Lark hill Building Survey

Steven Hurdley Building Surveying Year 3 @00356221
BSURVEY
No1, King Street
Deansgate,Manchester
MA14 7RD
Peel Park, Crescent,
Salford, Greater Manchester
M5 4WU
Dear Mr Davies
The head Curatorof Collections
Please findattachedthe BuildingSurveyof the larkHill exhibitthatyouhave askedme to undertake.
Duringthe report I will informyouof yourresponsibilitiesunderthe control of asbestosregulations
2012 and will advise youonyourdutiesunderthe equalityact2010. I will alsogive advice onhow to
satisfyCDMregulations2015 to make the projectrun as smoothlyandas safe as possible.Ihave
identifiedthe goldenage date as1905 as it is10 yearsafterthe constructionof the newestbuilding.
Termsof businessare statedbelowatthe beginningof the report.If youhave any questionsorare
unsure aboutanythinginthe reportplease don’thesitate tocontactme by Email at
bsurvey@gmail.co.uk.
Yours sincerely
BuildingSurveyor

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
BUILDING SURVEY
ON
Lark Hill Place, Salford Museum and Art Gallery
Carried out on
27/11/2015
Surveyor: Mr Steven K Hurdley Bsc (Hons)
This report is for the private and confidential use of the Head of Curator of collections at Salford
CouncilsArtand Culture department and is not to be reproduced in whole or in part or relied upon
by any third party for any purpose without the express and written authority of Bsurvey (
Manchester)Ltd.
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1 Adapted from http://www.mallard-properties.co.uk/pdfs/building-surveying-example.pdf

Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Reportinformationandinstructions
3. Report information,Instructions,mapandcode
4. Exhibitreport
5. Exhibitreport
6. Exhibitreport
7. Exhibitreport
8. Exhibitreport
9. Exhibitreport
10. Exhibitreport
11. Exhibitreport
12. Exhibitreport
13. Exhibitreport
14. Exhibitreport
15. Exhibitreport
16. Exhibitreport
17. Exhibitreport
18. Exhibitreport
19. Exhibitreport
20. Exhibitreport&AsbestosInformation
21. AsbestosInformation
22. DisabilityAccessAudit
23. CDM recommendations
24. Termsof engagement
25. Termsof engagement
26. Appendix of DAA
27. Appendix of DAA

Executive Summary
Overall the exhibitappearstobe ingoodcondition althoughthere are some underlyingproblems.
The main problemsare glassworkandthe conditionof the paintfinishesontimber,otherproblems
include incorrectinternal ceilings,incorrect/damagedgutteringandgeneral damage. Irecommend
that the recommendationsinthisreportare undertakenandare actedupon to make the exhibit
realistic.Below anin youcan find depthreportintoeachpropertywithin the exhibit.Extremecare
shouldbe takento the possibilityof asbestosinthe propertyand itsassociatedrisks.Youshouldalso
considerthe impactsof the EqualityAct2010 and 2015 CDM regulations.Please seethe appropriate
parts of the reportformore information.

General information
Instructions
We are acting on the writteninstructionsof the Headof Curatorof collectionsatSalfordCouncilsArt
and Culture departmentreceivedonthe 28/09/2015 and to be completedby18/12/2015.
In accordance withour Conditionsof Engagementatthisstage I recommendthatbefore anyworks
are undertakenonthe exhibitanAsbestossurveyisundertaken,thisisof paramountimportance.
You are remindedof the general limitationsof the inspectiondescribedinthe StandardConditions
of Engagement,acopyof whichisreproducedatthe back of thisreport.
PropertyAddress
SalfordMuseumandArt gallery,Peel Park,Crescent,Salford,GreaterManchesterM5 4WU.
Name and Addressof Client
Headof Curator of collectionsatSalfordCouncilsArtandCulture department. PeelPark,Crescent,
Salford,GreaterManchesterM5 4WU.
Inspectedby
Mr StevenHurdley Bsc(Hons) of Bsurvey,No1KingStreet,Deansgate,Manchester.
Date of Inspection
27/11/2015, Friday,2:00pm- 4:30pm
Location
The exhibitis situatedwithinthe SalfordMuseumandArtgalleryinthe CrescentSalford.
General description

