Measurement – Level 1

Question 1

• Describe one of the properties you have measured and how you went about it.

Answer 1

Pick any property and measure to the IDF of the wall section using GIA in accordance with IPMS 3B Residential.

Question 2

• How do you verify your measurements during an inspection?

Answer 2

I look at the measurements and if I feel they are wrong I will double check by taking them again.

Question 3

• Explain a couple of the headings in the Code of measuring Practice 6th Edition 2015

Answer 3

GEA – Definition

GIA – Definition

NIA - Definition

Question 4

• What are the benefits and problems of using a laser measure?

Answer 4

A laser measure is quick to use.

Not always good for measuring outside.

Limited for long distances like say a 100/200 m garden.

Question 5

• How might you go about calibrating a laser measure?

Answer 5

• On my disto you take an area which is measured using a tape measure and then record 10 measurements.
• Add these measurements to the DISTO spreadsheet which then calculates the Accuracy of your model.

Question 6

• What are the potential problems with a measuring tape?

Answer 6

• Slower to record.
• Can’t find a fixed position to secure it to.

Question 7

• What are the new standards of measurement?

Answer 7

IPMS (International Property Measurement Standards)

Question 8

• What is the difference between IPMS 3A,3B and 3C Residential?

Answer 8

IPMS 3A = GEA.

IPMS 3B = GIA

IPMS 3C = NIA

Question 9

• Tell me about the RICS Professional Statement - Property Measurement Standards 2nd Edition January 2018

Answer 9

1. The Professional Statement explains the application of the Professional Statement.
2. The technical core definitions being IPMS 1, 2 & 3.
3. It then goes on to IPMS Office.
4. IPMS Residential.

Question 10

• Tell me about the RICS Guidance Note - Code of measuring practice 6th edition, May 2015.

Answer 10

• It states to core definitions being GEA, GIA & NIA.
• It has special use definitions and diagrams.
• Residential Valuations:
• Net Sales Area used in the Valuation and Marketing of New Property.
• Effective Floor Area used for Council Tax Banding of flats and maisonettes.

Question 11

• Tell me about the International Property Measurement Standards: Residential Buildings 2016.

Answer 11

IPMS: Residential States IPMS 1 (External)

IPMS 2 (Internal)

IPMS 3 (Occupier)

IPMS 3A, 3B & 3C along with different guidance diagrams.

Question 12

Tell me about the various tools available for measuring?

Answer 12

Laser Measure.

Folding Ruler.

30m Tape.

Scale ruler.

Question 13

Tel me about the different measuring standards?

Answer 13

I have learned about the differences between various measuring standards in particular IPMS 3B Residential and the requirement to measure to the IDF.

I am aware of the similarities between the following:

1. IPMS 1, IPMS 3a & GEA
2. IPMS 2, IPMS 3b & GIA
3. IPMS 3, IPMS 3c & NIA