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ANSI Z65.1
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ANSI Z65.1 1996 Edition, June 7, 1996 STANDARD METHOD FOR MEASURING FLOOR AREA IN OFFICE BUILDINGS
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Description / Abstract:
INTRODUCTION
This revised Standard is a building-wide method of measurement, allowing spaces that benefit all the building occupants to be measured and allocated on a pro-rata basis. This represents a major change from the previous (1981) edition, which measured office space on a floor-by-floor basis.
The need for such a changed approach was first identified within BOMA International in 1992. While surveys showed that the Standard was the most commonly used method of measurement for office buildings, they also documented that it was not being universally applied on a floor-byfloor basis. Buildings constructed during the 1980s tended to incorporate design elements intended to benefit building occupants generally, rather than on a floor-by-floor basis (for example, spacious entrance lobbies with concierge desks, health clubs, daycare facilities, conference centers, etc.). In view of this trend, BOMA's marketplace information indicated a widespread need to fairly account for these building-wide amenities.
Additionally, revision of the Standard meets a need for greater clarity in the presentation of concepts and definitions. The previous edition generated too many questions on too many issues to be considered adequate for continued use. These concerns have been thoroughly discussed, and are addressed in a definitive manner here.
In order to produce a revised Standard that achieves the aims in a clear and practicable way, various new definitions have been introduced, explaining concepts such as Floor Usable Area, Floor Rentable Area, Floor Common Area, and Building Common Area. With each new term, illustrations were developed to convey the new approach visually.
While additional questions will no doubt arise and further guidance materials may need to be developed, those responsible for the revised Standard believe it is a sound document that will meet the needs of architects, space planners, interior designers, engineers, building owners and managers, facility owners and managers, leasing professionals, asset managers, appraisers, and others concerned with the measurement of office space.
The document is designed to be easier to use though the inclusion of two new features: the "Overview of Method" section on page 4, and the "Global Summary of Areas" section on pages 26-27. In addition to familiarizing themselves with the definitions used in the Standard (all of which are capitalized for quick recognition), users are encouraged to reference these two sections. The "Overview of Method" outlines the steps needed to measure areas within an office building, while the "Global Summary" enables users to step back and chart the interrelationship of concepts and terms described in the Standard.
This revised Standard is a building-wide method of measurement, allowing spaces that benefit all the building occupants to be measured and allocated on a pro-rata basis. This represents a major change from the previous (1981) edition, which measured office space on a floor-by-floor basis.
The need for such a changed approach was first identified within BOMA International in 1992. While surveys showed that the Standard was the most commonly used method of measurement for office buildings, they also documented that it was not being universally applied on a floor-byfloor basis. Buildings constructed during the 1980s tended to incorporate design elements intended to benefit building occupants generally, rather than on a floor-by-floor basis (for example, spacious entrance lobbies with concierge desks, health clubs, daycare facilities, conference centers, etc.). In view of this trend, BOMA's marketplace information indicated a widespread need to fairly account for these building-wide amenities.
Additionally, revision of the Standard meets a need for greater clarity in the presentation of concepts and definitions. The previous edition generated too many questions on too many issues to be considered adequate for continued use. These concerns have been thoroughly discussed, and are addressed in a definitive manner here.
In order to produce a revised Standard that achieves the aims in a clear and practicable way, various new definitions have been introduced, explaining concepts such as Floor Usable Area, Floor Rentable Area, Floor Common Area, and Building Common Area. With each new term, illustrations were developed to convey the new approach visually.
While additional questions will no doubt arise and further guidance materials may need to be developed, those responsible for the revised Standard believe it is a sound document that will meet the needs of architects, space planners, interior designers, engineers, building owners and managers, facility owners and managers, leasing professionals, asset managers, appraisers, and others concerned with the measurement of office space.
The document is designed to be easier to use though the inclusion of two new features: the "Overview of Method" section on page 4, and the "Global Summary of Areas" section on pages 26-27. In addition to familiarizing themselves with the definitions used in the Standard (all of which are capitalized for quick recognition), users are encouraged to reference these two sections. The "Overview of Method" outlines the steps needed to measure areas within an office building, while the "Global Summary" enables users to step back and chart the interrelationship of concepts and terms described in the Standard.