Turner Drake & Partners Ltd.
6182 North Street
Halifax, N.S.
B3K 1P5
Canada

Tel.: (902) 429-1811
Toll Free: (800) 567-3033
Fax.: (902) 429-1891

PO Box 332, Stn Main
Moncton, N.B.
E1C 8L4
Canada
Tel.: (506) 389-1811

Suite 221
12 Smythe Street
Saint John, N.B.
E2L 5G5
Canada
Tel.: (506) 634-1811

Suite 11
109 Richmond Street
Charlottetown, P.E.
C1A 1H7
Canada
Tel.: (902) 368-1811

35 York Street
St. John's, N.L.
A1C 5M3
Canada
Tel.: (709) 722-1811

4th Floor
111 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON.
M5C 1S2
Tel.: (416) 504-1811

E-Mail: tdp@turnerdrake.com
Internet: www.turnerdrake.com

Lasercad® (Space Measurement)

Residential Standard Methods of Measurement

Our Lasercad® Space Measurement Service measures and certifies space in residential buildings located in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Ontario utilising the CREA and BOMA Standard Methods of Measurement.

Houses

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) Standard Method of Measurement is used to measure single family residential spaces. This method of measurement states:

Detached houses - measurements are taken from the outside surface of exterior walls;
Row houses - are measured from the centre line of the party walls and the outside face of exterior walls;
Semi-detached houses and end units of row housing - are measured from the exterior surface of exterior walls and the centre line of party walls.

The measured area for above grade floors is known as Main Living Area or MLA.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1.		Q: How are porches, garage, and finished basements treated? A: The Standard recommends that porches, decks, patios (closed-in or screened-in/not screened), garages, carports, other unfinished areas, or finished areas situated below grade that do not have a basement or at least a crawl space below, should not be considered or be included as being part of the area of residential buildings. Rather, these areas should be shown separately (i.e. basement living area - BLA).
2.		Q: How should condominiums be measured? A: The Standard states that condominiums are usually defined by the square area calculated by measuring to the centre line of the demising walls. Balconies, patio, or parking spaces should not be included.
3.		Q: Are dormers included within the Main Living Area (MLA)? A: Yes, dormers should be measured and added to the MLA.

Apartments

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Standard Method of Measurement is used to measure residential buildings with four or more living units. The Unit Gross Area is measured to the exterior face of exterior walls and walls bordering commons areas, to the centre line of walls between living units, and to the inside face of walls enclosing Major Vertical Penetrations.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1.		Q: Are floor or building common areas “grossed up” to the apartments? A: No, there are no gross-ups under the BOMA multi-unit residential standard.
2.		Q: Are balconies included in the area calculation for the apartments? A: Balconies may be measured, however their areas must be disclosed separately. They are not included in the area calculation for the apartment.
3.		Q: Is there more than one method of measurement within the BOMA multi-unit residential standard? A: Yes. Under Method A (the “Gross Method”), the area of the apartment includes its perimeter walls (except where bordering a major vertical penetration). Under Method B (the “Net Method”), the area of the apartment excludes its perimeter walls.