Inspection

Question 1

What does IPMS stand for?

Answer 1

International Property Measurement Standards

Question 2

Which IPMS is relevant for offices?

Answer 2

IPMS 3 - the floor area available to an occupier on an exclusive basis, excluding standard facilities.

Question 3

Are you aware of any RICS guidance in relation to property measurement?

Answer 3

Professional Standard
RICS Property Measurement 2nd edition 2018

Question 4

What preparation do you undertake prior to an inspection?

Answer 4

Lone working
access
plans
weather
PPE
parking
aware of who meeting

Question 5

What is your firms lone working policy?

Answer 5

Must keep buddy informed of whereabouts.
10 mins no contact - buddy chase
10 mins no contact - DMP chase
then escalation procedure 1 or 2. 2 is if it is believed the colleague is with a dangerous person/people.

Question 6

What is the RICS guidance for inspection?

Answer 6

Professional Standard
Surveying Safely 2nd edition Nov 2018, effective Feb 2019

Question 7

What act does the RICS guidance refer to?

Answer 7

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Question 8

Unit 3I Plumtree
How did you assess who was responsible for the works required?

Answer 8

Lease stated interior must be redecorated in 6 months prior to end of tenancy. Floor needed painting. Everything else completed

Question 9

Barnby Hall Farm
Please provide examples of the poor husbandry.

Answer 9

Poorly maintained margins
self set trees
abundance of ragwort

Question 10

How do you calculate the level of deposit to be returned in a residential tenancy?

Answer 10

Full deposit less deductions for damage beyond wear and tear and any arrears.
3 quotes for the repairs necessary.

Question 11

How do you document an inspection?

Answer 11

Depends on the purpose and type of property.
Usually photographic with a written commentary

Question 12

What did your note on your inspection at the Old Barn?

Answer 12

carpets need replacing
walls need painting
oven was unclean and had food remains in

Question 13

Are you aware of any RICS guidance with regard to health and safety for residential property?

Answer 13

RICS guidance note
Health & Safety for Residential Property Managers 1st edition

Question 14

Did you consider any biosecurity measures prior to inspecting Barnby Hall Farm?

Answer 14

I had not visited any livestock farms in the recent run up to the inspection.
I ensured my boots and clothing were clean.