Alternate Measuring Methods
- Introduction
- BOMA - The Gross Areas of a Building: Methods of Measurement
- FAIR Method
- IFMA E1836-01
- Fixed, Capped, Gross and Custom Definitions
- Retail Plazas and Shopping Malls
- City of Toronto Zoning Non-Residential Gross Floor Area (NRGFA)
- Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Residential Homes, Apartments and Condominums
Introduction
In most cases, the law does not specify or require that a real estate transaction employ one measuring standard or another. Any adherence to industry standards or local business practices is usually voluntary on behalf of the parties involved. What ultimately matters is that two engaged parties can agree on the measuring methodology for the purpose of a given transaction. This guide details several documented industry and local alternatives for measuring different building types.