Commercial Building Inspection
AREAS OF INSPECTION
ROOF
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Roof-Covering Material
Gutters
Downspouts
Vents, Flashing, Skylights, Chimney, and other Roof Penetrations
General Structure of the Roof
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Exterior
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The exterior wall-covering material
The eaves, soffits and fascia
All exterior doors
Flashing and trim
Adjacent walkways and driveways
Stairs, steps, stoop, stairways, and ramps
Porches, patios, decks, balconies, and carports
Railings, guards and handrails
Vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls, and grading of the property
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Basement, Foundation, Crawl Space and Structure
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The foundation
The basement
The crawl space
Structural components
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Heating
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The heating system, using normal operating controls
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Cooling
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The cooling system, using normal operating controls
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Plumbing
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The main water supply shut-off valve
The main fuel supply shut-off valve
The water heating equipment
Interior water supply
All toilets for proper operation by flushing
All sinks, tubs and showers for functional drainage
The drain, waste and vent system
Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats
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Electrical
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The service drop
The overhead service conductors and attachment point
The service head, gooseneck, and drip loops
The service mast, service conduit, and raceway
The electric meter and base
Service-entrance conductors
The main service disconnect
Panelboard and over-current protection devices
Service grounding and bonding
A representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles
All ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers
For the presence of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
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Fireplace
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The readily accessible and visible portions of the fireplaces and chimneys
The lintels above the fireplace openings
The damper doors
The cleanouts
Describe the type of fireplaces and chimneys
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Attic, Insulation and Ventilation
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The insulation in unfinished spaces
The ventilation of unfinished spaces
The mechanical exhaust systems
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Doors, Windows and Interior
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A representative number of doors and windows
The floors, walls and ceilings
The stairs, steps, landings, stairways and ramps
The railings, guards and handrails
The garage vehicle doors