Inspection

Question 1

What is the method of inspection?

Answer 1

-Preliminary (desk based)
-Inspect local area - Comps external inspection
-Internal inspection

Question 2

Name five things you would take on site with you

Answer 2

1. Camera
2. Suitable measuring tool
3. Plan/ inspection check list
4. PPE
5. Pen/ paper/ dictaphone

Question 3

Describe the process of inspection

Answer 3

Location - access, plot
Exterior - age & construction
Interior - Bottom to top, front to back

Question 4

What are factors that you must consider when inspecting a site?

Answer 4

Location, access, site layout & coverage, construction, age, parking, amenities, spec, quality, state of repair, use, hazards & sustainability

Question 5

Define the specification of Grade A space

Answer 5

• New or comprehensive refurb
  -Good location
  -Good access
  -High status finish
  -Air con
  -Floor boxes
  -Suspended ceilings
  -2 lifts
  -2.5kilo newton floor load
  -BREEAM excellent
  -10m sq/person
  -Good natural light
  -Cat A lighting
  -Well being features such as plants

Question 6

What is your companies loan worker policy?

Answer 6

Shared colanders, buddy system, phone, singing in/out

Question 7

Explain the five steps to a risk assessment

Answer 7

1- Identify the hazards
2-Decide who might be harmed and how
3- Evaluate the risk & decide on precautions
4- Record your findings
5-Review your assessment & update if necessary

Question 8

What is the RICS guidance for surveying with care?

Answer 8

Surveying Safely, February 2019

Question 9

What do you consider when undertaking an inspection?

Answer 9

-Local area
-External aspects
-Internal aspects