Inspection (Level 3)

Question 1

What do I take on an inspection

Answer 1

1. PPE
2. phone
3. measuring tape/laser measure
4. Plans/notepad pen
5. torch

Question 2

What sort of things might i consider on a site visit

Answer 2

1. location- surrounding context, road infrastructure, transport etc
2. site condition/contamination/environmental hazards
3. Comparable evidence/local market conditions

Question 3

What sort of things do I consider on an external inspection

Answer 3

1. Building structure
2. building defects
3. hazards
4. site boundary
5. any necessary repairs
6. building age

Question 4

What sort of things do I consider on internal inspections

Answer 4

1. Repair and maintenance needs
2. defects
3. layout
4. services- are they still on?
5. statory compliance- asbestos, buildings regs, H&S
6. compliance with any leases

Question 5

what are the different purposes for an inspections

Answer 5

1. Valuation (valuation influencers)
2. Property Man (policing the lease)
3. Agency (marketability issues)

Question 6

What is the main RICS guidance on Inspections

Answer 6

RICS Surveying safely 2019 (guidance note)

Question 7

Name the types of office fit outs

Answer 7

1. shell and core- where the common parts of the building are complete but the office space is left as a shell
2. Grade A- complete to a high spec (as defined by British council for offices)
3. Grade B- complete to the a different spec to fit occupier

Question 8

Describe a shop spec

Answer 8

1. steel or concrete frame
2. services capped off
3. concrete floor
4. let in shell condition

Question 9

Describe an industrial/ warehouse spec

Answer 9

1.steel frame with insulated steel cladding

2.

Question 10

what is a defect

Answer 10

An issue or fault with a building or materials of some sort. There are inherent and latent:
inherent- always been there
latent- couldn’t be spotted during usual inspections

Question 11

Name the most common causes of defects:

Answer 11

1. movement
2. water
3. non-performance or deterioration of materials

Question 12

Name some hazardous materials I come in contact with on our sites:

Answer 12

1. chemicals
2. asbestos
3. lead piping

Question 13

How would I deal with contamination on SW land

Answer 13

1. Obtain site history, carry out a desk top study, site investigation etc
2. instruct ground tests: such as soil samples and boreholes to test the substances in the ground
3. Go to specialist to obtain remediation report setting our remedial options

Question 14

how would I approach the valuation of a site with contaminated land

Answer 14

1. do not provide any advice until a specialist report is provided
2. caveat the report appropriately
3. deduct the remediation costs from the gross site value

Question 15

What are some signs of contamination/dangerous materials

Answer 15

Materials likely containing asbestos
Signs of chemicals
Old posters
Get report if still unsure

Question 16

What are the different types of invasive plants

Answer 16

1. jap knotweed- purple/green hallow stem and green leaves
2. giant hogweed- green stem with white flowers
3. hymalian balsam

(there are other but those are main ones)

Question 17

What is the law relevant to invasive plants and land contamination

Answer 17

Environmental protection Act (EPA) 1990

Question 18

How do I identify Jap Knotweed

Answer 18

1. take pictures
2. compare these to images online
3. Get expert advice
4. get approved company to remove it following all rules

Question 19

How did I prepare for my site visit:

Answer 19

1. Desktop review: GIS, google maps, last inspection report, asbestos report
2. Prepare plans to take to site
3. Prepare to take appropriate PPE
4. If necessary speak to local ops

Question 20

Name the RICS guidance on surveying

Answer 20

1. surveying Safely 2015

2. Technical Due Diligence in commercial property 2020

Question 21

What does SW live saving rules cover:

Answer 21

1.height
2.confined spaces
3.heavy lifting
4.chemicals
5.machinery
6.

Question 22

How would I identity Asbestos

Answer 22

Check the year of build prior to visit
Check is mark wilinkson if it’s on asbestos reg
Looks for the common materials it’s present in- roof titles, pipes, artex ceiling, roofing etc

Question 23

What does the H&S at work Act cover

Answer 23

• my responsibility

- my employers responsiblities

Question 24

What sort of things might contaminate land

Answer 24

• heavy metals such as lead or arsenic
• chemical substances
• asbestos
• oils and tars