Portfolio Flashcards
(128 cards)
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What is the DPA?
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The Data Protection Act 2018 enacts the GDPR into UK Law.
Gives people rights over the way in which information about them may be collected, used and handled.
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What does the data protection act 2018 control?
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UKs implementation of GDPR - everyone responsible for using personal data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’.
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What rights do individuals have under this legislation?
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The right to be informed, right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure/to be forgotten, right to restrict processing, right to data portability, right to object and rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling.
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When did GDPR come into force?
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25th May 2018.
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What are the key principles of GDPR?
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Processing of personal data is lawful, fair and transparent.
There is a purpose for which data is collected and it is explicit and legitimate and data is only used for this purpose.
Personal data is accurate and kept up to date.
Personal data is kept for no longer than is necessary.
Personal data is processed in a manner that takes appropriate security measures.
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When should a data breach be reported?
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Immediately via the intranet.
Send the form to Corporate Information Governance Team.
Report to UK information Commissioner within 72 hours.
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Can someone access their information?
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Subject Access Right is a request for personal information that an organisation holds about an individual.
Under the GDPR/DPA we must supply the information to the applicant free of charge and within one month.
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What is the maximum fine?
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20 Million Euros or 4% of Global Turnover (whatever is greatest).
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What are the consequences to the employer and employee of loss of data?
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Loss of public trust/goodwill.
Large fines.
Disciplinary Action.
Criminal Investigation.
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What does the freedom of information act 2000 provide for individuals from public authorities?
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Provides public access to information held by public authorities - E.g. emails, phone recordings, CCTV footage.
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What is a FOI?
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Freedom of Information Act gives individuals a legal right to access information which is held by and on behalf of public authorities.
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Who is the Data Subject?
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Living individual whom the data relates to.
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Can you refuse an FOI?
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Yes if:
If it takes in excess of 18 hours of staff time to determine where the information is located.
If the information contains personal data.
The information is readily accessible to the applicant by other means for examples on the PCC website.
Where disclosure would prejudice or likely to prejudice the commercial interests of the council.
The decision about whether an exemption is going to be used in response to an FOI request is the responsibility of the FOI team.
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Who is the Data Processor?
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Any person who processes data on behalf of the data controller (the one who manages the way data is being controlled).
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What is required before data is collected?
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Consent and purpose.
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Can data be moved from one company to another?
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Yes with consent, purpose and lawfully
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What is sensitive personal data?
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Age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership and pregnancy/maternity.
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Can the Police access any data which they want?
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Police must submit a countersigned DP2 form or supply a consent from when requesting information.
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If you want to take documents away from site what do you need to do?
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Refer to data in transit policy.
Authorisation must be given by a manager for records to be taken off-site.
Records should only be taken off-site when it is absolutely necessary and when no other alternative is available.
Should be transported from one location to another in a way that mitigates against the risk of theft or loss (locked briefcase) and stored in a separate folder away from other valuables.
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How do you ensure the data you input is safe and cannot be stolen?
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Physical copies - locked away.
Used correct red bins for disposal.
Mindful of visibility of computer screen.
Only taking info off site when necessary.
Avoid displaying confidential info notice boards.
Cautious who work information is discussed with.
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Why is it important for data to be stored and analysed?
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To identify needs and wants for clients,
Analyse will help to improve the service, eradicates inefficiencies.
Helps councils to target and tailor services.
Prevents repetition of work.
What is the importance/benefit of storing these electronically?
Ease of access.
Easily examined and analysed on computer.
Files for multiple departments.
Takes up a smaller footprint than paper resources.
Can be more secure.
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How long can you store sensitive information?
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As long as it is necessary.
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How have you used the database in an efficient way to speed up task etc.?
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How have you used the database in an efficient way to speed up task etc.?
Extracts for full FRA.
Repair history.
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What is the Repairs and Maintenance Database?
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The main system used to store/access the relevant data for all of our properties.
I use it to find different pieces of information (such as boiler type, construction type and FRA dates).
What external sources can you use to view data?
Energy Performance of Buildings Register - to identify if EPCs have been carried out.
Construction Information Service -to look at technical standards and legislation.
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Why is the stock database used & what are some benefits of it?
The main system used to store/access the relevant data for all of our properties. Central system used throughout the organisation and enables collaborative working and processing of data.
I use it to find different pieces of information (such as installations within a property, construction type & age, and previous FRA dates).
