An industrial property survey consist’s of engineering work that involves monitoring, orientation, quality assurance and high precision recording of industrial properties and structures.

It shows the boundaries and physical features within the industrial property including the location of structures and buildings. This type of survey usually focuses on property use restrictions
and zoning boundaries.

There are many types of survey requirements and Industrial property surveys are usually required for properties that are classified for industrial land use, such as workshops, warehouses and factories.

An industrial property survey is very challenging and requires an experienced surveying firm, such as Godfrey-Hoffman & Hodge in Connecticut, who have years of experience and knowledge in conducting these activities.

Information Provided by Industrial Property Surveys

• General condition of the industrial property

• Physical boundaries and property use restrictions

• Hazards that may cause accidents to people within the premises

• Major faults within the building that may affect value

• Facilities and internal protection systems like sprinkler systems and fire alarms

• Damages to wood and other materials

• Suggested steps for improving structures to reduce risk

• Conformance to zoning laws and other local and state safety laws

• Effects of the industrial operation in the surrounding community and environment

• Recommended steps on minimizing the effect of the industrial property to the environment

• Recommended steps on minimizing the effect of the industrial property to the people in the community

• Recommended steps on minimizing the effect of the industrial property to the staff and employees

Industrial property surveys are essential requirements needed to guarantee the safety and security of your properties. It is necessary in order to eliminate structural hazard and environmental risk that may cause a negative effect on your business operations and may lead to a very expensive lawsuit.

Key Takeaway:

• An industrial property survey is a part of an engineering survey that involves monitoring, orientation, quality assurance and high precision recording of industrial properties and structures.

• Industrial property surveys are usually required for properties that are classified for industrial land use, such as workshops, warehouses and factories.

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