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Inspection Flashcards

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What would you take on an inspection?

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  • phone
  • tape measure
  • plans
  • Relevant PPE
  • Pen and paper
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Reviewing a property externally, what would you consider?

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  • Construction
  • Condition
  • Access/service arrangements
  • Car parking
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What are the different types of inspections?

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Valuation
Property Management
Agency

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What would you consider on a valuation inspection?

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The factors that can impact value such as location, tenure, condition, occupation details

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What would you consider on a property management inspection?

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Lease compliance
User
Condition

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What would you consider on an Agency inspection?

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Condition
Services
Marketability

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What is the type of construction for new shop units?

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Retail Warehousing - steel frame with a concrete floor

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What is the type of construction for offices?

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Either steel or concrete frames.

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What is an inherent defect?

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Defects in the design or a material which has always been present

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What is a latent defect?

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A fault to the property that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection

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What is subsidence?

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Vertical downward movement of a building foundation caused by the loss of support of the site beneath the foundation.

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What is Heave?

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The expansion of the ground beneath part or all of the building.

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What are the types of damp?

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  1. Wet rot
  2. Dry rot
  3. Rising damp
  4. Condensation
  5. Penetrating damp
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What is wet rot?

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Caused by damp and timber decay.

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What is dry rot?

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Caused by fungal attack.

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What is key legislation relating to contamination?

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Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Imposes duties under section 89(1) and (2) on certain landowners and occupiers to keep specified land clear of litter and refuse, and on local authorities and the Secretary of State to keep clean public highways for which they are responsible.

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What are deleterious materials?

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Materials that are prohibited for use in project.

18
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What are hazardous materials?

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Harmful to health such as asbestos, lead piping/paint and radon gas.

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What is Japanese Knotweed?

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Invasive plant that can damage hard surfaces such as foundations and tarmac.

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How can you identify Japanese Knotweed?

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Large green leaves
Purple/green hollow stem
Creamy/white flowers that appear on panicles

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How would you dispose of Japanese Knotweed?

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Contact a specialist.

It needs to be disposed of legally such as using chemical treatment, digging it out and removing it from the site to a licensed landfill site in accordance with Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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Is there any RICS guidance about Japanese Knotweed?

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Yes RICS Japanese Knotweed and residential property January 2022 (wef March 2022).

This provides guidelines to follow both onsite and off site as well as the considerations for valuations/surveys.

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What type of damp did you uncover in Weaverham?

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I believe this was penetrating damp.
This is the process of moisture moving from exterior to interior which would make sense given this was son the gable end wall.

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What is the main RICS guidance regarding inspection?

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Home Survey Standard Professional Statement 1st Edition 2019

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What is a protimeter?
Used to assess the moisture in a wide range of building materials including wood, masonry, drywall, plaster and concrete.
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What are the limitations of protimeter?
Susceptible to false positives which can occurs from:- 1. A electrical wire in the wall 2. A screw or nail in the wall 3. Metal strapping 4. Pipes inside the wall
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What is the most important thing to do before an inspection?
Health and Safety Risk Assessment
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How would you check the age of a property?
Planning Lease documents Construction of the building Title register/deeds
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What is a patent defect?
Can be discovered by reasonable inspection.
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Why do you undertake a desktop investigation?
As a form of risk assessment.
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What might you include in your desktop investigation?
Review access arrangements Any alterations Listed building? Floor plans
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How do you undertake an inspection?
1. Walk the property externally look at condition, shape, size, age etc 2. Internally work from upper floors down working from any plans I may have 3. Walk the roads and make note of the neighbouring units
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What kind of risks do you consider?
Working alone Asbestos Emergency exits Confined spaces Hazards with derelict/empty properties
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Have you heard of a theodolite and if so how does it work?
An optical instrument consisting of a small mounted telescope rotatable in horizontal and vertical planes, used to measure angles. Consists of a spirit level and crosshairs in the telescope to ensure accurate alignment.
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What precautions would you take if you were surveying a flat roof with a step ladder on your own?
Prepare RAMs Consider the roof condition Ensure step ladder is placed approx. 70 degrees and tall enough that the top four rungs don't need to be used.
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What is Radon Gas?
Produced during the decay of Radium which occurs naturally through the presence of uranium in most rocks, soil, bricks and concrete.
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Is Radon Gas an issue within buildings?
Disperses externally. Internally, it may potentially build up to harmful levels.
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What is PPM survey?
Planned Preventative Maintenance Survey. Ensures the property is properly maintained.
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What range of readings might you get using a moisture meter?
0-15% normal 15% above - further inspection 25-30% - may be water ingress

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