Measurement Flashcards

(14 cards)

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What are the main measurement guidance notes?

A

International Property Measurement Standards 2018
Code of Measuring Practice 2015

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2
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Contents of COMP 2015?

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  • Core definitions
  • Diagrams and technical deifintions
  • Special use Definitions
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Purpose of the COMP 2015?

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

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4
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What is Gross External Area

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Area of a building measured externally at each floor level

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What aspects does GEA include and exclude?

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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

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When is GEA used?

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  • Planning applications
  • Council Tax
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What is Gross Internal Area (GIA)?

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

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What is included and excluded in GIA?

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

Exluded: Canopies, wall thickness, greenhouses

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9
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When is GIA used?

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Building Cost estimation
- New homes valuation

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What is Net Internal Area?

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

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What is included or excluded in NIA?

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

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When is NIA used?

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  • Esatate agency and valuations
  • Project Mnagement
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What is Effective Floor Area?

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

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