Structural Appraisals – Low and high rise buildings
- Technical course for housing professionals on structural appraisal.
- Covers safe vs dangerous structures and principles of failure.
- Discusses typical structural defects and need for expertise.
- Includes damp in buildings, causes, and remedial planning.
- Entry criteria: Junior to senior experience in housing sector.
Overview
The Structural Appraisal Training Course for Environmental Health Enforcement Officers is a technical course designed for housing professionals who inspect properties. The course covers identifying safe and dangerous structures, typical defects, damp issues, and procurement of remedial works. Participants will learn to recognize building failures, defects, and causes of damp, and understand when to seek professional advice. The course also covers relevant regulations and statutes. Entry criteria include junior to senior housing sector experience, and the course duration is 1 day.
Who should attend
Environmental Health Enforcement Officers
Course Content
This Structural Appraisals – Low and high rise buildings course is designed for housing professionals who are responsible for inspecting and assessing the condition of residential properties. It provides a practical understanding of what constitutes a safe or dangerous structure, including the principles of structural failure and common building defects. Attendees will learn how to identify issues such as cracking, foundation movement, roof spread, damp and condensation, and assess whether these can be managed internally or require specialist support. The course also covers the planning and procurement of remedial works, including typical costs and contract arrangements. In addition, it explains key building legislation and regulatory responsibilities, including the Building Act, Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act, supporting housing professionals in making informed, compliant decisions.
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