Measurement

Question 1

Definition - GEA

Answer 1

GEA
The area of the building measured externally at each floor

Excludes
- Open sided balconies
- External fire escapes
- Galleries
- Canopy/Voids

(Under IPMS1 covered galleries, balconies and generally assessable roof terrace are stated separately)

Question 2

Definition- GIA

Answer 2

GIA
The area of a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter wall on each floor

Excludes
- The perimeter wall thickness
- Open balconies
- External Fire Escapes
- Canopy/Void

(Under IPMS2 covered galleries, balconies and generally assessable roof terrace are stated separately)

Question 3

Definition - NIA

Answer 3

NIA
The usable area within a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter wall at each floor

Excluded
- Restricted areas under 1.5m head room
- Internal structure walls
- Permanent circulation area
- Toilets

(Under IPMS3 covered galleries, balconies and generally assessable roof terrace are stated separately)

Question 4

Definition - IPMS1

Answer 4

Used for measuring the area of a building, including external walls on the floor by floor basis

Excludes
Upper voids
External fire escapes

(Under IPMS1 covered galleries, balconies and generally assessable roof terrace are stated separately)

Question 5

Definition - IPMS2

Answer 5

IPMS2
The Interior of an office measured to the IDF measured on a floor by floor basis

Excludes
Voids
External fire escape

(Under IPMS2 covered galleries, balconies and generally assessable roof terrace are stated separately)

Question 6

Definition - IPMS3

Answer 6

IPMS3
The area of an office in exclusive occupation measured to the IDF

Excludes
Standard facilities
Toilets
Cleaning cupboards
Plant rooms

(Under IPMS3 covered galleries, balconies and generally assessable roof terrace are stated separately)

Question 7

What are the differences between IPMS3 and NIA

Answer 7

They are similar under IPMS3
The perimeter measurement is taken to the IDF
Columns are included
No exclusion for restricted areas (1.5m restricted head room)
On floors with multiple occupiers the measurements are taken to the midpoint of partition

(Under IPMS3 covered galleries, balconies and generally assessable roof terrace are stated separately)

Question 8

IPMS Residential Buildings

Answer 8

IPMS 1 - External
IPMS 2 - Internal
IPMS 3 - Occupier

Question 9

Residential IPMS 3a

Answer 9

Outer face of external wall and central line of shared walls

Question 10

Residential IPMS 3b

Answer 10

Area in exclusive occupation including internal walls and columns to the IDF

Question 11

Residential IPMS 3C

Answer 11

Area in exclusive occupation excluding walls and columns measured to the IDF

Question 12

RICS measurement professional statement and guidance note?

Answer 12

Code of measuring practice 2015

RICS Property Measurement 2018 Professional Statement

Question 13

IPMS all buildings

Answer 13

Will cover all buildings not specific asset classes.
Not yet adopted by the RICS

Question 14

IPMS why was it bought in?

Answer 14

To avoid current inconsistencies in measurement globally

Question 15

Is IPMS mandatory?

Answer 15

Yes unless a client specifically requests an alternative

Members are encouraged to report on a dual basis

If departure from IPMS you must state the reasons

Question 16

What are the mandatory requirements of IPMS?

Answer 16

To provide
- The date of measurement
- The measurement method
- Reference to plans
- The conversion (metric to imperial)
- Measurements and calculations
- Retain records

Question 17

How to measure land?

Answer 17

• Check boundaries against OS plan and Title Plan
• Trundle wheel
• Area calculation using Promap