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Measurement - Level 2 Flashcards

1
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What is the purpose of IPMS?

A

To avoid current inconsistencies in definitions of measurement in different countries

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What is the RICS Professional Statement for measure?

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RICS Professional Statement Property Measurement 2018 ( incorporating IPMS)

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What does the RICS Professional Statement Property Measurement 2018 ( incorporating IPMS) change for residential measurement?

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It replaces references to the measurement of offices and residential properties in the RICS Code of Measuring Practice.

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When did RICS Professional Statement Property Measurement 2018 ( incorporating IPMS) come into effect?

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1st May 2018

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What are the three IPMS for residential?

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IPMS 1 - External - GIA
IPMS 2 - Residential Internal
IPMS 3 A/B/C - Residential Occupier

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6
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What are the 3 subsections for IPMS Residential?

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IPMS 3A - outer face of external wall and centre-line of shared walls
IPMS 3B - exclusive occupation
IPMS 3C - exclusive occupation excluding walls and columns

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7
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What measurement equipment should be used?

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  1. tape
  2. rod
  3. laser device
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8
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How accurate are lazers?

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accurate within 1.5mm up to 200m but can be distorted by sunlight

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What are the key principles of IPMS:Residential Buildings?

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The IPMS were developed my the IPMS Coalition.

  1. To ensure consistency
  2. Transparent marketplace
  3. Stronger investor confidence and market stability
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What are the key principles of Code of Practice 6th Ed?

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This no longer applies to residential or offices. But assures consistent measuring of property by defining bases of measurement.

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What are the key principles of RICS Property Measurement 2nd Ed 2018, inc. IPMS?

A

Professional statement

Came into effect 1st May 2018.

Includes IPMS

Technical definitions

Ensure global consistency

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12
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What equipment would you take for measurement on an inspection?

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  1. Lazer
  2. Tape measure
  3. Floor plan
  4. Pen and paper/camera
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13
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Define Internal Dominant Face

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The internal dominant face (IDF) is the inside finished surface comprising more than 50% of the floor to ceiling height for each IDF wall section.

If such does not occur, then the finished surface is deemed to be the IDF.

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14
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What are the international property measurement standards (IPMS)?

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Standards which aim to establish consistencies in property measurement.

They are to be adopted by governments and industry on a global basis and bring greater global transparency

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What’s the definition of IPMS 1?

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The sum of the areas of each floor level of a building measured to the outer perimeter of external construction features, and reported on a floor-by-floor basis.

(SIMILAR TO GEA)

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16
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What is the definition of IPMS 2?

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the sum of the areas of each floor level of a residential building measured to the internal dominant face, which may be reported on a component-by-component basis for each floor of a building

Similar to GIA

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17
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IPMS 3A

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External measurement of the area in
exclusive occupation

– equates somewhat to GEA

18
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IPMS 3 B

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an internal measurement including internal

walls, etc. – equates somewhat to GIA

19
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IPMS 3C

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an internal measurement excluding internal

walls, etc. – equates somewhat to EFA.

20
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What does IPMS 1 include/exclude?

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INCLUDES:

  • everything within the main envelope of the building inc walls.
  • Balconies and roof top terraces are included but stated separately.

EXCLUDES:

  • open external stairways
  • external ground floor areas
21
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How does IPMS2 differ to GIA?

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It is measured to the IDF and includes balconies and roof top terraces, although these are stated separately.

22
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How accurate do measurements have to be?

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an accuracy of 25mm is required.

23
Q

What other IPMS standards have been released?

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Industrial and Retail

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24
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What are RICS members encouraged to do until IPMS becomes embedded into market practise?

A

Report on a dual basis.

25
Q

What is the accuracy of your digital measurer?

A

Different brands have different accuracy. Leica disto has 1.5mm accuracy at 60m

26
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In IPMS 3B Residential, inclusions and exclusions

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Inclusions

  • IDF
  • Finished surfaces of walls

Included (but stated separately)

  • Attics
  • Cellar
  • Balconies
  • Limited use areas

Exclusions (but stated separately)
- Patios
Unenclosed parking areas

27
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What is a limited area under IPMS?

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Limited areas include areas where there is limited amount of headspaces such as roof spaces and crawl spaces. The height will need to be measured in these spaces.

28
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What are the limitations of using a laser?

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Difficult to measure long distances

Need a steady hand to get a precise reading

Goes through windows - put a piece of paper up.

29
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How does IPMS 1 compare to the COMP? Differences?

A

Equates closely to GEA.
Under IPMS, you need to measure and state separately: balconies, covered galleries and accessible roof terraces.
Under GEA you don’t measure balconies, covered galleries and accessible roof terraces

30
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How does IPMS 2 compare to the COMP? Differences?

A

Equates closely to GIA for office and residential, as well as NSA for residential.
Measured to the internal dominant face instead of the internal face.
Under IPMS, you need to measure and state separately: balconies, covered galleries and accessible roof terraces.
Under GIA you don’t measure balconi

31
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What measurement information should be recorded under RICS Property Measurement 2nd Ed January 2018?

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Purpose of the measurement instruction
Date of measurement instruction
Date of measurement
Measurement standard adopted
Unit of measurement ad conversion factor
If IPMS not used, reason
Measurement methodology (e.g. Laser measurer)
Name of RICS member and/or firm responsible for the instruction
Floor area schedule areas cross referenced

32
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What are the applications of IPMS?

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IPMS 1 – Planning
IPMS 2 – Costings; build and reinstatement.
IPMS 3 – Agency and valuation, taxation, property and facilities management.

33
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How big is a brick?

A

215 x 102.5 x 65mm

34
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What is IPMS 1 used for?

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IPMS 1 – Planning

35
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IPMS 2 uses

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IPMS 2 – Costings; build and reinstatement.

36
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IPMS 3 uses

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IPMS 3 – Agency and valuation, taxation, property and facilities management.

37
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IPMS 2 Inclusions and exclusions

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Inclusions

  • All areas within IDF
  • Internal walls
  • Columns

Included, but stated separately

  • Covered galleries
  • Balconies

Exclusions

  • Temporary mezzanines
  • External vehicle parking
38
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IPMS 3B Definition

A

internal measurement including internal walls and columns in the area in exclusive occupation

(similar to GIA)

39
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IPMS 3A Inclusions and Exclusions

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Inclusions

  • Outer face of external wall
  • Centre line of shared wall

Included, but stated differently

  • Attics
  • Basements
  • Garage
  • Limited use areas

Exclusions (but stated separately)

  • Patios
  • Unenclosed parking areas
40
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IPMS 3C Inclusions and exclusions

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Inclusions

  • IDF
  • Finished surface of all full-height internal walls

Included (but stated separately)

  • Attics
  • Cellars
  • Balconies

Exclusions (but stated separately)

  • Patios
  • Unenclosed parking areas

RICS APC - Residential (TS NBS) (18 decks)

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