestos Inspections
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessments
Radon Inspections
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Depending on the type of property and needs of the client, inspections may require professional specialists, or consultants.
These professionals may include:
Structural Engineers
Environmental Specialists
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Specialists
Electrical Specialists
Fire Protection Specialists
Elevator Specialists
Roof Specialists
Paving Specialists
Wood-Destroying Organism Specialists
Request for Documents and Person(s) with Knowledge during the walk-through survey
accessibility surveys;
appraisals;
building plans;
Certificates of Occupancy;
citations;
deck age records, plans and construction permits;
deck and balcony maintenance, power-washing, painting, treating, repair and modification history;
emergency evacuation plans;
environmental studies;
evacuation drill records;
fire-detection test and maintenance records;
fire-door inspection reports;
fire-prevention plans;
fire-extinguisher service records;
fire records;
flame-resistant certificates;
floodplain maps;
floor plans;
kitchen grease-cleaning records;
kitchen post-fire inspections;
maintenance records;
manufacturers’ installation instructions;
notices;
permits;
power-washing records;
previous inspection reports;
proposals;
rent records;
repair estimates and/or invoices;
safety inspection records;
seller disclosures;
sprinkler-head replacement records;
utility bills; and
warranties.