Measurement Flashcards
Tell me about your understanding of RICS Property Measurement
Comprises of 2 elements:
- RICS Professional Statement, Property Measurement 2nd Edition (Jan 2018).
- RICS IMPS Data Standards
Describe IPMS 1
Relates to the external extents of buildings and measures to any notional boundaries.
It is the sum of the areas on a floor-by-floor basis and measures to the outer perimeter of external construction features.
Doing so allows a user to compare the area of the building with all the associated build costs.
Includes:
Covered galleries
Balconies
Accessible roof terraces
Excludes:
Upper void levels of an atrium
Open external stairwells
Patios and decks
Refuse areas
External parking
Describe IPMS 2
Measures the interior of an office building and includes all areas available for direct use.
It measures to the Internal Dominant Face (IDF) rather than the internal face of the perimeter walls.
Includes:
Covered galleries and balconies
Accessible roof terraces
Excludes:
Open light wells and upper level voids of an atrium
Patios and decks
External parking
Equipment yards
Refuse areas.
Describe IPMS 3
Used for measuring the occupation of floor areas in exclusive use using.
Measures to the Internal Dominant Face (IDF)
Do you need to calibrate a Disometer?
Yes, you need to send it off annually for calibration and regularly check it using a known distance
What considerations are you taking into account to ensure accuracy when measuring?
Take several measurements
Check with scaled plans
Use a tape for tight areas
Ensure I measure the full width i.e. behind shop fittings
What scale might be used for a location plan?
1:2,500
What scale might be used for a building plan?
1:100
1 acre = how many hectares?
0.4
How can you measure land?
A trundle wheel
ProMap / other mapping software
Planimeter / Platometer
What is the current measurement guidance published by RICS?
RICS Property Measurement (2nd edition)
Published in January 2018.
Became effective in May 2018
What is the status of an RICS Professional Statement?
Mandatory requirements for all RICS members and regulated firms
What is the status of the Code of Measuring Practice Guidance Note?
Provides users with recommendations for professional advice and areas of good practice
What is EFA and what is its use in the UK?
Effective Floor Area
Used in the UK for Council tax banding for flats and maisonettes
What is the definition for IDF?
Internal Dominant Face
The inside finished surface comprising of more than 50% of the floor to ceiling height for each IDF wall section