The propertyinquestionisa large museumexhibitconsistingof 16reconstructedpropertiesranging
fromTudor buildingstonewerVictorianones.The exhibitappearsinsafe conditionwithno
immediate dangersnoted.
The exhibitisservicedbyareconstructedcobbledstreetwithpavementseitherside.The exhibitis
shelteredfromthe elementsandisrelativelydarkinside.
Nature of Survey
It ismy understandingthatthe nature of thissurveyisto determinethe age of the propertieswithin
the exhibitandcalculate agoldenage date approximately10yearsafter the constructionof the
newestone.Iconsiderthisdate tobe 1905.
In additiontothe surveyIwill alsoadvise youof yourdutiesunderthe Control of Asbestos
regulations 2012 and will advise youof yourdutiesunderthe equalityact2010. I will alsoadvise you
on CDMregulations2015 and howthiswill affectthe project.
Limitations
Due to the nature of the exhibitnaturallytherewillbe some limitationstothe survey.
 Surveyconductedfromthe street levelonly.
 Internal surveyonlyconsistof whatcanbe seenthroughdoorsandwindows.
 Unable to accessany firstfloorareasor roof spaces.
 Surveywasundertakeninthe dimlightof the exhibit
I intendtooperate an additional colourcodingsystem sothatyoucan identifythe exhibitsthat
require the mostremedial work.Iwill alsooperateanumbermapso that buildingscanbe easily
identifiedandreferredto.
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2 Adapted from a picture at
http://www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/Lark%20Hill%20Place%20
map.pdf

Victorian Room
Number Name Date of
construction
Goldenage date Remedial work
1 VictorianRoom 1895 10 yearsold //////////////////
Buildingappearstobe ingoodconditionalthoughthere are some historical inaccuracies.
Recommendthatrecommendationsare carriedout.
Remedial work.
 All windowglassshouldbe replacedwithVictorian picture glass.
 Gutteringanddownpipesshouldbe replacedwithcastironfittingsastheywere usedatthe
time ratherthan the copperfittings.
 All windowsshouldbe stripped toremove anyleadpaintandthenrepaintedinsuitable
paintsand colours.Irecommendthatthe buildingswindowsanddoorsare repaintedina
greenor blackpaintsimilartothe painton the buildingsalready.
 The bracket holdingthe streetlightontothe buildingappearstooornate and not
representative of the time Irecommendthatthe bracketisreplacedwithasimplerfixture.
 Currentlythe streetlightsupportedbythe buildingisrunninga low wattbulb,as street
lightingof the time wasgas burningIrecommendthatthe bulbbe replaceswithaflickering
bulbsto make the exhibitmore realistic.

A.C. Renk,jewellerandpawnbroker
Number Name Date of
construction
2 A.C.Renk,
jewellerand
pawnbroker
1850 55 yearsold //////////////////
Buildingappearstobe ingoodcondition althoughthere are some historical inaccuracies.
Remedial work
 Glassin the shopfront shouldbe replacedwithtraditional Victorianglass.
 Currentlythere isnogutteringordownpipesonthe property. These shouldbe replacedwith
traditional castironguttering.
 Internal doorisnot hungand leaningagainstawall. Doorshouldbe rehung.
 Windowsonthe firstfloorare missingglass. Windowsshouldbe replacedwiththe
appropriate glass.
Artisans Cottage
Number Name Date of
construction
3 ArtisansCottage 1895 10 yearsold //////////////////
Buildingappearstobe ingoodconditionalthoughthere are some historical inaccuracies.
Recommendthatrecommendations are carriedout,Ialsorecommendthatviewingimprovement
are made.

Remedial work
 No glassabove the doorof the property. Irecommendthatthisshouldbe replacedwith
Victorianbevelledglass usedatthe time.
 Glassin the windowsshouldbe replacedtoreflectglassqualityatthe time of the
construction.
 Windowsanddoorsshouldbe strippedof anyleadpaintand repainted appropriately. I
recommend thatthe windowsanddoorsare repaintedina roughmanner.
 Internal ceilingsare made of paintedplasterboard.Irecommend thatthe ceilingsbe either
plastered orreplacedusingthe traditionallathandplasterfinish,perhaps aportionof the
ceilingshouldbe exposedtoshow the constructionof a lathand plasterceiling.
 Works shouldbe undertakentoreplace the barrierinthe doorframe withaglassdividerto
make the exhibitmore inclusiveforpeoplewithdisabilities.
Mrs. Driver, bleederwithleaches.
Number Name Date of
construction
4 Mrs. Driver,
bleederwith
leaches.
1870 35 yearsold //////////////////
Buildingappearstobe infairconditionalthoughthere are some historical inaccuracies.Recommend
that recommendationsare carriedout.