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Why is the stock database used over a paper copy approach?
only employees can access it, therefore is more compact and difficult to ascertain than storing paper copies, and it further allows PCC to meet data storage compliances under the data protection act.
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What is Approved Document L?
Guidance document in relation to the Building Regulation setting standards for the energy performance of new and existing buildings.
L1A - new dwellings.
L1B - Existing Dwellings.
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What is embodied energy?
Embodied energy is the total energy consumed by all of the processes associated with the production of a building.
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What is the Passivhaus Standard?
Passivhaus is an international energy performance standard, its focus is to reduce the requirement for space heating and cooling whilst creating excellent indoor comfort levels.
It is achieved by adopting a fabric first approach to the design by specifying high levels of insulation to the thermal envelope with exceptional levels of airtightness and the use of whole house mechanical ventilation.
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What is BREEAM?
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method.
It is an international sustainability assessment methods for planning projects, infrastructure and buildings.
It recognises and reflects the value in higher performing assets across the built environment lifecycle (from new construction to in-use and refurbishment).
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How else can construction assist in reducing pollution?
Constant innovation in construction is a key way of reducing pollution.
Sustainability in construction should focus on innovative materials and construction techniques but also focus on the whole process of construction.
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Why is sustainability important in the maintenance of buildings?
When sustainability is considered in the maintenance of buildings it can reduce long term running costs.
Improves quality of life for residents, living in a warm home that is less costly to run.
Meeting the climate change act 2008 by reducing CO2 output by 2050.
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What is social sustainability and how do you ensure a project is socially sustainable?
Relationship with the stake holder and maintaining efficient communication between all duty holders involved.
Community engagement.
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What methods can be used to reduce CO2 in the construction/operation/maintenance of buildings?
Design - utilising as much natural light as possible reducing the need or artificial light and renewables into the design. E.g. PV panels & green roofs can be beneficial.
Use of alternative materials such as timber frame, reduce imposed loads on foundations and has less embodied CO2 than bricks.
In maintenance measures such as building improvement and energy reduction such as increased insulation and more energy efficient heating.
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What actions can you take at work to help contribute to sustainability?
Using PLAN alongside making decisions to help come to sustainable conclusions.
In plan team it is more crucial in design and specification e.g. locally sourced materials and lifetime of product.
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What are PV Panels?
It is an assembly of photo-voltaic cells mounted in a framework for installation.
They use sunlight as a source of energy and generate direct current electricity.
These panels have been put on PCC blocks to generate electricity which can be used in the communal areas of the blocks.
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How can sustainability influence a buildings design?
Sustainability seeks to reduce negative impacts on the environment, thereby improving building performance.
Sustainability promotes environmental protection by coming up with ways to reuse natural resources such as water and energy.
E.g. green buildings can often be powered using wind or solar energy and can be built with the ability to collect rainwater that is then used for toilets.
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Sustainability goals in PCC?
LEAP is for residents in Portsmouth who are in fuel poverty to try and put measures in place to improve the energy efficiency of a building.
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Can you give an example of where design options have been chosen to make a property more sustainable within the PCC housing stock?
Environmentally integrated Passivhaus EnerPHit approach - full retro fit.
extending the life of an existing building with robust building design and attention to detail.
gives better thermal performance, airtightness & ventilation, leading to improved health & comfort for occupants and very low energy bills.
retrofit build cost compares favourably with costs for new-build housing to similar density & build quality.
existing community remains intact, no social displacement caused by the alternative decant, demolish and re-build approach.
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What is the MEES and how has this had an impact on energy efficiency of properties within the PCC housing stock?
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard which came into force on 1 April 2018 applies to private rented domestic properties.
Since 1 April 2020, landlords can no longer let or continue to let properties covered by the MEES Regulations if they have EPC rating below E, unless they have a valid exemption in place.
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How does the equality act 2010 protect individuals?
Protects people from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.
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How can you take positive action against discrimination?
Informally reporting to employer, formally submitting a complaint through employers procedures, make a claim through employers tribunal.
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What is the importance of diversity within the workplace?
A diverse workforce is more likely to understand your customers' needs and come up with ideas to fulfil them due to different backgrounds and experience.
Diversity in the workplace will also increase employee morale and instil a desire to be more effective and work more efficiently. This will greatly increase the overall productivity.
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How can you work safely under this legislation?
Carry out management surveys, wear correct PPE, keep asbestos database records up to date.
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What is the importance of teamworking within the workplace?
Collaboration within a group can help solve difficult problems and is a good opportunity for the team to exchange ideas and come up with creative ways of doing things.
