Measurement Flashcards
What Professional Statement did the RICS release to incorporate the International Property Measurement Standards?
RICS Property Measurement, 2018
What was the aim of RICS Property Measurement, 2018?
Establish consistencies in property measurement to be adopted by governments and industry on a global basis
What are RICS members encouraged to do until IPMS becomes embedded into market practice?
Report on a dual basis
For what types of property is adoption of IPMS mandatory?
When reporting on residential and office space, unless the client provides a written instruction to use an alternative
What are the general principles of RICS Property Measurement, 2018?
Advise clients of the benefits of using IMPS
Document the reason for not using IMPS
Must provide a date when the measurements are undertaken
State the measuring methodology adopted
Provide the reference and scale of any plans used
State the conversion factor from metric / imperial and any rounding
Measurements and calculations must be clearly documented
When is IPMS 1 - Offices used? What method of measurement does it most closely correspond to?
Planning or building cost purposes
GEA
When is IPMS 2 - Offices used? What method of measurement does it most closely correspond to?
Agency and valuation purposes
GIA
When is IPMS 3 - Offices used? What method of measurement does it most closely correspond to?
Agency and valuation purposes
NIA
What does IPMS 1 / GEA include and exclude
Measures the area of a building including external walls on a floor-by-floor basis
Include but state separately:
* Covered galleries and balconies
* Generally accessible roof terraces
Exclude:
* Upper void of an atrium
* Open external stairwell
* Patios, refuse areas, external parking at ground level
What does IPMS 2 - Offices include and exclude?
Measures the floor area of an office available on an exclusive basis to an occupier but excluding the standard facilities and shared circulation areas. Measured to the Internal Dominant Face
“Include:
* Columns
* Lift wells
* Mezzanines with permanent access
* Loading bay
Exclude:
* Canopies
* Fire escapes
* Covered ways”
What does IPMS 3 - Offices include and exclude?
Exclude:
- Standard facilities providing shared or common facilities such as stairs, lifts, motor rooms, WCs, cleaners’ cupboards, plant rooms etc.
- Upper void of an atrium
- Open external stairwell
- Patios, refuse areas, external parking at ground level
What document should you refer to when measuring retail and industrial property?
RICS Code of measuring practice, 2015
What is the internal eaves height?
The clear height between the floor and the lowest point on the underside of the roof e.g. at the eaves
What is the site depth?
The measurement from the front to rear boundaries.
How do you check the accuracy of your laser measuring device?
Check a known distance and record the measurements in a log
Send devices to be calibrated at least quarterly or if accuracy begins to deteriorate
