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RBK231/3PRINCIPLE OF BUILDING SURVEYING

INSPECTION OF

PROPERTY REPORT

NAME: Mohd Ariff Bin Mohd Jafri

MATRIC NO: 103708

MAJOR: Building Surveying

SUBMISSION DATE: 5/11/2010

LECTURER: Sr. Mohd. Zahry Shaikh Abdul Rahman


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1.0Scope of InstructionWe have carried out a Building Survey of the under-mentioned property in connection

with proposed site. The report has been prepared in accordance with the signed and

agreed terms and condition of engagement.

2.0Address of Property InspectedNo.10

Lebuh Teck Soon,

10100 Georgetown,

Penang.

No.11

Lebuh Teck Soon,

10100 Georgetown,

Penang.

3.0Date of Inspection24 October 2010

4.0Introduction and General RemarksThis report contains our advice in relation to the overall condition of the properties

and is not an inventory of every single defects, some of which would not significantly

affect the value of the property. For further details please refer to the condition of

engagement.

At the time of inspection the weather was hot and dry. The weather during the

preceding period was similar. The houses were unoccupied and furnished with floors

covered.

There was obstacle in the areas which limited our access to some areas. The sites were

too dangerous to be explored due to many defects traced. No exposure of hidden parts

of the structures has been carried out.


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5.0Description and Age of Property3 property of two storeys terraced from about colonial period in 20

thcentury located

in Georgetown. There is no refurbishment and modernization of the houses has been

carried out. The houses retain many of the original period features and presented to beheritage properties.

6.0Accommodation1 hall, 1 room and 1 toilet

7.0Current UseUnoccupied

8.0Roads And AccessThere are several roads connected to these properties. The properties are in the

heritage site of Georgetown. Besides, the site contains hotspots centres such as

shopping complex and administrative centre. E.g. Komtar. Because of the

circumstance, the roads may become congested at busy times.

9.0InspectionConcluded in schedule


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House No. 10

1.Element : Door 2. Material : Wood

3. Location of building defect : Main Entrance of the building

4.Type of defect :

Termites attack.

Defect Grade / Rating : 3

Maintain

Maintenance Required

Replacement /

Investigation Required

/

5.Photographic Detail :

6.Probable Cause of Defect :

No maintenance, poor wood

condition.

Design Human

Material Insect/Termite /

Construction Nature /

Environment

/

Others

7. Condition of Defect:

Rusty because of termite and environment.

8. Effect of Defect :

Uncomfortable view, collapse

9. Proposed Method and Technique:

Remove the door and replace the new one.


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1.Element : Window 2. Material : Metal and wood

3. Location of building defect : Main Entrance

4.Type of defect :

Rusty


Maintain

Maintenance Required /

Replacement

/




Weather, no maintenance applies

for a period of time

Design Human

Material / Insect/Termite /


Environment

/

Others

7. Condition of Defect :

Can be used successfully but the wood parts need to be changed.


Uncomfortable view.

9. Proposed Method and Technique :

Change the wood part. Maintain the metal part.


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1.Element : Wall 2. Material : Concrete

3. Location of building defect : External wall

4.Type of defect :


Maintain


Replacement



6.Probable Cause of Defect : Design Human

Material Insect/Termite

Construction / Nature /

Environment

/

Others

7. Condition of Defect :

Bad damage because of the environment and nature.


The damage will effects the structure of the property


Reconstruction


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1.Element : Ceiling 2. Material : Tiles and Timber

3. Location of building defect : Inside of the building

4.Type of defect :

Broken ceiling, Dampness because

of leaking


Maintain


Replacement

Inverstigation Required



Weather, termite attacks, no

maintenance apply for a period of

time.

Design Human



Environment

/

Others


The condition is bad and can cause collapse anytime.


Uncomfortable view, leaking, collapse


Setting up new ceiling panel, reconstruct the roof and repaint the wall


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House No.11

1.Element : Door 2. Material : Metal

3. Location of building defect : Main Entrance

4.Type of defect :

Broken ceiling, Dampness because

of leaking


Maintain


Replacement




Weather, termite attacks, no

maintenance apply for a period of

time.

Design Human

Material / Insect/Termite


Environment

/

Others


The condition is bad and can cause collapse anytime.


