L2 Measurement Flashcards
Why did you use the Code of Measuring Practice?
It is the industry standard at the moment and It was requested by the client
- If I had used IPMS I would not have been able to accurately compare the size of the flat with other comparable
What steps did you take to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the measurements?
- I made sure my disto was charge
- I ensured it was measuring correctly by measuring a known distance
- I took each measurement twice
- I plotted the measurements on floor plans provided to my by the
client
- I plotted the measurements on floor plans provided to my by the
Checked against previous measurements
How did you ensure you presented your measurements clearly?
I annotated my measurements onto a printed off floor plan
Arrows dictate the direction of measurements
Why did you not use IPMS?
Instructed in writing by the client to use the code of measuring practice
I did however inform the client of the benefits of using IPMS for measurement purposes
Why would they ask you to use the Code of Measuring Practice?
- Industry standard
- Allows me to compare the subject to other comparables
What are the benefits of IPMS?
- Transparency and consistency across international boarders
- Easier to inform a foreign client / investor of the property size
Why would you use IPMS 3B?
- IPMS 3s show the measurements for exclusive use, will not contain communal stairwell i.e
- IPMS 1 & 2 are for whole buildings, including lifts, and communal areas
IPMS 3B is closely related to GIA in code of measuring practice
What does IPMS 3B include and exclude?
Includes
- All areas within IDF
Includes but stated separately
- Attics, basements, garages, balconies, limited use areas
Excludes
- Anything external (communal pipes in wall)
- Staircase openings
- Common parts
- Voids under 0.25m2
- Externals areas
What does GIA include and exclude?
GIA
Includes
- Areas occupied by internal walls (structural or not)
- Columns, chimney breasts, stair wells
- Internal balconies
- Pavements vaults
- Garages
- Limited use areas under 1.5m (Separate)
Excludes
- Balconies
- Open Parking
- Terraces
What is the Internal Dominate Face?
It is the inside finished surface comprising more than 50% of the floor to ceiling height for each Internal Dominate Face wall section
What was this valuation for? (Plot of Land Guildford)
I believe this was a valuation for residual purposes however I was only aiding on the instruct and not part of it from start to finish
What additional factors do you take into account when valuing a plot of land apart from size and measurement accuracy?
Risks
- Flooding
- Contamination
- Brown field vs green field
Topography
Layout of the land (will it distort the measurement?)
How did you value the land?
I was adding this valuation and only really took part in the measurement process
- From what I understand it was for a residual valuation
- I would have used the traditional residual valuation method along
with the current market inputs
What would you have done if the measurements from difference sources didn’t match?
- I would have firstly informed my director
- I would inform the client
- I would advise that I will undertake the measurement of the site again
- If it pulled up the same issues I would use the measurements that I had worked out
What is an Issue with using Pro-Map to measure land?
It doesn’t take into account the topography of the land
Is IPMS mandatory or Guidance?
IPMS is mandatory
Why when measuring the flat why did you not use IPMS if it is mandatory?
I was instructed to measure on the basis of GIA under the Code of Measuring Practice
- I did however make the client aware of the benefits of IPMS
What are the benefits of IPMS?
It means that measurements are;
- Understandable across boarders
- More consistent
- Increase trust
What is the most up to date version of the Measurement Standards?
RICS Property Measurement 2nd Edition
How did you check the disto before inspecting?
- Battery
- Calibration
- Cracks in plastic lens
How does a disto work?
1) Shoots a beam at 100% intensity
2) will come back with some lost power, registers the drop in beam intensity
3) light travels at a constant speed
What did you include in the specific GIA area?
Measured from internal surface of finished wall
- Chimney stacks
- Partition walls
How would you measure Effective floor area?
Only measure the usable and adaptable spaces
How would you measure Net Sales area?
Similar to GIA but chimney stack wouldn’t be included
What would a damp meter show?
If the wood was subject to rot
5-15% normal
over 20% dry rot
over 33% wet rot
