Measurement

Question 1

What does IPMS stand for?

Answer 1

International Property Measurement Standards.

Question 2

What guidance is provided by RICS for Measurement?

Answer 2

Code of Measuring Practice, 6th Edition. May 2015. This guidance applies to all building classes except offices and residential buildings.

Property Measurement,

Question 3

What guidance should be used for offices and residential buildings?

Answer 3

IPMS.

Question 4

What is GEA?

Answer 4

Gross External Area.

Question 5

What is GIA?

Answer 5

Gross Internal Area.

Question 6

What is NIA?

Answer 6

Net Internal Area.

Question 7

What units should be used in line with the Code of Measuring Practice, Metric or Imperial?

Answer 7

Metric. Examples include M, cm, mm, ml, l, g, Kg,

Question 8

What equipment can be used to capture measurement data?

Answer 8

1. Laser measure
2. Tape measure
3. Vernier Callipers
4. Clickwheel

Question 9

What are the benefits and limitations of using callipers?

Question 10

What are the benefits and limitations of using a disto/laser measure?

Question 11

How would you check that your equipment is providing the correct measurement information?

Answer 11

1. Calibrate it prior to use
2. Check it against a known measurement to see if it produces the same result

Question 12

What are some common causes of errors when using measuring equipment?

Question 13

What appropriate standards and guidance relating to measurement is available?

Answer 13

1. RICS Property Measurement
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Question 14

Can you explain the appropriate uses and limitations of plans and drawings?

Answer 14

Only accurate if they are regularly updated