Inspection

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Mind Map on Inspection, created by lpwhitaker88 on 04/12/2014.
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Mind Map by lpwhitaker88, updated more than 1 year ago
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Inspection
  1. equipment
    1. recording
      1. paper, pens, pencils, voice recorders, digital cameras, tablets and software
      2. measuring
        1. tapes, rods, laser-measuring devices (callibrated), moisture meters, spirit levels, trundle wheel, compass
        2. entry of remote and concealed areas
          1. claw hammer and bolster for inspection chamber covers, meter cupboard keys, hand mirrors, 3m ladder, binoculars, torch
          2. Personal Protective Equipment
            1. charged mobile phone, personal alarm, protective helmet, non slip steelies, ear defenders, eyemasks, appropriate facemask, first-aid kit, means of personal identification, protective overalls, gloves, torch, high visibility clothing
            2. testing (more level 3)
              1. plumbline/bob (to check walls are straight, pocket probe for superficial testing of mortar/timber etc
              2. admin
                1. file, plans, other supporting info
              3. Risks to report
                1. • asbestos and other deleterious materials • animals and vermin (bird droppings, rats, dog waste, and so on) • lack of emergency escape and inadequate fire precautions • absence of safety glass to openings and outbuildings • falls from height, lack of safety rails, steep stairs, serious and significant tripping hazards • unstable parts of the building, especially at high level • lead water pipes and lead paint • gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning • dangerous electrics • absence of test certificates for services/appliances/water supply • inappropriate use of accommodation (for example, non-conforming roof space conversion and bedrooms in damp basements) • overhead power lines (EMFs) and high radon levels • automatic gates • unprotected garden ponds
                  1. level 1 identify, level 2 explain
                  2. legal matters
                    1. conservation areas (especially Article 4 designation) and listed building status and need for consents • work done under the various ‘competent persons’ schemes • planning permission and building regulation approval for alterations and repairs • trees and any tree preservation orders • environmental matters, such as remediation certificates for previously contaminated sites • the use of adjacent, significant public or private developments; and • whether a mining report is required.
                    2. photo's of any guarantees/certificates
                      1. • structural work such as underpinning, removal of structural elements, lateral restraint and chimney stabilisation works • timber and damp treatment works • wall ties and cavity wall tie replacement works • new windows and doors • cavity wall insulation • installation and repair of service installations.
                      2. other matters
                        1. • flying freeholds or submerged freeholds • evidence of multiple occupation, tenancies • holiday lettings • signs of possible trespass and rights of way • arrangements for private services, septic tank registration and so on • rights of way and maintenance/repairing liabilities for private access roads and/or footways, ownership of verges, villages greens and so on • chancellery matters • other property rights including rights of light, restrictions to occupation, tenancies/vacant possession, easements, servitudes and/or wayleaves • boundary problems including poorly defined site boundaries, repairs of party walls, party wall agreements, works in progress on adjacent land, and so on • details of any buildings insurance claims • parking permits • presence of protected species (for example bats, badgers and newts) • Green Deal measures, feed-in tariffs, roof leases and so on.
                        2. 4/5 step process
                          1. prelim H&S assessment in office
                            1. RICS Surveying Safely 2011
                              1. Personal and corporate responsibilities including H&S acts, employers liability insurance and public liablity
                                1. risk assessment, safe to inspect alone?
                                  1. occupational health (including stress/bullying)
                                    1. visintg premises (travel arrangements, lone working, in company diary so someone knows when to expect you back)
                                  2. desktop/drive by Inspection of local area
                                    1. neighbouring property or occupiers (unruly/noisy?)/ location desirability (in decline? up & coming?) / aspect / proximity to facilities / catchment areas / transport
                                      1. contamination / environmental hazards / nuisances / flooding
                                        1. potential comparables and agents boards
                                        2. External inspection (roof downwards)
                                          1. construction type & date
                                            1. traditional / non-trad?
                                              1. architechtural features / county maps / planning history
                                              2. repair/condition/defects/movement of exterior (roof downwards)
                                                1. parking arrangements
                                                  1. site boundaries / apparent or potential disputes / easements / rights of way
                                                  2. Internal Inspection
                                                    1. layout and specification / size / flexibility / obsolescence
                                                      1. repair / condition / defects, work bottom to the top
                                                        1. statutory compliance - building regs / asbestos / h&s, fire (polystyrene tiles)
                                                          1. In each room.
                                                            1. view room from all 4 corners, clockwise
                                                              1. bottom to top
                                                                1. tap structures
                                                                  1. move switches
                                                                    1. heel drop test on floor
                                                                      1. open /shut doors & windows
                                                                        1. USe building elements from HBR or pro-forma
                                                        2. Inspection purposes
                                                          1. Valuation/Survey
                                                            1. All things influencing value including location, tenure, aspect, defects, current condition, services
                                                            2. Agency
                                                              1. Considering same as valuation, but also presentation of accommodation, flexibility of accommodation and marketability
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