Inspection Flashcards
What does the inspection checklist entail?
- Complete personal safety risk assessment
- Consider the immediate area (location, public transport, contamination, comparables)
- External inspection: construction method (steel frame, timber, concrete), Repair and Maintenance/condition, car parking/access, defects/structural movement.
- Internal Inspection: layout/specification, R&M, defects, services, presentation/flexibility of accommodation.
What situations are inspections used?
- Valuation ( valuation factors: location, tenure, aspect, construction, defects, condition)
- Property Management (Policing the lease: lease/statutory compliance, R&M, security)
- Agency (marketability issues: condition, R&M, services, presentation/flexibility of accom)
What are the differences in inspections between Valuation and Agency?
a valuation inspection is more in-depth and impartial, while an agency inspection can be more subjective and sales-oriented. a valuation inspection has to be done by a qualified surveyor, whereas an agency inspection can be done by anyone working as an estate agent.
What are types of building defects?
- Movement: subsidence (vertical downwards movement), heave (ground expansion), cracking of brickwork (settlement, horizontal from cavity failure, thermal expansion)
- Water: wet rot (damp and timber decay), dry rot (fungal attack), rising damp, condensation/precipitation
- Defective/non-performace/deterioration of building materials
What are some examples of Hazardous materials?
(asbestos, lead piping, radon gas) – immediate danger to occupants
How do you identify Japanese Knotweed?
Reed bamboo-like stems (hollow), shovel shaped leaves, white flowers (May-Sept), up to 3 meters, deep root systems that can crumble foundations and brickwork.
What is a deleterious material?
A deleterious material is a substance or building technique that is dangerous to health, the environment, or safety. They can also be materials that are prone to failure over time.
Asbestos, Lead, High Alumina Cement, Calcium Chloride
What does an Asbestos Register Contain?
The register must include the following information:
The location of the ACMs
The type of ACM
The amount of asbestos in the ACM
The condition of the ACM
The date of the last inspection of the ACM
A risk assessment of the ACM
The register must be kept up to date and made available to anyone who may come into contact with the ACMs.
What governs asbestos management? and what situations does it apply to residential properties?
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Exceptions
- Common parts of multi-occupancy buildings
- Houses converted into flats (common parts)
- Work Activities (renovations and any demolition work is regulated)
- Landlords of residential properties may have responsibilities relating to the Asbestos Regulations
What is in the RICS Inspection Checklist?
Property Details, If there are any risks on the site, areas inspected, findings, and any limitations.
What is the RICS term for an unexpected risk encountered on an inspection
Previously unidentified risk: This highlights that the risk was not known or anticipated before the inspection. It emphasizes the importance of thorough inspection and risk assessment, but also acknowledges that some risks may be hidden or difficult to foresee.
WHat is a latent defect?
This term is often used in the context of building surveys and refers to a defect that is hidden or not readily apparent during a normal inspection. It implies that the defect existed at the time of the inspection but was not discoverable through reasonable means.
