Measurement

Question 1

According to the RICS Code of Measuring Practice, when do you use GEA?

Answer 1

Town planning, Rating and council tax and building cost estimation.

Question 2

According to the RICS Code of Measuring Practice, when do you use GIA?

Answer 2

Estate agency and valuation of industrial buildings. Food superstores and specialist classes. Rating warehouses. New home valuation.

Question 3

According to the RICS Code of Measuring Practice, when do you use NIA?

Answer 3

Estate Agency valuation and rating for shops, supermarkets and offices.

Question 4

What is the definition of GEA?

Answer 4

Gross External Area is the area of a building measured externally at each floor level.

Question 5

What is the definition of GIA?

Answer 5

Gross Internal Area is the area of a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level.

Question 6

What is NIA?

Answer 6

Net Internal Area is the usable area within a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor
level.

Question 7

What is IPMS?

Answer 7

International Property Measurement Standard.

Question 8

What does ITZA stand for?
What does it measure?

Answer 8

‘IN Terms Of Zone A’
It is NOT a method of measurement, it is a method of zoning. It is used in retail properties, where the frontage is more valuable.
It helps with analysing comparable evidence in valuations.

Zone A: divided by 1 (full value)
Zone B: divided by 2
Zone C: divided by 4
Zone D: divided by 8