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Inspection Flashcards

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What does the concept of safe person mean?

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This concept means that each individual is responsible for assessing their own risk as well as risk and harm to colleagues and other individuals on an inspection.

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What is the difference between hazard, risk and harm?

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A hazard is something with potential to cause harm, Harm could be injury or ill health and Risk is the likelihood of the harm.

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What are the risks of carrying out an inspection of a construction site?

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Excess noise and vibration, exposed to toxic materials, moving vehicles, working alongside builders.

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What are the steps of a risk assessment?

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1) Identify the hazards
2) Decide who may be harmed and how.
3) Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions.
4) Record the findings and implement them.
5) Review the assessment and update if necessary.
6) Advise those affected of the outcome.

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What is the hierarchy of risk control?

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Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls and PPE.

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What type of hazards should be aware of on inspection?

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Heights, fire safety, toxic materials and chemicals, asbestos, flooding, driving to inspections, manual handling, structural stability, dampness and mould, animals and vermin, adverse weather.

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What is asbestos? How would you identify this?

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A naturally occurring rock mineral with heat and fire resisting properties. Though extensively used undisturbed asbestos is low harm but disturbed asbestos causing fibres in the air can cause lung disorders, breathing difficulties, cancer and even death. Commonly found in Roofing, walls, ceilings, flooring. White (banned 1999), Brown (1985) and Blue (1985).

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What guidance relates to common hazards?

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RICS Surveying Safely Guidance Note, 2nd Edition, November 2018
RICS Asbestos: Legal requirements and best practice for property professionals and clients, Guidance Note, 4th Edition, May 2021.

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Is there legislation relating to asbestos?

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Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

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What is contamination?

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Contamination occurs when a property has hazards such as asbestos, lead or other substances, chemicals in storage which have leaked, contaminated water supplies and contaminated air-conditioning systems, caused by legionella bacteria.

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What Key Legislation relates to contamination?

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Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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What are the 3 stages of contamination investigation?

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1) Review the site history through desk-based research or site inspection.
2) Identify nature and extent of contamination.
3) Remediation report setting out remedial options.

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What is land remediation relief?

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Tax relief applied to contaminated land.

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What are deleterious materials?

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High Alumina Cement, Woodwool Shuttering, Calcium Chloride – materials that can degrade with age, causing structural issues.

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What is Japanese Knotweed? Why is it a problem?

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Japanese Knotweed is a type of plant, which has become invasive across the UK. It can possibly cause structural damage when left too long but the removal can be expensive and can only be removed by a specialist. The presence of Japanese Knotweed can affect future development, marketing of a property or even secured lending.

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What guidance and legislation relates to Japanese Knotweed?

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RICS Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property, Guidance Note, 1st edition, January 2022.
Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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How would you identify Japanese Knotweed?

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Red/Purple bamboo-like stems, flat heart shaped leaves with white flowers, zigzag veins.

18
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Types of foundations?

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Trench/Strip Footings – Generally used for residential.
Raft – Slab foundation over whole site, for lightweight structures. E.g., conservatory/extensions.
Piled – Long slender reinforced concrete columns into deep ground, higher loads.
Pad – Slab foundation under columns so load is spread evening, large purpose-built structures like warehouses.

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Why do we inspect? For what purposes?

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Valuation – Location, tenure, defects, construction etc.
Property Management – Lease compliance, statutory compliance, repairs/redecoration.
Agency – Marketing, current condition, services.

20
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Where would you clarify the extent of the inspection?

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Within the terms of engagement.

21
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What methods of inspection are there?

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Local Area/Desk-Based – Location, aspect, business types, public transport, amenities.
External – Construction, external condition, car parking, access, defects, land boundaries, architecture style/age.
Internal – Layout, specification, maintenance, defects, services, statutory compliance, fixtures and fittings.

22
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What are the 4 steps of an inspection?

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Consider Personal Safety
Inspection of Local Area
External Inspection
Internal Inspection

23
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What tools would you take on an inspection?

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Camera, Tape Measure, Laser Measure, Pen/Paper, Inspection Checklist (VPGA 8), Plans, PPE.

24
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What sections of the Red Book relates to inspections?

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VPS 2: Inspections, Investigations and Records & VPGA 8.

25
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What is the value significant factors?

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Location, Dimensions, Access, Constructions, Age, Accommodation, Amenities, Quality, Specification, Repair, Planning Use, Hazards, Sustainability.

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What is grade A specification?

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New or comprehensive refurbishment, good location, good access, high status, air conditioning, raised flooring, suspended ceilings, 2 lifts minimum, 2.5 kn loading, 8m2 minimum area per person, natural light, wellbeing features, LG7 compliant lighting, cycle parking, showers.

27
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What guidance refers to Grade A specification?

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British Council for Offices: Guide to Specification 2019.

28
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What guidance did you have regard to for health and safety?

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RICS Surveying Safely, Guidance Note, 2nd Edition, November 2018.
Beyond COVID-19: Inspections and Visits for Non-Domestic Properties, Version 2.

29
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What legislation relates to the health and safety?

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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

30
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What is the lone working policy and where is it found?

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Guidance can be found in the RICS Surveying Safely, Guidance Note, 2nd Edition, November 2018 as well as on the Valuation Office Agency intranet.

31
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Describe common defects on a property?

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Contamination – Japanese Knotweed.
Damp – wet rot, dry rot, condensation.
Movement – subsidence, heaving, cracking.
Deleterious Materials – degrade with age.
Hazardous Material – Asbestos, lead piping, radon gas

32
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Describe different types of wall cracking and causes?

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Subsidence – downward movement of building.
Heave – expansion of ground below, possibly caused by tree removal.
Horizontal Cracking – Cavity wall tie failure.
Shrinkage – plasterwork drying out.

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What are the types of damp?

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Wet Rot – damp and timber decay – musty smell, wet and soft timbers.
Dry Rot – fungal attack, spores, strong smell, paintwork cracking, crumbling timber.
Rising Damp
Condensation – lack of ventilation, background heating, mould and condensation on windows.

34
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How would you test for damp?

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Protimeter Moisture Measure

35
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How do you undertake an inspection?

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Start from the top and work my way down
Walls, Doors and Floors, Ceilings
Note each room – measure.
Determine services in each room.

36
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How does a disto laser measure work? How do you care for it?

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Sends out laser beam, measures the time taken to reflect off a surface to determine distance. Least effective in sunlight, long distances or reflective surfaces such as tiling. Ensure calibrated by using a confident measurement checkpoint.

37
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What is a hygrometer?

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Measure amount of humidity in the air.

38
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What is an anemometer?

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Air movement within buildings, ventilation, wind speed.

39
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What is the difference between inherent and latent defects?

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Latent – Fault that could not be discovered by a reasonably through inspections
Inherent – Defect in design or material which has always been present.

40
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What is the prime eave height for new industrial?

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10m high.

41
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Ideal office size for industrial units?

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5%-10% of total area.

42
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What is the minimum KN/sqm floor loading?

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2.5

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