Remedial work
 Downpipe onthe buildingisseverelydamaged. Irecommend areplacementwithtraditional
cast irongutteringa material thatwouldhave beenusedatthe time.
 Glassin the buildingappearstobe toomodern. I suggestthatthe glassis replacedwitholder
bevelledglass usedatthe time.
 Door isin needof repairas panel iscrackedand needspainting.
 Roof soffitsare missing. Isuggestthattheyare replacedwithanappropriate material to
make the buildinglookmore aestheticallypleasing.
John Harmer Chemistand druggist
Number Name Date of
construction
5 JohnHarmer
Chemistand
druggist
1840 65 yearsold //////////////////

Remedial work
 External coveringof the building isnotoriginal Irecommendthatit be strippedand
plasteredovertoprovide arealistic finishthenpainted.
 Doors andwindowsshouldbe strippedtoremove andleadpaint, workshouldbe
undertakentore-create a65 yearold finish.
 Inside of the buildingthereisonlyone timberjoistsupportingthe ceiling. Thisisnot
representative of constructionmethodsof the time.More joistsshouldbe addedtomake
the ceilingauthentic.
The Blue Lion
Number Name Date of
construction
6 Blue LionPub 1875 30 yearsold //////////////////
Buildingappearstobe infairconditionalthoughthere are some majorhistorical inaccuracies.
Remedial work

 Repairand replace firstfloorwindowswithVictorianglass.
 Reinstate stainedglasswindow atthe frontof the pub withthe template glassthatisbehind
the existingwindow.NOTEanyglassthatis replacedbelow 1meterneedstobe of safety
glassstandardin accordance withBS EN 126003
.
 Currentlythe streetlight supportedbythe buildingisrunningatraditional low wattbulb. I
recommendthatthe bulbis witha flickeringbulbtomake the exhibit realistic.
 The deliverycellarentrance off the streetiscurrentlyboardedupandnotobvioustothe
public. Worksshouldbe undertakentoreplace the timberboardingwithacast irongriddle
or a timberhatchto show deliverieswere made.
 Streetlightglassneedsreplacing.
Williamand Mary room.
Number Name Date of
construction
7 WilliamandMary
room
1695 210 yearsold //////////////////
Remedial work
 The roof appearsto be made of whatis meantto representlarge stone tiles withdamaged
on the corners.I recommend thatthiscoveringisreplaced witheitherathatchedroof or a
slate roof. The buildingmayhave beenrenovatedseveral timesIbelieve itismore than
likelythatatthe time of the goldenage the buildingwouldhave haditsoriginal roof.
 As the buildingwouldhave beenrenovatedseveral timesitislikelythatthe frame would
have beentreatedseveral times. Irecommendthatthe timberframe isrepaintedwith
bitumen asitwas the original preservative used.
 Currentlythe buildinghasclearglassinthe windows.GlassinTudorto Victoriantimeswould
not have beenthisclearIsuggestthat the glassis replaced withbevelledglass.If the glass
causesrestrictionsto people viewingthe exhibitthendoorshouldbe open andaglass
barrierput inplace.
 Internal ceilingappeartobe made of paintedplasterboard.A buildingof thisage having
gone throughnumerousrenovationswhichwould probably have hadthe lathand plaster
3 http://www.fireglassuk.com/saftey-standards-for-safety-glass

ceilingremovedandjoistsexposed.Irecommendthatthe pasteboardceilingisplasteredin
a rough mannerand joistsare addedtomake the exhibit realistic.
 As the buildingisover200 yearsoldit can be expectedthatthe windowsare coveredin
manylayersof paint.I recommendthatthe windowsare strippedtoremove any leadpaint
and thenrepainted manytimestoachieve the same finish.
E. Morand Tobacconist
Number Name Date of
construction
8 E. Morand
Tobacconist
1850 55 yearsold //////////////////
Remedial work
 Glassis inaccurate,shouldbe replacedwith Victorianglass.
 Recommendthattimberisstrippedof all paintandthenrepaintedaccordingly.
 The mock Tudor buildingsituatedabove shouldbe distressedtomake itappearolder.
 Timberframe shouldbe treatedwithbitumenpaint.
Henry Radclyffe Toy Shop.
Number Name Date of
construction

