Commercial Inspection Form

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Inspection Formats

If a lender requires a property condition assessment, or CPCA, that option must be selected. Otherwise, choose the inspection format that best aligns with your requirements.

Our inspection reports are either compliant with ASTM E2018 – Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments or adapted from CAN/CSA-A770-16 – Home Inspections.

Commercial Property Condition Assessments

For commercial properties greater than $1M, and smaller buildings where additional financial consideration is required, following ASTM E2018, Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments. Inspections of the subject property assess the building systems and condition and the report includes summary data and cost tables for immediate and long-term expenses.

Confirm whether your lender requires a Commercial Property Condition Assessment (CPCA), has specific reporting requirements, or requires a reliance letter permitting the lender to rely on the assessment.

Budget Cost Range: $2500+

Adapted Small Building Inspection

Based on the CAN/CSA-A770-16 inspection standard to suit the requirements of small businesses considering single occupancy, locations constructed using wood frame construction and residential grade components. This may also be used for specified concerns of larger commercial buildings where the scope of work is limited. Optional information, based on CPCA standards, may be added to the report: Opinions on Probable Costs, Egress and Fire/Life Safety, Building Accessibility, Codes Compliance, Document Reviews and Interviews, and Change of Occupancy Requirements.

An Adapted Small Building Inspection (ASBI) is not intended for use by lenders or other financial institutions, and reliance letters are not available. Clients requiring an inspection for financing purposes should confirm their lender's requirements.

An explanation of our model for an adapted small building inspection, including the purpose, description and budget information for each optional opinion, please read this explanation.

Budget Cost Range: $1500–$3500.

Supplementary Information Explaination

Codes Compliance -- Examines broad conformity with applicable construction and safety codes.
            
Includes review of visible and document-supported issues related to occupancy classification, egress, fire/life safety, accessibility, washroom requirements, and apparent code-related deficiencies. Specialized structural, mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, sprinkler, and hazardous materials design review excluded unless specifically stated.

Building Accessibility -- Assesses entrance, path of travel, and washroom features for compliance with accessibility legislation and barrier-free design.
            
Egress and Fire/Life Safety -- Evaluates emergency exits, fire separation, and detection systems to ensure safe evacuation and basic life safety compliance.
            
Change of Occupancy Requirements -- Identifies upgrades or alterations needed for approval of a new business use in a former residential or different occupancy type building.
            
Opinions on Probable Costs -- Provides estimated repair or replacement costs for reported deficiencies to support budgeting, negotiation, or planning.
            
Document Reviews and Interviews -- Reviews available permits, records, and occupant input to uncover hidden issues and provide context for physical findings.
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Budget Cost Range: $800–$3200.
Budget Cost Range: $400–$800.
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Budget Cost Range: $800–$3200.
Budget Cost Range: $150–$300.
Where multiple review categories are requested together, each additional stacked review fee will be reduced by 5% to reflect shared site observations, document review, analysis, and reporting effort.

Scheduling

If applicable, indicate the relevant deadlines for receiving the report and purchase and sale closing. You may also include special requests related to attending the inspection report review. Due to the number of inspections, and limited availability, it may not be possible to respond to every personal request.
Enter the date that the inspection report must be received.
Enter the deadline to bring forward issues raised in the inspection report.
If you are attending the inspection and are travelling, or working shifts, include your schedule.

Property Information

The address of the building / property to be inspected.

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