Code of Measuring Practice, 6th edition Flashcards
1
Q
What two documents set out guidance on property measurement?
A
- RICS Property Measurement, 2nd edition
- Code of Measuring Practice, 6th edition
2
Q
What types of building are included/excluded from the scope of the Code of Measuring Practice, 6th edition.
A
The bases of measurement contained with the Code of Measuring Practice, 6th edition applies to all building classes except offices and residential buildings.
3
Q
What is GEA?
A
Gross External Area is the area of a building measured externally at each floor level.
4
Q
What is GIA?
A
Gross Internal Area is the area of a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level .
5
Q
What is NIA?
A
Net Internal Area is the usable area within a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor
level.
6
Q
What is excluded from NIA?
A
- Toilets.
- Lift and plant rooms.
- Stairwells.
- Internal structural walls.
- Areas with less than 1.5m headroom.
