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We are developing a commercial inspection text book and need various pictures.
 
Send Nick Gromicko an email  to nick.gromicko@nachi.org with:
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Nick Gromicko

Picture Number
Picture Description
Pays $$$
Procured By
 
 
 
 
1
Above Grade Wall: A wall that is mostly above grade and enclosing conditioned space.
$3
 
2
Access Panel: A closure device used to cover an opening into a duct, an enclosure, or equipment.
$3
 
3
Accessory Structure: An additional building to the primary building.
$3
 
4
Addition:  An extension or increase in the conditioned space of a building.
$5
 
5   
Adverse Conditions: Conditions that may be dangerous for the inspector and may limit the walk-through survey portion of the inspection.
$10
 
6
Air Intake: An opening in a building's envelope whose purpose is to allow outside air to be drawn in to replace inside air.
$3
 
7   
Aisle: An exit access component that provides a path of egress travel.
$3
 
8
 Alarm Signal: A signal indicating an emergency, such as a fire, requiring immediate action.
 
$3
 
9
Alarm System: Warning devices, installed or free-standing, including but not limited to: carbon monoxide detectors, flue gas and other spillage detectors, security equipment, ejector pumps and smoke alarms.
$4
 
10
Alteration: Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or addition.  Also, a change in a mechanical system.
$3
 
11
Appliance: Utilization equipment, generally other than industrial, that is installed or connected as a unit to perform one or more functions.
$3
 
12
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter: A device intended to provide protection from the effects of arc faults by recognizing characteristics unique to arcing and by functioning to de-energize the circuit when an arc fault is detected.
$3
 
13
Automatic Fire-Extinguishing System: A system of devices and equipment which automatically detects a fire and discharges in an attempt to put it out.
$3
 
14
Automatic Sprinkler System: An automated sprinkler system for fire protection purposes.
$3
 
15
Balcony: Exterior floor projecting from and supported by a structure without additional independent supports.
$3
 
16
Band Joist: Dimensional lumber used as a perimeter joist of the building framing.
$3
 
17
Basement: That portion of a building which is partly or completely below grade.
$3
 
18
Bonding: The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path that ensures electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any fault current likely to be imposed.
$3
 
19
Built-in: Permanently installed.
$3
 
20
Cleanout: An accessible opening in the drainage system used for the removal of possible obstructions and for inspections.
$3
 
21
Clearance: The minimum distance through air measured between the surface of something heat-producing and the surface of something combustible.
$4
 
22
building with residential units operated for profit
$3
 
23
mixed use building
$3
 
24
strip mall
$3
 
25
motel
$3
 
26
light factory
$3
 
27
storage facility       
$3
 
28
restaurant
$3
 
29
small office building
$3
 
30
Component: A permanently installed or attached fixture, element or part of a system.
$3
 
31
Concealed: Rendered inaccessible by the structure or finish of the building.  Wires in concealed raceways are considered concealed, even though they may become accessible by withdrawing them.
$5
 
32
Crawlspace: The area within the confines of the foundation and between the ground and the underside of the lowest floor structural component.
$3
 
33
Cross Connection: Any connection between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other which contains something which could contaminate the potable water.
$10
 
34
Damper: A valve or plate for controlling draft or flow of gases, including air, in a vent or ductwork.
$3
 
35
Decorative: Ornamental; not required for the operation of essential systems and components of a building.
$3
 
36
Defensible Space: An area around a building designed to slow the rate of an advancing wildfire.
$10
 
37
Deferred Maintenance Items: Deficient items that cannot be remedied with routine maintenance, generally caused by neglect.
$3
 
38
Disconnected: Shut down.
$3
 
39
Duct: A passageway, tube, or conduit utilized for the transmission of air and vapors.
$3
 
40
Dwelling Unit: A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
$3
 
 
41
Egress: A means of exiting.
$3
 
42
Emergency Shutoff Valve: A valve designed to shut off the flow of gases or liquids.
$3
 
43
Energy Recovery Ventilation System: A system that uses air-to-air heat exchangers to recover energy from exhaust air for the purpose of preheating or precooling outdoor air prior to supplying the air to a space.
$3
 
44
Exit Discharge: The portion of a means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way.
$3
 
45
Exposed: Capable of being inadvertently touched by a person because it is not suitably guarded, isolated, or insulated.
$6
 
