Condition Field Report

A Condition Deficiency Survey conducted by Building Consultants, Inc. (BCI) consists of the following:

• A site visit to the site and building(s), making arrangements with the borrower or property manager for access to secure common areas.
• Evaluate the following major systems for significant deficiencies:
  • Site (drainage, paved areas, utilities, amenities)
  • Architectural (structural, building envelope, base building interior finishes)
  • Interior (layout, finishes, equipment, mechanical/electrical)
  • Mechanical (elevators, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression sprinkler) and Electrical (service, power, lighting, security, emergency)
• Provide an initial oral report to the client summarizing the overall impressions of the facility within 24 hours of the site visit.
• Provide a brief hand-written report in tabular form including a brief description of the project and property and the observed deficiencies checklist for the following major systems:
  • Site (drainage, paved areas, utilities, amenities)
  • Structural (Foundation, substructure, superstructure)
  • Enclosure (exterior walls, insulation, windows and doors, roofing)
  • Partitions and Interior Doors
  • Finishes (flooring, walls and ceilings)
  • Conveying Systems (elevators and escalators)
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression sprinkler electrical service, power, lighting, security, emergency)
  • Accessibility (general observations of site and building provisions, not a code review)
• Labeled photographs (12 to 20) depicting the overall property, typical conditions and significant deficiencies at the time of the site visit