Inspection Flashcards
With reference to Amsterdam Way, Norwich could you explain the background of the instruction.
SoC prior to agreeing new lease terms.
With reference to Amsterdam Way, Norwich was the SoC done at the start of the term or during?
Prior to agreeing a new lease in the same property.
With reference to Chelsea Reach, London what was the likely cause of the defects identified?
Rising damp caused by blocked drainage (advised the use of a utility survey) and vagetation which might have caused bridging.
What is the most important thing to do prior to inspection?
H&S Risk Assessment
What is the most logical inspection methodology?
Surrounding Area, External, Internal
How would you check the age of a property?
- Architects Plans
- Historic Maps
- Planning History
- Building Regulations History
- REcord of Practical Completion
- Lease (and historic deeds)
- Speak to the landlord/tenant/locals
- Date plaqure or something similar on the building
What type of foundations might be used on unstable ground/land with poor loadbearing capacity?
- Piled
- Raft
- Pad
What is a deleterious material?
Degrade wit age causing structural problems, or harmful to health
Provide examples of deleterious materials?
- Cladding e.g. Grenfell Tower
- High Alumina Cement
- Mudic
- Regent Street Disease
- Calium Chloride
What should a surveyor do in relation to contamination?
- Understand obligations
- Know responsibilities
- Comply with the law
- Recommend specialist advice where appropriate
What is a latent defect?
Something that could not have been discovered by a reasonably thorough inspection
Wht should you do if you identify a defect when inspecting?
- Note observations
- Take photos
- Try to identify cause
- Inform client
- Recommend specialist advice
