Measurement - Level 2 Flashcards
Talk me through how you measured the office building in Southwark.
I used a distometer to measure the internal face of the perimeter walls of the office space, excluding the columns.
I split the floor plate into different sections and measured each section. I added up all of the sections to get an accurate overall measurement.
What was the purpose of measuring the office floor in Southwark?
For agency purposes
What was the measurement basis used for the office floor in Southwark?
Net Internal Area
What is included and excluded in NIA measurements?
Include:
- Entrance halls
- Kitchens
- Built-in units and cupboards
- Areas occupied by ventilation and heating
- Areas occupied by skirting and perimeter trunking
- Partition walls
Exclude:
- Common areas shared with other tenants
- Toilets, bathrooms, cleaning rooms
- Stairwells, lift-wells, lift lobbies
- Vehicle parking areas
What’s the difference between NIA and IPMS 3?
- All columns are included in IPMS 3
- Perimeter measurements are taken to the internal Dominant Face’
- No exclusions for restricted height of less than 1.5m
How did you ensure the accuracy of the overall measurement in Southwark?
I measured the property with my colleague and cross checked our measurements.
Talk me through how you measured the office building in Central London for valuation purposes?
I measured the internal face of the perimeter walls using a distometer and excluded all the columns. Most of the floor plates were in a square so I only had to measure the entire floor and then measure the column to subtract the column from the overall area.
I recorded by measurements on a floor plan and used Excel to add all my measurements together and subtracted the columns.
The area matched the previous measurement.
What was the measurement basis used for the office premises in Central London?
Net Internal Area
How did you record your measurements on the floor plan in Central London?
What was the scale of the plan?
1:50
How did you ensure the area matched the previous measurement in Central London?
How did you ensure the measurements taken in both Southwark and Central London met the RICS Code of Measuring Practice?
Before each measurement, I familiarised myself with the Code of Measuring Practice and confirmed the basis of measurement, and ensured all areas that needed to be included and excluded were met.
Why is it important to follow best practice?
To prevent risk and potential claims for damages
What problems could you have with a distometer?
- Bright sunlight can distort measurements
- Can be uncalibrated
Explain the importance of accurately recording measurements on the floor plan and using software like Excel for calculating square footage. How did you ensure consistency and precision in your calculations to match the previous measurement and maintain reliability in valuation purposes?
