Measurement

Question 1

What are the main measurement guidance notes?

Answer 1

International Property Measurement Standards 2018
Code of Measuring Practice 2015

Question 2

Contents of COMP 2015?

Answer 2

• Core definitions
• Diagrams and technical deifintions
• Special use Definitions

Question 3

Purpose of the COMP 2015?

Answer 3

To provide succint, precise defintions allow accurate and consistent measurement of buildings

Question 4

What is Gross External Area

Answer 4

Area of a building measured externally at each floor level

Question 5

What aspects does GEA include and exclude?

Answer 5

Includes: Wall thickness, Internal balconies, Grages and outbuildings which share at least one wall with main building

Exclude: External balconies, fire escapes, roof terraces and greenhouses. Canopies

Question 6

When is GEA used?

Answer 6

• Planning applications
• Council Tax

Question 7

What is Gross Internal Area (GIA)?

Answer 7

Area of a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level

Question 8

What is included and excluded in GIA?

Answer 8

Included: Areas occupied by internal walls, Stairwells, open sided balconies, Garages

Exluded: Canopies, wall thickness, greenhouses

Question 9

When is GIA used?

Answer 9

Building Cost estimation
- New homes valuation

Question 10

What is Net Internal Area?

Answer 10

Usable area within a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level

Question 11

What is included or excluded in NIA?

Answer 11

Included - Kitchens, entrance halls, cupboards
Exluded - Landings, stairwellls, Corridors, Areas with a headroom of less than 1.5m. Toilets, columns

Question 12

When is NIA used?

Answer 12

• Esatate agency and valuations
• Project Mnagement

Question 13

What is Effective Floor Area?

Answer 13

Usable area of the rooms within a building, measured to the internal face of the walls.