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title: "What Is CBI (Commercial Building Inspection)? | Calibre Glossary"
description: "A commercial building inspection is a visual, non-intrusive examination of an existing commercial property, with research and a written report on observed."
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publisher: Calibre Commercial Inspections
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Standards and reports

# Commercial Building Inspection (CBI)

A commercial building inspection is a visual, non-intrusive examination of an existing commercial property, with research and a written report on observed conditions, performed to the CCPIA Commercial Standards of Practice.

## Why it matters

A CBI describes what is wrong with a building now, while a PCA also forecasts capital needs over time. Owner-occupant buyers and local investors often choose a CBI for defect-driven decisions. Many institutional lenders require an ASTM E2018 PCA instead, so check the lender's requirement before ordering.

Source: [ccpia.org](https://ccpia.org/international-standards-of-practice-for-inspecting-commercial-properties-comsop/)

[Related Calibre serviceCommercial Building Inspections](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-services/commercial-building-inspection)

## Where we discuss it

-   [Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac PCA Repair Deadlines](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-inspector-insights/fannie-mae-vs-freddie-mac-pca-repair-deadlines)
-   [How Long Is a Property Condition Assessment Valid?](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-inspector-insights/how-long-is-a-property-condition-assessment-valid)
-   [HUD CNA vs. PCA: Which One Does Your Loan Need?](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-inspector-insights/hud-cna-vs-pca)
-   [Fannie Mae Servicing Inspections: What Gets Rated](https://calibre.multisites.ai/cre-inspector-insights/fannie-mae-servicing-inspections-what-gets-rated)

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