Inspection Level One

Question 1

Explain a key issue raised by RICS Surveying Safely.

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

What is the size of a brick?

Question 6

How do you take good inspection notes when on site?

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

What does Grade A specification mean for an office?

Question 12

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

Question 13

How do office Grade and Category differ?

Question 14

What is the British Council for Offices?

Question 15

When was their office guidance last updated?

Question 16

What changes were made?

Question 17

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

Question 18

What eaves height is desirable for an office building?

Question 19

What is the normal floor loading for an office building?

Question 20

How would this differ to an industrial / warehouse unit?

Question 21

What is an easement?

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

What is a hidden valley gutter? What problems can arise because of one?

Question 26

Where does surface water drain into?

Question 27

How does this compare to foul water?

Question 28

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

Question 29

What do dry and wet rot look like?

Question 30

What is rising damp?

Question 31

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

Question 32

What does the RICS say about Japanese Knotweed?

Question 33

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

Question 34

What are the key principles mentioned in this Guidance Note?

Question 35

What does the law say about Japanese Knotweed?

Question 36

What are your duties in relation to Japanese Knotweed?

Question 37

How can you treat Japanese Knotweed?

Question 38

What is the worst case scenario for Japanese Knotweed damage?

Question 39

How can Japanese Knotweed impact upon value in your experience?

Question 40

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

Question 41

What is the general principle relating to contamination?

Question 42

What signs would indicate that a site is contaminated?

Question 43

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

Question 44

Who published the LCRM?

Question 45

What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?

Question 46

Why and when would you need one?

Question 47

What is radon?

Question 48

Where is radon typically found?

Question 49

How can you reduce radon risk?

Question 50

Tell me about what an inherent/latent defect is.

Question 51

Why are building warranties important?

Question 52

Tell me about your understanding of structural movement.

Question 53

What is subsidence/heave?

Question 54

Tell me about any risks relating to air conditioning.

Question 55

Explain the potential implications of the Hart v Large case.

Question 56

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

Question 57

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

Question 58

What best practice would you follow when making site notes?

Question 59

How would you keep accurate site notes in wet weather?

Question 60

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