 
46
Exterior Property: The open space on the property.
$3
 
47
Exterior Wall: An outside wall of a building, either above or below grade.
$3
 
48
Extermination: The control or elimination of insects, rats, vermin, or other pests.
$3
 
49
Fenestration: Fenestration includes products with glass and non-glass glazing materials including skylights, roof windows, vertical windows, opaque doors, glazed doors, or glazed block. 
$3
 
50
Fire Apparatus Access Road: A road, fire lane, public street, private street, or parking lot lane that provides access from a fire station to a facility.
$3
 
 
51
Fire Department Master Key: A special key carried by fire department officials which will open key boxes on commercial properties.
$15
 
 
52
Fire Wall: A wall separating buildings or subdividing a building to prevent the spread of fire.
$3
 
53
Flood Level Rim: The edge of a fixture from which water overflows.
$3
 
54
Foundation: The base upon which the structure or wall rests; usually masonry, concrete, or stone, and generally partially underground.
$3
 
 
55
Fusible Link: A form of fixed temperature heat detecting device sometimes used to restrain the operation of an electrical or mechanical control until a certain temperature is reached usually signifying a fire.
$3
 
56
Garbage: The animal or vegetable waste resulting from preparation or consumption of food.
$3
 
57
Grease: Animal fat, vegetable shortening, or oil used in preparing food or resulting from cooking.
$3
 
 
58
Grounded: Connected to earth or to some conducting body that serves in place of the earth.
$3
 
 
59
Grounded, Effectively: Intentionally connected to earth through a ground connection or connections of sufficiently low impedance and having sufficient current carrying capacity to prevent the buildup of voltages that might otherwise result in undue hazards to connected equipment or to persons.
$3
 
 
60
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI): A device intended for the protection of personnel that functions to de-energize a circuit.
$3
 
61
Grounding Electrode: A device that establishes an electrical connection to the earth.
$3
 
 
62
Habitable Space: Space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking.  Bathrooms, closets, halls, storage areas and utility spaces are not considered habitable spaces.
$3
 
 
63
Heated Slab: Slab-on-grade construction in which the heating elements are placed within or under the slab.
$5
 
64
Hood: A device that directs and captures grease-laden vapors and gases from a cooking appliance.
$3
 
65
Humidistat: A device used to automatically control relative humidity.
$3
 
66
Imminent Danger: A condition which could cause serious or life-threatening injury or death.
$12
 
67
Infestation: The presence of insects, rats, vermin, or other pests.
$10
 
 
68
Infill: Area of the railing system bounded by the railing posts, cap, rail, and the deck
$3
 
 
69
Infiltration: The uncontrolled inward air leakage into a building.
$3
 
 
70
Key Box: A lockable device which permits the fire department to access the building in an emergency.
$12
 
 
71
Labeled: Devices, equipment, or materials to which have been affixed a label, seal, symbol or other identifying mark of product evaluation.
$3
 
72
Ledger: Dimensional lumber attached to the building framing and used for supporting the section of a deck adjacent to the building.
$3
 
73
Listed: Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states the either the equipment, material, or service meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.
$3
 
 
74
Material Defect: A condition of a commercial property or any portion of it that would have a significant adverse impact on the value of the real property or that involves unreasonable risk to people on the property.  The fact that a structural element, system or subsystem is near, at or beyond the end of the normal useful life of such a structural element, system of subsystem is not by itself a material defect.
$3
 
75
Means Of Egress: A continuous and unobstructed path out of a building to a public way.
$3
 
76
Mold: A form of fungus. Some molds can cause disease in humans.
$3
 
77
Noncombustible: A substance that will not burn when subjected to fire.
$3
 
 
78
Normal Operating Controls: Devices such as thermostats that would be operated by ordinary occupants which require no specialized skill or knowledge.
$3
 
 
79
Obvious: A condition or fact not likely to be ignored or overlooked.
$3
 
80
Occupancy Load: The number of people permitted in a building based on the means of egress.
$3
 
81
Panelboard: A panel including buses and automatic overcurrent devices designed to be placed in a cabinet accessible only from the front.
$3
 
 
82
Physical Deficiency: A major defect, a significant deferred maintenance item, a component or system that has exhausted most or all of its remaining useful life (regardless of its actual life expectancy), a safety concern, or anything that could potentially cause the need for an expensive repair.
$3
 
83
Pitch: Angle or inclination, usually of a roof.
$3
 
84
Plenum: An air compartment or chamber which connects one or more ducts and forms part of an air distribution system.
$3
 
