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21) Measurement - L1 L2 Optional-Technical Flashcards

L1 L2 - Knowledge and Application

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L.1 - What does IPMS stand for?

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International Property Measurement Standards

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L.1 - Why was IPMS introduced / brought in?

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To establish a consistent method for measuring property around the world

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L.1 - Why has IPMS been poorly adopted?

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L.1 - Benefits of IPMS?

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IPMS ensures that property assets are measured consistently / allows for increased transparency of property data / easier to benchmark data.

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L.1 - Why was ‘IPMS: All Buildings’ introduced / why did it supersede previous edition?

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‘IPMS: All Buildings’ supersedes all previously published IPMS standards for individual asset classes by utilising the concepts and objectives contained in those specific versions of IPMS into one harmonised standard.

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L. 1 - Can you explain your understanding of the recent IPMS Update?

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IPMS All Buildings was introduced in January 2023 and now supersedes all previous standards and applies to all buildings irrespective of their use or sector class. Key updates include: A shorter more concise format / Deliberately unique definitions so avoid confusion / simplified version.

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L. 1 - What are the different volumes (standards) of IPMS?

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IPMS 1 – External Measurements for Whole or Part of a Building.

IPMS 2 – Internal Measurements for Whole or Part of a Building.

IPMS 3.1 – External Measurements for Exclusive Occupation.

IPMS 3.2 – Internal Measurements for Exclusive Occupation.

IPMS 4.1 – Internal Measurements for Selected Areas including Internal Walls and Columns.

IPMS 4.2 – Internal Measurements for Selected Areas excluding Internal Walls and Columns.

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L.1 - Explain your understanding of the key definition set out within the IPMS?

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  • Internal Dominant Face – The inside surface area comprising more than 50% of the lowest 2.75m measurement vertically from the structural floor surface, or to the ceiling if lower, for each wall section.
  • Component – One of the main elements into which the floor area of a building can be allocated.
  • Component Area – The floor area attributed to one of the components.
  • Standard Facilities – Shared areas in a building that typically do not change over time, such as circulation areas, stairs, escalators, lifts/ elevators, toilets, cleaners cupboards, plant rooms, fire refuge areas and maintenance rooms.
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L.1 - What is meant by Internal Dominant Face

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IDF - The inside surface area comprising more than 50% of the lowest 2.75m measurement vertically from the structural floor surface, or to the ceiling if lower, for each wall section.

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L.1 - What is meany by component?

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Component – One of the main elements into which the floor area of a building can be allocated.

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L.1 - What is meany by component Area?

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Component Area – The floor area attributed to one of the components.

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L.1 - What is meany by Standard Facilities?

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Standard Facilities – Shared areas in a building that typically do not change over time, such as circulation areas, stairs, escalators, lifts/ elevators, toilets, cleaners cupboards, plant rooms, fire refuge areas and maintenance rooms.

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L.1 - What is your view/interpretation of the IPMS update?

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I think the IPMS, when it is eventually established globally, will provide a useful set of measurement standards that will be widely adopted across international markets and negate ambiguity that exists at present. E.g. the UK has been slow to adopt IPMS and still uses older standards e.g. GEA, GIA & NIA.

I am also awaiting the updated RICS Professional Statement for Property Measurement to find out how the Institution and experts within the profession view the updated IPMS and to understand further best practice guidlines.

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L.1 - What are the key documents relevant to Measurement?

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RICS Code of Measurement Practice 2015

RICS Property Measurement 2018

IPMS: All: Buildings

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L.1 - What images are on the cover pages of these documents?

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RICS Code of Measurement Practice – Blue globe

RICS Property Measurement – Purple globe

IPMS: All: Buildings - Photograph of a city, lit-up at night

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L.1 - What is the contents of RICS Code of Measurement Practice 2015?

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Includes sector standards and guidance on measurement, including precise definitions on GEA, GIA & NIA.

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L.1 - What is the contents of RICS Property Measurement 2018?

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A professional standard which sets requirements for competent and ethical practicein relation to property measurement.

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L.1 - What is the contents of IPMS: All Buildings?

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Details the latest IPMS Standards/ Definitions which are applicable to all types of Buildings independent of their use or their occupation.

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L.1 - What is the leading professional standard on measurement

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RICS Property Measurement, 2nd Edition 2018

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L.1 - What requirements must a Member comply with when involved with the measurement of buildings, and include within their report?

(RICS Property Measurement 2018)

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Purpose of instruction / date of instruction / date if measurement / measurement standard adopted / If IPMS not used then reason for departure / Methodology adopted (tool) / scale of any plans used / floor area schedule / unit of measure and conversion factor e.g. square ft to square foot / Name of RICS member and Firm.

