Inspection Guidelines for Buildings

Field Details
Module Code 335913-000-00-KM-08
Module Title Inspection Guidelines for Buildings
Module Description

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.

Credits 5
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Topics and Lessons

Mandatory Municipal Inspections of Stages of New Building Work

Topic Code: KM-08-KT01 | % Time: 20%

Lesson Code Lesson Title % Time
KM08-KT0101 Foundation Inspections 30%
KM08-KT0102 Drain Inspection 30%
KM08-KT0103 Occupational Certificate Inspection 40%

Progress Inspections of New Building Work

Topic Code: KM-08-KT02 | % Time: 20%

Lesson Code Lesson Title % Time
KM08-KT0201 Various types of inspections including 80%
KM08-KT0202 Installation of services (heating, ventilation/air conditioning) Inspections 20%

Snag Inspections of Newly Completed Buildings

Topic Code: KM-08-KT03 | % Time: 20%

Lesson Code Lesson Title % Time
KM08-KT0301 Purpose and scope of snag inspections 100%

Condition and Compliance Inspections of Existing Structures

Topic Code: KM-08-KT04 | % Time: 20%

Lesson Code Lesson Title % Time
KM08-KT0401 Purpose and scope of condition and compliance inspections of existing buildings 100%

Specialised Compliance Inspections of Installations

Topic Code: KM-08-KT05 | % Time: 20%

Lesson Code Lesson Title % Time
KM08-KT0501 Electrical CoC 20%
KM08-KT0502 Plumbing and drains CoC 10%
KM08-KT0503 Gas installation CoC 10%
KM08-KT0504 Roof structure inspection 20%
KM08-KT0505 Electrical fence inspection 10%
KM08-KT0506 Pest/vermin inspection 10%
KM08-KT0507 Solar panel inspection 10%