# Standard ASTM E2018-08 **URL:** \ **Category:** Commercial Inspections / CCPIA\ **Created:** [November 16, 2009, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/standard-astm-e2018-08/43994 "2009-11-16T19:19:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mnicholet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mnicholet/32/180018_2.png) [@mnicholet](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mnicholet)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/standard-astm-e2018-08/43994/1 "2009-11-16T19:19:47Z")
Does anybody use standard ASTM E2018-08 ? The scope of work for performing the Property Condition Assessment is the ASTM Standard E2018-08. This standard was written specifically for inspecting commercial property as part of the due diligence process, during a real estate transaction. ---
**Author:** ![gromicko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/gromicko/32/58172_2.png) [@gromicko](https://forum.nachi.org/u/gromicko)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/standard-astm-e2018-08/43994/2 "2009-11-16T19:41:57Z")
ASTM writes great standards, but they have a couple horrible duds. This is one of them. If you get a hold of a copy, you’ll figure out why. Requires repair estimates. Didn’t a BC inspector just lose a $200K lawsuit for giving repair estimates? It doesn’t outline what you are to inspect or what you are not to inspect. After you read it you won’t have a clue as to what exactly you are to do. ASTM E 2018 is not really an SOP at all. It’s sort of a fancy Scope of Work permission form, which has its place in very unique industrial situations and skyscrapers. Use [www.nachi.org/comsop.htm](http://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm) It is suited perfectly for home inspectors who offer inspection services on small to medium commercial projects such as restaurants, storage facilities, industrial properties, manufacturing facilities, retail stores, churches, warehouses, medical centers, schools, office buildings, apartment buildings, strip malls, motels, shopping malls, hotels, long-term care facilities, and high-end residential estates. Also, all the legal documents and forms you need are within [www.nachi.org/comsop.htm](http://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm) too. Also, most software companies (Home Inspector Pro, HomeGauge, etc) have released InterNACHI ComSop commercial versions. Also, many states have approved InterNACHI’s Commercial Inspection course (based solely on [www.nachi.org/comsop.htm](http://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm)) for home inspectors including: [Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Home Inspector Program](http://www.nachi.org/alaskaapproval2008.htm) [Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board](http://www.nachi.org/arkansasapproval2008.htm) [Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation](http://www.nachi.org/moreillinoislicenses.htm)\* [Indiana Real Estate Commission, Home Inspector Licensing Board](http://www.nachi.org/inapproval2008.htm) [InterNACHI](http://www.nachi.org/education.htm) [Master Inspector Certification Board](http://www.certifiedmasterinspector.org/) [Mississippi Home Inspector Board](http://www.nachi.org/mississippiapprovesinternachi.htm) [Oregon Construction Contractors Board](http://www.nachi.org/oregonapproves2008.htm) [South Dakota Real Estate Commission](http://www.nachi.org/sdapprovals.htm) [Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)](http://www.nachi.org/trecinternachi.htm) [West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, State Fire Marshal’s Office](http://www.nachi.org/wvapproval.htm) [Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing](http://www.nachi.org/wiapproval.htm) You can also purchase a hard-copy here: [http://www.inspectoroutlet.com/international-sop-for-inspecting-commercial-properties-book.aspx](http://www.inspectoroutlet.com/international-sop-for-inspecting-commercial-properties-book.aspx) although it is free online at [www.nachi.org/comsop.htm](http://www.nachi.org/comsop.htm) ---
**Author:** ![mnicholet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mnicholet/32/180018_2.png) [@mnicholet](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mnicholet)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2009, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/standard-astm-e2018-08/43994/3 "2009-11-16T19:58:40Z")
Thanks Nick, I am currently studying the InterNACHI Comsop. Another great member benefit.