New Property Viability Inspection

• Site conducted

  Select

• Build date of property

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

General Building

• Is the property located in an area which is suitable for the project?

  Yes

  No

  TBC

• Are there unprotected gaps of over 100mm in bannisters/between spindles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any windows in the property open below waist height?

  Yes

  No

• Are the windows equipped with window restrictors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What are the window frames made of?

  uPVC

  Timber

  Aluminium

  Other

• Are the windows in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there damp or mould present anywhere in the property?

  Yes

  No

• Does the property have a mains gas supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fixed heating installation gas or electric?

  Gas

  Electric

• Does the fixed heating/electrical installation appear to be in good working order and condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a building/floor plan been provided with measurements of each room?

  Yes

  No

• Ensure measurements of each room are taken.

• Are radiators and associated pipe work free from rust, damage or missing paint?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the build date is before 1980, has it been confirmed whether lead pipes and lead paint have been used anywhere in the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are lead pipes or has lead paint been used within the property?

  Yes

  No

• Are there obvious defects/health and safety concerns?

Grounds

• Are there any loose paving stones, uneven surfaces and/or overgrown land on the grounds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) being kept anywhere on the premises?

  Yes

  No

• Is there anything overhanging from the roof such as bird spikes, gutter brushes, roof tiles and so forth?

  Yes

  No

• Are there obvious defects/health and safety concerns?

Kitchen

• Does the kitchen have built in appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a fire blanket with appropriate kite mark?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire blanket wall mounted between the cooker and the escape route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the fire blanket have signage on how to use it?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an extractor fan in the kitchen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a cooker hood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there anything attached to the wall above or next to the hob?

  Yes

  No

• What type of flooring is in the kitchen?

  Ceramic Tile

  Vinyl

  Wooden

  Carpet

  Laminate

• Are there any obvious defects/health and safety concerns?

Bedroom/s

• How many bedrooms are there?

• Are the bedrooms a minimum of 6.51 Sq/m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the bedrooms a minimum ceiling height of 1.5m?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there an adequate number of electrical sockets for each room and well located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a gas boiler in any of the bedrooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there obvious defects/health and safety concerns?

Bathroom/s

• How many bathrooms are there?

• Is there an extractor fan in the bathroom?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a shower?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What type of flooring is in the bathroom?

  Ceramic Tile

  Vinyl

  Wooden

  Carpet

  Laminate

• Is the flooring appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there safety features in situ i.e. shower chair or transfer bench that need to be removed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the obvious defects/health and safety concerns?

Fire Safety

• What grade is the fire alarm system?

  Select Fire Alarm Panel Hardwired automatic detection Battery operated automatic detection Mixed automatic detection

  • Fire Alarm Panel
  • Hardwired automatic detection
  • Battery operated automatic detection
  • Mixed automatic detection

• What level of coverage does the fire alarm system provide? (excluding kitchen)

  Select Installed in every room Installed in hallway, landing and some other high risk rooms Installed only in hallway and landing

  • Installed in every room
  • Installed in hallway, landing and some other high risk rooms
  • Installed only in hallway and landing

• Is there a heat detector in the kitchen?

  Yes

  No

• Are internal doors sound, well-constructed and close fitting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the property walls of sound, conventional construction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a shared house of three or more storeys, are there FD30 fire doors protecting the escape route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If flats of two or more storeys, are there FD30S fire doors with smoke seals protecting the escape route?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a shared house or flats of two or more storeys, are fire extinguishers in situ on the landings?

  Yes

  No

• Is there a valid fire risk assessment in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all actions from the previous fire risk assessment been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fire alarm system/smoke detection inspection been carried out in the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fire blanket been inspected in the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) been carried out in the last 2 years or 4 years for offices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the boiler been serviced within the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the gas safe inspection been carried out within the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have defects identified on the certificate been rectified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the fixed electrical wiring test been carried out within the last 5 years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have C1 or C2 recommendations been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the emergency lighting been inspected in the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the fire extinguishers been inspected within the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an asbestos management survey been obtained for the property?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have any recommendations for removal been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) or presumed ACMs have been left in place, is there a written record or register available at the property which has been reviewed within the last 6-12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a legionella risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have recommendations from the legionella risk assessment been completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate measures being carried out to control and manage legionella bacterium on an ongoing basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the property been checked against the UK Radon Interactive Map?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the maximum radon potential?

  Less than 1%

  1-3%

  Greater than 3%

• Has a radon risk report been obtained if above the 3% action level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the radon risk report determines a high level of radon, has a radon measurement of the property been taken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the suitable remedial method advised by the UK Health Security Agency being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A