Property Acquisition Due Diligence report

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Completed questionaire information

• Date property acquisition due diligence report completed

• Completed by (include position and phone number)
  

Site Lease Arrangements

• Is the site currently leased?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When does the lease expire?
  
  

• What is the lease duration?

• Is there an option to renew the lease?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, what is the option?

Site History

• Year of first land development (if developed):

• Status prior to development (swamp, wetland, marsh, greenfield, woodland, farm land, other):

• Have prior environmental site assessments been conducted or this property?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide copies of any reports

• Are there any past, threatened or pending law suits or administrative proceedings related to any release or health, safety, environment and/or security concerns known?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, specify events and dates. Provide copies of investigation reports, where available.

• Does the owner or occupant of the property have any knowledge of environmental liens or governmental notification relating to past or current violations of environmental laws?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, specify events and dates. Provide copies of any correspondence.

• Have there been any contamination investigation or remediation (cleanup) at the site?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, specify events and dates. Provide copies of any correspondence

• Is there any evidence or knowledge of drums or waste buried on site?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes provide details

• Is there any evidence of historic on-site activities ( other than present) potentially having involved hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide details

• Are there any known incidents of past chemical spills or fires potentially having caused environmental impact?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide details

• Is there a transformer, capacitor or any other equipment for which there are any records indicating the presence of poly chlorinated biphenyl (PCB's)

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide details

• Do any areas contain or are suspected to contain asbestos or asbestos containing materials?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes is there an Asbestos Management Plan available?

• Are copies of the asbestos register available?

  Yes

  No

• Are asbestos containing materials clearly identified?

  Yes

  No

• Are any areas of the facility known to contain or are suspected to contain lead-based paint?

  Yes

  No

• If yes, provide details

Current Site Activities and Practices

Chemical Storage

• Are hazardous chemicals stored or used on site( oil, solvents, paint, heavy metal solutions, pesticides, volatile organic compounds(VOCs), flammable s, corrosives, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide details

• Are chemicals mixed, blended or transferred on site?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide details

• Are chemicals stored in designated chemical storage area(s)?

  Yes

  No

• If yes, provide details

• Has the facility ever been classified as a Major Hazard Facility?<br>(MHF due to quantities of chemical stored exceeding non reporting limits)

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide details

• Has an Environmental Relevant Activity (ERA) licence been issued for activities undertaken on site ( current or previously)?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide details

• Is LPG gas stored on site in quantities that exceed normal forklift / heating use?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Is LPG gas decanted on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, provide details

Underground Storage Tanks

• Are any chemicals, oils or vehicle fuels stored in underground Storage Tanks (USTs)?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Are there any vents or fill pipes protruding from the ground on the property or to any structure located on the property?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Have there been any USTs removed or closed in place (based on site evidence including interviews and records)?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide details including location, volume, contents any registration or removal information

• Location

• Volume

• Contents

• Registration or removal information

Sumps / Drains / Oil Water Seperators

• Have there been any floor drains, sumps or oil / water seperators used for industrial activities?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Do any sumps, pits or similar structures now contain or have previously contained hazardous materials such as solvents or oils?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Are floor drains blocked or clogged( look for collapsed drains)?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide the following information for these units

• Location(s)

• Contents

• Discharge information

• Currently active or inactive

Above Ground Storage Tanks

• Are hazardous chemicals, oils or vehicle fuel stored in above ground storage tanks of 100 litres or more?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Have any halogenated hydrocarbons or chlorinated hydrocarbon based solvents been used at the property or within the facility?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, provide the following information for all tanks: Location, volume, contents and is containment (bunding) present

Waste

• Have wastes been stored in locations other than present storage areas (e.g. Pits, ponds, surface impoundments, lagoons, landfills, container storage areas)?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Has waste ever been disposed on site through burning, dumping or buying?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Are wastes stored in designated waste storage area(s)?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Are wastes or wastewater treated on site prior to shipment or disposal?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes, describe the treatment process and applicable permits

• Provide a list of wastes generated, existing vendor and disposal location(s)

• Type of waste

• Waste vendor

• Disposal location

Groundwater

• Are there known restrictions on water use in the area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is groundwater a source for drinking water in the area ( I.e., local / residential drinking water via wells )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any ground, extraction or monitoring wells on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any injection wells / percolation beds / septic systems or leach fields on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have soil / groundwater samples Ever been analysed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any direct discharges of water collected on site, other than public sewer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• In the past, has industrial wastewater, sanitary wastewater and storm water been discharged to an on site system, land or surface waters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• List events and include all relevant information

• Describe discharge systems (sanitary, storm water, industrial wastewater):

Air Quality

• Are there any current or past air emission sources?<br>

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Parts washer / degreaser<br>

  Yes

  No

• Grain / seed storage and transfer<br>

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Fertiliser storage and transfer<br>

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Fuel storage and dispensing<br>

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Chemical storage and transfer<br>

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Engines or generators <br>

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Dust collectors<br>

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Other<br>

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

Building condition

• Is the internal / external paint in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is mould or other health concern(s) present?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Is roofing, guttering and down pipes in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do office, warehouse and retail areas have adequate ventilation?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Are facility flooring and general structures in good condition and free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

Health, Safety and Security

Electrical and lighting

• Are electrical services in safe and adequate condition (including electrical panels, transformers, junction boxes and wiring)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the site covered by an electrical current device (RCD)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical cables in good condition, secure and safely located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the facilities internal and external lighting sufficient to ensure safe completion of all tasks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes to any of the above describe concerns

Site security

• Has the site been broken into in the past?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the facility fenced to prevent unauthorised entry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the facility use a third party security company?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the facility have an of electronic alarm system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the site been broken into in the past?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all doors and windows equipped with locks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes to any of the above describe concerns

Traffic management

• Is there a traffic management plan in place for the site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pedestrians and vehicles segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate parking for customers and staff on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walkways, loading and safety zones clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes to any of the above describe concerns

Cranes and hoists

• Are cranes , hoists and other lifting equipment installed and or used on site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cranes, hoists and other lifting equipment, in good condition, inspected and marked for load capacity?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are cranes , hoists and other lifting equipment registered and operated by a licenced operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes to any of the above describe concerns

Hot work

• Is hot work, welding, cutting, brazing conducted at the facility?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Are there designated workshop areas where maintenance, welding etc. takes place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes to any of the above describe concerns

Working at heights

• Are there work areas which represent a falls risk ( e.g. Elevated walkways, stairwells, atrium, elevated light fittings)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there adequate controls in place for falls risks (e.g. Anchor points, fixed and / or caged ladders, building maintenance units, toe guards and balustrades)?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Have mezznaine and other elevated levels been accessed or rated to meet load capacity requirements?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• Are stairwells and overhead areas ( mezzanines) in good condition with adequate fall protection ( railings, toe boards, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  Not applicable

  Unknown

• If yes to any of the above describe concerns