 
85
Pressure Regulator: A device placed in a gas line for reducing, controlling and maintaining the pressure downstream of the device.
$3
 
 
86
Primary parking Structure and Surfaces: A building and appurtenant surfaces for the purpose of vehicle storage associated with the primary building.
$3
 
 
87
Raceway:  An enclosed channel or conduit designed expressly for holding wires or cables
$3
 
 
88
Ramp: A sloped walking surface.
$3
 
89
Readily Accessible: Describes the area of the subject property that has been made available to the inspector at the time of the walk-through survey portion of the inspection, and/or an item or component if, in the judgment of the inspector, it is capable of being safely observed without the need of portable ladders, the removal of obstacles, the detachment or disengagement of connecting or securing devices, or other unsafe or difficult procedures to gain access and/or a document that has been made available to the inspector for use in the research portion of the inspection.
$3
 
90
Receptacle:  A contact device installed at the outlet for the connection of an attachment plug. 
$3
 
91
Recreational Facilities: Spas, saunas, steam baths, swimming pools, tennis courts, playground equipment, and other exercise, entertainment or athletic facilities.
$6
 
 
92
Removable: Capable of being transferred to another location easily.
$3
 
93
Replacement Air: Air deliberately brought into a structure to compensate for the air being consumed or expelled.
$3
 
94
Repair: The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building.
$3
 
95
Roof Assembly: A system designed to provide weather protection and including the roof covering, underlayment, roof deck, insulation, vapor retarder and interior finish.
$3
 
96
Rubbish: Waste materials other than garbage.
$3
 
97
Screw Lamp Holder: A lamp base that requires a screw-in-type lamp such as a compact florescent, incandescent, or tungsten-halogen bulb.
$3
 
 
98
Shut Down: Turned off, unplugged, inactive, not in service, or not operational.
$3
 
99
Sleeping Unit: A room or space in which people sleep.
$3
 
 
100
Smoke Alarm: A single or multiple alarm responsive to smoke and not connected to a sprinkler system.
$3
 
101
Smoke Detector: A device that senses particles of combustion.
$3
 
 
102
Special Consultant: A person with particular expertise in a subject who assists the inspector with portions of the inspection.
$8
 
103
Special Equipment: Any tools or devices other than those normally used by an inspector to perform a typical and customary, non-invasive, physical examination of the systems, structures, and components of a building, including, but not limited to: levels, probes, meters, video or audio devices and measuring devices.
$3
 
104
Storefront: A nonresidential system of doors and windows typically at floor level of a commercial building.
$3
 
105
Structural Component: A component which supports the building's dead and live loads.
$3
 
106
Sump: A tank or pit that receives sewage or waste water typically located below the drain system and so must be emptied by mechanical means.
$3
 
 
107
Thermostat: An automatic control device used to maintain temperature at a set point.
$3
 
108
Toilet Room: A room containing a water closet or urinal but not a bathtub or shower.
$3
 
109
Trap: A fitting that provides a liquid seal to prevent the emission of sewer gases and odors.
$3
 
110
Tree Crown: The branches growing out from a tree including twigs and foliage.
$3
 
111
Unsafe: A condition of an area, system, component, or procedure which, in the inspector’s opinion, poses a significant risk to the personal safety of either the occupants and/or him/herself. The danger to the occupants may be due to damage, deterioration, improper installation, a change in accepted standards, etc. The danger to the inspector may be due to electrical, fuel, height, sewage, water, debris, weather or other environmental conditions, and may restrict his/her access and limit or prevent the inspection. 
$7
 
 
112
Valve: A device used in piping to control the gas or liquid supply downstream of the device.
$3
 
113
Vapor Retarder: A vapor resistant material, membrane, or covering such as foil, plastic sheeting, or insulation facing which limits the amount of moisture vapor that passes through a material or wall assembly.
$3
 
 
114
Yard: An open space on the same lot with a building.
$3
 
 
115
Zone: The space or group of spaces within a building with conditioning controlled by a single device.
$6
 
116
roof covering.
$3
 
117
presence of roof exposed membrane.
$3
 
 
118
evidence of significant ponding.
$3
 
119
gutter defect
$3
 
120
downspout defect
$3
 
 
121
flashing defect
$3
 
122
skylight
$3
 
123
roof penetration
$4
 
124
snow, ice, debris or other conditions that prohibit the observation of the roof surfaces.
$11
 
