Measurement Level 1 Flashcards
Define Internal Dominate Face
inside finish surface of external walls comprising more than 50%
What is the difference between IPMS3 and NIA
IPMS 3 includes internal columns and states them separately, NIA excludes them
No exclusions for areas under 1.5m
on floors with multiple occupiers the area is taken to the mid point of the partition
How do you measure a site?
Trundle Wheel
Edozo mapping system
How do you calibrate a distometer?
we have a known check point in our offices which is 47m every time before I go on inspections I will check this measurement.
What is a return frontage?
when you have glazed frontage to the face of the retail as well as a side
What is excluded from NIA?
WCs
Stairwells
Areas with height less than 1.5m
What is the RICS code of measuring practice?
best practice document for measurement, provides precise definitions to ensure common and consistent approach to measurement. The code contains definitions for GEA, GIA, and NIA.
Define GIA?
Gross Internal Area is the area of a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level
What does GIA include?
total floor area within internal walls corridors, staircases
What does GIA exclude?
voids such as lift shafts, open balconies, open fire escapes
When would you use GIA?
Valuation of Industrial
Estate Agency
Define NIA?
useable area by occupants
what does NIA include
useable area
Define GEA
total floor area of building includes internal and external walls
When might GEA be used?
Council Tax valuations
Planning applications
