Measurement - Level 2

Question 1

How many cm in an inch?

Answer 1

1 inch = 2.54cm

Question 2

How many meters in a yard?

Answer 2

yard = 0.9144m

Question 3

What is the purpose of IPMS?

Answer 3

To avoid current inconsistencies in definitions of measurement in different countries

Question 4

What is the RICS Professional Statement for measure?

Answer 4

RICS Professional Statement Property Measurement 2018 ( incorporating IPMS)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

1st May 2018

Question 7

If you are asked to measure a property for apportionment reasons what would you say to you client?

Answer 7

1. Advise that you will measure the property in accordance with IPMS 2.

Question 8

What are the three IPMS for residential?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What are the 3 subsections for IPMS Residential?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What is the scale that should be used for a room plan?

Answer 10

1:50

Question 11

What is the scale that should be used for a location plan?

Answer 11

1:1250

Question 12

What measurement equipment should be used?

Answer 12

1. tape
2. rod
3. laser device

Question 13

How accurate are lazers?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What are the key principles of IPMS:Residential Buildings?

Answer 14

The IPMS were developed my the IPMS Coalition.

1. To ensure consistency
2. Transparent marketplace
3. Stronger investor confidence and market stability

Question 15

What are the key principles of Code of Practice 6th Ed?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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

Answer 16

1. Includes IPMS
2. technical definitions
3. ensure global consistency

Question 17

What equipment would you take for measurement on an inspection?

Answer 17

1. Lazer
2. Tape measure
3. Floor plan
4. Pen and paper/camera

Question 18

Define Internal Dominant Face

Answer 18

The inside finished surface, comprising of more than 50% of the floor to ceiling height.