125
roof areas that appear to be unsafe.
$15
 
 
126
siding, flashing or trim defect
$3
 
 
127
3-foot clear space around the circumference of a fire hydrant
$4
 
 
128
balcony members that are noticeably out of level or out of plumb.
$14
 
129
visible decay on a deck or balcony
$3
 
 
130
paint failure and buckling on a deck or balcony
$3
 
 
131
nail pullout (nail pop)
$3
 
132
fastener rust, iron stain, or corrosion on a deck.
$3
 
 
133
flashing installed on the deck side of the ledger board.
$3
 
134
vertical members (posts) that have exposed end grains.
$5
 
 
135
obvious trip hazards on a deck
$3
 
136
 non-graspable handrails
 
$3
 
137
Railings with height less than the 36 inch minimum.
$3
 
 
138
Open tread stairs with openings that exceed the 4 and 3/8 inch maximum
$3
 
 
139
Triangular area between guardrails and stairways with openings that exceed the 6 inch maximum
$3
 
140
Built-up and multi-ply beam spans with butt joints
$3
 
141
notches in the middle third of solid-sawn wood spans
$3
 
 
142
large splits longer than the depths of their solid-sawn wood members
$3
 
143
building egresses blocked, covered, or hindered by deck construction
$12
 
 
144
wetting of decks from gutters, downspouts, or sprinklers
$12
 
145
clear indications of active water penetration in a basement
$3
 
 
146
wood in contact or near soil in a crawl space
$3
 
 
147
out-of-square door frame
$3
 
148
cutting, notching and boring of framing members which may present a structural or safety concern
$3
 
149
Multiple gas meter installations, such as a building with multiple tenant spaces where each meter is clearly and permanently identified with the respective space supplied.
$3
 
150
permanent ladders and/or catwalks present for equipment and appliances on roofs
$10
 
151
luminaire and receptacle outlet near a heating appliance
$3
 
152
system piping sloped to permit the system to be drained
$3
 
153
connectors, tubing and piping that might be installed in a way that exposes them to physical damage.
$10
 
154
Pipe penetrations in concrete and masonry building elements  that aren't sleeved
$6
 
155
Exposed gas piping with identification by a yellow label marked "Gas" in black letters
$3
 
156
appliances or equipment with ignition sources that are located in public, private, repair or parking garages or fuel-dispensing facilities
$3
 
157
fuel-fired appliance located in or obtaining combustion air from sleeping rooms, bathrooms, storage closets or surgical rooms
$9
 
158
exhaust system in an occupied area where there is a likelihood of excess heat, odors, fumes, spray, gas, noxious gases or smoke.
$10
 
 
159
an outdoor air intake opening  located within 10 feet from any hazardous or noxious contaminant sources such as vents, chimneys, plumbing vents, streets, alleys, parking lots or loading docks.
$10
 
 
160
Outdoor exhaust outlet located where they would have the likelihood of causing a public nuisance or fire hazard due to smoke, grease, gases, vapors or odors.
$10
 
161
flooding or evidence of past flooding that could cause mold in ductwork or plenums.
$3
 
162
Multiple air conditioning compressor installations, such as a building with multiple tenant spaces where each compressor is not clearly and permanently identified with the respective space supplied.
$3
 
 
163
a luminaire and receptacle outlet at or near a cooling appliance.
$3
 
164
Piping support
$3
 
165
the main water shutoff valve of a building.
$3
 
166
 a backflow prevention device
 
$3
 
167
temperature-pressure relief valve
$3
 
168
hinged shower door that opens inward from the shower
$3
 
169
fuel storage system
$3
 
170
sump pump   
$3
 
171
mechanical drain-stop that is missing or does not operate in a sink or tub
$3
 
172
commode that has cracks in the ceramic material or is improperly mounted on the floor or is leaking.
$3
 
173
defect in the electrical service drop/lateral
$3
 
174
 meter socket enclosure defect 
$7
 
175
conductor insulation or cable sheath deterioration
$3
 
176
physical damage, overheating, or corrosion of service entrance equipment.
$3
 
 
177
rating of the service amperage
$3
 
178
physical damage to a panelboard or overcurrent device
$3
 
179
lack of accessibility or working space (minimum 30 inches wide, 36 inches deep, 78 inches high in front of panel) that would hamper safe operation, maintenance or inspection.
$3
 
 
180
unused circuit breaker panel openings that are not filled
$3
 
 
181
service grounding and bonding defect
$3
 
182
missing or damaged faceplate or box cover
$3
 
183
open junction boxes or open wiring splices
$3
 
 
184
switches or receptacles that are painted
$3
 
 
185
solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring if readily visible
$3
 
