Inspection Flashcards

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What you do before undertaking inspections? Take me though from the office to site.

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  • Request information in advance that might be relevant to the survey, plans, asbestos information and other survey reports.
  • Undertake my own desktop review of the site, location and history, check travel route to and from site.
  • Take suitable equipment, dependent on the survey.
  • Undertake the survey in a methodical manner, recording the survey on Dictaphone/notes and accompanying photographs.
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What equipment do you take on an inspection?

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  • Depends on the survey, typical equipment would include:
     Dictaphone
     Notepad & Pen
     Camera
     PPE
     Phone
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What is your survey methodology?

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  • Logical, top down survey format.
  • Externally, start at the chimneys, roof surfaces, external walls, windows, doors, features, entrances, ground and lower ground floor areas
  • Internally, ceilings, walls, windows, doors, floors, lighting, services
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What are the limitations of an electrical resistance meter?

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  • Advantages
     Provides an indication of moisture conductivity in materials.
     Allows a profile of readings to be ascertained over internal wall surfaces.
  • Disadvantages
     Only provides WME readings, relative readings on other materials.
     Only measures conductivity, therefore foil backed plasterboard or high carbon materials i.e. black ash mortars, will register high readings
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How do you calibrate a moisture meter?

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  • Using a sensor block
  • Self-test function on moisture meter
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a borescope?

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  • Advantages
     Minimum disruption for intrusive investigation
     Access to hard to see areas
     Fibre optic borescopes allow a high degree of movement
  • Disadvantages
     Poor quality images
     Fibre optic cables are hard to manipulate
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What are the limitations of a Disto?

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  • Limited range
  • Hard to use externally
  • Must be calibrated regularly by measuring a known distance or check measurement
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What is a building survey?

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  • A detailed evaluation of a properties condition and involve extensive inspection, tends to include the following:
  • Documenting the present condition of the property, highlighting areas of failure or concern.
  • Identifying causes of past, or ongoing, deterioration.
  • Identify issues that need attention to pre-empt problems in the future.
  • Presenting conservation and maintenance recommendations.
  • Providing an estimate of the cost of any works that may be required.
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What is a reinstatement cost assessment?

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  • Provides an assessment of the tender price for reinstating the building upon a total loss, or where complete demolishing or rebuilding would be necessary.
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What is a schedule of condition?

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  • A snapshot of a buildings condition at the time of the survey, with split out each room, element, surface and provide and statement on the condition of these items.
  • Typically used as a record, i.e. common parts prior to flat refurb, prior to taking a lease.
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What is infrared thermography?

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  • Cameras that detect the infrared radiation of materials or objects, detects long wave IR (8-14μm) μm = Micrometre
  • Non destructive
  • Allows temperature differences in materials to be observed, which indicate cold spots.
  • Should be used by an ITC certified thermographer to interpret the results.
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What is NRM?

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  • New Rules of Measurement – provide a standard set of rules for estimating, cost planning, procurement and whole life costing for construction projects.
  • NRM1 – Order of cost estimating and cost planning for capital building works
  • NRM2 – Detailed Measurement of Building Works
  • NRM3 – Order of cost estimating and cost planning for building works
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What is a letter of reliance?

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  • Reports are usually issued for the sole use of the client, a letter of reliance is a statement that third parties can rely on the contents or a specific part of a report.
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What would a letter of reliance include?

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  • A description of the report
  • The reason for reliance
  • A warrant that the author has exercised reasonable skill and care in preparing the report.
  • Confirmation of PI insurance
  • A licence for use of the report
  • Details of the original appointment
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Would you draft a letter of reliance?

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  • No, the letter should be drafted by a legal professional
  • The wording of the letter will either result in a common law duty to use reasonable skill and care, or whether it amounts to a contract between the parties that may introduce a greater duty.
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16
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Is the RICS surveying safely a guidance note or a professional statement?

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  • A guidance note – provides users with recommendation for accepted good practice