Inspection

Question 1

Describe a standard shop?

Answer 1

• New steel/ concrete frame
• concrete floor
• shell condition
• ready for fit out.

Question 2

Describe a standard industrial unit ?

Answer 2

• Steel portal frame
• Profiled metal cladding
• Roller shutter access
• Hard concrete flooring
• 3 phases power
• W/C facilities

Question 3

Provide me with an office specification ?

Answer 3

• Steel/ concrete frame
• concrete colums
• raised floors
• suspended ceiling
• Carpeting
• Air conditioning
• Lift access
• common areas.

Question 4

Name the different types of foundations ? (TPPR)

Answer 4

• Trench/ Strip
• Raft
• Pile (reinforce concrete cylinders)
• Pad

Question 5

Industrial valuation

Answer 5

Exteriors - cut edge corrosion , water damage , burst pipes dado height

Question 6

Inspection retail unit

Answer 6

Valuation

Exterior : Good frontage (return frontage), any sign of cracking or impact damage, freeze thaw , is it listed (no rates)

Interior : a suspended ceiling (good or sign of water ingress) , wear and tear, the shape of the unit, access for goods to the store

Location : surrounding occupiers , transport , local market ,

Question 7

What is the key legislation for contamination and what does it do?

Answer 7

The Environmental Protection Act 1990

Remediation - outlines how to identify land which poses a significant risk to the environment.
Authorities - allows authorities to take appropriate action against a person to address contamination.

Question 8

What is the RICS professional standard on contamination? What does it do?

Answer 8

Environmental Risks and Global Real Estate 2018.

Provides guidance to chartered surveyors who are not specialists in contamination.
Defines responsibilities
Recommends standard phrases

Question 9

What are the 3 phases of a contamination investigation?

Answer 9

1. Review site history (desktop study) and site inspection / investigation
2. Intrusive - detailed investigation via obtaining soil samples.
3. Remediation report suggesting remedial options

Question 10

Are there any incentives for contaminated land?

Answer 10

Yes - Land Remediation Relief

There is a tax relief for contaminated / derelict land in the UK.

An 150% deduction for expenditure for remediation may be available

Question 11

What legislation and standards deal with Japanese Knotweed?

Answer 11

RICS Professional Standard - Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property (2022)
- decision tree, best practice, approach if discovered.

Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981
- fine of £5k for JK from magistrates court. £2.5k from local council.