9 HenryRadclyffe
Toy Shop
1820 85 yearsold //////////////////
Remedial work
 Windowneedstobe strippedof all paintandthenrepaintedaccordingly,Irecommend
between10-12 coats of paint.
 Windowcolourwouldmostlikelybe darker,Irecommendthatitispainted accordingly.
 Shopwindowwouldnothave beenlitbyanelectrical light,althoughwe cannotreplicate a
gas or candle lighta flickeringbulbcanbe added.
 I recommendthatall glassisremovedandreplacedwithVictorianglass.
 Upstairs paintwork needstobe distressedtomake the buildinglookauthentic.
Printersshop.
Number Name Date of
construction
10 Printersshop 1830 75 yearsold //////////////////

Remedial work
 Glasspanesare too large,timbersupportswouldmore thanlikely have beenusedtomake
the panessmaller.
 Glassin windowsappearstoomodern,worksshouldbe done toreplace glasswith
traditional glass.
 Glassabove the doorframe ismissing,glassshouldbe replacedwithappropriatematerials.
 The door knobon the maindoor istoo modernand does notsuitthe property.Door knob
shouldbe replacedwithamore traditional fixture.
 Work shouldbe undertakentoremove excesslayersof paintoff windowsanddoorsand
repaintthe timber.NOTEcautionshouldbe takenwhenstrippingtimberto ensure thatall
leadpaintisremoved.
Music Shop
Number Name Date of
construction
11 Music Shop 1885 20 yearsold //////////////////
Remedial work
 Glassin the propertyiseithermissingorinaccurate,relevantreplacementworksshouldbe
undertaken.
 As the buildingisrelativelymodernworkshouldbe undertakentoremove excess layersof
paintoff timber.Windowsanddoorsshouldthenbe repainted. NOTEcautionshouldbe
takenwhenstrippingtimberto ensure thatall leadpaintisremoved.

 The door knobon the maindoor istoo modern.Workshouldbe done to replace the door
knobwitha traditional fixture.
 Currentlythe streetlightsupportedbythe buildingisrunningatraditional low wattbulb.As
streetlightingof the time wasgasburningI recommendthatthe bulbbe replaceswitha
flickeringbulbtomake the exhibitseem realistic.
Matthew Tomlinson,General Stores
Number Name Date of
construction
12 Matthew
Tomlinson,
General
Stores
1870 35 yearsold //////////////////
 Glassin the buildingneedstobe replacedwithtraditional Victorianglass. Aspanes are so
large and appearto be belowone meterIrecommendthe use of safetyglassinaccordance
withBS EN 12600.
 Glassappearsto be missingfromupstairswindows.Replacementsshouldbe made.
 I recommend thatwindowsand doorsare stripped toremove anyleadpaint.The windows
shouldthenbe repaintedseveral timestogetthe finishright. Isuggestthat4-6 coats of
paintare applied.

James Critchley,Clogger
Number Name Date of
construction
Golden age date Remedial work
13 James
Critchley,
Clogger
1850 55 yearsold //////////////////
Remedial work
 Buildingappearstobe containing inaccurate glass. Irecommendthatthe glassisremoved
and replacedwithbevelledglass.
 The door reveal of the buildingisinpoorcondition.Workshouldbe done to repairthe
frame.
 Door appearsto be too small forthe frame,workshouldbe done to grafta piece of timber
to the top of the door.
 Inside the ceilingappearstobe made of plasterboard,Irecommendthatthe plasterboardis
preparedforplasteringandplasteredinaVictorianfashion.
 Recommendthatthe windowsanddoorsare strippedof all paint,Doorsand windows
shouldbe repaintedinaccordance withage. Irecommend atleast10 coats of paint.
Louisa Greenhalgh,Dressmakerand Haberdasher
Number Name Date of
construction
14 Louisa
Greenhalgh,
1825 80 yearsold //////////////////

Dressmaker
and
Haberdasher
Remedial Work
 The glass inthe buildingistoomodern,I recommend thatthe glassisreplacedwithbevelled
glassto make the exhibitmore authentic.
 Glassmust be safetyglasscompliantasthe windowsisfartoo low glassmustconform to BS
EN 12600.
 For an 80 year oldbuildingthe façade isfartooclean. I recommend thatthe external finish
isdistressed.
WilliamBracegirdle,Blacksmithand Wheelwright.
Number Name Date of
construction
15 William
Bracegirdle,
Blacksmithand
Wheelwright.
1885 20 yearsold //////////////////
Buildingappearstobe infairconditionthatishistoricallycorrect.
Remedial Work

