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Commercial Property Videos

• Structural System of a High-Rise Office Building

• White Box Commercial Spaces

• High-Rise Building Curtain Wall Inspection

• Commercial Terrace Inspection

• Commercial Smoke Vents

• Exit Stairwells: Safety-Grade Luminescent Tape

• Hidden Costs in Commercial Buildings: Abandoned Rooftop Motors

• Fire and Life Safety Inspection: Evacuation Maps and Fire Doors

• High-Rise Building Inspection: Roof Access Stairways

• Cooling Towers: Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Risks

• Cooling Towers: Heat Pumps and Heat Exchangers

• Commercial Roof Inspection: Built-in Drains

• Inspecting Parapet Walls

• Inspecting Lightning Protection Systems: Rods, Cabling, and Mounting Brackets

• Inspecting Commercial Ballasted Roof

• What is a Cost to Remedy?

• Recreational Facility Inspection YouTube Video Playlist

• Inspecting Electrical Panels, Transformers, and Distribution Systems

• Identifying Air Handling Unit (AHU) Components

• Inspecting Commercial Condensing Boilers

• Inspecting an Outbuilding

• Commercial Retaining Walls and Sunken Areas

• How Chillers and Cooling Towers Work Together

• Variable Air Volume (VAV) Boxes in Commercial Buildings

• How Air Handling Units (AHU) Work

• Overhead Sewer Systems and Lift Stations

• Inspecting FAA Obstruction Lighting Systems

• Building Entrance Inspection: Life Safety, Electrical, & Site Drainage

• Inspecting Large Recreational Facilities: Managing Scope and Client Expectations

• Emergency Diesel Generator and Transfer Switch Inspection

• Inspecting GFCI Receptacles: Locations and Testing

• Double Tee Precast Concrete for Roof and Floor Systems

• Mezzanine Inspections in Commercial Buildings

• Commercial Electrical Equipment Inspections: Service Equipment, Panels, and Transformers

• Automated Lighting Inspection

• Stairway Inspection

• Inspecting a Swinging Fire Door

• Accessibility Inspection Resources for Inspectors

• ComSOP Accessibility Inspection: Parking

• ComSOP Accessibility Inspection: Route of Travel

• ComSOP Accessibility Inspection: Ramps

• ComSOP Accessibility Inspection: Entrance

• ComSOP Accessibility Inspection: Interior

• ComSOP Accessibility Inspection: Drinking Fountains

• Accessibility Inspection: Restrooms

• ComSOP Accessibility Inspection: Elevators

• Exterior Inspection of Office/Warehouse Building

• Inspecting Landscaping at Commercial Buildings

• Exterior Commercial Window Inspection

• Inspecting Commercial Exterior Doors

• Inspecting Commercial EIFS Siding

• Macro and Micro Approaches: Plumb, Level, Square, and Straight

• Exterior Property Inspection Exercise: Exploring Main Street

• Commercial Split-System Inspection

• Importance of a Preliminary Walk-Through Survey

• Warehouse Inspection: Loose Roof Deck Insulation

• Incline Loading Dock Inspection

• Loading Dock Leveler Inspection

• Macro vs. Micro Viewpoint of Cracks

• Tilt-Up Precast Concrete Building Inspection Highlights

• Electrical Room Inspection

• Backflow Preventer Basics

• Building Trap Basics

• Commercial Hard-Coat Stucco Inspection

• Mansard Inspection

• Spray Foam Roof Inspection

• Rooftop Solar Inspection

• Fixed Ladder Safety

• Loading Dock Inspections

• Inspection of a Vacant Warehouse

• ComSOP Electrical Inspection

• Inspecting Transformers

• Creating and Following an Electrical Report Schedule

• Commercial Panelboard Inspection

• Identifying the Main Service Disconnect

• Working Space and Dedicated Space

• Identifying the Grounding and Bonding

• Interior of a Three-Phase Panel

• Quick Inspection Tip: Overhanging Vegetation

• Quick Inspection Tip: Roof Ponding

• Ballasted Roof Inspection

• Hotel Entrance and Canopy Inspection

• Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting Inspection

• Corridor Inspection

• Stairway Inspection for Life Safety

• Exit Doors and Fire Doors

• What Is a Means of Egress?

