Measurement

Question 1

what is a limited use area?

Answer 1

An area with a height below 1.5m. it is included in the total floor area but stated separately.

Question 2

What is the RICS guidance on measurement

Answer 2

• RICS Professional Statement on Property Measurement, 2018
• International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS).
• Code of measuring practice 2015

Question 3

What is IMPS 1 similar to?

Answer 3

IPMS 1 is similar to GEA (RICS code of measuring practice). However IMPS 1 includes external floor area such as balconies, colonnades and rooftop

Question 4

What is IPMS similar to?

Answer 4

IMPS 2 similar to GIA. However it is measure to the internal dominant face (IDF)

Question 5

What does IMPS All buildings refer to?

Answer 5

IMPS 1 - similar to GEA
IMPS 2 - Similar to GEA
IMPS 3.1 the floor area on an exclusive basis to an occupier measured externally to any notional boundaries, external walls, demising walls and including any external floor area , sheltered areas and secondary areas.
IMPS 3.2 The floor area available on an exclusive basis to an occupier measured internally to any notional boundaries, the IDF and including any external floor area, sheltered area and secondary areas. NIA
IMPS 4.1 internal measurements required for selected areas. includes walls and columns
IMPS 4.2 internal measurements required for selected areas, excludes walls and columns

Question 6

what is the best measurement for residential lettings?

Answer 6

my firm uses GIA for lettings and marking

Question 7

What is NIA used for?

Answer 7

property valuations, planning, and identifying areas that could be improved.

Question 8

What is GIA used for?

Answer 8

used for construction calculations, planning applications, and building regulation