Inspection Flashcards
What RICS guidance is there on inspection?
RICS Surveying safely (Professional Statement) Global.
Good practice principals for property professionals, including health and safety responsibilities for firms and individual members.
It covers moral and ethical practical issues that members and firms face.
What is the significance of the Hart and Large Case Law?
Large the Surveyor, did not pick up on damp on his inspection.
They should have recommended obtaining further advice from a specialist.
Large found to be negligent.
What are the legal requirements for building occupation and ownership?
The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 and 1984 sets out the legal responsibilities of those in control of a building.
Duty of care to visitor
safe for intended use
Duty even for trespassers (1984 addition)
What is the fire safety order 2005?
Primary legislation governing fire safety in the UK. for non domestic premises and communal areas of residential buildings.
Keys points
Responsible person
Fire Risk Assessment
Safety measures
Information and training
Maintenance
Enforcement
What is the Fire safety
Act 2021?
Builds on the 2005 Order, clarifies the scope, particular relating to multi occupied residential buildings, external walls, cladding.
Born out of Grenfell
Enhances fire safety accountability for building owners and managers.
What are the different types of damp?
Rising
condensation
penetrating
Talk us through your inspection at the land on the east of Shipdham, Dereham?
Its an open storage storage parcel of land, we were instructed to let the premises
I carried out desk top due diligence
Scheduled my inspection
Prepared for my inspection
Considered my PPE and check forecast
On site i took check measurement
Took photos
noted condition, materials, defects, possible contaminates, access and restrictions.
location and nearby occupiers.
Talk us through your inspection at 78 High Street, Mundesley?
I was instructed to inspect an industrial unit in Mundesley for the purpose of a sale.
I ensured i was competent to act and there were no conflicts of interest.
I carried out desk top due diligence, arrange access with the client ensuring I was prepared for my site inspection with the right equipment.
I then carried out the inspection using my proforma and took photos, and once back in the office scheduled the areas.
What advice did you give your client at 3a and B Fairland Street in Wymondham?
Advised them on a sale and letting, what level we should enter the market together with a marketing strategy to achieve this.
I also advised them that the was signs of damp on the lower ground floor which should be further investigated before progressing with a sale or letting.
What advice did you give your client at 5 Albion Court, Newmarket
This inspection was for an acquisition for a client.
I noted on inspection that there appeared to be signs of damage to the roof, I advised seeking further investigation from a building surveyor.
Key information required, life span of the roof and costs of repairs.
What statements have been published by the RICS with regards to inspections?
RICS Surveying Safely Professional Standard
RICS Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property Professional Standard
RICS Asbestos Professional Standard
What legislation is there that relates to Inspection
Control of Asbestos regulations
Occupiers Liability Act
Fire Safety Order 2005
You mentioned that you you assessed 78 High Street, Mundesley buildings services for compliance with regulations ?
I ensured the electrics were safe visually, and has the correct certificate, similarly with the Gas.
Make sure the drainage was safe and compliant, man hole covers were safe, was it connected to mains.
You mentioned that 78 high Street used to be a fuel storage site, what should you do in this instance.
Ensure that the property had been suitably decommissioned by a suitable contractor.
May require local authority sign off.
At 3A Fairland street in Wymondham, why did you advise your client to obtain specialist advise on the damp before marketing?
It would have impacted the sale value or ability to let the premises.
What are the principles of Surveying Safely?
A safe working environment
Safe work equipment
safe systems of work
competent staff
