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Inspection Level One 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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What is the British Council for Offices?

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When was their office guidance last updated?

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What changes were made?

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What is the optimum depth of an office to allow for natural light?

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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 this 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? What problems can arise because of one?

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26
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Where does surface water drain into?

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How does this compare to foul water?

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28
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What is a deleterious/hazardous material? Give an example of each.

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29
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What do dry and wet rot look like?

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30
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What is rising damp?

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31
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What is Japanese Knotweed? How would you identify it? Why is it a problem?

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32
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What does the RICS say about Japanese Knotweed?

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33
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When was the latest RICS guidance relating to Japanese Knotweed published?

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34
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What are the key principles mentioned in this Guidance Note?

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35
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What does the law say about Japanese Knotweed?

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36
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What are your duties in relation to Japanese Knotweed?

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37
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How can you treat Japanese Knotweed?

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38
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What is the worst case scenario for Japanese Knotweed damage?

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39
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How can Japanese Knotweed impact upon value in your experience?

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40
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Can you tell me about any RICS guidance on contamination or environmental risk?

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41
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What is the general principle relating to contamination?

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42
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What signs would indicate that a site is contaminated?

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43
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What do you understand by Government guidance, Land Contamination: Risk Management (LCRM)?

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44
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Who published the LCRM?

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45
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What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?

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46
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Why and when would you need one?

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47
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What is radon?

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48
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Where is radon typically found?

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49
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How can you reduce radon risk?

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50
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Tell me about what an inherent/latent defect is.

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51
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Why are building warranties important?

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52
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Tell me about your understanding of structural movement.

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53
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What is subsidence/heave?

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54
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Tell me about any risks relating to air conditioning.

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55
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Explain the potential implications of the Hart v Large case.

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56
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Explain your understanding of the inspection principles established in McGlinn v Waltham Contractors.

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57
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What precedent was set in the Ryb v Conways case regarding site notes?

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58
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What best practice would you follow when making site notes?

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59
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How would you keep accurate site notes in wet weather?

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What would you ask the occupier at the beginning of an inspection?

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