• Fire Alarm System Inspections: Alarm Panels and Devices

• Sprinkler Room Inspection

• Life Safety Inspection

• Office Suite Inspection

• Commercial Basement and Foundation Inspection

• Commercial Property Inspection Preliminary Walkthrough

• Inspecting Veneer Stone

• Procedure for Inspecting a Commercial Sloped Roof

• Commercial Building Drainage Inspection

• Preparing for an Office Suite Inspection

• HVAC Zone Controllers

• Perspectives of ComSOP 6.5.2 Exterior Elements

• About Grease Removal Devices at Commercial Buildings

• Flow of a Restaurant Inspection

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Types of Refrigeration

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Types of Appliances

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Sinks and Fixture Components

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Plumbing Factors

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Fuel and Electrical Components

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Ceiling, Walls, and Floor

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Make-Up Air Unit

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Exhaust Fans and Ducts

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Fire Protection Elements

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Filters in Exhaust Hoods

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Type II Exhaust Hood

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Type I Exhaust Hood

• Performing Two Commercial Kitchen and Rooftop Ventilation Inspections with Britt Treece

• Inspecting Commercial Gas Meters

• Inspecting a Commercial Kitchen with Britt Treece

• Inspecting Hot (Warm) Water Boilers

• Commercial Property Inspection: Walking a Low-Slope Roof

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

• Commercial Property Elevator Inspection at InterNACHI’s House of Horrors®

• Electric Baseboard Heater Inspection Video

• Mini-Split (Ductless) Heat Pump Inspection Video

• Rooftop Unit (RTU) Inspection Video

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

• Commercial Property Electrical Inspection at InterNACHI’s House of Horrors®

• Commercial Life Safety Inspection at InterNACHI’s House of Horrors®

• Office Cooking Area Inspection at InterNACHI’s House of Horrors®

• Commercial Property Plumbing Inspection at InterNACHI’s House of Horrors®

• Commercial Property Basement and Foundation Inspection at InterNACHI’s House of Horrors®

• Commercial Property Roof Inspection at InterNACHI’s Pennsylvania House of Horrors®

• Commercial Property Exterior Inspection at InterNACHI’s House of Horrors®

• Bakery Inspection: Heating and Ventilation

• Bakery Inspection: Kitchen and Exhaust

• Bakery Inspection: Life Safety

• The Basics of Commercial Electrical Systems Video Series

• Performing a Commercial Property Inspection of a Coffee Shop

• Common Defects Found During a Low-Slope Commercial Roof Inspection

• Low-Slope Commercial Roof Inspection: Ballasted EPDM Training Video

• Low-Slope Commercial Roof Inspection: Built-Up Roof Training Video

• Low-Slope Commercial Roof Inspection: Mechanically Attached Single-Ply Membrane

• Conducting Research

• Issue Identification and Field Collection

• Types of Commercial and Industrial Buildings

• What Is a Commercial Property Inspection?

• Historic Wyoming Bank Electrical Inspection Videos Series

• Historic Wyoming Bank Electrical Inspection: Service Entrance

• Historic Wyoming Bank Electrical Inspection: Subpanel, Exposed Ceiling Wire, and Emergency Lighting

• Historic Wyoming Bank Electrical Inspection: Kitchen

• Historic Wyoming Bank Electrical Inspection: Fusible Combination Starter, the Vault, and Exposed Wires Defects

• Historic Wyoming Bank Electrical Inspection: Thermostat and Heating System

• Commercial Property Inspection Terms, Definitions, and Phrases

Commercial Property Articles

• Smoke Control Systems in Commercial Buildings

• How to Reduce Risk in Commercial Real Estate Investment and Acquisitions

• Commercial Kitchen Inspection: Connecting the Dots and Following a Checklist

• Commercial Outbuilding Inspection Considerations

• Inspecting Retaining Walls at Commercial Properties

• Commercial Assets Explained: Owner-Occupied Buildings and Entity Structures

• Inspecting Large, Complex Commercial Buildings: The Three Keys to Success

• Commercial Assets Explained: Tenant Mix and Shared Systems

• Emergency Power Systems: Overview, Inspection Video, and Checklist

• Inspecting Commercial Buildings with a Consulting Mindset

• Enhancing Commercial Property Inspections Through Specialist Partnerships

• Risk Tolerance and Due Diligence in Commercial Property Inspections

• 5 Key Trends Shaping Commercial Property Inspections

• Tool Guide for Commercial Property Inspectors + Free Checklist

• Performing a Multi-Building Campus Assessment: A Case Study in Planning, Partnership, and Field Execution

• Immediate Repairs and Long-Term Forecasting Guide for Commercial Real Estate

• Commercial Electrical Inspections: Consistent Procedures for Multi-Building Layouts

