Inspection Flashcards
What should you take on an inspection
Mobile phone tape measure plan and any supporting info PPE Pen and notepad or dictaphone
What are the considerations of the local area when undertaking an inspection?
Location / aspect / local amenities / public transport / business vibrancy
Contamination / environmental hazards / flooding / HV power lines substations
Comparable evidence / local market conditions / agents boards
What is the four step process of inspection
- PPE and H&S
- Inspection of the local area
- External inspection
- Internal inspection
What are the requirements of an external inspection
Method of construction
Repair and condition of external parts of the building
Car parking / access / loading requirements
Defects / structural movement (structural engineer)
Site boundary check / OS map or title plan
Date the building
What are the requirements of internal inspection?
Layout and specification Repair and maintenance Defects Services age / condition Statutory compliance asbestos / building regs / health and safety / Equality act fire and planning fixtures and fittings compliance with lease obligations
Name different inspection purposes
- Valuation
- Property Management
- Agency (marketability issues)
Name the four common forms of foundation?
- Trench or strip footings
- Raft - slab foundation over whole site to spread the load
- Piled - slender reinforced concrete piles (also continguous piling)
- Pad - slab foundation system under individual or groups of columns
What is the size of a standard brick
215 x 102.5 x 65 (mm)
Name types of wall construction?
Solid Wall construction
Cavity Wall
Stretcher - a brick laid horizontally, flat with the long side of the brick exposed
Header - a brick laid flat with the short end of the brick exposed
What is Efflorescence
White marks caused by hydroscopic salts in the brickwork, water reacting to natural salts contained within the construction material and mortar. Water carries out salt to the surface of the brick
What is spalling
This is damaged brickwork where the surface of the bricks starts to crumble because of the freeze thaw action after becoming saturated in winter months
what are the general Institutional specifications for shops
Most shops are steel or concrete framed
Services capped off
Contrete floor with no suspended ceiling
let in shell condition with no shop front (ready for retailers fitting out works)
What are the construction type of Grade A offices
Either steel or concrete framed
Steel framed have less columns and wider spans
Conrete framed usually more columns lower floor heights and shorter span
Check architects drawings and spec or building manual if you cannot see what form construction is
Grade A offices should include?
Full access raised flor and floor boxes (150mm) Capeting Ceiling height of 2.6m Suspended ceiling (min 350mm) Air conditioning LG7 Compliant lighting (PIR - daylight sensor) Double glazed Passenger lift planning grid of 1.5m x 1.5m Car parking of one space per 200sq ft.
What are the types of air conditioning systems
VAV - Variable air volume (highest cost but most flexible)
Fan coil - usually four pipe (lower capital cost but higher operating and maintenance costs)
VRV - variable refrigerent (lower capital cost but higher operating and maintenance costs)
Mechanical ventiltion
Heat Recovery
Comfort cooling
From January 2015 its illegal to use R22 Refrigerent. Existing systems using R22 need to be modified.
What are the types of fit out?
Shell and core
Cat A
Cat B (occupiers specific requirements)
Cellular offices set out on 1.5m planning grid
Typical space allowance of 1 person per 80-100 sq ft
Name some standard industrial warehouse requirements
Steel frame blockwork walls to 2m 30KN sq m floor loading (kilonewton) full height loading doors (over 4.5m) 3 phase electricity 5-10% of space for office and WC Main services capped off Approximate site cover of 40%
What is difference between inherent and latent defect?
Inherent defect is a defect in design or a material which has always been present - a latent defect is a fault to the property that could not have been discovered by a reaonably thorough inspection of the property.
What is the differnce between wet and dry rot?
Wet is caused by damp, dry is a fungal attack
what is subsidence and who would you expect to engage to check this?
Vertical movement fo building foundation caused by loss of support. Heave caused by tree roots, ground movement - london clay being problem because of saturation/drying out.
Engage a structural engineer.
What is key legislation re contamination?
Environmental protection Act 1990
Also:- RICS guidance note Contamination, the environment and sustainability 2010 3rd edition
What could be deemed a contaminated site?
Diesel, heavy metals, radon, methane, chemicals (oil drums, underground tanks)
What is Japanese Knotweed
Heart shaped leaf with mottled purple stem - dealt with under Environmental protection Act 1990. Invasive plant that can damage hard surfaces such as foundations and tarmac. Property lenders may refuse loan where present. Specialist company required to treat and remove.
Allowing it to spread is a criminal offence under the wildlife and countryside Act 1981.
Local authorities can issue ASBO and fines if landowner ignores.
Name some types of flat roof?
- Felt
- Asphalt
- EPDM (rubber)
- Fibreglass
- Green roof
What did you do before inspecting Northwood Hospital?
PPE Checked Asbestos report Familiarised myself with layout (plan) Checked building didn't have signs of break in Informed line manager of site inspection
What principles of surveying safely 2nd edition 2019 should RICS firms employ?
RICS firms obliged to ensure health safety and welfare of people at work by providing:-
- A safe working environment
- Safe working equipment
- Safe systems of work
- Competent staff
