Measurement 2.0 Flashcards
Define IPMS 1
Sum of areas at each floor level of a building
Measured to the outer perimeter of external walls
Reported on a component basis for each floor level
Define IPMS 2
Sum of areas at each floor level of a building
Measured to the IDF of perimeter walls
Reported on a component basis for each floor level
Define IPMS 3
The area of exclusive occupation to an occupier
Define IPMS 3a
The area of exclusive occupation to an occupier
Measured to the outer perimeter of external walls and mid-point of shared walls and finished surface of communal walls
Define IPMS 3b
The area of exclusive occupation to an occupier
Measured to the IDF and finished surface of shared walls
Define IPMS 3c
The area of exclusive occupation to an occupier
Measured to the IDF and finished surface of all permanent walls
Define GEA
The area of a building measured to the outer edge of perimeter walls at each floor level
Define GIA
The area of a building measured to the internal face of perimeter walls at each floor level
Define NIA
The usable area of a building measured to the internal face
Define NSA
The GIA of a residential dwelling, commonly used for new homes
Define IDF
The internal finished surface comprising over 50% of that wall section
Define limited use area
Varies by jurisdiction.
In UK
- Areas under 1.5m height with no usable space above
What does GEA exclude?
External open sided balconies
Outside parking
Any external structures
Voids over ground floor
What does IPMS 1 include / exclude?
Includes all walls
+ states separately: Balconies, roof terraces
Excludes
Upper level of voids
External buildings and parking
Whats the difference between IPMS 1 and GEA?
IPMS 1 includes (GEA doesnt)
Balconies
Roof terraces
What does GIA exclude?
External open sided balconies
External walls
Any external structures
Voids over ground floor
What does GIA include?
Garages
Conservatories
Communal areas
Areas with <1.5m height -> state separately
What does IPMS 2 include/exclude?
Includes all internal walls
+ states separately: balconies, roof terraces
Excludes
Upper level of voids
External buildings and parking
What is the difference between IPMS 2 and GIA?
IPMS 2 includes (GIA doesnt)
- Balconies
- IDF areas
- Roof terraces
What does NSA exclude / include?
Excludes:
- Areas under 1.5m
- Garages
- Conservatories
- Communal space
Includes
- Internal walls
- Basements
What does NIA exclude?
- Communal spaces
- Building facilities
- Internal structural walls
- Headroom under 1.5m
What does IMPS 3a include / exclude?
Includes all internal walls and perimeter walls
+ stated separately: Attics/basements, balconies, garages, limited use areas
Excludes:
- Parking
- Voids above stairs
Difference between IMPS 3a and GEA?
Balconies in exclusive use
What does IPMS 3b include / exclude?
Includes all internal walls
+ stated separately: Attics/basements, balconies, garages, limited use areas
Excludes:
- Parking
- Voids above stairs
Difference between IMPS 3b and GIA?
Balconies in exclusive use
IDF areas
Add back in voids above stairs
What does IMPS 3c include exclude?
Includes non-permanent walls
+ Stated separately: attics/basements, balconies, garages, limited use areas
Excludes:
- Parking
- Voids above stairs
Difference between IPMS 3c and EFA?
Balconies
IDF sections
Limited use areas
Bathrooms, hallways, toilets
What is on a register of title?
1) Address
2) Title number
3) Price paid if post 1 April 2000
4) Any charges
What is on a title plan?
1) Title number
2) Site red line
3) Scale (1:1250)
4) Any rights of way
Can you rely on the title plan outline?
No - it is designed as a general boundary only
Land Registration Rules 2003
What scales are commonly used?
1: 50 room plan
1: 100 floor plan
1: 1250 red line
