Inspection Flashcards
(47 cards)
How do you calibrate your laser measure?
Annual calibration test which consists of measuring a point which has already been conducted by a calibrated measure. A total of 10 measurements are taken after which the mean average is taken and must be within 2mm of the measurement
What are the disadvantages of a tape measure?
They can be stretched with age, they are not all created equal e.g. different makes, hard to measure long distances, can’t be calibrated
What equipment would you bring during an inspection of a construction site?
Hard hat, boots, ear defenders, goggles, gloves, hi-vis jacket, sky guard, laser measure, overalls
Name the 3 common types of brick bonds
Stretcher bond, English bond, Flemish bond
Name most common types of foundation
Pile foundation, raft foundation, strip foundation, shallow foundation and trench fill
What are the most common forms of asbestos?
Chrysotile (White), Amosite (Brown), Crocidolite (Blue)
Where are you most likely to find asbestos?
Most commonly found in spray coating
What is the main legislation for identification of asbestos in the work place?
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, states that asbestos must be identified in the workplace before any building or maintenance works
What are the benefits of timber frame construction?
Sustainable material, can be sourced locally to reduce transport costs, not very flammable
What is façadism?
Facade of a building is preserved with new buildings erected behind
What are the different forms of rot?
Wet rot caused by damp and is a lot less destructive as it is hard to spread. Dry rot is a wood destroying timber that is caused through moisture but can produce its own through the decay of timber
How would you identify Japanese Knotweed?
o Winter brown canes
o Spring new shoots
o Summer cluster of flowers
o Autumn leaves turn orange/ yellow
How would you treat Japanese Knotweed?
Herbicide or digging up roots
How would reflect the impact of knotweed
Environet UK knot weed house price calculator
What is the main RICS Health and Safety document for surveyors?
Surveying safely: health and safety principles for property professionals (2nd Edition, November 2018)
What is the safe person concept?
Each individual assumes responsibility for their own and their colleague’s health and safety. Ensuring greater competence in the use of work equipment and systems of work
What are the 4 requirements of firms?
A safe working environment
Safe work equipment
Safe systems of work
Competent staff
What is the key UK legislation for health and safety at work?
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. Places a duty on employers to ensure that health, safety and well-being of employees and other affected persons. If found negligent employer can be prosecuted
What is a hazard?
Something that is likely to cause harm
What is a risk?
The likelihood of risk being realised
What is risk assessment?
Carefully examining what in your work could cause harm to people, so that you can judge whether or not you have taken enough precautions to prevent harm.
What is the risk assessment process?
1) Identify
2) Analyse who and how
3) Evaluate risks and decide on precautions
4) Implement
5) Review
6) Inform all those affected of the outcome of the assessment and methods of work, or other control measures necessary, to minimise or eliminate risk
What are the different types of damp
Penetrating damp from external to internal walls and rising damp which rises up floor levels
Do you ever inspect roofs for your survey?
No, it is a company health and safety policy that we are not able to
