STANDARDS OF PRACTICE

Our Inspection Standards & Guidelines

Our services conform to:

• International Standards of Practice for Inspecting Commercial (ComSOP)
• ASTM 2018-15, the Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process
• National Reserve Study Standards (NSRR)

A visual inspection of the following readily accessible elements will be assessed during the walk-through survey:

• HVAC system(s)
• plumbing system(s)
• mechanical and electrical systems
• roof surface, drainage, and penetrations
• exterior elements, vegetation, and landscaping
• general topography and parking area
• wood decks and balconies
• fireplaces
• attic, ventilation, and insulation
• basement, foundation, and crawlspace
• doors, windows, and interior
• life safety components
• cooking area and storage

As part of our standard service, we will conduct research on the subject property, including a review of available records and interviews of person(s) with the most knowledge about the condition of the property.  It is the client’s responsibility to procure and provide documents for research and for coordinating interviews. The final product of the commercial property inspection is the written Property Condition Report (PCR).