Measurement

Question 1

What is the RICS PS Property Measurement 2018?

Answer 1

• Global led initiative introducing IPMS and practices
• To avoid global inconsistencies in definitions of measurements and bring greater global transparency

Question 2

What are the principles of measurement within the PS?

Answer 2

Mandatory for members when measuring office and resi to comply with:
- Provide a written date of when measurements undertaken
- State measuring methodology accepted
- Provide a reference and scale of plans
- Document clearly the measurements
- Retain a record

Question 3

When are IMPS1-3 used?

Answer 3

IPMS1 - Offices - for planning and building cost purposes
IMPS2 - Offices - for agency and valuation purposes
IMPS3 - Offices - for agency and valuation purposes

Question 4

What is IMPS1?

Answer 4

Relates to GEA
- Used for measuring area of building including external walls on floor-by-floor basis
Includes:
- Covered galleries, balconies and roof terraces
Excludes:
- Upper void levels of an atrium
- Open external stairwells
- Patios, refuse areas and external parking

Question 5

What is IPMS2?

Answer 5

Relates to GIA
- Used for measuring the interior of an office to include all areas available for direct use, measured to the IDF on a floor by floor basis
Includes (but stated separately):
- covered galleries and balconies, roof terraces
Excludes:
- Open light wells, patio and decks at ground level, external parking and equipment yards and refuse areas

Question 6

What is IPMS3?

Answer 6

Relates to NIA
- Used for measuring the occupation of floor areas in exclusive use, measuring to IDF
Excludes:
- Common or shared facilities, stairs and lifts

Question 7

What is the difference between NIA and IMPS3?

Answer 7

• Perimeter measurements taken to IDF
• No exclusions for restricted height of 1.5m
• All columns are included
• Floors of multiple occupancy, area is taken to midpoint of the wall
• Covered galleries and balconies for exclusive use are recorded but stated separately

Question 8

What is the RICS Code for Measuring Practice 2015?

Answer 8

• Best practice document for all properties expect office and residential
• Provides precise definitions to ensure a common and consistent approach to measurement

Question 9

What are GEA, GIA and NIA used for?

Answer 9

GEA - town planning, council tax valuations and building cost estimates

NIA - agency, valuation and rating and building cost estimation but for shops

Question 10

What is GIA used for?

Answer 10

GIA used for Industrial / retail warehouses
- agency
- valuation
- rating
- building cost estimation

Question 11

What is NIA used for?

Answer 11

NIA is used for offices and shops
- Agency
- Valuation
- Rating
- Building cost estimation