 
186
GFCI receptacles in which the cover is not in place
$3
 
187
GFCI receptacles in which evidence of arcing or excessive heat is visible.
$3
 
 
188
flexible cords being improperly used  as substitutes for the fixed wiring of a structure or running through walls, ceilings, floors, doorways, windows, or under carpets.
$3
 
 
189
Fireplace hearth extensions   
$3
 
190
Fireplace defects
$3
 
191
Missing insulation
$3
 
192
obviously fogged broken window seals
$3
 
 
193
Low overhead wires across a road
$7
 
 
194
building street numbers that are difficult to read from the street or damaged
$3
 
 
195
storage of flammable and combustible materials that are not orderly or separated from heaters by distance or shielding so that ignition cannot occur, or stored in exits or boiler rooms
$3
 
196
a "No Smoking" sign
$3
 
197
alarm panel accessibility problem
$3
 
198
portable extinguishers obscured from view or obstructed
$3
 
 
199
manual actuation device for commercial cooking appliance 
$3
 
 
200
sprinkler systems that were painted other than at the factory.
$3
 
 
201
emergency lighting system.
$3
 
202
an exit sign
$3
 
203
directional sign where exit location is not obvious
$3
 
 
204
sign over lockable exit door stating "This Door Must Remain Unlocked During Business Hours."
$3
 
 
205
 penetrations in any walls or ceilings that separate an exit corridor and/or stairwell from the rest of the building
 
$3
 
206
fire separation door that appears to have been blocked or wedged open
$3
 
207
exit trip hazard
$3
 
208
exit doorways that is not less than 32 inches in clear width
$3
 
 
209
exit door that is locked from the inside, chained, bolted or barred
$3
 
210
exit door that swings open inward against the direction of egress travel.
$3
 
 
211
storage within 18 inches of sprinkler heads
$3
 
 
212
smoke or grease-laden vapor producing cooking equipment such as deep-fat fryers, ranges, griddles, broilers, or woks, that is not equipped with an exhaust system
$3
 
 
213
grease buildup in cooking area
$3
 
214
cooking hood that isn't made of steel or stainless steel.
$3
 
 
215
visible grease filters that are arranged so that exhaust air isn't fully passing through the filters
$3
 
 
216
sections of exhaust ducts that are interconnected with another ventilation system
$3
 
 
217
sections of an exhaust duct that are installed without dips or traps that might collect residues.
$3
 
218
exterior exhaust outlet that discharges onto walkways or creates a nuisance
$3
 
219
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
220
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
221
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
222
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
223
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
224
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
225
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
226
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
227
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
228
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
229
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
230
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
231
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
232
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
233
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
234
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
235
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
236
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
237
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
238
infrared camera image of commercial building defect (include description of defect)
$3
 
 
239
handicapped accessible parking spaces not marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility
$3
 
 
240
accessible parking spaces that are not the closest spaces to the accessible entrance of the building
$3
 
 
241
rest room door handle that is not operable with a closed fist (accessible to a person with limited use of his/her hands).
$3
 
 
242
very tight rest room configuration that would make it difficult for a wheelchair to maneuver.
$3
 
 
243
A picture of a situation that is clearly difficult for a person with a disability.
$11
 
 
244
A commercial property in close proximity to public and alternative transportation
$3
 
 
245
Deciduous trees providing sun in the winter and shade in the summer around a commercial building
$3
 
 
246
Walkway made mostly of permeable material such as gravel
$3
 
 
247
A commercial property that appears to reduce heat island effects through light colored, paved areas
$3
 
 
248
A waterless urinal.
$3
 
249
A geothermal heating or cooling system
$3
 
 
250
A solar system
$3
 
251
A wind or hydro-electric generator
$3
 
 
252
A picture of Joe Farsetta waving off the waitress who is presenting the dessert tray.
$450.00
 
253
Sealed ductwork
$3
 
254
A Clean filter
$3
 
255
A celing fan
$3
 
256
A "fan only" option thermostat
$4
 
257
Energy efficient lighting fixture.
$3
 
258
Light dimmer switch
$3
 
259   
ANY PICTURE of a DEFECT found on a COMMERCIAL INSPECTION (please include a brief description of the defect)
$3 each (we are seeking 400 of them)
 
 
 
 
 
 
more coming!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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