14.06 2022

FREQUENCY AND TYPES OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS

PERIODICITY AND TYPES OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS

In order to carry out a full-fledged inspection procedure of any building, the purpose of the work being carried out should be clearly defined. In addition, it should be taken into account that the process itself depends on the period of use of the building. In this regard, it can be noted that the examination can be both scheduled and unscheduled. It is most often carried out for:

  • conducting an audit upon completion of construction or major repairs;
  • finding damage and defects of buildings, in order to determine the main directions of current repairs;
  • examination of the premises before carrying out planned repairs;
  • determining the nature of injuries caused by accidents or accidents.
When is the examination procedure necessary?

When carrying out planned studies, which take place at least once every 10 years, the condition of the foundation, various structures, partitions and ceilings is determined. Also, they can be carried out outside the schedule in the following cases:

  • when the period of operation of the building has expired;
  • for carrying out various types of repairs;
  • when it is necessary to change the functional purpose of the building;
  • for reconstruction of buildings;
  • in case of emergency;
  • when the building is being prepared for sale.

In the event of unforeseen situations that entail possible serious damage to buildings, an urgent unscheduled inspection is conducted.

Types of expert works

The survey procedure itself is designed to solve many problems related to future repair or reconstruction. By producing it, the contractor can determine the amount of future costs, and also has the opportunity to calculate all stages of work. In this regard, the following studies are usually conducted:

Analysis of building structures.

Used in case it is necessary to indicate the technical condition of the building. Also, quite often this type of survey is required during future re-planning or reconstruction. With the help of analysis, errors are corrected at the initial stage of construction.

Inspection of the foundation.

If the construction of a large object is planned next to the building, this procedure is one of the mandatory ones. Also, such a study is used when there is a need to add premises over existing ones. Expertise helps to find possible base defects and to eliminate them in time.

Indication of the current state of structures.

Such a study helps to find all the shortcomings and defects of buildings and premises, which is an important factor in their preparation for implementation. In addition, it provides an opportunity to mark repair options and find ways to eliminate the problems found.

Calculation of load-bearing capacity.

Extremely important type of survey, because thanks to it, it is possible to avoid emergency situations during the further operation of buildings. It is used in the case of the need for additions or reconstructions of premises.

Investigation of the strength of concrete structures.

The scope of this type of examination covers several research methods, including those of a non-destructive nature. It is indispensable when planning or reconstructing buildings of both a private and industrial nature.

Expertise of the soil base.

This type of research is also known as geological prospecting, which is done in several stages. The list of studies of this nature includes the analysis of groundwater produced in the laboratory, as well as hydrogeological investigations. Expertise is necessary in order to find out the optimal place for laying the foundation of the future structure as accurately as possible. Also, examination of the soil base can be carried out selectively – to find potentially dangerous places for construction.

Georadar survey.

Allows you to accurately identify voids and other soil defects. This type of survey is especially useful when finding underground communications, which is extremely important when building in a densely populated area. In addition, georadar research provides an opportunity to determine the quality of concrete structures – in accordance with established standards.