building inspection
Code compliance check
A building inspection is a formal examination of a structure to assess its condition, safety, or compliance with codes.
Home buyers typically order inspections before purchase to identify problems: The building inspection revealed a cracked foundation.
Municipalities require inspections at various stages of construction and before issuing occupancy permits.
- fire alarmsAutomated warning systems
- sprinkler systemsAutomatic fire-dousing apparatus
- energy auditsAssessments of building power use
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- thermal imagingDetecting objects by warmth
beams · load-bearing walls · fireproof materials · code violations · pass or fail · waterproofing · insulation · emergency exits · columns · punch list · red flags · roof trusses · smoke detectors · structural integrity · zoning laws · HVAC systems · radon testing · handrails
- inspectionsroutine check, site visit, final check, quality check, spot check
- civic servicesfire department, police, public library, public transit, public parks
- municipal servicescity services, municipal services, municipal workers, city departments, waste collection
- city departmentsfire department, public safety, city planning, city attorney, water department
- property appraisalappraiser, market value, real estate appraisal, home value, assessor
- Safety Inspectionssafety audit, food safety check, safety officer, smoke detector test, fire extinguisher check
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