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L3 Inspection (PE) Flashcards

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Explain a factor identified during an inspection which impacted upon value. (LV3)

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What advice did you give to your client in the Peterborough example? (LV3)

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Talk me through how you determined what would be appropriate PPE for the
inspection at Peterborough? (LV3)

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Could you have advised your client at Peterborough without completing an inspection? Why? (LV3)

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What impact did the purpose of the office inspection in London have on your approach and why? (LV3)

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  • My responsibility as PM to ensure that the estate is as best managed as possible?
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Why was it necessary to alert the landlord of the issue with the flies after your
inspection in London, rather than raising it directly with the cleaners? (LV3)

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What was the outcome of your advice in the London example? (LV3)

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What were the cost implications of your advice in the London example? (LV3)

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Tell me about how you ensure your safety when on site. (LV2)

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Tell me about how you ensure your safety when lone working.

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Give me an example of where you have recognised a limitation of your knowledge and sought external specialist advice. (LV2)

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On a PM inspection I noticed that there was rusting on the steel frames of an asset, I advised the landlord to seek out the issue?

Or, the resin gravel was getting damaged and rusty - wasn’t sure how the issue was occurring, therefore sought specialist advice.

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12
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Explain to me your inspection methodology when inspecting a property. (LV2)

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Explain to me what information you gather when inspecting buildings. (LV2)

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What would you do if you identified a potential defect on site? (LV2)

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15
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In your London inspection, what did you note about the occupation of the property
and why? (LV2)

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16
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How did you summarise the connectivity of the London office unit after your
inspection? (LV2)

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17
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Why was good record keeping important in your London office inspection example? (LV2)

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If you had arrived in Reigate and the building manager had advised that you were not able to access all the property, how would you have proceeded? (LV2)

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What is the difference between a latent and inherent defect? (LV2)

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If you had inspected the Reigate property and identified a leak, how would you
proceed? (LV2)

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21
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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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23
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What things would you check before attending site for an inspection?

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24
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Briefly explain the construction of a recent building you have inspected.

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25
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What is the size of a brick?

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26
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How do you take good inspection notes when on site?

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27
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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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28
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What building characteristics do you look for when inspecting a property?

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29
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Tell me about the basic construction of a building you have recently inspected.

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30
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What are the usual sizes of floor and ceiling void in a new office building?

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31
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What does Grade A specification mean for an office?

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32
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What features would you expect to find in a Grade A specification office?

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33
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How do office Grade and Category differ?

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34
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How do Cat A plus, Cat A and Cat B differ?

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35
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What does turnkey mean?

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36
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What is the British Council for Offices?

When was their office guidance last updated?

What changes were made?

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37
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What is the optimum depth of an office to allow for natural light?

What eaves height is desirable for an office building?

What is the normal floor loading for an office building?

How would this differ to an industrial / warehouse unit?

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38
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What is an easement?

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

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39
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What types of air conditioning would you find in a modern office building?

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40
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How can you tell if a wall is of solid or cavity construction?

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41
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What is a hidden valley gutter?

What problems can arise because of one?

Where does surface water drain into?

How does this compare to foul water?

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42
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What is a deleterious/hazardous material?
Give an example of each.

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43
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What do dry and wet rot look like?

What is rising damp?

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44
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What is Japanese Knotweed?

How would you identify it?

Why is it a problem?

What does the RICS say about Japanese Knotweed?

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

What are the key principles mentioned in this Guidance Note?

What does the law say about Japanese Knotweed?

What are your duties in relation to Japanese Knotweed?

How can you treat Japanese Knotweed?

What is the worst case scenario for Japanese Knotweed damage?

How can Japanese Knotweed impact upon value in your experience?

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45
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Can you tell me about any RICS guidance on contamination or environmental risk?

What is the general principle relating to contamination?

What signs would indicate that a site is contaminated?

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46
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What do you understand by Government guidance, Land Contamination: Risk
Management (LCRM)?

Who published the LCRM?

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47
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What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?

Why and when would you need one?

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48
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What is radon?

Where is radon typically found?

How can you reduce radon risk?

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49
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Tell me about what an inherent/latent defect is.

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50
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Why are building warranties important?

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51
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Tell me about your understanding of structural movement.

What is subsidence/heave?

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52
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Tell me about any risks relating to air conditioning.

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53
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Explain the potential implications of the Hart v Large case.

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54
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Explain your understanding of the inspection principles established in McGlinn v Waltham Contractors.

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55
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What precedent was set in the Ryb v Conways case regarding site notes?

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56
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What best practice would you follow when making site notes?

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57
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How would you keep accurate site notes in wet weather?

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58
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What would you ask the occupier at the beginning of an inspection?

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59
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Why might you inspect the external parts of a building last?

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