Measurement - Level 2 (Ready) Flashcards
How do you calibrate a laser?
- Using a commonly known measurement
Is IPMS applicable to all property types?
No, just Office and Residential at current
What is the difference between IPMS3 and NIA? When might you use each?
- IPMS3 includes all internal walls within an occupants exclusive area
- This includes areas with a restricted height
- This undeniably will result in larger floor area overall
How could you measure a site without online tools?
Using a laser measure or a trundle wheel
Which basis did you use to measure a car dealership?
GIA (RICS Code of Measurement Practice)
Why was your Barking measurement not accurate? How do you think you could have got it more accurate?
- I would have liked to have gone to the site and checked the site boundary against a title plan
- Then would have measured using a trundle wheel
What guidance should you be aware of when measuring property?
RICS Property Measurement 2018
RICE Code of Measurement Practice
What Professional Statement did the RICS release to incorporate the IPMS
RICS Property Measurement 2018
What was the aim of the RICS Property Measurement 2018?
To establish consistencies in the way that buildings are measured on a global basis
What are the general principles of RICS Property Measurement 2018
- Advise clients of the benefits of using IPMS
- Document reason for not using IPMS
- Provide a date when measurements undertaken
- State the measurement methodology adopted
- Provide the reference and scale of any plans used
- State conversion factor (metric to imperial)
- Measurements and calcs to be clearly documented
When did RICS Property Measurement 2018 become effective?
1st May 2018
When is IPMS1 used and what method of measurement does it most closely correspond to?
- Planning
- Build Costs
- GEA
When is IPMS2 used and what method of measurement does it most closely correspond to?
- Agency and valuation
- GIA
When is IPMS3 used and what method of measurement does it most closely correspond to?
- Agency and valuation
- NIA
What does IPMS1 include and exclude?
- Measurement of building including external walls on floor by floor basis
Include but stated separately
- Covered galleries
- Balconies
- Generally accessible roof terraces
Exclude:
- Upper void of an atrium
- Open external stairwell
- Patios
- Refuse areas
- External parking at ground
What does IMPS 2 include and exclude?
- Measurement of building to include all areas available for direct use, measured to internal dominant face
Include but stated separately
- Covered galleries
- Balconies
- Generally accessible roof terraces
Exclude:
- Upper void of an atrium
- Open external stairwell
- Patios
- Refuse areas
- External parking at ground
What does IPMS 3 include and exclude?
- Measurement of floor area available on exclusive basis to an occupier, measured to internal dominant face
Include but stated separately
- Covered galleries
- Balconies
- Roof terraces IN EXCLUSIVE USE
Exclude:
- Common facilities such as stairs, lifts, toilets, cleaners cupboards, plant rooms etc.
- Upper void of an atrium
- Open external stairwell
- Patios
- Refuse areas
- External parking at ground
What is the definition of Internal Dominant Face
- Inside finished surface comprising more than 50% of the floor to ceiling height for each wall section
Differences between IPMS3 and NIA?
- IPMS3 includes all internal walls within an occupants exclusive area
- This includes areas with a restricted height
- This undeniably will result in larger floor area overall
What are the three sub areas of IPMS3
IPMS3A: Measured to outer face of external wall and centre line of shared walls
IPMS3B: Measured area in exclusive occupation, including internal walls and columns, measured to IDF
IPMS3C: Measured area in exclusive occupation, excluding walls and columns, measured to IDF
What document should you refer to when measuring retail and industrial property?
RICS Code of Measuring Property 2015
What is the definition of GEA?
The whole area of the building, taking each floor into account.
Exclusions:
- Open balconies
- Open fire escapes
- Open sided covered ways
- Open vehicle parking area
- Terraces
- Minor canopies
- Restricted areas with a height of less than 1.5m
What is the definition of GIA?
The whole enclosed area of a building within the external walls, excluding the thickness of the walls
Exclusions:
- Open balconies
- Open fire escapes
- Open sided covered ways
- Open vehicle parking area
- Terraces
- Minor canopies
- Restricted areas with a height of less than 1.5m
What is the definition of NIA?
The useable area within a building measured to the face of the internal finish or perimeter walls
Exclusions:
- Toilets
- Lobbies
- Cleaners cupboards
- Stairwells
- Lifts
- Internal walls
- Columns
- Piers
- Chimney breasts
- Vertical ducts
- Restricted areas with a height of less than 1.5m
- Car parking areas
