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Inspection L1 Flashcards

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Explain a key issue raised by RICS Surveying Safely.

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How do you ensure you make appropriate access arrangements for inspections?

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What things would you check before attending site for an inspection?

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Briefly explain the construction of a recent building you have inspected.

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What is the size of a brick?

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How do you take good inspection notes when on site?

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Tell me about how you would ensure safe working at height / on a site with working machinery.

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What building characteristics do you look for when inspecting a property?

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Tell me about the basic construction of a building you have recently inspected.

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What are the usual sizes of floor and ceiling void in a new office building?

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What does Grade A specification mean for an office?

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What features would you expect to find in a Grade A specification office?

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13
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How do office Grade and Category differ?

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14
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What is the British Council for Offices?

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What eaves height is desirable for an office building?

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What is the normal floor loading for an office building?

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How would the floor loading of an office differ to an industrial / warehouse unit?

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What is an easement?

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How would you find out about the existence of an easement?

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What types of air conditioning would you find in a modern office building?

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How can you tell if a wall is of solid or cavity construction?

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What is a hidden valley gutter?

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A valley gutter is where two main roofs meet or where there is a change in roof direction. Valley gutters are generally considered to be a problem area.

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23
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What problems can arise because of a hidden valley gutter?

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Leaves and branches get stuck in the gutter and cause blockage.

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What is a deleterious/hazardous material? Give an example of each.

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25
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What do dry and wet rot look like?

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What is rising damp?

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27
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What is Japanese Knotweed and how would you identify is?

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Why is Japanese Knotweed a problem?

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29
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What does the RICS say about Japanese Knotweed?

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30
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What does the law say about Japanese Knotweed?

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31
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What are your duties in relation to Japanese Knotweed?

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32
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How can you treat Japanese Knotweed?

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What is the worst case scenario for Japanese Knotweed damage?

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34
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How can Japanese Knotweed impact upon value in your experience?

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35
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Can you tell me about any RICS guidance on contamination or environmental risk?

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36
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What is the general principle relating to contamination?

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37
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What signs would indicate that a site is contaminated?

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38
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What is an Environmental Impact Assessment? Why and when would you need one?

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39
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What is radon?

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Where is radon typically found?

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41
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How can you reduce radon risk?

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42
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Tell me about what an inherent/latent defect is.

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43
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Why are building warranties important?

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44
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Tell me about your understanding of structural movement.

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45
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What is subsidence/heave?

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46
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Tell me about any risks relating to air conditioning.

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47
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Why might you inspect a building?

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48
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What are the primary matters to consider when inspecting a building?

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49
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Why is it important to use a checklist when inspecting?

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What do you have on your inspection checklist?

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51
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How would you date a building?

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52
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What would you look out for in an office specification?

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53
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What would you look out for in an industrial specification?

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54
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What would you look out for in a retail specification?

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55
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What due diligence do you carry out prior to an inspection?

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56
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How do the RICS Valuation Global Standards 2020 relate to property inspection?

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57
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Tell me about the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

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