 Blacksmithsappearstobe ingood conditionandhistoricallycorrect.Wearandtear on the
buildingisrepresentativeof 20 years.
 Widowbehindthe blacksmiths appearstobe an imitation. Irecommendthatthe windowsis
eitherreplacedwithanauthenticwindowsincluding glassorthe windowsisremoved.
Georgianroom
Number Name Date of
construction
16 Georgianroom 1796 109 yearsold //////////////////
Remedial work
 I recommendthatthe external finishisdistressedasfora 109 year oldbuildingitappears
too clean.
 The leadlinedflatroof above the dooristoo modernfora buildingof thisage.Irecommend
that a pitchedroof be installedusingappropriate materials.
 Windowsand doorsshouldbe strippedof painttoensure thatthere isno leadpaint
remains. The windowsanddoorsshouldbe repaintedwithatleast15 coats of paint( 1 coat
everysevenyears). Irecommendusingthe same colourpaintthatison the building.
Street
Number Condition
17 //////////////////

My overall generalopinionof the streetisthatitis relatively accurate althoughthere issome room
for improvement.
 Gutter griddlesshouldbe made of cast iron
 Some damage to the arch opposite the main entrance.Irecommendthatthisdamage is
repaired.
 The freestandingstreetlightneeds repaintingasitis inpoor condition.
 All streetlightsshouldbe runningflickeringbulbs.
 All streetlightbulbsshouldbe replacedwithflickeringbulbstomake the exhibit realistic.
 A smoke machine shouldbe addedtothe exhibittorepresentthe smogandsmoke that
wouldrepresentVictoriantimes.
Asbestos
As of the 6th
April 2012 the Control of Asbestosregulations2012 state that the 1 “Duty holder”
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(Yourself) hasthe dutyto “manage asbestosin non-domesticproperties”.Thismeansthatyouare
legallyobligedtoassess,record andkeepupdated plansof asbestos whereaboutswithinyour
propertyinan asbestosregister thatmustbe made accessible.
AlthoughIdidnot notice anypotential ACM’sinthe exhibitIsuspectthat there maybe manyACM’s
inthe museum.
As the dutyholderyoumust regularlymonitorthe conditionof anyACM’sor suspectedACM’s
(Asbestos ContainingMaterial) thisisparticularlyimportantif decisionsare made toleave the
asbestos inplace or encapsulate itinaprotective material.
Under section8 of the act a licence mustbe attainedif anyworkto ACM’s isto be undertaken,a
licence canbe obtainedfromthe HealthandSafetyExecutive.HSEretainsthe rightstoadd anyextra
conditionstoandremoval worksandhas the powerto cancel licencesatany time.
Under section10 of the act the employerischarged withgivingemployees adequate information
regardingworksthatare to be carries outon the property.The employermustalsokeeparecordof
any personsthatmay have beenexposedtoanypotential ACM’s.Thisistoact as proof inany legal
actionin the future.Failure todoso maybe consideredabreachof the act.
Under section11 of the act the employerassumesresponsibilitythatall employeesworkingwithany
ACM’s are equippedwiththe appropriatepersonalprotectionandthatadequate ventilationisin
place to mitigate anyrisks.
As the exhibitislikelytocontainasbestosdue tothe fact that itwas takendowninthe 1950s I must
insistthata full asbestossurveyisundertakenonthe exhibitbefore anyworkisundertakenthiswill
4 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/632/regulation/1/made

