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Inspection (Level 3) Flashcards

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What do I take on an inspection

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  1. PPE
  2. phone
  3. measuring tape/laser measure
  4. Plans/notepad pen
  5. torch
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What sort of things might i consider on a site visit

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  1. location- surrounding context, road infrastructure, transport etc
  2. site condition/contamination/environmental hazards
  3. Comparable evidence/local market conditions
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What sort of things do I consider on an external inspection

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  1. Building structure
  2. building defects
  3. hazards
  4. site boundary
  5. any necessary repairs
  6. building age
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What sort of things do I consider on internal inspections

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  1. Repair and maintenance needs
  2. defects
  3. layout
  4. services- are they still on?
  5. statory compliance- asbestos, buildings regs, H&S
  6. compliance with any leases
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what are the different purposes for an inspections

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  1. Valuation (valuation influencers)
  2. Property Man (policing the lease)
  3. Agency (marketability issues)
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What is the main RICS guidance on Inspections

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RICS Surveying safely 2019 (guidance note)

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Name the types of office fit outs

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  1. shell and core- where the common parts of the building are complete but the office space is left as a shell
  2. Grade A- complete to a high spec (as defined by British council for offices)
  3. Grade B- complete to the a different spec to fit occupier
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Describe a shop spec

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  1. steel or concrete frame
  2. services capped off
  3. concrete floor
  4. let in shell condition
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Describe an industrial/ warehouse spec

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1.steel frame with insulated steel cladding

2.

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what is a defect

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An issue or fault with a building or materials of some sort. There are inherent and latent:
inherent- always been there
latent- couldn’t be spotted during usual inspections

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Name the most common causes of defects:

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  1. movement
  2. water
  3. non-performance or deterioration of materials
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Name some hazardous materials I come in contact with on our sites:

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  1. chemicals
  2. asbestos
  3. lead piping
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How would I deal with contamination on SW land

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  1. Obtain site history, carry out a desk top study, site investigation etc
  2. instruct ground tests: such as soil samples and boreholes to test the substances in the ground
  3. Go to specialist to obtain remediation report setting our remedial options
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how would I approach the valuation of a site with contaminated land

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  1. do not provide any advice until a specialist report is provided
  2. caveat the report appropriately
  3. deduct the remediation costs from the gross site value
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What are some signs of contamination/dangerous materials

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Materials likely containing asbestos
Signs of chemicals
Old posters
Get report if still unsure

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16
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What are the different types of invasive plants

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  1. jap knotweed- purple/green hallow stem and green leaves
  2. giant hogweed- green stem with white flowers
  3. hymalian balsam

(there are other but those are main ones)

17
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What is the law relevant to invasive plants and land contamination

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Environmental protection Act (EPA) 1990

18
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How do I identify Jap Knotweed

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  1. take pictures
  2. compare these to images online
  3. Get expert advice
  4. get approved company to remove it following all rules
19
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How did I prepare for my site visit:

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  1. Desktop review: GIS, google maps, last inspection report, asbestos report
  2. Prepare plans to take to site
  3. Prepare to take appropriate PPE
  4. If necessary speak to local ops
20
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Name the RICS guidance on surveying

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  1. surveying Safely 2015

2. Technical Due Diligence in commercial property 2020

21
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What does SW live saving rules cover:

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1.height
2.confined spaces
3.heavy lifting
4.chemicals
5.machinery
6.

22
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How would I identity Asbestos

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Check the year of build prior to visit
Check is mark wilinkson if it’s on asbestos reg
Looks for the common materials it’s present in- roof titles, pipes, artex ceiling, roofing etc

23
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What does the H&S at work Act cover

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  • my responsibility

- my employers responsiblities

24
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What sort of things might contaminate land

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  • heavy metals such as lead or arsenic
  • chemical substances
  • asbestos
  • oils and tars

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