A combination of solid leadership, communication, and access to good resources contribute to productive collaboration. Having mutual respect, common and aligned goals, open communication, and patience can all help make for a successful team.
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What is the importance of ease of contact between all members of an organisation?
Collaboration within a group can help solve difficult problems and is a good opportunity for the team to exchange ideas and come up with creative ways of doing things.
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What factors make a strong team?
Good leadership, a diverse team, effective communication, working collaboratively towards a common goal.
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How can regular team meetings help to overcome problems an individual may have?
Collaboration within a group can help solve difficult problems and is a good opportunity for the team to exchange ideas and come up with creative ways of doing things.
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What measures can be put in place to reduce/eliminate these risks?
Use of railings, appropriate PPE which has been inspected, proper choice of ladder/scaffold/lift, proper use/set up of ladders, carrying out risk assessments.
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What are the risks associated with working at height?
Items/tools falling from height onto someone and workers falling from height, both of which causing serious damage or injury.
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What is the health and safety at work act 1974?
Protects individuals as it puts obligations on employers to provide a safe place to work.
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Who does this legislation apply to?
Employers, workers and includes safety of others on the premises such as the general public.
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What is the control of asbestos regulations?
Covers all things asbestos - the person who has ownership or control of non-domestic premises has a duty to manage asbestos within the premises and protect anyone within the premises in regard to asbestos exposure and its health risks.
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How can employers comply with this legislation?
Ensure premises are safe, ensure equipment is safe, ensure workers have sufficient training, carry our risk assessments.
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How should damaged/exposed asbestos be removed?
Safely, risk assessment, correct PPE, by licensed contractors depending on works.
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What are the risks associated with asbestos?
Exposure to asbestos fibres and breathing them in - can cause lung cancer, asbestosis.
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Where is asbestos commonly located within the PCC housing stock?
AIB board, soffits, facias, undercloaking, textured coatings.
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What are the CDM regulations 2015?
Regulations that manage the health, safety, and welfare of a construction project.
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What is licensed and non-licensed asbestos works?
Licensed works:
Most high-risk work with asbestos - e.g. Asbestos insulation board (AIB), pipe lagging, loose fibres.
Where exposure is high intensity or non-sporadic
Where the risk assessment cannot clearly demonstrate that the control limit will not be exceeded i.e., 0.1 asbestos fibers per cubic centimeter of air (0.1 f/cm3) (averaged over a four-hour period)
Non-Licensed works:
Low risk work - e.g. Removal and encapsulation of textured coating and cement products
Where espouse is low intensity or sporadic
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How are cavity walls constructed?
Two skins of brickwork or blockwork with a cavity in between - both skins are 'tied' using wall ties.
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Who are the main duty holders within CDM and what are their main duties?
Client - appoints PD & PC, ensures they carry out their duties, provides welfare facilities on site, allocates sufficient time and resources
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What is the difference between an old and modern cavity?
Old cavity - 1920s, just two skins on brickwork only. 255mm total thickness. Not insulated.
New cavity - 1960s, brick and blockwork skins. 300mm total thickness. Fully or partially insulated on site.
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What type of construction projects does this legislation apply to?
Applies to any construction project no matter size or type - e.g. new build, demolition, refurb.
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What are frost attacks?
It occurs when the ground freezes causing the soil and cracks to expand then when the weather is warmer it thaws out shrinking it again.
When the process is repeated multiple times, it can lead to larger cracks, this can occur in the walls and foundations of a building.
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What is thermal bridging?
It occurs when there is a connection between the outer and inner skin that is more thermally conductive than the rest of the building envelope.
Leads to internal surface being a different temperature and condensation may form which can lead to mould growth.
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What is damp?
Rising damp occurs when a damp-proof course is not installed properly.
It appears on inner/external walls as tide lines due to the groundwater rising through the porous surface of brickwork.
Penetrating damp can be identified by patches of damp/mould. It is caused by water ingress from problems such as degraded mortar, poorly installed windows, missing roof tiles.
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What is lintel failure?
When they fail it can cause cracking and if left un-repaired could cause structural failure.
Steel lintels can corrode meaning it expands causing cracking.
Lintels can crack due to movement in walls or foundations.
Timber lintels are at risk from rot and damp which would affect the structural integrity of timber.
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What causes wall tie failure?
Rusting of wall ties causing expansion within the mortar and causing cracking within the brickwork, failure to bed the ties properly within mortar joints, insufficient amounts of walls ties or incorrect spacing can cause the external skin of the cavity wall to bow or collapse.
