The purpose of a commercial building inspection is to ensure that public buildings meet appropriate health and safety requirements. The inspection will also cover environmental regulations, fire safety systems, electrical systems, the operation of elevators, escalators and other conveyance systems.

A construction and building inspection may include public works, such as roads, highways, sewer systems, bridges and dams.

As well as the buyer a building inspection also works in favor for the seller.

Construction and building inspection services may specialize in areas such as excavations, grading, or dredging operations. Other inspection services may specialize in evaluating the quality of the asphalt and pavement used in bridges, roads and highways.

If any serious problems are discovered the home inspector may recommend another, more specific inspection.

A building inspection is an on site review of the actual construction as it progresses.

It is the job of the home inspector to inform you of any repairs that need to be carried out as well as a cost estimate of those repairs.

Construction and building inspection services are used for municipal, county, and local government building projects as well as commercial and residential projects.

A building inspection enforces the State Construction Code; this will ensure that a building will meet minimum safety standards to protect either residential or commercial building users.

A home inspector should check the following: All electrical systems, heating and ventilation systems, the primary source of water and water quality, the condition of the plumbing, waste disposal, water heating and foundations. The inspection should also include the doors, walls, ceilings, floors and the roof.