Measurement Lvl 3 Flashcards
What is the latest Edition of IPMS?
IPMS: All Buildings (2023)
What is the main section of the document?
A - Introduction
B - Principles of IPMS Selection, Measurement Practice and Reporting
C - Definitions
D - Technical
E - IPMS Standards
Mcginty in Tutu measuring office and reporting in dictaphone
A: What are the fundamentals?
- IPMS 1/2: External and internal measurement of whole or part of the the building
- IPMS 3.1 / 3.2: All external and internal measurements for exclusive occupation
- IPMS 4.1 / 4.2: Internal measurements for selected areas incl. Internal walls and columns
B: What are principles of IPMS selection?
- Identify purpose of the measurement
- Select appropriate IPMS
- Apply the measurement practice
What are the measurement practices?
- Measurement + Calculations should be used in unit which is commonly adopted in jurisdiction
- All measurement, bar height are taken horizontally
- IPMS should be supported with computer generated drawings
- Measurements should be independently verified
- Building to be measured on a level by level basis
McGinty asks me if sq.ft / m2, I tell him to ensure he measure horizontally. He asks me to go to the computer room to scetch out. I doubt the measurements and go back to measure out of hours. All is correct and we apply to Mr.Hurlihy’s office.
What are the reporting standards?
- Measurement and calculations should be clearly outlined
- Use of building
- Standard used
- Method of measurement + Tools used
- Unit of measurement
- Conversion (Imperial / Metric)
- Level 0 = Ground
Part C - Definitions
Balustrade
Protective barrier
Boundary
Physical / Invisible or legal line denoting perimeter
Clear Height
Floor surface to lowest point of the structural element
Column
Vertical structure generally providing structural support
Component
One of the main elements into which a floor area can be allocated
Covered Area
Extent of the area of a building covered by roof
Demising Wall
A wall separating adjoining occupiers
Finished Surface
Wall directly above the horizontal floor -to - wall junction
Floor Area
Normally horizontal, load bearing structure inclusive of any normal voids
Internal Dominant Face (IDF)
If glazing area consists of more than 50% of the floor to ceiling area than measurement must be taken to the inside of the window recess.
Internal Height
Height within a building measured from floor to lowest point of the ceiling
Internal Wall
Full height wall which separates one interior from another
Mezzanine
Intermediate or partial floor
Notional Boundary
Non-physical line which forms part of the boundary. Normally agreed in measurement instruction or defined by legal document
Secondary Area
Demised area forming part of the building that supports the primary area in exclusive use
Sheltered Area
Any part of the covered area that is not fully enclosed where the permanent structure above provides shelter
Standard Facilities
Shared facilities and service facilities
Part D - Technical
D.1 Component Area
What are they?
- Areas of building divided depending on use
- Not Mandatory
Example of component area?
- Horizontal Circulation
- Vertical Circulation
- Primary Area
- Amenity Area
- Technical area
- Sanitary Area
Limited Use Areas?
Should be measured and stated separately + reason for limitation
What is difference between clear height and internal height
- Clear height to lowest point of structural element
- Internal height is lowest point of ceiling
What is the process with bay windows?
- Must be included and regarded as limited use
How do you measure external floor area?
IPMS 1 - Outside edge of balustrade
IPMS 2 /3 /4 - Floor / balustrade junction