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This
inspection is designed for properties such as
apartment complexes, motels, office buildings,
retail stores and warehouses.
A baseline commercial property inspection
(referred to as a Property Condition Assessment, or
PCA, by the standards set forth by the American
Society for Testing and Materials) relies on a
walk-through survey, document review, and interviews
to determine the property’s condition – all
performed by a professional AmeriSpec commercial
property inspector. The results of the PCA are
reported in a Property Condition Report (PCR). The
report includes information obtained from the PCA,
as well as opinions on probable cost for suggested
remedies.
This valuable information assists owners and
buyers in understanding operation and maintenance
costs and also helps provide confidence to
prospective purchasers that the transaction is
solid.
The scope of the inspection needed
and the specific areas to be inspected are based on
various factors. Age, occupancy, and type of
construction are considered when determining how the
property will be inspected and the performance
criteria needed to complete a quality inspection.
Inspections can range from a visual examination of
the property, to a comprehensive inspection of all
the building’s technical components.
A baseline commercial property inspection
includes:
- 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
Depending on the type of property and needs of
the client, inspections may require specialists,
consultants, or the TEAM approach.
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The TEAM Approach
The TEAM (Technical Experts and Management)
approach allows specialists and/or consultants to
assist us in the commercial inspection process by
providing expertise in relevant areas.
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
Additional commercial inspection 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
For more information
concerning ASTM®
standards
you can order this guideline:
Guide E2018-99 Standard Guide for Property Condition
Assessments: The purpose of this ASTM®
guide is to define good commercial and customary
practice in the United States of America for
conducting a baseline property condition assessment
(PCA) of the improvements located on a parcel of
commercial real estate by performing a walk-through
survey and conducting research as outlined within
this guide.
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