Measurement Flashcards
What is the difference between IPMS and the old form?
GEA is IPMS 1
GIA is IPMS 2 - it is measured to the internal dominant face of the wall
NIA is IPMS 3 - although it includes columns
What types of IPMS are there?
Office, residential, industrial (2018), retail (2019)
What is COMP?
The RICS Code of Measuring Practice. This is from 2015.
Is COMP still used?
yes for industrial and retail
What does IMPS 3 include?
Columns, low level areas and measured to the dominant face of the wall.
What is a laser measure?
A device that uses a laser to measure distances.
What are the limitations of the laser measure?
Does not work well in light or outside Limited range
How would you recalibrate a laser measure?
- Measure it against something you know the length of
* Send back to manufacturer for free re calibration
What is an RCA?
- A reinstatement cost assessment is a calculation of the cost to rebuild a property for insurance properties
What documentation did you review prior to undertaking this RCA?
- Floor plans
* Desktop review to determine age of the building
What are the types of RCA?
- Day one reinstatement: Cost to completely rebuild the building, including any demo, plus any insurance
- RCA with Inflation
- Reinstatement less wear and tear
What is a day one RCA?
Cost of reconstructing the property including:
- Demo and professional fees
- Not including inflation
What should you consider when undertaking an RCA?
- IMPS 2
- Demolition requirements and site clearance
- Professional fees
- If it is listed
- If in conservation area
What areas do you exclude in an RCA?
- Tenant’s fitting-outworks
What did the sections of your RCA report include?
- Summary sections
- Building description
- Breakdown of the costs
- The reinstatement period
Why is the GIA / IMPS 2 used in RCAs?
- Because we use the BCIS rebuild rates which are calculated on GIA.
What is GIA?
- The internal floor area measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls
Does GIA differ from IMPS 2?
- For offices - balconies and rooftop terraces are now included within IPMS 2
What is BCIS?
- Building Cost Information Service
What document details the use of GIA?
- The code of measuring practice by rics 2015
What document details the use of IPMS?
Property Measurement Standards 2018 - rics Proff Statement
What about the use of IPMS2 for RCAs??
- IPMS 2 can be used now for all instructions.
* IMPS 2 for retail was the last to be released in 2019
How does IPMS relate to COMP?
GEA - IPMS 1
GIA - IPMS 2
NIA - IPMS 3
Difference between IPMS 3 and NIA?
- IPMS includes columns, areas under 1.5m high
When would you advise to get an RCA done?
- Guidance says every three years
- Or when major alterations are made to the building
- Review annually
When are gross external areas used?
for planning purposes, or council tax
When are gross internal areas used?
RCAs, Valuation, rating and property management.
When are Net internal areas used?
Valuation, rating and property management.
How does COMP define eaves height?
underside of the roof covering, supporting purlin or underlining or whichever is lower.
Is mezzanine included within GIA
it depends on whether there is permanent access (i.e stairs)
How to you measure the dominant face with windows?
Measure inside of windows if the window is more than 50% of the height of the wall then you take the measurement to the glazing.
What do you advise the client when it comes to measurement?
Advise that the Client adopts IPMS if the do not want to use it then you have to document your reason why you depart from IPMS
How accurate do you have to be?
Depends on purpose, conditions etc if large car parks there is a tolerance of +- 10%, prime office space in London would be around +-1%