• Parallel vs. Series Water Heater Installations in Commercial Buildings

• Inspecting Dry Cleaner Properties: Fire and Life Safety Risks

• Inspecting Dry Cleaner Properties: Health and Environmental Risks

• Inspecting Gas Meters at Commercial Buildings

• Inspecting Life Safety Elements at Commercial Building Exteriors

• Inspecting Sanitary Catch Basins for Combined Sewer Systems

• Commercial Property Insurance Inspections

• Essential Guide to Balcony Inspections in Florida

• Commercial Sewer Scope Inspections

• Understanding Sewage or Ejector Pumps at Commercial Buildings

• Balcony Inspections

• Fire Door Inspection Reporting: Tips and Tools

• Fire Doors: Locations, Types, and Inspection Guidelines for Buildings

• Cost to Remedy Report Basics

• What Inspectors Should Know About Bowstring Trusses

• Inspecting Multifamily Properties

• Roof System Overview: Steep-Slope vs. Low-Slope

• Understanding the Estimated Useful Life of Commercial Building Systems

• Life Safety Inspection: Fire Sprinkler Room and Related Components

• Office Suite Inspection: What Inspectors, Lessors, and Buyers Need to Know

• Inspecting Stairways, Railings, and Guards at Commercial Buildings

• Safety Guide for Approaching Commercial Building Systems

• Fenestration: Exterior Doors

• Fenestration: Curtain Walls, Window Walls, and Storefronts

• Concrete Slab Foundations: Monolithic and Stem Wall

• Plumb, Level, Square and Straight

• Inspecting Parking Areas at Commercial Buildings

• How to Inspect a Commercial Electrical Panel

• Safe Clearances for Electrical Equipment: Working Space and Dedicated Space

• About the Electrical Service at Commercial Buildings

• Commercial Electrical Systems: What Is Three-Phase Power?

• Inspecting Transformers in Commercial Buildings: Labels, Locations, and Cooling

• Catch Basin and Manhole Inspections

• Variable Air Volume Systems (VAV) and How to Inspect Them

• Inspecting Exterior Lighting at Commercial Buildings

• Commercial Building Exteriors: Concrete Tilt-Up Panels

• Plumbing Devices for Waste Control at Commercial Properties

• Assessing the Main Water Service at Commercial Buildings

• About Waste Oil Recovery

• Infrared Tube Heater Inspection and Common Issues

• Inspecting Mini-Split (Ductless) Heat Pumps

• Inspecting Evaporative Coolers/Swamp Coolers

• Inspecting Hanging Gas Furnaces in Commercial Buildings

• Evaporative Cooling at Commercial Buildings

• Inspecting Electric Baseboard Heaters

• Inspecting Hot Water Boilers and Steam Boilers

• Inspecting Restrooms at Commercial Properties

• The International Plumbing Code (IPC) and Commercial Property Inspections

• Annual Building Maintenance Inspection

• Document Research: Why It Matters

• Inspecting for Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting at Commercial Buildings

• Types of Lateral Force-Resisting Systems in Commercial Buildings

• Preventive Maintenance at Commercial Buildings

• Low-Slope Roof Inspections Terms and Definitions

• How Wind Uplift Can Affect a Commercial Building’s Roof

• Reinforced Concrete Structures: Conventionally Reinforced Concrete vs. Pre-Stressed Concrete

• Commercial Rooftop Unit (RTU) Basics

• Central Plant Systems and Chilled Water Systems

• The Difference Between a Conventional Roof System and a Protected Membrane Roof

• The Thermodynamics of Thermal Insulation

• Types of Low-Slope Roof Thermal Insulation

• Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermal Insulation in Commercial Roofing

• Why Low-Slope Roofs Fail

• Low-Slope Roof Construction and Failure Assignment of Responsibilities

• Low-Slope Roof Components

• The History of Low-Slope Roofs

• Cast-Iron Steam Boilers

• Fuel or Gas Train for Commercial Boilers

• Low-Water Cutoffs

• Steam Boiler: Types and Designs

• Steam Boiler Mechanics and Their Application in Commercial and Industrial Settings

• Triple-Net Leases for Commercial Real Estate Investments and Rental Agreements

• How to Perform Triple-Net Lease Inspections

• Types of Commercial Buildings

• Backflow Preventers at Commercial Properties

• Inspecting the Commercial Kitchen Exhaust

• Commercial Steam Boilers: A Primer

• The Hartford Loop

• Scope of ADA Title III for Accessibility Inspections

• Commercial Inspection Legal Case Library

• Vestibule Inspection

• Inspecting Air Curtain Units

• Commercial Property Safety Requirements: Maximum Occupancy

• Visual Inspection of Concrete

• How to Use the Commercial Inspection Standards of Practice

• Zoning Ordinances for Inspectors

• Window Films

• Steel Siding Inspection

• Scaffold Inspection

• Rust Inspection and Prevention

• Rubber Flooring Inspection

• Reserve Studies

• Pest Birds

• Personal Safety at a Commercial Property

• Inspectors and Commercial Leases

• Inspecting Slip-Resistant Flooring in Commercial Buildings

• How to Buy Commercial Property Without Using Your Own Money

• High-Performance Buildings

• Green Strategies for Commercial Buildings

• Grease Trap Inspection

• Going Commercial: Moving the Office Out of the Home

• Firestops

• Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Inspection

• Fire Alarm Systems

• Inspecting EPDM

• Dust Inspection

• Dry Cleaners: What Inspectors, Buyers, and Property Managers Should Know

• Deep Fryer Inspection

• Cost Segregation Studies for Commercial Properties

• Commercial Water Towers

• Commercial Real Estate Terms Inspectors Should Know

• Commercial and Home Inspector Safety: Carcinogens on the Job

• Building Permits

• Barn Inspection

• Baghouse Inspection

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