RICS Property Measurement, 2nd edition

Question 1

What types of building are included/excluded from the scope of the RICS Property Measurement, 2nd edition.

Answer 1

The bases of measurement contained with the RICS Property Measurement, 2nd edition applies to offices and residential buildings.

Question 2

IPMS 2 - office is similar to?

Answer 2

Similar to GIA

Question 3

IPMS 2 - residential is similar to?

Answer 3

Similar to GIA and NSA (Net Sales Area)

Question 4

IPMS 3 - office is similar to?

Answer 4

Similar to NIA

Question 5

IPMS 3A - residential is similar to?

Answer 5

Similar to GEA

relates to the area in exclusive occupation, including the floor area occupied by external walls, internal walls and pillars. It excludes any external floor areas, sheltered areas and ancillary areas.

Question 6

IPMS 3B - residential is similar to?

Answer 6

Similar to GIA

relates to the area in exclusive occupation, including the floor area occupied by internal walls and pillars. It may also include external floor areas and ancillary areas.

Question 7

IPMS 3C - residential is similar to?

Answer 7

Similar to EFA (Effective Floor Area)

relates to the area in exclusive occupation, excluding the floor areas occupied by external walls, internal walls and pillars.

Question 8

What is the internal dominant face?

Answer 8

The Internal Dominant Face (IDF) is the inside finished surface comprising over 50% of the floor to ceiling height.

Question 9

How do you convert from IPMS 1 to GEA?

Answer 9

To convert to GEA, deduct the following from the IPMS1 area:

• the area of external balconies
• the area of rooftop terraces.

Question 10

How do you convert from IPMS 2 to GIA?

Answer 10

To convert to GIA, deduct the following from the IPMS2 area:

• the difference between the area measured to the dominant internal face and the area measured to the floor/wall junction.
• the area of external balconies.
• the area of rooftop terraces.

Question 11

How do you convert from IPMS 3 to NIA?

Answer 11

To convert to NIA, deduct the following from the IPMS3 area:

• half the area of a party wall with an adjacent occupier/tenant
• the difference between the area measured to the dominant internal face and the area measured to the floor/wall junction
• the area of external balconies
• the area of rooftop terraces.