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
Tell me about the RICS Property Measurement, 2nd edition
the general principles are:
- provide a date when measurements are taken
- state the methodology adopted
- reference and scale of plans used
- measurements and calculations clearly documented
What is a typical floor plan scale?
1:50
What is a typical location plan scale?
1:2500
Why did the RICS introduce Global Measuring Standards?
Global Transparency
avoid inconsistent definitions
What would you expect the percentage of NIA to GIA / GEA to be?
If it were an office building I would expect the NIA to GIA to be in the
region of 70-85%,
Why is IPMS used?
to enable consistency and transparency in reporting
What is IPMS?
International Property Measurement Standard is a standardised and globally applicable method for measuring property. It aims to address current inconsistencies in the way property of all types is measured
