30 - Documentation References Flashcards
Are you aware of any rules associated with registering a firm with RICS
Rules for registration of firms - Version 08 with effect from 2nd February 2024
What tools are available to determine if CPD is formal or informal
CPD Decision Tree
Has RICS published any information on conflicts of interest?
Conflicts of Interest, 1st edition, March 2017 (Professional Statement)
Act associated with Bribery?
The Bribery Act 2010
What are the mandatory requirements for RICS members and firms in association with bribery, corruption, money laundering and terrorist financing?
Professional statement - countering bribery and corruption, money laundering and terrorist financing - 1st edition February 2019.
What is the relevant modern slavery legislation?
Modern Slavery Act 2015
Has RICS published any information on PII requirements?
Yes - UK professional indemnity insurance requirements - version 9 with effect from 1st April 2022
Tell me about Merrett v Babb (court case in 2001)
Babb completed valuation as an employee of a company for a house purchased by Merrett.
Valuation was later found out to be negligent
Original company no longer existed and the professional indemnity policy had been cancelled
Court ruled Merrett could pursue the individual (Babb) for losses.
Are you aware of any RICS guidance in association with complaints handling?
Complaints Handling - 1st edition (July 2016) - This guidance note was updated January 2022 in line with the new RICS Rules of Conduct.
Has RICS published any information on handling client’s money?
Client Money Handling - Professional Standard 1st edition, October 2019 - reissued in 2022 as a professional standard.
Do you know any theoretical models relating to teams and how they operate?
Tuckman’s theory:
Forming - Specification of common goals and desired behavior
Storming - Conflicts of negotiation
Norming - Consensus and team spirit
Performing - Finding the balance of conformity and deviance
Adjorning - Feedback and dispersion
Are there any Building Regulations relevant to inclusive enviroments?
Approved Document M (mobile) - Access to and use of buildings
What is the key regulation which legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society?
Equality Act 2010 - A discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and equal society.
Protected Characteristics include:
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion and belief
Sex
Sexual orientation
What is the Paris Agreement, 2015?
The Paris Agreement sets out a global framework to avoid dangerous climate change by limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees.
Name some of the technology available to help Part L of Building Regs.
Part L - Conversation of fuel and power):
Wind Turbines
Photovoltaic cells
Ground source heat pumps
Rainwater harvesting
Solar Thermal water heating
Green Roofs
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDs)
Increase Insultation - reduce heat loss through building fabric
Natural ventilation