thengive usa clearideaof where asbestosmay be inthe exhibit once the whereaboutsisidentified
a plancan thenbe put inplace to deal withanyrisks. Worksmay include controlledremoval,
encapsulatingof asbestosorleavingthe asbestosinsituwithclose monitoring.Isuggestthatany
worksthat are done shouldbe carriedoutby an “ARCR (AsbestosRemoval Contractorsassociation)”
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approvedcontractorsto ensure thatworksare done to a satisfactorylevel.
I muststressthe importance of the Control of Asbestosact2012 and the implications thatithas on
youas a dutyholder.Above Ihave listedsome of the more importantpartsof the act that you will
require toabide byinthe eventof anyworksbeingdone onthe exhibit.Irecommendthatyouread
and fullyunderstandthe Control of Asbestosregulations 2012 6
as it likelytoinfluence anyworks
that are done onthe exhibitPlease findthe linkbelow toaneasystepby stepguide tothe act
providedby the HealthandSafetyExecutive.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/632/regulation/1/made
DisabilityAccessAuditRecommendations.
Duringthispart of the reportI will be makingrecommendationsonimprovementstodisability
access within the building.These recommendationshave come tolightthrougha DisabilityAccess
AuditthatI undertookonthe Museum.Duringthe audit I noticedthatthere are several access
issuesthatmay cause problemsforpeople withmobilitydisabilitiesandvisual disabilities.
Recommendations.
1. Removal of currentwheelchairrampas itdoesnot conformto regulations.Rampwill need
to be replacedwith aregulationscompliantramp. Rampshouldbe constructedin
accordance withBS8300 and part M & L.
2. The main entrance tothe buildings shouldbe advertisedmore topreventconfusionwiththe
identical entrance tothe leftof the building.
3. Internallyrampsforwheelchairsandlessabledpeopleshouldbe installedinthe exhibitso
the curb can be easilyaccessedoff the road.
4. A anti slipcoveringshouldbe addedtothe stairsthat service the mainentrance of the
building.
5. Car park pot holesarounddisabledaccessroute shouldbe filledintoreduce anyinjury’son
the car park.
6. Stairliftsor an elevatorshouldbe addedinside of the property.
7. More spacesmay needtobe addedor current spacesadapted,anychangesshouldbe in
accordance withBS8300.7
I recommendthatsome additional measuresare introduced tomake the exhibitmore enjoyablefor
everyone.
 Pre-recorded voiceovertoursare made available forpeople whomaybe visuallyimpairedand
cannot readthe informationonthe exhibit.
 Additional lightingwithinthe exhibitshouldbe installedtoaidpeople withvisual disabilities,
Lightingshouldbe able tobe turnedon uponrequest.Signsshouldbe erectedtoinformpeople
of thisoption.
5 http://www.arca.org.uk/
6 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/632/regulation/1/made
7 http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_AD_M_2013.pdf

Under the Equalityact20108
providersof goodsandservices “duty holders”mustcaterforaccess up
to the deliveryof the goods/service. Thisappliesforall commercial premises andwill applytothe
museum. Asthe museumisrelativelylarge andisranby SalfordCouncil Itwouldlikelybe deemedin
court that itis necessarytomake provisions foraccesstothe buildingasthe recommendations
wouldbe considered “reasonable”,todoso.
Nowthat a DAA hasbeencarriesout anyworksthat are not undertakenwouldbe frowneduponin
court if actionwere taken againstthe SalfordMuseum.Suggestedworksthatwere notcarriedout
whichthenresultedinfailuresunderthe equalityact andwouldresultinanaward to the victimat
the museumsexpense.
I muststress that these recommendationsare actedupontopreventany Potential legallitigation
againstthe museumandto improve the overall experience of visitorstothe museum.Irecommend
that these remedialworksstatedabove are completedwhenthe renovationstothe exhibitare done
to minimise disruptiontothe museuminthe longterm.
Additional informationonthe actcan be foundat
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/section/19
CDM regulations2015
The newCDM regulationsof 2015 have made the client more liable foranyproblemsthatmay occur
on site duringandafterworksas the clientmustappointaPrinciple designeranda principle
contractor 10
setbudgetsandtimescales. UnderCDM2015 your responsibilitiescontinue thoughtthe
projectand afterwardsinthe formhealthandsafetyand maintenance.Yourresponsibilitiesonly
endonce the propertyhasbeen disposedof.
As the clientyouare responsibleformakingsure thatdesignersandcontractorsthatare appointed
have the relevantskills,experience andknowledgerequiredforthe job andare competentinhealth
and safety.Asthe clientitmaybe a goodideato getreferencesfrompreviousjobsthe contractors
may have done.
As the clientyouare responsibleformakingsure thatreasonable amountsof time andresourcesare
allocatedforeachpart of the project, thiswill preventanymistakesbeingmade andworksrushed.
You are alsoresponsible forsupervisingthe ContractorsandDesignersresponsibilitiesandmaking
sure themtheyare complete.Itmaybe a good ideatoappointa contract administratortomake
sure that all of the worksand responsibilitiesare completedcorrectly.
Otherresponsibilitiesinclude makingsure thatsuitable welfarefacilitiesare providedforthe
durationof the project.Thismay meansacrificingareas inside of the museumandparkingspaces
outside of the museumtosatisfyconstructionneeds, youmustalsoconsiderprovidingpre
8 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
9 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/section/1
10 http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg411.pdf