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L.1 - What are some of the equipment you could expect to use on a measured survey?

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Tape measure / laser distance measuring device / measuring wheel / 3D laser scanner.

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L.1 - What are some of the limitations of these? (measuring equipment)

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  • Tape - May require 2 people / limited to length of tape
  • Laser - Can’t do external corners / use in sunlight
  • Wheel - Accuracy
  • 3D scanner - user training required.
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L.1 - Define IPMS 1

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“The Floor Area measured to the External Extent of the External Walls and to any Notional Boundaries External Floor Areas or Sheltered Areas”.

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L.1 - Define IPMS 2

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The Floor Area measured to the internal extent of the Internal Dominant Face and to any Notional Boundaries and External Floor Areas.

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L.1 - Define IPMS 3.1

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The Floor Area available on an exclusive basis to an occupier measured externally to any Notional Boundaries, External Walls, Demising Walls and including any External Floor Areas, Sheltered Areas and Secondary Areas.

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L.1 - Define IPMS 3.2

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The Floor Area available on an exclusive basis to an occupier measured internally to any Notional Boundaries, the Internal Dominant Face, Demising Walls and including any External Floor Areas, Sheltered Areas and Secondary Areas.

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L.1 - Define IPMS 4.1

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The selected Floor Area in a Building measured to Finished Surfaces and to any Notional Boundaries,
External Floor Area and Sheltered Area including all Floor Area occupied by Walls and Columns.

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L.1 - Define IPMS 4.2

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The selected Floor Area in a Building measured to Finished Surfaces and to any Notional Boundaries,
External Floor Area and Sheltered Area, but excluding (subtracting) all Floor Area occupied by Walls and Columns.

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L.1 - When might IPMS 1 be used?

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30
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L.1 - When might IPMS 2 be used?

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L.1 - What happens if there are multiple internal dominant faces

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L.1 - What is the difference between IPMS 1 and GEA

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L.1 - What is the difference between IPMS 2 and GIA

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L.1 - What is the difference between IPMS 3 and NIA

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L.1 - What are the typical scales used for plans?

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L.1 - Define GEA and what is it used for?

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A) Gross External Area is the area of a building measured externally at each floor level.

B) Used for planning purposes, build costs and council tax purposes

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L.1 - Define GIA and what is it used for?

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A) Gross Internal Area is the area of a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level.

B) Excludes balconies, covered ways, fire escapes, canopies.

C) Used for industrial properties, warehouses, departments stores, supermarkets, service charge calculation and new homes valuation

D) Key applications are commercial bold cost estimates and rating.

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L.1 - Define NIA and what is it used for?

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A) Net Internal Area is the usable area within a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor
level

B) Excludes balconies, toilets, lift rooms, stairwells, common corridors

C) Areas with headroom less than 1.5m.

D) Used for shops, supermarkets, offices, business use, rating and service charge calculations

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L.1 - Is IPMS mandatory?

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Yes it is, for office andIPMS is not suitable in all circumstances in which RICS member MUST document the reason for departure. This is stated within RICS Property Measurement 2018.

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L.1 - Are RICS members expected to advise their client or employer on the benefits of using IPMS?

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Yes they are - This is stated within RICS Property Measurement 2018.

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L.1 - When might IPMS 3.1 be used?

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L.1 - When might IPMS 3.2 be used?

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L.1 - When might IPMS 4.1 be used?

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L.1 - When might IPMS 3.2 be used?

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L.2 - Q. How did you calibrate your equipment prior to recording measurements?

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I measured a door frame with my tape and ensured the laser measured the same distance. I ensured the laser disto was recording measurements from the correct end of the device that I wanted it to.

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L.2 - What works could you have undertaken to increase the occupation of the office area?

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???? EXTEND BUILDING / INCREASE ESCAPE ROUTES / DOOR WIDTHS / STAIR WIDTHS / Build/add additional staircase

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L.1 - What is an acceptable level of accuracy and why?

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48
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L.1 - When you refer accurately measuring the property what do you mean by accurately?

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Measuring the property using the disotmeter and then cross referencing it.

49
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L.1 - How do you ensure that you present your measurements clearly and coherently?

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I present my measurement by drawing a site plan/floor plans and recording the measurements on there. I then use this information to put into my reports

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L.2 - What is an occupancy level?

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Refers to the maximum number of people allowed in a specific space or building at any one time.

51
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L.2 - Why is an occupancy level important?

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  • For safety in emergencies - So the building occupants can evacuate safely and efficiently
  • And for compliance with regulations / legislation - E.g. the occupancy number will likely influence our design.
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L.2 - How does the occupancy level influence design?

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The max. occupancy level will inform the minimum widths and number of escape routes, emergency exits, corridors, doors, stairwells and staircases etc.

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