Final Assessment Flashcards
Name the second rule of conduct
Members and firms must maintain their professional competence and ensure that services are provided by competent individuals who have the necessary expertise.
How do you comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in
your role?
I would not forward someones personal email without their permission as this could be a breach of GDPR
Give me an example of how you process and handle confidential
information.
I only ever share budget information internally I would attain the clients permission if it was necessary to share it externally.
Give me an example of your understanding of nrm2
Due to NRM2. I more carefully consider defined and undefined provisional sums & badge them as risk item where possible as recommended. In NRM2.
Before providing advice on manufacturers lead times for the modular building, did you contact anybody to clarify this.
RISE Adaptations
Can you describe the site security measures taken to prevent unauthorised access to the work areas during construction?
Yes herras fencing, I instructed the contractor to add slot blocks to the base.
How did you specify drainage in Heaton Park CP?
Falls were laid to 1:80 Minimum (1 in 110) and maximum (1 in 40) on pea gravel into existing I.C. Combined drainage system.
What were the fire escape considerations in Cringle Park Cafe
Less than 60 people at any one time. Less than 18m travel, door minimum 750 FRA required under RRFSO 2005
The design on the traditional extension would have lent itself to light section steel frame construction, or SIPS was this ever considered as an option.
Yes, but rejected due to concerns regarding condensation, no cost benefit due to the small size, different trades being required, detailing, matching existing. SFS is primarily an infill system which is used to support the building’s façade systems.
Explain how the hoists were installed?
Hoists were installed by a specialist sub contractor using CDP due to not wanting to take design liability.
How did you act ethically on Heaton Park Changing Places
I followed the second rule of conduct on competence and ensured I acted within my competence
What are the Classes of Building Inspector competence?
1, 2, 3 & 4
Why is fire resistance not the same as reaction to fire?
Reaction to fire evaluates a specific materials’ contribution to fire, it is given values such as BE EN 1304 Euroclass, whereas resistance to fire assesses a system’s ability to resist the fire penetration and prevent temperature rise between the exposed and unexposed sides in a fully developed fire situation.
R – Supporting Capacity.
This looks at the capacity of the constructive element to resist mechanically without losing its structural properties.
E – Integrity.
Capacity of the product to prevent the passage of fire and hot gases into an area not affected by the fire
I – Insulation.
Capacity of the product to prevent the temperature increase in the face not directly exposed to the fire.
Why do you want to become a member of RICS?
An RICS qualification is a global benchmark for integrity and professionalism, recognised and valued by clients and governments around the world.
What is the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark
This is a voluntary scheme which gives a company the right to display the IEQM logo
Bi Annual self assessment. There are six principles of the Inclusive Employer Quality Mark such as Staff Retention
What is the role of RICS?
Advancing the highest ethical and technical standards for professionals in land, property and the built environment. Protecting and providing benefits to consumers by enforcing standards and codes of best practice. Providing expert impartial advice to governments, business and the public
What are the key functions of RICS?
Advancing the highest ethical and technical standards for professionals in land, property and the built environment
Protecting and providing benefits to consumers by enforcing standards and codes of best practice
Providing expert impartial advice to governments, business and the public
Equipping RICS members with leading edge advice, market insight and professional training
Promoting RICS status and standards in key worldwide markets as the mark of property professionalism.
What is a Royal Charter?
A Royal Charter is an instrument of incorporation, granted by The King, which confers independent legal personality on an organisation and defines its objectives, constitution and powers to govern its own affairs.
Who is the current RICS president?
Tina Paillet
What is a Bye-Law?
The RICS Bye-Laws provide the power for Head of Regulation and Regulatory Tribunal to make disciplinary and regulatory decisions including issuing disciplinary penalties and costs.
Give an example of one of the RICS Bye-Laws.
DESIGNATIONS,
Fellow: the Designatory Initials “FRICS” and the Designation “Chartered Surveyor”;
Professional Member: the Designatory Initials “MRICS” and the Designation
“Chartered Surveyor”
Explain to me the new RICS Rules of Conduct - what do they replace?
The new Rules of Conduct have been effective since 2 February 2022. They replace the former RICS Rules of Conduct for firms and for members, and the five global professional and ethical standards.
Give an example behaviour for each of the Rules of Conduct
1) HONESTY Members and firms do not allow themselves to be influenced improperly by others (as a result
of, for example, giving or receiving work referrals, gifts, hospitality or payments) or by their own self interest.
2) COMPETENCE Members and firms only undertake work that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to
carry out competently.
3) SERVICE Members and firms agree with clients the scope of the service to be provided and its
limitations, and timescales for the work
4) RESPECT & DIVERSITY Members and firms respect the rights of others and treat others with courtesy
5) PUBLIC INTEREST Members and firms question practices and decisions that they suspect are not right, and raise
concerns with colleagues, senior management, clients, RICS
What are the core professional obligations of firms to RICS?
- Firms must publish a complaints-handling procedure, which includes an alternative dispute
resolution provider approved by RICS, and maintain a complaints log. - Firms must ensure that all previous and current professional work is covered by adequate and
appropriate professional indemnity cover that meets the standards approved by RICS. - Firms with a sole principal must make appropriate arrangements for their professional work to
continue in the event of their incapacity, death, absence from or inability to work. - Firms must cooperate with RICS.
- Firms must promptly provide all information reasonably requested by the Standards and
Regulation Board, or those exercising delegated authority on its behalf. - Firms must display on their business literature, in accordance with RICS’ published policy on
designations, a designation to denote that they are regulated by RICS. - Firms must report to RICS any matter that they are required to report under the Rules for the
Registration of Firms
