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Measurement Flashcards

1
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Names some tools used to measure land and property

A
  1. Tape measure
  2. Rod
  3. Trundle Wheel
  4. Scaled plan
  5. Pro-map or GIS
  6. Distometer
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2
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What tolerance of accuracy is generally acceptable

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up to +/- 10%

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3
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Do you need to calibrate a Distometer

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Yes - you need to send it off annually for calibration and regularly check using a known distance

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4
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How can you ensure accurate measurement?

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Take several measurements
Check with scaled plans
Use a tape/rod for tight areas
Ensure you are measuring full width- e.g behind shop fittings

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5
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Scale for a building plan?

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1:100

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6
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Scale for a street plan?

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1:1,250

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7
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How can you measure land?

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Trundle Wheel
Planimeter
Promap/ GIS

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8
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What is the current measurement guidance published by the RICS?

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RICS Property Measurement (2nd edition)

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9
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When did Property Measurement 2nd edition become effective?

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1st May 2018

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10
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What does RICS Property Measurement (2nd Edition) comprise of?

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Professional statement: property measurement.

RICS IPMS data standard

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11
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Which IPMS Standards have been adopted in Property?

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Residential & Offices

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12
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Have any other IPMS standards been published (or consulted one) but not yet been adopted?

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Industrial
Retail
All Building Classes

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13
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What does the Code of Measuring practice 6th edition still apply to?

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Industrial
Retail
Other property types

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14
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Is early adoption of IPMS recommended on publication of the new standards?

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Yes

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15
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When did the code of measuring practice 6th edition become effective?

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May 2015

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16
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What is the status of a RICS professional statement?

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Mandatory requirements for RICS members and regulated firms.

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17
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What is the status of the code of measuring practice guidance note?

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A document that provides users with recommendations for professional advice and areas of good practice.

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18
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What was the key change between the 1st and 2nd editions of the RICS Property Measurement?

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Adoption of IPMS for residential

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19
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What is EFA?

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Effective Floor Area - used for UK Council Tax banding for flats and maisonettes.

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20
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What is the definition of internal dominant face?

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The internal finish comprising more than 50% of the floor to ceiling height for each IDF Wall Section.

If such does not occur, the finished surface is deemed to be the IDF.

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21
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What does IPMS stand for?

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International Property Measurement Standards

22
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Define IPMS 1

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The sum of the areas of each floor level of a building.

Measured to the outer perimeter of external construction features.

Which may be reported on a component by component basis for each floor.

23
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Define IPMS 2 for - Office

A

The sum of the areas of each floor level of an office building measured to the internal dominant face and reported on a component-by-component basis for each floor of a building.

24
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Define IPMS 2 - Residential

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The sum of the areas of each floor level of building measured to the internal dominant face. Which may be reported on a component-by-component basis for each floor of a building.

25
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Define IPMS 3 - Offices

A

The floor area available on an exclusive basis to an occupier, but excluding STANDARD FACILITIES

Calculated on an occupier by occupier basis for each floor of a building

26
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Define IPMS 3 - Residential

A

The floor area available on an exclusive basis to an occupier.

27
Q

What should you consider in relation to accuracy of your measurements?

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  1. What is the purpose of the measurement exercise
  2. What are the clients requirements and expectations (accuracy and confidence).
  3. What are the building site conditions that could influence measurements.
  4. Time/Cost elements involved in measuring & reporting
  5. What would be the ramifications if the level of accuracy is deemed insufficient for the purpose.
28
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What does IPMS 1 roughly relate too?

A

GEA

29
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What does IPMS 2 - Office roughly equate to?

A

GIA
NSA

30
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What does IPMS 3 - Office roughly equate to?

A

NIA

31
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Detail the equivalents for IPMS 3 - Residential

A

IPMS 3A = GEA

IPMS 3B = GIA

IPMS 3C = EFA

32
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What would you use IPMS 1 for?

A

Planning

33
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What would you use IPMS 2 (Office & Residential) for?

A

Costings

34
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What would you use IPMS 3 (Office & Residential) for?

A

Taxation
Agency & Valuation
Property and facilities management

35
Q

Describe some examples of limited use areas?

A
  1. Area difference from internal dominant face.
  2. Areas with limited height
  3. Areas with limited natural light
  4. Above & below ground
  5. Area difference from covered area
36
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Define GEA

A

Area of a building measured externally at each floor level.

37
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Define GIA

A

Area of building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level.

38
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Define NIA?

A

Usable area within a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level.

39
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What is external eaves height defined as?

A

Height between the ground surface and the exterior of the roof covering at the eaves on the external wall face ignoring any parapet.

40
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What is internal eaves height defined as?

A

Height between the floor surface and the underside of the roof covering, supporting purlins or underlining (which ever is lower) at the eaves on the internal wall face.

41
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What does retail area include?

A

Storerooms and ancillary accommodation formed by non-structural partitions, the existence of which should be noted.

Recessed and arcaded areas of shops created by the location and design of the window display frontage.

42
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What should be deducted from IPMS3 -Office to convert to NIA?

A

Internal structural wall & columns within an occupants exclusive area.

Half the area of a wall with an adjacent tenant

Headroom less than 1.5m

In respect of the internal dominant face, the areas within window reveals where the internal dominant face is taken to the glazing.

43
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What should you deduct from IPMS 1 to calculate GEA (Residential)?

A

External open or recessed balconies

Generally accessible rooftop terraces

44
Q

What basis of measurement differ between marketing and valuation?

A

IPMS 1 for planning - ie a residual valuation
IPMS 3 for marketing - detail of the exact space available for exclusive occupation

45
Q

What was the size of the land you measured in your summary of experience?

A

22,000 sqft or 0.5acres

46
Q

What is included in NIA?

A

Atria with clear height
Kitchens
Notional Lift Lobbies
Areas occupied by demountable partitions

47
Q

For the shop on Langworthy Road what was the basis and what was included and excluded?

A

NIA was the basis

Include the kitchen area

Excluded W.C., cupboards, areas under 1.5m

48
Q

Scale for location plan

A

1:2500

49
Q

What are the 5 Basis of measurement contained within RICS Guidance Note Land Measurement for Planning and
Development Purposes 1st Edition 2021.

A

Land Ownership Area
Net Density
Plot Ratio
Site Area
Site Coverage

50
Q

What is in Site Area (SA) defined as in RICS Guidance Note Land Measurement for Planning and
Development Purposes 1st Edition 2021.

A

area for which development authorisation is sought, measured on a horizontal plane.

RICS APC1 (18 decks)

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