{"id":3143,"date":"2019-09-15T22:51:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-15T22:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enspeco.ca\/building-inspections\/inspection-de-batiments-commercial\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T15:28:10","slug":"commercial-inspections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/enspeco.ca\/en\/building-inspections\/commercial-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Description&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>What is a commercial building inspection?<\/h3>\n<p>A commercial building inspection is a visual examination of the physical structure and major systems of a building used for commercial purposes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Scope of Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The commercial inspection will include a description of the components present in the building, observations as to the condition of the components, and recommendations as to what actions should be taken. Areas of a commercial building inspected include:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<ul class=\"square-bullets  roof-list-69e935ee812e9\"><li>Exterior: Siding, foundation, windows, doors, balconies and lot grading<\/li><li>Roof: Type and materials, structure, ventilation and exterior of chimneys<\/li><li>Attic: structure, insulation, ventilation<\/li><li>The main systems: plumbing, electricity, heating, air conditioning, water heater, air exchanger, etc.<\/li><li>Interior: in all rooms; doors, windows, electrical, plumbing, stairs, floors, walls, ceilings, etc.<\/li><li>Security: balcony railings \/ handrails, smoke detectors, electricity, etc.<\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Commercial buildings include, but are not limited to:&#8221;]<ul class=\"square-bullets  roof-list-69e935ee8131e\"><li>multifamily housing ( standard norms do not apply to buildings containing more than 5 dwellings)<\/li><li>office towers<\/li><li>warehouses<\/li><li>restaurants<\/li><li>hotels and motels<\/li><li>stores<\/li><li>shopping centers and retailers<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; overlay_dotted=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639152516461{background-color: #21252a !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3260\" src=\"https:\/\/enspeco.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ENSPECO_logo_EN_blanc@3x-8-300x55.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"55\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enspeco.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ENSPECO_logo_EN_blanc@3x-8-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/enspeco.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ENSPECO_logo_EN_blanc@3x-8-1024x188.png 1024w, https:\/\/enspeco.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ENSPECO_logo_EN_blanc@3x-8-768x141.png 768w, https:\/\/enspeco.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ENSPECO_logo_EN_blanc@3x-8-1536x282.png 1536w, https:\/\/enspeco.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ENSPECO_logo_EN_blanc@3x-8-2048x376.png 2048w, https:\/\/enspeco.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ENSPECO_logo_EN_blanc@3x-8-444x82.png 444w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enspeco brings together engineers and building inspectors as well as specialized professionals.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Contact details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Address: CP 32496 Center Vaudreuil, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC. 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