ASTM E2018-24

Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process

1.1 Purpose— The purpose of this guide is to provide a framework for conducting a property condition assessment (PCA) of the primary improvements at commercial real estate properties by performing a walk-through survey and conducting research as outlined within this guide. 1.1.1 Physical Deficiencies— The goal of the baseline process for property condition assessments is to identify and communicate material physical deficiencies to a user . 1.1.2 Walk-Through Survey— This guide outlines procedures for conducting a walk-through survey to identify physical deficiencies , and recommends various building systems and building components that should be observed by the field observer . 1.1.3 Document Reviews and Interviews— The scope of this guide includes document reviews, research, and interviews to augment the walk-through survey to assist with understanding the subject property and identification of physical deficiencies . 1.1.4 Property Condition Report— The work product resulting from completing a PCA in accordance with this guide is a property condition report (PCR). The PCR incorporates the information obtained during the Walk-Through Survey, the Document Review and Interviews sections of this guide and includes opinions of costs for suggested remedies of observed physical deficiencies . 1.2 Objectives— Objectives in the development of this guide are to: (1) provide a framework for conducting a property condition assessment (PCA) of the primary improvements located on a parcel of commercial real estate ; (2) facilitate consistent and pertinent content in PCRs; (3) develop pragmatic and reasonable recommendations and expectations for site observations , document reviews and research associated with conducting PCAs and preparing PCRs; (4) establish reasonable expectations for PCRs; (5) assist in developing an industry standard of care for appropriate baseline observations and research; and (6) recommend protocols for the consultants for communicating observations , opinions, and recommendations in a manner meaningful to the user . 1.3 Out of Scope Considerations and Excluded Activities— The use of this guide is strictly limited to the scope set forth herein. Section 12 and Appendix X1 of this guide identify, for informational purposes, certain considerations and physical conditions that may exist on the subject property , and certain activities or procedures (not an all-inclusive list) that are beyond the scope of this guide but may warrant consideration by parties to a commercial real estate transaction to enhance the PCA. Users should work with a knowledgeable consultant to identify additional considerations and concerns to be evaluated. The decision to inquire into out-of-scope considerations or extend the assessment to include excluded activities is to be made by the user . No assessment of out-of-scope considerations is required for a PCA to be conducted in conformance with this guide. 1.4 Organization of This guide— This guide consists of several sections, an Annex and two (2) Appendixes. Section 1 is the Scope. Section 3 on Terminology contains definitions of terms both unique to this guide and not unique to this guide, and acronyms. Section 4 sets out the Significance and Use of this guide, and Section 5 describes the User's Responsibilities. Sections 6 through 11 provide guidelines for the main body of the PCR, including the scope of the walk-through survey , preparation of the opinions of costs to address physical deficiencies , and preparation of the PCR. Section 12 provides additional information regarding out-of-scope considerations, activities, and procedures (see section 1.3 ). Annex A1 provides guidance relating to specific asset types that are considered as integral to this guide. Appendix X1 describes additional concerns a user may consider in modification of the scope of the PCR. Appendix X2 and Appendix X3 outline an approach to limited accessibility screenings. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Scope 1.1 Purpose 1.2 Objectives 1.3 Out of Scope Considerations and Excluded Activities 1.4 Organization of This guide 1.5 Multiple Buildings 1.6 Safety Concerns 3 Terminology 3.2 Definitions 3.3 Abbreviations and Acronyms 4 Significance and Use 4.1 Use 4.2 Clarification of Use of Assessments 4.3 Principles 4.4 Prior PCR Usage 4.5 Use of Prior PCR Information 4.6 Actual Knowledge Exception 4.7 Contractual Issues 4.8 Rules of Engagement 5 User's Responsibilities 5.1 Objectives and Scope of Assessment 5.2 Point of Contact 5.3 Access 5.4 User Disclosure 6 Property Condition Assessment 6.1 Objective 6.2 PCA Components 6.3 Coordination of Components 6.4 Consultant's Duties 7 The Consultant 7.1 Qualifications of the Consultant 7.2 Staffing of the Field Observer 7.3 Independence of the Consultant 7.4 Qualifications of the Field Observer 7.5 Qualifications of the PCR Reviewer 7.6 The Field Observer and PCR Reviewer May Be a Single Individual 7.7 Not a Professional Architectural or Engineering Service 8 Document Review and Interviews 8.1 Objective 8.2 Verification of Information Provided by Others 8.3 Accuracy and Completeness 8.4 Government Agency Provided Information 8.5 Pre-Survey Questionnaire 8.6 Owner/User Provided Documentation and Information 8.7 Interviews 9 Walk-Through Survey 9.1 Objective 9.2 Frequency 9.3 Photographs 9.4 Scope 9.5 Additional Considerations 10 Opinions of Costs to Remedy Physical Deficiencies 10.1 Purpose 10.2 Scope 10.3 Opinions of Costs Attributes 11 Property Condition Report 11.1 Format 11.2 Writing Protocols 11.3 Documentation 11.4 Executive Summary 11.5 Purpose and Scope 11.6 Walk-Through Survey 11.7 Document Reviews and Interviews 11.8 Additional Co

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This document specifies principles and requirements and provides guidance at the project level for the quantification, monitoring and reporting of activities intended to cause greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions or removal enhancements. It includes requirements for planning a GHG project, identifying and selecting GHG sources, sinks and reservoirs (SSRs) relevant to the project and baseline scenario, monitoring, quantifying, documenting and reporting GHG project performance and managing data quality.

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Household cooking ranges

Preface This is the ninth edition of CSA C22.2 No. 61, Household cooking ranges . It is one of a series of Standards issued by CSA Group under Part II of the Canadian Electrical Code. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2008, 1989, 1985, 1980, 1973, 1959, 1953, and 1942. For general information on the Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, see the preface of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0, General Requirements - Canadian Electrical Code, Part II. The major changes to this edition of the Standard include a) the use of IEC surface temperature probe; b) new temperature measurement exempt zones; c) new requirements for coil surface element cooking oil ignition; and d) new fire and explosion tests for self-clean ovens. Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to household cooking ranges having a rating not exceeding 250 V and 21 kW and designed to be used in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. Note: Throughout this Standard, the word "appliance" is used to refer to the whole group of equipment covered by this Standard. Where a requirement applies only to one type of equipment, e.g., an electric range, the words "electric range" are used. 1.2 This Standard applies to a) electric ranges; b) electric built-in cooking units; c) electric ranges in combination with gas fired heaters; and d) the cooking section of kitchen units, which consists of various combinations of electric built-in cooking units, an oven, a sink, and a refrigerated cabinet. Note: Products listed above that include induction heater elements are included in the scope of this Standard. 1.3 This Standard does not apply to rangettes, table ovens, toaster ovens, and portable hotplates that are covered by CSA C22.2 No. 64 or CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-2-9. 1.4 In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

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