What Real Estate Firms Need to Inspect

A robust PCA checklist for commercial properties should include:

Site Assessment:

Parking, landscaping, drainage, lighting, signage, and topography.

Structural Components:

Foundations, facades, load-bearing walls, roofing, and gutters15.

Interior Elements:

Walls, ceilings, doors, windows, stairways, and flooring.

Building Systems:

Electrical, HVAC, plumbing, elevators, fire alarms, and sprinklers.

Life Safety and Fire Protection:

Emergency exits, fire code compliance, extinguishers, and smoke detectors.

Accessibility:

ADA-compliant pathways, restrooms, and entrances.

Environmental Concerns:

Hazardous materials, mold, radon, and lead-based paint.

Energy Efficiency:

Utility usage, benchmarking, and potential for green upgrades.

Seismic Risk Analysis:

• For properties in earthquake-prone areas.

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• Mixed-use development opportunities in Florida
• Industrial warehouse space near Miami ports
• Green building certification requirements in Florida
• Medical office building investment trends
• Commercial property development financing options