Measurement Flashcards
When undertaking the measurements of a building, what factors are you governed by?
a. RICS Code of Measuring Practice
What is the purpose of the code?
Provide a consistent, precise and accurate method of measurement.
Supports surveyors undertaking property inspections for valuation
What are the three measurement parameters you measure to?
GEA, GIA and NIA
What method of measurement does the Assessor use for Domestic Purposes?
GEA
Why can the Assessor deviate from the Code of Measuring Practice?
The Assessor has an exemption as his duty is to carry out statutory valuations for taxation purposes.
What is excluded from Gross External Area?
a. External open-sided balconies
b. Canopies
c. Open Vehicle Parking Areas/Roof Terraces
d. Voids over or under structural, raked of stepped floors
e. Greenhouses, garden and fuel stores etc in residential properties
What is included in NIA
a. Atria with clear height above
b. Entrance Halls
c. Notional Lift Lobbies and Fire Corridors
d. Kitchens
e. Built in units in useable areas
f. Ramps, sloping areas and steps within useable areas
g. Areas occupied by ventilation
h. Areas occupied by skirting and perimeter trunking
i. Areas occupied by non-structural walls within one entry
j. Pavement Vaults
What is excluded from NIA
a. Entrance halls, atria, landings and balconies used in common
b. Toilets, toilet lobbies, bathrooms, cleaner’s rooms etc
c. Lift Rooms, Plant Rooms, Tank Rooms, Fuel Stores etc
d. Stairwells, Lift-wells and permanent lift lobbies
e. Corridors and other circulation areas in common
f. Permanent circulation areas, corridors associated with access but not useable aeras
g. Internal structural walls enclosing excluded areas, columns etc and those dividing up entries
h. Space occupied by permanent or continuous air con, heating or conducting which renders the area unusable
i. Areas under 1.5m in height
j. Areas with a width of less than 0.25m
k. Vehicle Parking Spaces
What is IPMS?
International property measurement standards
What is IPMS1?
Relates fairly closely with GEA
What is IPMS2?
Relates fairly closely to GIA
What is IPMS3?
Relates closely to NIA
