RICS Documents Flashcards
Outline the content of RICS Countering bribery and corruption, money laundering and terrorist financing?
Part 1. Mandatory requirements
This PS statement details the need for proper due-diligence be that simple of enhanced for persons of political interest
What does part 1 of RICS Countering bribery and corruption, money laundering and terrorist financing say?
Not offer or accept, directly or indirectly, anything that could constitute a bribe
Have plans in place to comply with applicable laws governing bribery and corruption
Report any activity they are aware of that breaches anti-bribery
Act with due diligence to perform periodic written evaluations of the risks that face the firm and that may lead to the facilitation of bribery or corruption
Retain information detailing how the firm has met the requirements of this professional statement
What is the hierarchy of risk control in RICS Surveying Safely 2018
(ESEAP)
- Elimination - Redesign the activity or substitute a substance so that the hazard is removed
(using a drone for roof inspections). - Substitution - Replace the materials with a less hazardous one.
(use pre-prepared components rather than fabricating/cutting on site).
Take care to ensure that the alternative is safer than the original.
3 Engineering controls - Use work equipment or other measures to prevent falls where you cannot avoid
working at height. Install or use additional machinery such as local exhaust ventilation
4 Administrative controls - reducing the need for lone working or ensuring the work is
completed in daylight;
5 Personal protective Equipment - last resort to minimise risk i.e buddy system for lone working
Describe what is included in a risk matrix
What is the aim of the Fire Safety Act 2021?
Act extends the RRO to include fire safety responsibilities relating to a buildings’ external structure
(RRO is Regulatory Reform Order 2005)
Explain your understanding of the Fire Safety Act 2021
Applies to 2 or more sets of domestics premises - domestic flats - no minimum height.
All buildings covered by the Act extended to included provisions of the fire safety order 2005 , structure, external walls, cladding, doors and windows and common areas.
All responsible persons will be required to manage and assess fire safety.
Fire service can take action.
No remediation for cost of cladding.
What is an EWS1 form?
External Wall System - cladding, insulation and fire break.
over 18m high to determine mortgage suitably
Valid for 5 years
Name key Asbestos legislation and some of the requirements?
Control of Asbestos Regulation 2012
- contain existing if in good condition
- responsible for maintenance, you’ve a duty to manage
- only used licensed asbestos contractors for removal
- Provide essential training for staff
What are the nine protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010
(ADGMPRRSS)
Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Religion or belief Sex Sexual orientation
What does the NPPF say on inclusivity?
Designing the built environment, including buildings and their surrounding spaces, to ensure that they can be accessed and used by everyone.
consideration:
- proximity and links to public transport;
- parking spaces and setting down points in proximity to entrances;
- the positioning and visual contrast of street furniture and the design of approach routes to meet the needs of wheelchair users
and people with visual impairments; and - whether entrances to buildings are clearly identified, can be reached by a level or gently sloping approach and are well lit
What do you know about RICS Conflicts of Interest professional statement
- its a professional statement
- It covers what a conflict of interest is and what dual agency is
• A member must not advise or represent a client where a conflict arises without informed consent Three conflicts: • Party conflict • Personal conflict • Confidential information conflict
Summarise RICS professional guidance, UK Complaints handling 1st edition, July 2016
This guidance note is to provide residential surveyors and valuers with information to assist in handling complaints and direct them towards more detailed guidance from RICS.
you should have:
- Robust terms of engagement
- CHP policy
- Escalation procedures
- ADR
- Good record keeping
Summarise surveying safely guidance note
Effective from 1st Feb 2019
Has 9 key sections which set out good practice principles for the management of health and safety for RICS-regulated firms and RICS members
They include; Personal responsibility, assessing hazards and risks, occupational hygiene and health, visiting premises or sites and fire safety.
Summarise Sustainability and ESG in commercial property valuation and strategic advice, 3rd Edition?
Almost a companion to the RED BOOK 2022
Covering ESG and sustainability and the role of the valuer
Includes detail to support valuers in the process covering sustainability characteristics, considerations & risks
- end to end sustainability:
- valuation purposes
- instructions
- TOE
- Basis of Value
- reporting
- comparable evidence
- valuation methods & considerations
Appendix A covers key definitions such as benchmarking and BREEAM
Summarise RICS’ Land measurement for planning and development purposes
(LO - SA - NDA)
This guidance note defines three distinct areas:
- the land ownership area, referring to the legal land ownership area;
- the site area, identified for planning application purposes;
- the net development area, identifying the part of the site that will be occupied by buildings.
Advice on the calculation of development density is also provided.
