Measurement Flashcards
What guidance note would you have regard to when measuring?
RICS Code of Measuring Practice 6th Ed, 2015
I am also aware of RICS Property Measurement 2nd Ed 2018 incorporating IPMS
What are the limitations of a distometer
-Lose accuracy/visibility over long distances as difficult to aim and see lazer
What scale on your scaled plans have you dealt with
1:100
1:2500
in CM
What is the definition of the GIA
the area of the building measured to the internal face of the perimeter wall
How do you calibrate a distometer
take 10 measurements from a fixed point to establish a constant baseline
How accurate is a distometer
Accuracy of plus of minus 1.5m
What distance can a disto measure up to
200m
What does GIA exclude
Perimeter wall thickness
Fire escapes
Canopies
How often do you calibrate your distometer
Every 6 months
Tell me about the measurement that you undertook at Bromborough
-GIA of the Lidl store to see if withi the 1% threshold to achieve PC
-Printed out plans. 3 readings at each point with a disto. i then averaged these readings and doumented
-PC granted
Tell me about the measurement that you undertook at GHS
Conducted a joint measure of TH
GIA within 3% tolerance in AFL
Measurements agreed with TH
Determine level of rent. Within 3% so rent established
PC granted following joint measure
This then triggered rent free to commence
Is IPMS mandatory?
Yes
-Mandatory for RICS members in measurement of offices and residential (unless client specifies otherwise in writing, departure must be documented)
Is it mandatory to follow RICS Code of Measuring Practice
-No but it is best practice to follow
What is NIA
- usable area of the property measured to the internal perimeter wall
What’s not included in NIA
-stairwells
-lifts
-saff toilets
-structural walls
Whats GEA
Area of building measured externally at each floor level
What do you exclude from GEA
-canopies
-balconies
What type of buildings do you measure to GEA
-resi
When is NIA used
-shops and offices
What is IPMS 1
-This is essentially GEA
-Used for planning or building cost purposes
-includes external walls on a floor by floor basis
What is IPMS 2
-Essentially GIA
-includes all areas available for direct use
-Measured to IDF of perimeter wall on a floor by floor basis
What is IPMS 3
NIA
-excludes standard facilities and shared circulation areas
-Measures to IDF on a floor by floor basis
Whats the difference between IMPS 3 and NIA
-Permiter measurements are take to IDF
-Balconies included
-Columns are included
