02. Inspection Flashcards
How do you stay safe when on inspection?
a) Risk based assessment at the office
b) Is it safe to go alone?
c) Ensure mobile phones are fully charged
d) Put in diary, with estimated time of return
e) Wear PPE if necessary
f) Always sign in and out
What guidance is there on staying safe during inspections?
RICS Surveying Safely – 2nd Edition (NOVEMBER 2018)
What would you look for on the external fabric of the building?
a. Method of Construction
b. Date of Construction
c. Car Parking
d. Site Boundaries
e. Condition of Building
f. Environmental Hazards
What would you look for internally?
a. Layout and specification
b. Repair and Maintenance
c. Services – Age and Condition
d. Statutory Compliance (DDA / Planning / Asbestos)
e. Fixtures & Fittings, Improvements
f. Compliance with lease obligations
How do you stay safe when on inspection? 5 step process
Step 1 – Prepare for the Inspection
a. Risk assessment in the office
b. Request plans
c. Print off summary valuation from VOA so you know roughly what to expect.
d. Purpose of inspection should be agreed in T of E
e. Read GN Surveying Safely
How do you stay safe when on inspection? 5 step process
Step 2 – Inspect the locality
a. Location, situation and aspect
b. Identify comparables
c. Look for letting boards, vacant units, tenant mix etc.
d. Availability of services
e. Environmental factors
How do you stay safe when on inspection? 5 step process
Step 3 – Inspect Externally
a. Check site boundary against OS plan
b. Note repair / decoration and condition of external envelope
c. Not age of the building, and method of construction
d. Run off of surface and foul water
How do you stay safe when on inspection? 5 step process
Step 4 – Inspection Internally
We have pro-forma inspection sheets to ensure that all the required information is detailed – the criteria includes;
a. Look at valuation influencers; Interior finishes, layout, quality and spec of accommodation
b. Condition, repair, defect
c. Measure in accordance with correct code
d. Fixtures and fittings
e. Check asbestos register
f. Services – age and quality
g. Compliance with planning / DDA / lease obligations
How do you stay safe when on inspection? 5 step process
Step 5 – Report
a. Look at GN – ‘Building Surveys & Inspections of Commercial & Industrial Property’.
b. Comment on the Construction and Design of the property
c. Comment on the adequacy of the structure
d. Main areas of concern
