Measurement

Question 1

Key docs on measurement

Answer 1

Prof Statement = ‘RICS Property Measurement’ (2018)

Guidance Note = ‘code of Measuring Practice’ (2015)

IPMS All Buildings 2023

Question 2

Under prof statement what must an RICS measurement include

Answer 2

Date done
State method used
Provide reference to and scale of plans
State conversion factor
Document measurements and calcs
RICS member responsible
Advise client of IPMS and dual report

Question 3

IPMS vs Code of Measuring Practice (2015)

Answer 3

IPMS includes more, but stated separately

Limited use areas inc but stated separately

IPMS more consistent and reliable

IPMS more comparable

Question 4

Scales

Answer 4

Room plan 1:50

Building plan 1:100

Street plan 1:1250

Location plan 1:2500

Road/walking map 1:50000

Question 5

Difference between IPMS 2 and 3

Answer 5

2 = entire building GIA

3 = GEA, GIA or NIA to exclusive occupiers

Question 6

IPMS 3B vs COMP GIA

Answer 6

IPMS measured to internal dominant face, but GIA just to walk face

External areas included in IPMS 3B but stated separately