Inspection level 2 - Walthamstow Flashcards
Please can you describe the building?
- end of terrace corner building fronting westbury road.
- framed construction with brick elevations, arranged over ground and first with a flat roof.
- car parking and bike shelter to the rear
Internally
- open plan office accommodation, with small booths / meeting rooms
- two stairwells, lift and canteen
- reasonable condition but would benefit from modernisation
What was the internal specification
- Fully fitted to tenants fit out
- carpeted plastered and painted
- suspended ceiling and spot lighting
Internally
- open plan office accommodation, with small booths / meeting rooms
- two stairwells, lift and canteen
- reasonable condition but would benefit from modernisation
Did you check for asbestos?
We noted in our report that the property is of an age and style of construction where we believe it unlikely that any known deleterious materials are present, although this could only be confirmed by undertaking a full structural survey.
What would you do if you suspected asbestos
Request an asbestos register / report
It is a heat resistant mineral and exposure to it could damage your health.
What does the Fire Safety Act 2021 do?
The Fire Safety Act 2021 requires building owners of all multi-storey, multi-occupied buildings in England are required to undertake fire risk appraisals and assessments of their buildings, which includes, where appropriate, an assessment of the external wall system.
Did the Fire Safety Act 2021 apply?
We understand that as the property is currently single let a Fire Risk Assessment is not required to be carried out by the landlord.
Where was the property situated
Situated off westbry road in a mainly resi area.
Off the high street.
How did you arrange the inspection
I was put in touch with the managing agent by the borrower
What do you need to think about when going on a roof?
Health and safety of yourself and those around you. We did not have access so undertook a visual inspection.
Why did you review the title plan?
I wanted to understand the boundary of the property’s ownership because there was parking to the rear and I wanted to distinguish what belonged to us and what was part of the other property.
Why did you make a note of the state of repair
My valuation report
