Inspection L2

Question 1

What is an inspection?

Answer 1

An inspection is an examination of a site on the ground.

Question 2

How do you stay safe on an inspection?

Answer 2

I ensure PPE is worn where necessary and undertake inspections in line with my company Lone Working policy when necessary.

Question 3

What is the mandatory guidance to follow on VPS2 on inspection?

Answer 3

Inspections and investigations must always be carried out to the extent necessary to produce a valuation that is professionally adequate for its purposes. The valuer must take reasonable steps to verify the information relied on in the preparation of the report, and if not already agreed, with any assumptions made.

Question 4

Why would you take photographs?

Answer 4

To refer back to when undertaking the valuation of the site.

Question 5

Why are inspections important?

Answer 5

Then enable you to get a better understanding of the site and pick up any factors affecting value which may not be seen via desktop due diligence.

Question 6

What are the 4 elements of an inspection?

Answer 6

1. Pre-attendance (H&S)
2. Local Area
3. Externals
   (4. Internals)

Question 7

What might you be looking for?

Answer 7

Invasive species - Japanese Knotweed
Contamination

Question 8

What is Japanese Knotweed?

Answer 8

A purple/green stem with green leaves and white flowers

Question 9

Which RICS document refers to Japanese Knotweed?

Answer 9

Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property 2022

Question 10

If you identified Japanese Knotweed what would you do?

Answer 10

Seek specialist advice - can affect the valuation as banks will not lend if it is present

Question 11

What is contaminated land and give an example of contamination.

Answer 11

Contaminated land is land which has been impacted by a pollutant, which may have a pathway to a property user (or receptor).
Eg. Potton Haulage Yard - oil drums/ diesel/petrol

Question 12

What due diligence can you undertake in regards to contamination?

Answer 12

Desktop study to find out past uses

Question 13

What are the 3 types of ground investigation report

Answer 13

Phase 1 - Desktop
Phase 2 - Intrusive
Phase 3 - Remediation

Question 14

What’s the typical construction of New Build houses?

Answer 14

Brick and block construction
pitched roof
clay tiles
gable ends
strip foundation

Question 15

What would you do if you ofund a well-trodden path dissecting a site?

Answer 15

Trespassers - speak to my client - how long have they been walking on there
Put up a sign stating permissive footpath

Question 16

What would you do if you encountered suspected boundary encroachment?

Answer 16

I would inform my client and advise them to seek legal advice.
Be aware of adverse possession – could have rights to the land if they have encroached for 12 years.
Would impact valuation as banks may not want to lend if someone else has rights over the land.

Question 17

How does a valuation inspection differ from an agency inspection?

Question 18

What does Surveying Safely define?

Answer 18

RICS Professional Standard - introduced the ‘Safe Person’ Concept

Question 19

What is the safe person concept?

Answer 19

Each individual assumes individual
behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues’ and others’ health and safety while
at work.

Question 20

What is the structure of surveying safely?

Answer 20

Acknowledgements
Glossary
Introduction
Personal Responsibilities
Relevance to RICS Professional Groups
Assessing Hazards and Risks
RICS members places of work
Occupational Hygiene and Health
Visiting Premises or Sites
Fire Safety
Residential Property Surveying
General Procurement and Management of Contractors

Question 21

What is condensation?

Answer 21

Water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it

Question 22

What would you do if you became at risk whilst lone working?

Answer 22

Call an employee and say the safe word

Question 23

What is a risk assessment?

Answer 23

A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken sufficient precautions or should do more to prevent harm.

Question 24

What are the 5 steps to risk assessment?

Answer 24

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