Existing buildings · Defined
Walk-through survey
A visual observation of accessible property areas and systems within a defined assessment scope.
Why it matters
It is not an exhaustive examination of every component. Record access restrictions, representative areas observed, and conditions that justify further investigation.
In practice
A project example
A locked electrical room prevents observation of the main distribution equipment and is identified as a limitation.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.