PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

A Guide for Real Estate ProfessionalsOn What Really Matters to YOU

Presented by: ALLISON PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

Commercial Property Inspections

The role of your Property Inspector API Standards of Practice Types of Inspections What’s in The Inspection Report What do we often find? What really matters to our clients

Presentation Topics

The Role of the Property Inspector

We conform to ASTM, NACHI and ICC standards.

Types of inspectionsCommercial, Industrial, Retail:

API staff are experienced expert commercial, Industrial and retail property builders. Why not have an inspector that

has built these types of properties perform the inspection?

ASTM 2018 – PCA (Property Condition Assessment)

(ASTM) American Society for Testing and Materials

Non ASTM Commercial ADA Tier 2Phase 1 ESA (Environmental Site Assessment)

4 point InsuranceMold, Asbestos, Water Quality testing

Roof system & coverings

Exterior & lot Basement,

Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure

Heating systems Cooling systems ADA compliance Structural assemblies

Plumbing fittings & fixtures

Electrical supply & distribution

Fireplace & chimney Attic & Insulation. Doors, Windows &

Interiors Elevators Parking structures

What's in The Inspection ReportThe report will contain comments on the condition of the

following systems

A property inspection is NOT a warranty and implies no guarantee of the future condition of the property or its systems.

The inspector can only report on systems that they can see based on reasonable access.

The report should only be considered “a snapshot in time” and can only represent conditions viewed on the day and time of the inspection.

An inspection is not technically exhaustive. No need for the inspector to defer to a

specialist contractor or other professional for further evaluation – API is a licensed, insured and bonded General Contactor.

Your Property Inspection Report is?

What do we often find ?

Deteriorated Fascia. But weedwacking the roof ?

Top of rail must be between 34” and 38”.

What do we often find ?

Driveway cracks. Cracked Foundation. Post and pier construction.

O.K. cosmetic

Not O.K. structural

What do we often find ?

Damaged exterior wall adjacent to

carport.

Deteriorated roof covering.

Fireplace cracks.

What do we often find ?

Cracks in stucco siding.

Service drop clearance

requirements.

What do we often find ?

Water Heater TPRV must be plumbed to within 6” AFF. ¾”Galvanized or copper pipe is required.

Note: PVC pipe not approved.

Old galvanized pipe. Toilet loose at floor connection.

What do we often find ?

Perhaps the most commonly reported

problem is with unsafe wiring issues

Electrical outlet inside the shower?

SHOCKING !!

Electric panel clearance

requirements.

What do we often find ?

Screw in fuses. Circuit breakers. Screw in fuses on left. Pull out fuses on

right.

Carbon Monoxide is the leading cause of unintentional poisoning deaths in America, claiming more than 400 lives each year. CO is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas that can lead to brain damage and even death. CO is produced whenever fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood or charcoal is burned - and can be produced by common household appliances. Sources of CO poisoning can include:

· Gas water heaters· Home heating systems· Kerosene space heaters· Grills, hibachis or portable gas camp stoves· Idling motor vehicles· Cigarette smoke· Propane-fueled forklifts· Gas-powered concrete saws· Indoor tractor pulls· Swimming behind a motorboat· Spray paint, solvents, degreasers, and paint removers · Portable Generators

CO Detectors?

California Senate Bill 183 was signed into law to regulate the installation of Carbon Monoxide detectors. The law is a two-part law that requires an update to the Transfer Disclosure Statements used in a real estate transaction, and puts into law the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010.

The first part of the new law requires that as of July 1, 2011, Transfer Disclosure Statements (TD forms) include a line  item regarding the presence or absence of a Carbon Monoxide detector in the same manner as Smoke Detectors, for all residential units that are sold. This applies to just about all types of occupancies from single family owner-occupied and rentals, to multi-family housing.

If the property is being sold, it must now include a CO Detector if the dwelling has gas appliances, fireplaces, and/or attached garages as described below.

The second part of the law enacts the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 which requires that all residential properties, not just those being sold, be equipped with a Carbon Monoxide detector when the property has a fossil fuel burning heater or appliance, fireplace, and/or an attached garage. All single-family homes in structures with 1-4 units (owner or tenant occupied) must be equipped with a detector on or before July 1, 2011.All other multi-family residential units must be equipped with a detector on or before January 1, 2013, not just those being sold.