MEASUREMENT Flashcards
How did you identify the IDF? Inclusions and exclusions with IPMS 3B? What guidance did you follow? Would you include a juliet balcony?
I had consideration to the RICS Professional Statement when measuring the property, the IDF is the wall surface (either glazed or solid), whichever occupies over half of the that section from the floor to the ceiling. During the inspection, I checked each room’s dominant wall surface to determine the correct measurement points.
A Juliet balcony is excluded because it does not provide usable internal floor space, though it could be referenced in the property description for marketing purposes.
What scale?
1:100 scale for building plan, which is typical for residential properties.
How can you ensure the accuracy of the measurement on-site?
I used a laser measurer device and calibrated it before the inspection. I cross-referenced my measurements by measuring twice in critical areas. I also ensured consistent recording of measurements in my notes.
What details of your revised measurements would you include in a professional report or document?
A revised floor area calculation and a detailed floor plan.
What steps did you take to verify the accuracy of your measurements before finalising the report?
I cross-checked my measurements on site.
Whats excluded in IPSMB 3?
externall walls, externall balconies, shared corridors, roof terraces, storage rooms not attached to the unit, boiler rooms.
Did you duall report?
Yes, I measured to GIA and IPMS 3B.
I measured using IPMS 3B due to my familiarity with this standard, to determine internal floor area.
However, recognising that Gross Internal Area (GIA) is the more appropriate standard for residential properties, I also applied GIA to ensure compliance with statutory valuation requirements.
By dual-measuring, I ensured accuracy and consistency with the measurements I had taken.
Were all your comps measured to IPMS 3B? Did you dual measure? How would you measurements be differences if measure to GIA?
No, thats why I also measured to GIA, the area was larger when I measured to GIA.
Why was IMPS introduced- does the VO measure to this standard? If not, why?
Can you define GIA? NIA? GEA?
Is zoning a measurement standard?
Say you were measuring a residential to GIA and IPMS 3B, which would you expect to have the highest measurements overall and why?
What do you understand by the term “internal dominant face”
When did you last calibrate your laser measure - why is this important?
You measured an industrial unit to GIA - are there any areas you would exclude when measuring to GIA?
