The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast
The Commercial Inspector Podcast is produced by the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA®)—the leading organization for commercial property inspector training and professional development.
Tune into multiple series, including the Roundtable Meeting, a monthly discussion with inspectors from across the country, and Building Your Business, where industry leaders share practical tips and strategies. Whether you're looking to sharpen your inspection skills or grow your business, there's something here for you.
The Commercial Property Inspector Podcast
Bonus Episode! The Walk-Through: Inspecting Dry Cleaner Properties
Dry cleaners may look like simple storefronts, but they often present serious safety challenges tied to fire risks, health concerns, and environmental hazards.
In this episode, we cover:
- Long-term environmental and safety concerns from current, former, and neighboring dry cleaning operations
- Solvent use and how it ties into fire code classifications and environmental risks
- When dry cleaner sites may warrant a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, and why many trigger a Phase II
- Fire and life safety issues, including extinguishers, egress, maintenance, spill containment, and storage of flammable/combustible materials
- Common ventilation concerns and requirements, plus real-world examples of poor vapor control
- Key ComSOP inspection points connected to dry cleaner risks
- What to document, and where to look, during a commercial property inspection
Learn more about inspecting dry cleaners in these readings:
- Dry Cleaners: What Inspectors, Buyers, and Property Managers Should Know
- Inspecting Dry Cleaner Properties: Fire and Life Safety Risks
- Inspecting Dry Cleaner Properties: Health and Environmental Risks
- Dry Cleaner Property Inspection Checklist
Watch or listen (anywhere, anytime, and any way you like). Visit ccpia.org to browse the video library!