Just wrapped up our three-day commercial property inspection class in Raleigh! Students learned the details of inspecting and reporting on commercial building systems and put their knowledge to work during a mock inspection of the hotel. They examined the riser, electrical room, boiler room, entire exterior, and lobby. The class also provided valuable insight into the commercial sector from a business perspective.
wish I was able to get in this course but had other obligations, would it be better to get licensed as a home inspector first prior to commercial licensed or would I be able to get commercial licensed without being a certified home inspector.
Hi @rstack! While not required, we typically recommend attaining the Certified Professional Inspector designation first, as residential experience helps build a foundation for commercial property inspections. Ultimately, your path depends on your inspection experience and familiarity with commercial building systems.
In the meantime, you may be interested in CCPIA’s online, on-demand mock inspection courses, which guide you through inspecting five different buildings:
