Inspection Flashcards
(18 cards)
What would you take on inspection?
a. Phone
b. Camera
c. Laser/Tape Measure
d. PPE if required
e. Plans
f. Pen/Paper
What would you note externally?
a. Construction method
b. Repair and condition
c. Parking/access arrangements
d. Defects
e. Site Boundaries
f. Date the building was erected (asking client)
What would you do pre-survey?
a. Call/email to arrange a suitable time.
b. Entry in your diary with address, time and contact details of taxpayer
c. Inform management team you will be on inspection.
d. Look out file for historical plans/previous correspondence
e. Search for planning / warrants related to subject
f. Prepare your equipment.
What is a deleterious material?
a. RAAC - reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete - lightweight concrete (used in schools)
b. High alumina cement
c. Woodwool shuttering
How would you identify Japanese knotweed?
a. Invasive plant that can damage hard surfaces
b. Has a purple/green hollow stem
How should Japanese Knotweed be treated?
Disposed of legally with chemical treatment and to a licenced landfill site in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990. It is a criminal offence to let it spread and can lead to significant fine and even prison sentence
What would you do prior to surveying a property in terms of health and safety?
a. Desktop due diligence
b. Assess potential risks and hazards
c. Arrange Access
d. Inform colleagues of my whereabouts and estimated time of return
What is your general approach to inspection?
a. Consider personal safety and safety of others
b. Know the purpose of inspection
c. Do desktop due diligence
d. Arrange survey
e. Inspect local area
f. Inspect external area
If you identified a defect, what would you do?
a. Take photographs
b. Advise client
c. Recommend specialist advice
What Health & Safety legislation do you have to think about when inspect a property?
a. Health & Safety Act (1974)
b. Surveying Safely (2018)
c. Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012)
d. Equality Act (2010)
What would you note when inspecting an industrial property?
a. Age & Condition
b. Wall head height / Eaves Height
c. Floor construction & finish
d. Roof insulation
e. Wall construction / finish
f. Additions (sprinkler system/air condition)
g. Deductions (heading)
h. Ancillary Accommodation (office areas)
i. Plant and Machinery
What would you note when inspecting a shop?
a. Measure to NIA
b. Frontage
c. Ancillary Floors
d. Plant Rooms/Lifts
e. Hot Food Consent / Licence to sell liquor
f. Layout/shape
g. Access
What would you note when inspecting a school?
a. Main building quality
b. Modular buildings
c. Sports Barns / Swimming Pools
d. Functional Obsolescence
e. Number of storeys
f. Plant and Machinery
What gives assessor authority to inspect Non domestic property?
Section 3A - Local government finance act 1975
What gives assessor power to survey council tax property?
Section 89 of local government finance act 1992
What regulations are in place regarding asbestos?
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
What are the types of asbestos?
Blue, white and brown