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What are the remedial works?
Installation of remedial wall ties, followed by the removal or isolation of the existing wall ties, is the quickest and most cost-effective solution to wall tie replacement.
Remedial wall ties - Mechanical Expansion, Resin / Grouted, Helical Dry fix.
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Why might non traditional construction be used over traditional construction
Non-traditional construction methods have been opted for over traditional methods due to their cost effectiveness and efficiency due to precast building elements. They incorporate standardisation and repetition of construction.
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What is the difference between traditional & non-traditional construction methods?
Traditional construction uses a linear approach, and the majority of the work is completed on site - also commonly uses masonry or stonework in construction.
Non-traditional construction does not necessarily use a linear approach and a lot of the building elements can be pre-cast or made in factories. Doesn’t tend to use bricks or stonework and will be mostly concrete.
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What is Rat-Trad construction?
Rationalised traditional construction, which is a combination of both traditional and non-traditional construction methods - e.g. Crosswall.
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Rationalised traditional construction, which is a combination of both traditional and non-traditional construction methods - e.g. Crosswall.
The person who has ownership or control of the premises - For PCC it is the director of HNB which is James Hill.
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What questions would you ask the responsible person?
General information - the premises (brief construction details), occupants (ASB, hoarders, disabled), any fire loss experience for the block, any outstanding recommendations/works from previous FRAs.
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How do you assess the overall risk of fire within a block of flats?
Carry out an FRA using the PAS 79 form - looking at fire hazards, their elimination and control.
Inspection of passive fire protection such as doors, compartment walls and fire stopping.
Assessment of adequate signage and fire safety notices to allow safe egress.
Housekeeping in terms of maintaining a clear access route of at least 800mm as per approved document and ensuring no fire loading in or near the block.
Inspecting the communal wall linings to ensure there is no pealing or flaking of paint and ideally this system is class 0.
Travel distances are reasonable and tolerable, safe, and adequate.
No mobility scooters are stored within the communal areas.
Security of the block in terms of boundaries and block entrance door (risk of arson).
Identifying any plastic cable trunking or unsupported trunking in the communal areas.
Inspection of communal roof space in regard to loft hatch integrity and compartment fire walls.
Although outside of the RFSO, property inspection to ensure adequate flat entrance door (self closes), protected internal hallway and compartment fire walls in the roof space.
If there is hoarding in any properties, this could make it harder for residents to escape and firefighters to enter.
Dangerous Substances e.g. oxygen in flats.
Escape lighting - adequate and present, regular testing in place.
External inspection of the construction materials and any claddings.
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What is their role?
They are responsible for appointing a competent person to assist in undertaking FRAs of their property.
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What is the importance of compartmentation within blocks of flats in the PCC housing stock?
PCC operates a stay put policy meaning residents should stay within their flats in the event where there is a fire in another flat within the block - this means compartmentation is essential between flats to ensure the fire cannot spread easily.
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What are some common actions required to minimise the risk of fire in blocks of flats in the PCC housing stock?
Fire stopping to service penetrations, property entrance door replacement, class 0 paint linings, emergency lighting installation, removal of combustible waste/items.
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How are FRA actions prioritised?
Based on risk.
1 - Actioned immediately as a day-to-day repair/bulk waste. (Fire stopping, waste removal).
2 - Within 12 months will generally be planned maintenance or small repair quotation. (Emergency Lighting, Door Replacement, Metal Ties for Trunking).
3 - Would improve fire safety of the block but not immediately essential.
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What type of FRAs do we carry out and under what legislation?
Type 1 non-destructive survey using a PAS 79 form - under the regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005.
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How are planned maintenance schemes prioritised for larger fire safety works?
Works are prioritised in terms of the level of risk within the block - e.g. High-rise block of flats such as Ladywood house requiring full property entrance door replacement will be high priority and carried out much faster than full door replacement to a 3-storey block of flats.
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What is the scope of PCC FRAs under the regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005?
The common parts & property entrance doors but no further - does not cover internally to individual flats.
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What are the principles of work and how have you used them in the repairs team?
Customer sets nominal value - I arranged a convenient appointment for customer for a RTB survey, turn up as agreed and complete all survey requirements the first time - no need for a revisit.
Work flows 100% clean - I ensured work handed onto the next step of the workflow is perfect (no delay due to errors) - My RTB plans were accurate and no errors therefore the RTB officers did not have to send back my work for amendments and can continue with the process quickly.
