Question:
In looking at the new Standard Methods of Measurement & Calculating Rentable Area(2010), Building Service Areas are no longer part of Usable Area. This has the potential to change the size of Rentable Areas for tenants when compared to the 1996 standard. Am I interpreting this correctly? Is there a reason that this was changed?
Answer:
Quoting from pg 4 of the new 2010 Standard:
Method A (Legacy Method): "While many terms have changed, the general methodology is similar to the predecessor standard with the primary exception being that the application of the floor R/U ratio to building service areas (part of "Building Common area" in the predecessor standard) has been discontinued, resulting in slightly different R/U ratios and rentable areas."
Its been long recognized that the inclusion of Bldg Common area in Usable was not the correct methodology, but that was how it was done under 1996 Standards, simply so that these areas could receive a pro-rated share of floor common. Rather now, under 2010, these areas are not allocated a share of Floor Common, but are simply pro-rated themselves across all occupant areas. The Total Rentable should not change, but there will be minor differences in individual Rentables, as indicated in the Standard.
Asked On: 2010-01-08 |
Last Updated: 2010-01-08 11:07:20