Bayside building inspections are designed to ensure that a structure meets all code requirements and can be safe to occupy. A well-run building inspection will inspect a structure for any problems so that it can safely be reused. These inspections are usually performed annually. There are numerous benefits of having your building inspected regularly. Benefits include:
* An inspection will help avoid costly code violations and permit requests. * Code inspectors will check for problems such as plumbing and electrical. Inspectors will also check for mould, asbestos, radon gas, lead paint and wood-destroying organisms. * A building inspection will alert owners and/or managers to potential leaks and other water damages. Inspectors will also inspect areas prone to moisture damage and mould growth, such as attics, crawlspaces, outside walls, sinks, plumbing fixtures and pipes, and roofs.
* Code inspectors will examine the foundation of a building, basement, crawl space or storage area. In addition, they will inspect mechanical equipment, plumbing fixtures, air conditioning units, heaters, windows, ceilings, doors, fixtures and wiring. * Professional Bayside building inspections will also include roofing, guttering, attic, plumbing, drainage systems, flooring, gutters, downspouts, storm drains, and parking garages. In addition, these inspections will also address exterior vapour and water stress and underground storage tanks and condensate systems.
The majority of Bayside building inspections require inspections to be completed within five years. Of the five major systems addressed in commercial building inspections, the following are the most commonly addressed: structural integrity, electrical safety, plumbing and drainage, insulation, and natural or artificial climate. In addition, all inspections should be accompanied by a report of findings, describing any problems noted during the review and explaining why those problems were not identified during the original construction or remodelling process. This report is also important for the licensing board responsible for granting a license to the building inspector.
When a commercial building inspection finds a problem, the inspector will make recommendations for improvement and/or can refer the owner to a specialist for further evaluation and repair. For example, if a foundation cause of water damage is found, the inspector can suggest a fixative strategy, including placing a sump pump or other draining system. The inspector will provide an estimate of all costs involved in resolving the problem, including liability. As part of the commercial building inspection, the inspector will record specific recommendations for improvements and/or changes to the existing plans. For example, he may suggest a different site location, more efficient lighting, or more windows. The inspector will use his expertise and training to determine which options will solve the problems he finds.