The course Technical inspection of buildings This is your chance to excel in a booming sector, where the demand for qualified professionals is constantly growing. The importance of ensuring the safety and liveability of buildings makes the Technical Building Inspection (ITE) in a crucial field. Through our online training, you will gain essential knowledge of current regulations, foundations, structures and more, covering both theoretical and procedural aspects. This course is designed to equip you with the skills required to carry out inspections comprehensive inspections of façades, roofs, plumbing and drainage systems. By the end of the course, you will be able to assess the liveability and safety in the property sector, thereby boosting your employability and professional standing. Join us and be part of the future in the technical building inspection.
Technical inspection of buildings
Architecture, construction and urban planning
45 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the current regulations on building inspections so that they can be applied effectively during inspections.
- Identify defects in foundations and structures using visual assessment techniques.
- Assess the condition of the façades to identify any potential structural risks.
- Inspect roofs to identify leaks and waterproofing issues.
- Inspect plumbing and drainage systems to ensure they are working properly.
- Assess living conditions to ensure safety and comfort.
- Apply practical ITE procedures to carry out detailed inspections.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ITE. NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS
1. Legislative scope of the I.T.E.
2. Legislation governing the I.T.E.
3. Contents of the I.T.E.
TEACHING UNIT 2. APPENDIX. TECHNICAL INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS “VERSUS” THE BUILDING ASSESSMENT REPORT
1. The relationship between the ITE and the IEE
TEACHING UNIT 3. INSPECTION OF FOUNDATIONS AND STRUCTURES
1. Building movements
2. The foundations
3. The structure
TEACHING UNIT 4. INSPECTION OF FACADES
1. Types of façades
2. Damp
3. Breaks
4. Rockfalls
TEACHING UNIT 5. ROOF INSPECTION
1. Types of roofing
2. Pitched roofs
3. Flat roofs
TEACHING UNIT 6. PLUMBING AND SANITATION INSPECTION
1. Regulations
2. Considerations regarding the inspection of plumbing and drainage installations in the building inspection report.
3. Plumbing installations
4. Sanitation facilities
TEACHING UNIT 7. FITNESS FOR OCCUPANCY INSPECTION
1. The concept of habitability
2. Regional legislation
3. Basic habitability requirements
4. Considerations regarding the assessment of habitability conditions in the I.T.E.
5. Leak-tightness requirements
6. Waste management requirements
7. Environmental conditions
8. Noise protection requirements
9. Conditions for energy saving
TEACHING UNIT 8. PRACTICAL AND PROCEDURAL ASPECTS OF THE TECHNICAL INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS
1. Development of the I.T.E.
2. Technical aspects
3. Consequences arising from the I.T.E.
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