3rd
Party Commercial Energy Services
Commercial Energy inspections are
different than residential energy inspections. Commercial buildings have
different occupancy types, energy use patterns and building code provisions.
These differences creates different areas of emphasis to achieve energy savings.
The current construction techniques of commercial buildings require inspections
at specific times during the construction to verify
energy code compliance.
The first inspection
typically takes place when the roof insulation is installed (roof deck or
under roof) and then when the exterior wall insulation is installed. Depending
on your project, this may require 1or 2 inspections. The inspector will
typically review the building plans at this inspection to make sure that the
final building inspection meets the Dallas Building Code requirements once the
other systems are installed.
The last inspection takes
place before the final electrical inspection and the issuance of the Certificate
of Occupancy. The different building components are inspected to verify
compliance. This includes the Building Envelope Requirements (roof, walls,
windows, floors and recessed light fixtures), Building Mechanical Systems (HVAC
equipment and ducting), Service Water Heating as well as Electrical Power and
Lighting Systems.