Inspection Flashcards
What three things are included in a scaffolding license
1) Requirement to maintain a footway
2) Requirement to ensure scaffolding is marked with contractors details
3) £5 million of public liability insurance
What are 3 examples of things you may look for on an internal inspection for vals?
1) Specification (any outdoor space?)
2) Layout (open plan?)
3) Maintenance (does it look tired?)
What is spalling?
When bricks start to crumble because of freeze/thaw action
What is a raft foundation?
Load Spread over a wide area (load-bearing walls)
What is piled foundations?
Similar to raft but used for especially heavy loads
What is pad foundations?
Concentrated loads at specific points (columns)
What are two differences between concrete and steel buildings?
Concrete tends to have lower floor to ceiling height and more columns
Where can you find construction information?
In an architects specification
What colour is the stem on Japanese knotweed?
Purple & green
What are three common defects for a period office building?
1) dry rot
2) wet rot
3) structural movement
What is the difference between an inherent, and a latent defect?
An inherent defect has always been there. A latent defect could not be discovered under a reasonably thorough inspection.
What else could you have done to fix the litter issue?
I asked the tenants to shut the service yard gate when not in use
How did you check the scaffolding was outside of the clients land
Checked the site plan
How long was the scaffolding required for?
A couple of days
How did the negotiation for increased cleans go?
It was with the same company the client had a good relationship with and were known to be cost-effective.
What was the risk associated with putting the tenant under pressure?
Risk to landlord tenant relationship
If you found a serious contamination issue, what agency could you have to report it to?
Do you environmental protection agency (EPA)
How long did the scaffolding license last?
1 month
How did you come to find the scaffolding?
Inspected after being alerted by FM
How much of a health and safety risk was the scaffolding
Low risk.
FM had asked competent person to assess and there was no sign of risk.
Scaffolding was also done by qualified individual who appears to have necessary insurance
Why did FM not put a stop to it as it was happening (scaffolding)
FM was not aware immediately
It was a small amount and round the back of the property
Did you wear PPE when inspecting the scaffolding?
Hard hat & boots
What is the scaffolding accreditation?
CISRS
What would you usually ask for before scaffolding was erected?
RAMS and evidence of contractors public liability insurance
