KM 08 – Inspection Guidelines for Buildings

The purpose of this module is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to conduct various types of building inspections in compliance with regulatory requirements. Learners will gain an understanding of mandatory inspections for both new and existing buildings, focusing on the critical components that require inspection to ensure safety and compliance. The module covers different types of inspections, including snag inspections for newly completed buildings, condition inspections for assessing the maintenance and structural integrity of existing buildings, and compliance inspections to verify adherence to building regulations and standards. By completing this module, learners will be prepared to carry out thorough and systematic inspections, ensuring that buildings meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Course Content

KM08 Learner Guide
3 Topics
3 Quizzes
KM08-KT0101 – Foundation Inspections
KM08-KT0101 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT0102 – Drain Inspection
KM08-KT0102 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT0103 – Occupational Certificate Inspection
KM08-KT0103 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT02 – Progress Inspections of New Building Work
2 Topics
2 Quizzes
KM08-KT0201 – Various types of inspections including
KM08-KT0201 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT0202 – Installation of services
KM08-KT0202 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT03 – Snag Inspections of Newly Completed Buildings
1 Topic
KM08-KT0301 – Purpose and scope of snag inspections
2 Topics
1 Quiz
KM08-KT0401 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT04 – SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
KM08-KT05 – Specialized Compliance Inspections of Installations
7 Topics
7 Quizzes
KM08-KT0501 – Electrical CoC
KM08-KT0501 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT0502 – Plumbing and drains CoC
KM08-KT0502 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT0503 – Gas installation CoC
KM08-KT0503 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT0504 – Roof structure inspection
KM08-KT0504 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT0505 – Electrical fence inspection
KM08-KT0505 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT0506 – Pest/vermin inspection
KM08-KT0506 – Knowledge Check
KM08-KT0507 – Solar panel inspection
KM08-KT0507 – Knowledge Check
Final Quiz
KM08 – INTERNAL SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT