Level 1 Flashcards
Where did you get your budget costs from?
- the BCIS rates
* Previous priced schedules of work
How did you determine the lifecycles of building elements?
- From PPMs undertaken from similar properties
- Cross refrenced with online information
- CIBSE lifecycles for M&E elements
Why did you use a 5 year reporting period for this PPM?
10 years can be too long
Is there any British Standard for DDA Compliance?
BS 8300 for DDA.
What is the purpose of BS 8300?
Main focus was on the design of seperate accessible facilities and their ability to meet requirements of the disabled
What are the fundamental changes of BS 8300?
Accessible v Inclusive- “equal access to services and buildings”.
What are some key features of BS 8300-2:2018?
You must consider every aspect of a buildng/its surroundings and how it impacts on a users accessibility:
Signange-gives clear directions, information and instructions for use of a building.
Induction Loops- Earing impairment/loss must have access information or entertainment
Finishes- colours used to differentiate surfaces should vary in their light reflectance value (LRV) by at least 30 points.
How do you test LRV?
The LRV scale runs from 0, which is a perfectly absorbing surface that could be assumed to be totally black, up to 100, which is a perfectly reflective surface that could be considered to be the perfect white.
Why is construction technology and Building Pathology essential when carrying out a condition survey?
A fundamental understanding of how building elements interrelate and understanding of common defects assists with understanding the condition and influences the advice given for remedials.
What is the role of owners / occupiers / providers / LA in the maintenance, repair and improvement of housing?
It depends on the contract but landlords are usually responsible for the structure of the dwelling house and the services, tenants are responsible for decoration and minor repairs (or keeping the property in a tenant like manner)
What funding methods are you aware of?
Usually through rental income, but it can also be paid for by service charges, leaseholder contributions, grants or a sinking fund linked to the service charge
What legislative requirements are you aware of?
Planned Preventative Maintenance of Residential and Commercial Property Guidance Note 2022, legislation includes things like the HHSRS, Landlord and Tenancy Act 1985, Homes Fitness for Human Habitation Act 2018, Gas Safety, Installation and Use, Decent Homes Standard
What property related H&S issues are you aware of?
Slips, trips and falls, electric issues, gas leaks, mould, dampness, asbestos, lead piping, tenant abuse, falls from height
Talk me through your understanding of housing policy and law relating to maintenance and repair.
It is predominantely underpinned by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes Fitness for Human Habitation Act, and Building Regulations but there are also statutory requirements and things such as H&S regs, CDM regs etc
What are the key principles of the L&T relationship?
There must be trust between the parties, an effective contract, both parties must look after the properties, open lines of communication
What property maintenance issues are you aware of in relation to the housing market?
Currently the cost and continuity of supply of materials, along with rising fuel prices and a difficulty in recruiting trade operatives
What is the Decent Homes Standard?
Piece of government legislation setting a technical stanard for public sector housing which aims to provide a minimum standard of housing conditions for anyone living in public sector housing with a target for the standards to be met by 2010. A decent home is one, which is wind and weather tight, warm and has modern facilities. It also has been updated to reflect the Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
Tell me about the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
It’s a recent law, introduced to ensure rented property is fit for human habitation, that it is safe to live in and occupants are free from things which may cause harm
Tell me about S11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
It requires landlords to maintain the exterior and structure of the dwelling house and to keep in good repair the services for fresh water, draninage, gas, electricity, space heating and warm water
Tell me about the RICS Planned Preventative Maintenance Guidance Notes 1st edition.
It is a guidance note for both Commercial and Residential, effective from May, it aims to set out the general principles that should be adopted when undertaking a PPM survey. It includes advice like understanding client requirements & expectations, what to include in the instructions, what the purpose of a PPM survey is.
How have you assessed the condition of housing?
By inspecting it with the purpose of indentifying defects to arrange remedial repairs
Talk me through your preparation of a report or cost estimate.
I inspect the property usually starting external, then top-bottom. Take with me any supporting documents such as floor plans. Take extensive notes and photographs. Then write a spreadsheet PPM schedule which has key items such as a general description, building elements, budget costs and timescales.
What does PPM stand for?
Planned Preventative Maintenance.
What does a PPM include?
Maintenance required for each building element, prioritised, with a budgeted cost and timing, year by year.