constructioninformationtothe contractorand designercontaininganyhealthandsafetyhazardson
site andgeneral information&plansaboutthe project.
You mustalso ensure thatthe Principle Contractorcreatesasuitable healthandsafetyfile forthe
site andthat it isreadilyavailableforanyone toview it.
Above Ihave listedthe mainrequirementsforthe clientto adderto underCDM2015, I recommend
that youemployacontract administratortoensure thatall requirementsof CDMare complete and
that the worksare carriedout correctly.
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Standard termsof engagement
1 The service –the surveyorprovidesonlythe standard RICS BuildingSurveyService(‘the service’)
describedhere,unless youandthe surveyoragree inwritingbefore the inspection thatthe
surveyorwill provide extraservices. The surveyorhasagreedtoperforma DisabilityAccessAudit
and will be providingadvice onissuesrelatingtothe project. Anyextraservice will require separate
termsof engagement tobe enteredinto withthe surveyor.Examplesof extraservices include:
• plandrawing;
• schedulesof works;
• re-inspection;
• detailedspecificissuereports;
• marketvaluationandre-instatementcostand
• negotiation.
11 Image adapted From
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Salford+Museum+and+Art+Gallery/@53.485196,-
2.2718773,66m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x487ba87d6e3eaf4f:0xd22b56c228e5a657
Outdoor staging areas for contractors will be
a big concernfor CDM needs, I have noted2
locations.
Location 1 is relativelylarge but suffers from
being ona bankwith poor vehicular access.
Location 2 is relativelysmall although it
does have goodaccess.
I recommendthat location2 is usedfor
parking/ plant for the works and location1
is usedas a storage area + site offices for
the durationof the works.

2 The surveyor – the service istobe providedbyanAssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS memberof the
Royal Institutionof Chartered Surveyors,whohasthe skills, knowledge andexperience tosurveyand
reporton the property.
3 Before the inspection –thisperiodformsan importantpart of the relationshipbetweenyouand
the surveyor.The surveyorwill use reasonableendeavourstocontact youregardingyourparticular
concernsabout the propertyand explain(wherenecessary) the extentand/orlimitationsof the
inspectionand report. The surveyoralsocarriesout a desk-topstudyto understandtheproperty
better.
4 Termsof payment–youagreeto pay the surveyor’sfee andanyothercharges agreed inwriting.
5 Cancellingthiscontract– you are entitledtocancel thiscontractby givingnotice tothe surveyor’s
office atany time before the dayof the inspection.The surveyordoesnotprovide the service (and
reports thisto youas soonas possible) if,after arrivingat the property,the surveyordecides that:
(a) He or she lacks enoughspecialistknowledge of the methodof constructionusedtobuild
the property;or
(b) It wouldbe inyour bestintereststohave anRICS Home BuyerReportor an RICS Condition
Report, rather thanthe RICS BuildingSurvey.
If you cancel thiscontract, the surveyorwill refundanymoneyyouhave paidfor the service,
except for any reasonable expenses.Ifthe surveyorcancelsthiscontract,he orshe willexplain the
reasonto you.
6 Liability –the report isprovidedforyouruse,and the surveyorcannotaccept responsibilityif itis
used,or reliedupon, byanyone else.12
12 https://www.marshallsgroup.com/PDFS/rics%20building%20Survey%20toe.pdf

AppendixA
Please findattached the DisabilityAccessAuditthatIundertookonthe property.

Bibliography
Map
Adapted from a picture at
http://www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/Lark%20Hill%20Place%20
map.pdf
Safety Glass regulations
http://www.fireglassuk.com/saftey-standards-for-safety-glass
Asbestos regulations
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/632/regulation/1/made
Asbestos removal recommended tradespeople
http://www.arca.org.uk/
DAA information
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_AD_M_2013.pdf
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
CDM Regulations
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg411.pdf
Map2
Image adapted from
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Salford+Museum+and+Art+Gallery/@53.485196,-
2.2718773,66m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x487ba87d6e3eaf4f:0xd22b56c228e5a657
Standard terms of engagement adapted from
https://www.marshallsgroup.com/PDFS/rics%20building%20Survey%20toe.pdf
DAA Screenshots adapted from Diceseof Blackburn DAA found on Salford blackboard
https://blackboard.salford.ac.uk/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_62150_1&content
_id=_1778638_1

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