Single piece flow - Picking up a piece of work take it to completion without picking up another item from the flow - I completed an FRA from desk study, site visit survey, and write up sending out relevant actions all in one day with complete focus on the task with no interruptions.
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What is the typical size of a UK brick
Brick size = 215 x 102.5 x 65mm
Extra 10mm for mortar
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Three main materials in a brick
Silica (sand) 50-60%
Alumina (Clay) 20-30%
Lime 2-5%
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Three Typical defects for a cavity wall
Damp (rising, penetrating or condensation)
Wall tie failure or other bond failures (mortar)
Cracking (causes other defects and can be caused by other defects)
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What are the typical types of brick bonds
Stretcher bond – all stretchers facing
English bond – Row of stretchers, row of headers alternating
Flemish bond – alternating headers and stretchers all over
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Most common types of foundation for traditional construction
Strip foundation – Concrete strips under load bearing walls, either deep fill (all full of concrete) or strip where wall is built into ground
Pad – Small footings in calculated areas connected with reinforced columns
Raft / Piles – Whole area of concrete raft, piles can be deep into ground (large concrete piles)
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What are three types of damp
Rising
Penetrating
Condensation
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What issues can repointing old brickwork in cement mortar cause?
Older lime mortar needs to breathe as it is porous, to let water out. If concrete mortar is applied over top it traps moisture and it will try to escape through brick which will then spall the bricks as they are saturated (freeze-thaw)
Also concrete can be too strong compared to flexible lime mortar and wont let the building move a normal amount causing extra cracking in brick or foundations
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What is a cavity tray?
Cavity trays are a DPC that is used to direct any moisture within a cavity out of weep vents. They are often used on top of windows, doors or any openings. It is like an internal gutter for the cavity allowing moisture to escape and not sit on the internal leaf.
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What is cold bridging?
This is where there is a gap in the insulation, which often causes condensation on the colder areas.
It could either be from debris in a cavity, or often where elements of buildings meet e.g. floors to walls, walls to ceilings/roofs
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What are two types of rot
Dry rot is a wood destroying fungus that grows in timber with excess water around 20% moisture levels, it can spread all throughout the building, and is identified by a damp smell, fine strands of spore dust and wool like fungus.
Wet rot is similar, but is in timber with higher moisture levels around 30-60%, wet rot cannot spread all through the building and is localised to where the excessive water is. It can be identified by dark, spongy timber with a damp musty smell.
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What do you mean by 3ft 6in module?
Module is adopting a regulated dimensions for the building, repeated sections called
modules. BSIF house, 3ft6inch module, floors are 7ft, stanchions/beams/joist laid
3ft6inch.
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What is a common defect to a solid concrete floor
Hardcore under the concrete slab can have settlement (if not correctly compacted) which may result in movement meaning the concrete could crack, or the hardcore could expand/swell in moist conditions which again could crack the concrete.
Steel reinforcements corroding, expanding and cracking the concrete
Sulfate attack, sulfates in the hardcore could react with the concrete and create crystals which expand and crack the concrete
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BISF common defects
* Corrosion of steel frame - stanchions (vertical columns that provide structure with
support)
* Corrosion of rag bolts that hold stanchions is common, cracking on in situ concrete
* Corrosion of sheeting rails, hold cladding in place, causes bolt to protrude outwards
* Corrosion between top two cladding sheets on gable wall, weathering strip that is in
place to stop weathering entering through the joint also failure and can corrode.
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Approved document B?
proved document B?
* Building regulations in England covering fire safety matters within and around
buildings
* Volume 1 deal with dwellings and block of flats so relates to my work
* Split into sections: Means of warning/escape, internal linings - covered in the write
ups we do for blocks of flat that we conduct review and full FRAs on.
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Briefly explain the construction of non-traditional construction type (BISF & Another)
* Steel frame cheap / easy alternative to building houses post WW2
* Foundations - Strip -> 9-inch wall -> in situ concrete (4inch ,9inch over brick)
* 3ft6inch module design, stanchions rise to eave level space at 3ft6inch intervals
* Front/rear elevation, 7ft gap to house windows
* Stanchions supported by steel supports and ceilings joists, which are spaced at
3ft6inch interval (eaves wall), supported by floor beams, spaced at 3ft6inch intervals
and rafter ties (gable wall)
* Corners of BISF house had diagonal support, where gable/eave wall met.
