7. RICS Code of Measuring Practice 2015

Question 1

What is the code of measuring practice that governs GEA, GIA, NIA?

Answer 1

The RICS Code of Measuring Practice 2007. (Reproduced May 2015)

Question 2

What basis of measurement do you use for ancillary offices in a Warehouse?

Answer 2

You use GIA as you would with the warehouse.
You include columns, lift wells, mezzanines with permanent access and loading bays.

Question 3

What do you do when measuring a shop that is fitted with full-height partitioning by the tenant?

Answer 3

You can take ceiling tile off, try and get behind the partitioning if there’s a gap, inspect the basement or first floor to see the actual width, or get enough measurements to carry out an ITZA Valuation.

Question 4

What do you include from Net Internal Area:

Answer 4

• Atria with clear height and entrance halls if not expressly included in the communal areas.
• Kitchens
• Built-in cupboards
• Areas occupied

Question 5

What do you exclude from Net Internal Area:

Answer 5

• WCs
• Stairwells
• Areas less than 1.5m

Question 6

What is the difference in GEA and GIA?

Answer 6

2-3%.

Question 7

What is the difference in NIA and GIA?

Answer 7

Approx 15%