Uncomfortable view, leaking, collapse


Setting up new ceiling panel, reconstruct the roof and repaint the wall


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1.Element : Window 2. Material : Wood

3. Location of building defect : 1st

floor of the property

4.Type of defect :

Termite attacks and broken

element.


Maintain


Replacement /

Investigation Required /




for a period of time.

Design Human


Construction Nature

Environment

/

Others


The condition is okay but needs a little maintenance.


Uncomfortable view, collapse.


Change overall element.


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1.Element : Wall 2. Material : Bricks

3. Location of building defect : External Wall

4.Type of defect :


Maintain


Replacement




Weather, Unpainted, no

maintenance applies for a period of

time.

Design Human

Material Insect/Termite

Construction / Nature /

Environment

/

Others


The condition is okay but needs a little maintenance.


Uncomfortable view


Reconstruction


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1.Element : Window 2. Material : Wood and metal

3. Location of building defect : Main entrance

4.Type of defect :

Rusty(metal), Termite attack(wood)


Maintain


Replacement /





for a period of time.

Design Human



Environment

/

Others


Can be used successfully but the wood parts need to be changed.


Uncomfortable view


Change the wood part. Maintain the metal part.


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1.Element : Staircase 2. Material : Wood

3. Location of building defect : Inside of the building

4.Type of defect :

Dampness, termite attack.


Maintain


Replacement




Weather, Unpainted, no

maintenance applies for a period of

time.

Design Human



Environment

/

Others


The staircase can be use because of the material used.


Uncomfortable view, collapse if not maintained.


Reconstruct and paint because termites attack is dangerous to the structure.


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1.Element : Rear door 2. Material : Metal

3. Location of building defect : Rear of the building

4.Type of defect :

Rusty and damage.


Maintain


Replacement /




Weather, rusty, no maintenance

applies for a period of time.

Design Human

Material / Insect/Termite


Environment

/

Others


The condition of metal used is bad.


Uncomfortable view


Need to change the door because of the serious damages.


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10.0 Services10.1 Electricity

We recommend that the electrical installation be inspected and tested by

registered electrician, test to include insulation, polarity abd earth continuity.Any works necessary to comply with UBBL should be undertaken.

10.2 GasThere is no gas meter provided in the property.

10.3 Water and PlumbingWe have not seen the underground main supply pipe but if this is an original

pipe it will now be due for replacement in modern polypropylene and this willinvolve dinging up the front pathway. We recommend that inquiries be made

with the vendor to ascertain what is known of the age and type of main water

supply pipe.

10.4 DrainageThe drain flow was satisfactory at the time of our inspection. We must

emphasise that we have not tested the drain under pressure and we have not

inspected inside manholes in any other adjoining garden.

11.0 The Site11.1 Garages and Outbuildings

None

11.2

Ground and Boundaries

There is a tree growing in the surrounding. Tree roots can be damaging to

structures and services below ground. There is evidence of damage having

been caused by these trees was note at the time of our inspection.


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11.3 FloodingWe are not aware of any history of flooding having affected this property or

those nearby but legal advisers should make the usual environmental searches

and enquiries.

11.4 Building Regulations, Town Planning and Other RelevantStatutory Matters.

There would not appear to have been any alterations to these properties which

would have required planning approval.

Some alterations may have been made which required approval under UBBL.

11.5 Contamination and Hazardous Materials.No evidence of contamination of hazardous materials was found during our

inspection to the areas seen.

12.0 Summary and RecommendationsWhere we have recommended further investigations or reports from specialists in this

report, these should be obtained together with estimates for the necessary work.

In the various foregoing pages of this report we have mentioned various items forrepairs that are considered necessary.

We have not carried out tests to ascertain whether any deleterious or hazardous

materials or techniques have been used in the construction of this building, or have

been incorporated subsequently. Neither have we conducted tests to ascertain if the

land is contaminated.

The report provided will be confidential for the specific purpose to which it refers. It

may be disclosed to the clients professional advisers. It shall not be disclosed to any

other person nor reproduced in full or in part without prior consent.

Condition Rating Definition

1 No repair is presently required. Normal maintenance must be

undertaken

2 Repairs are required but Building Surveyor does not consider

these to be either serious or urgent.

3 Defects exist of a serious nature and requiring urgent repair.

y Refer to defects schedule in 9.0 Inspection.

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