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| Certification Vendor: | Property Care Association (PCA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings (CSDB) Examination |
| Exam Number: | CSDB |
| Real Exam Qty: | Written: 60–80; Oral: scenario-based |
| Exam Price: | £350–£450 (approx., varies by provider) |
| Exam Duration: | Written: 120; Oral: 30–45 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB) Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years |
| Passing Score: | 50% per unit / overall pass |
| Exam Format: | Legal & Health & Safety module, Written multiple-choice & short answer, Oral / practical interview |
| Recommended Training: | PCA CSDB Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | PCA Exams & Qualifications ABBE Qualification Specification |
| Sample Questions: | PCA CSDB Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Onsite invigilated written exam + face-to-face oral assessment |
| Pre Condition: | Building/trade background or relevant experience recommended; must pass Legal & Health & Safety module separately |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.property-care.org/training-qualifications/exams/ |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Identification and Control of Dampness | 75% | - Principles of moisture movement
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| Topic 2: Legal, Health & Safety Aspects | 25% | - Legislation and standards
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Question 1
A surveyor uses a moisture meter on a masonry sample and records readings of 15% from a resistance meter.
However, a calcium carbide test on the same sample shows 28% gravimetric moisture. The discrepancy is most likely due to:
A. High hygroscopic salt content artificially lowering resistance meter reading due to increased conductivity
B. Different measurement areas
C. Equipment malfunction
D. Incorrect calibration only
Question 2
A commercial property has severe rising damp but alternative treatments (electro-osmotic, capillary breaks) cannot be installed due to structural constraints. The surveyor's recommendation should include:
A. Only internal cosmetic treatments
B. Conventional chemical DPC installation as appropriate method, with realistic expectations regarding moisture reduction timescale
C. Accepting permanent damp
D. Demolition of the building
Question 3
Common sources of penetrating damp include:
A. Defective guttering, broken downpipes, failed mortar joints, and cracked masonry
B. New buildings only
C. Rising damp only
D. Interior condensation only
Question 4
To prevent penetrating damp, external maintenance should include:
A. Regular inspection and maintenance of gutters, downpipes, pointing, and roof flashings
B. Ignoring external defects
C. Never inspecting gutters
D. Applying cladding only
Question 5
The surveyor should investigate the external envelope when diagnosing penetrating damp to:
A. Identify and record defects causing the damp ingress
B. Always recommend cavity wall insulation
C. Record aesthetic features only
D. Ignore it
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: A |
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