* Timber noggins where notched at each end and slotted between the floor beams
and ceiling joists, to provide fittings for floorboards, and plasterboard.
* Roof - truss design of steel RS angle, 3 trusses laid which were joined via steel
purlins. Corrugated cement asbestos roof panels where used attached to purlins.
* External wall - cavity wall - ground floor was cement render applied to metal mesh,
which was attached to steel frame. First floor - galvanised cladding - fixed to
sheeting rails.
* Internal linings - timber frame secured to steel frame - plasterboard fixed - Glass
fibre quilt between timber/steel frame.
* Party wall - cavity breezeblocks
* Partitions wall - timber frame with plasterboard.
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2) What is in-situ concrete?
Concrete that is laid on site, it is poured into shutters, mould, where it is left to set
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What do you mean by RS angle in shape?
L-shaped metal beam
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What is a stanchion?
Vertical posts/beams that are used for support structure
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What are rafter ties?
Rafter ties are used when ceiling joists do not provide restraint for the rafters, the
rafters ties are used to support the rafters to provide them with restraint, triangle.
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What are rag bolts & barbs?
Rag bolts - a bolt with barbs that is used to attach objects to concrete. Barbs keep it
tight once it has been driven in, hinders withdrawal.
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What do you mean by RS channel in shape?
U-shape
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What way to first-floor beams face?
The first-floor beams run parallel to gable wall, every 3ft 6in
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What way do ceiling joists run?
They run parallel to eaves wall, which is why rafter ties are necessary as the joist do
not provide restraint in the roof.
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How are the RS joist floor beams supported?
They are supported by the stanchions, and also supported mid span by 5x3.5 inch RS
joist spine beam, the joist spine beam is supported by 7ft post made from 2 2in RS
angles welder together to make a tube.
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Briefly explain the construction of roof in BISF house?
Truss roof, 3 or 4 trusses are laid joined together via purlins. The ceilings joist is laid
parallel to the eaves wall supported by the stanchions. Rafter ties are used to give
the truss rafters restraint. Corrugated asbestos cement roofing is attached to
purlins.
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What are timber noggins, and what do you mean by notched?
Strut that provides rigidity between frameworks.
End of timber noggin is shaped so it can fit/slide into joist/beam
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Briefly explain the external wall of a BISF house?
Cavity wall - ground floor - metal mesh attached to steel frame; cement render
applied to mesh. First floor - galvanised cladding attached to sheeting rails.
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How would you deal with room in roof?
Permanent staircase is fitted
Common wall is less than 1.8m for over 50% of walls then it counts (exclude
gable/party)
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hat were the internal linings of a BISF house?
Timber frame is attached to steel frame, plasterboard is attached to timber frame.
Partition walls are timer frame with plasterboard.
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What is a glass fibre quilt?
Type of insulation, made from recycled glass fragments and sand.
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Difference between party and partition wall?
* Party wall - shared/dividing wall by 2 adjoining buildings that is shared by occupants
of each residence/business.
* Partition wall - solid/framework/stud walls - nonloadbearing, that separate spaces
within buildings - only support themselves.
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What is cement slurry?
Slurry - solids in liquid - mixture of cement, water and additives - when it applied to
sets and solidifies
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Retrofitting to design? Refurbishment
* Most common type - replace cladding at first floor level
* Changing the windows to increase light and attractive ness
* Update insulation (1inch glass fibre quilt) - solution I read external insulation in form
90mm thick graphite expanded insulation boards - finished with a render
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What is the Housing Defect Act 1984?
* Legislation that applies to defective properties that were built by local authorities
and allow owners of these properties to allow for a grant under the scheme.
* BISF does not come under the act
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What is a cold and warm roof
i. Cold - insulation is placed above the ceiling between the joists, vapour later
laid under insulation and adequate ventilation for void above to stop
moisture condensing on timbers which could cause rot
ii. Warm - insulation is laid above the joists on the deck, either above
(inverted) or below (sandwich)waterproof membrane, this keeps the void
the same temperature of the building so little chance of condensation, no
chance for timbers to rot due to condensing. Vapour layer still laid to
minimise moisture movement.
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When did EPC become required?
October 2008
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4) How would you deal with conservatory
a. Must have 75% glazing to roof
b. Mus have 50% glazing to walls
c. If conservatory thermally separated (quality external door) - disregarded - tick boxes
question whether it has fixed heaters
d. If no separation of conservatory set or no quality external doors then included
e. Storey height and perimeter of glazing
f. Floor area and glazing (double/single)
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