Inspection Level 1 Flashcards
What equipment do you take to an inspection?
PPE, camera, measuring tools, checklist
What are the reasons for inspections?
depends, check condition, measure, up to date photographs, check in on the tenant, assess or report of anything
What information is available from public sources about a property?
Address, street view, EPC, property summary, title plan, title register
What is the purpose of an EPC?
Energy Performance Certificate, energy efficiency, insulation, power consumption, energy waste
What is the purpose of BREEAM?
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, evaluates energy and water use, pollution, materials, waste etc. Certifies them from Pass to Outstanding, raise awareness of benefits of sustainable approach
What challenges did Covid and/or Brexit bringing to Inspection?
Fewer people allowed together, Covid risk assessments, safe distancing, PPE, ventilation
What are the two types of asbestos survey?
Management survey.
Refurbishment or demolition survey
When do you know you should look out for asbestos in a property?
If the property was built pre 2000
What regulations are there regarding asbestos?
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
What UK governing body has involvement with asbestos?
Health and Safety Executive
What RICS guidance is there regarding asbestos?
RICS Asbestos Professional Standard
RICS Surveying Safely Guidance Note