How do you know that a Disto Laser Measurer is accurate/correct?
It can be checked using a known reference distance and a reliable, national standards-approved measuring took, such as a class I or II steel tape measure.
What is IPMS All buildings?
The international property measurement standards: all buildings are a unified, global framework creating consistent ways to measure all property types.
What does IPMS All Buildings replace?
It replaces previous, asset-specific international property measurement standards for different building types.
What are the benefits of using plans/drawings with the measuring process?
By sketching out the floor area of the property you can add the measurements to the plan as well as identify areas of interest such as exists etc
What are the limitations of using plans/drawings with the measuring process?
A key issue of using plans/drawings for the measurement process is the possibility for error or incorrect recording.
What is IPMS 1?
External - measures the entire building footprint and external area
What is IPMS 2?
Internal - measures the building’s internal area
What is IPMS 3?
Exclusive Occupation - measures area for exclusive use?
When did IPMS All Buildings come into practice?
Jan, 2023
What is the purpose of Zoning?
- To carry out valuations of shops based on net internal area.
- Is that we can analyse and value retail units adding different frontage to depth ratios.
- The standard Zone depth is 6.1m
What are the general principles of Zoning?
- The retail area is split into 4 zones (A, B, C and remainder)
- Zone A is the most valuable area
- Zone B is valued at A/2, with each subsequent zone half the value of the one before
What does GIA stand for?
Gross internal area
What does GIA include?
‘The total floor area of a building measured to the inside face of the perimeter walls’
including all internal walls, partitions, stairwells, lift shafts, and columns, but excluding the wall thickness and external features like balconies or canopies
What does NIA stand for?
Net Internal Area
What does NIA include?
It measures the usable floor space within a building’s walls for specific functions (like offices, rooms, kitchens), while excluding common areas (corridors, stairs) and structural elements, serving as a key metric for rental valuation and space planning.
What guidance is there on measurement practices?
Code of Measuring Practise, 6th Edition and IPMS: All Buildings
