COMMERCIAL WIND MITIGATION INSPECTIONS

Commercial Wind Mitigation Inspections – MIT-BT II & III (Contractor Performed)

True Home Inspections provides commercial wind mitigation inspections performed by a licensed General Contractor / Building Contractor — a requirement for many commercial insurance carriers and underwriting programs. These inspections go beyond standard residential wind mitigations and require a higher level of credentialing, construction knowledge, and documentation.

For qualifying commercial buildings, we utilize the MIT-BT II & III inspection form, which is specifically designed for commercial wind mitigation reporting. This form evaluates critical building features such as roof covering systems, roof-to-wall connections, wall construction, opening protection, secondary water resistance, and overall wind resistance characteristics that impact insurability and potential premium credits.

Our contractor-performed inspections deliver accurate, insurer-accepted documentation that helps carriers properly assess risk, eligibility, and mitigation credits for commercial properties.

Here are the things that comprise the inspection:
MIT-BT II & III — Commercial Wind Mitigation Checklist (Numbered List)

  1. Property & Policy Information

    • Premises number

    • Subject of insurance

    • Policy number

    • Building number

    • Street address

    • Number of stories

    • Building description

    • Building type (Type II or Type III)
      (This section identifies the insured building and classification.)

  2. Terrain Exposure Category

    • Certification of terrain exposure category (Exposure B or Exposure C) as defined under the Florida Building Code
      (Used for determining wind forces acting on the building.)

  3. Wind Speed Certification

    • Certification of basic wind speed (check: ≥100, ≥110, or ≥120 mph) based on county wind speed lines
      (Certifies the design wind speed applicable to the location for mitigation credits.)

  4. Wind Design Certification

    • Certification of wind design (if building is designed/mitigated to meet certain wind speed criteria ≥100, ≥110, or ≥120 mph)
      (Documents whether structural design meets or exceeds code requirements for wind resistance.)

  5. Roof Coverings

    • Specify type of roof covering material

    • Date of installation

    • Level A (Non-FBC Equivalent) or

    • Level B (FBC Equivalent)
      (This section verifies whether roof coverings meet Florida Building Code or product approval criteria.)

  6. Documentation & Photos

    • At least one photo documenting each visible and accessible construction or mitigation attribute marked in Sections 1-4 must accompany the form

    • Any documentation used to validate compliance or existence of each attribute must accompany the form
      (This is a form requirement, not a separate list item — but required for acceptance.)

Key Points About the Form

  • The form is required for buildings of 4 stories or more (Type II or Type III) when seeking wind mitigation credits for insurance underwriting.

  • It is distinct from the residential wind mitigation form (OIR-B1-1802) — the MIT-BT II & III is specific to larger buildings and is typically required for commercial residential policies.

  • Only qualified professionals can sign this form (General Contractor, Building Contractor, Architect, Engineer, or authorized Building Code Official)

COMMERCIAL 4 POINT INSURANCE INSPECTIONS

Commercial 4-Point Inspections (Contractor or Inspector Performed)

We also provide commercial 4-point inspections for insurance underwriting and policy renewals. Commercial 4-point inspections focus on the condition and remaining useful life of the four major building systems: roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

Commercial 4-Point inspections must be completed by a licensed Building or General Contractor — not a standard home inspector. These inspections are required by commercial insurance carriers to evaluate the condition and insurability of the roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems for underwriting and policy approval.

Commercial 4-Point Inspection – Items Inspected

  1. Roof System

    • Roof covering type and material

    • Approximate age and remaining useful life

    • Visible deterioration, leaks, ponding, or prior repairs

    • Flashing condition and penetrations

    • Drainage systems (scuppers, drains, gutters where applicable)

    • Signs of active moisture intrusion

    • Overall serviceability and insurability condition

  2. Electrical System

    • Main service size and voltage

    • Panel manufacturer and condition

    • Presence of outdated or high-risk panels (if applicable)

    • Proper grounding and bonding (visible components)

    • Evidence of overheating, corrosion, or improper wiring

    • GFCI/AFCI protection where applicable

    • Visible code or safety concerns affecting insurability

  3. Plumbing System

    • Supply piping material and condition

    • Drain, waste, and vent piping material

    • Visible leaks, corrosion, or active deficiencies

    • Water heater type, age, and installation condition

    • Functional shutoff valves (visible)

    • Evidence of prior water damage or active moisture issues

    • Overall operational and insurability condition

  4. HVAC / Mechanical System

    • System type(s) and capacity

    • Approximate age and remaining useful life

    • Operational condition at time of inspection

    • Visible damage, corrosion, or refrigerant line issues

    • Electrical disconnects and safety components

    • Condensate drainage condition

    • Overall system performance and insurability considerations

The following are a list of items, but not limited to, that may prevent you from a satisfactory rating on your report:

1. A roof with any leaks at all, or an older roof, typically over 15-years old for a 3-tab asphalt shingle roof, for example. An estimated additional roof life of 5-years is the usual standard for a roof to be acceptable.

2. An electric panel with screw-in type fuses.

3. Newer 3-slot type electric receptacles connected to old wiring that does not have grounding.

4. A water heater with signs of active or previous leaks.

5. Lack of an installed heating system. Window a/c units or plug-in portable heaters are not considered “installed.”

6. Any evidence of plumbing leaks or other water intrusions in the home, even previous ones.

7. Older knob-and-tube wiring that’s still “live.” or uninsulated cloth wiring present.

8. Exposed, amateur electrical wiring, especially open electrical splices.

9. Deteriorated, damaged, or un-vented plumbing piping.

10. Deteriorated washing machine hoses or shut off valves.

11. The presence of Polybutylene plumbing pipes in the home. This is considered nearly uninsurable due to it’s higher than normal failure rate.

*Please note that the above mentioned deficiencies are just generalized examples.

If you have any questions or concerns about insurance inspections, please do not hesitate to call us! We are here to help!

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