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ANSI/BOMA Z65.1-1996STANDARDMETHOD FORMEASURING FLOOR AREAIN OFFICEBUILDINGSAn American National StandardApproved June 7, 1996 by American National Standards Institute, Inc.SecretariatBuilding Owners and Managers Association International1201 New York Avenue, N.W.Suite 300Washington, D.C. 20005(202) 408-2662Fax: 202-371-0181http://www.boma.org
BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERSASSOCIATION (BOMA) INTERNATIONALThe premiere trade association of the office building industry, BOMA International is a dynamicinternational federation of 87 U.S., ten Canadian, and three international associations. Individualsjoin BOMA through local BOMA associations. Principal members own and/or manage morethan 6 billion square feet of commercial office space. Associate members provide the goods andservices needed to operate those properties.Founded in 1907, BOMA International’s mission is to actively and responsibly represent andpromote the commercial real estate industry’s interests through effective leadership andadvocacy; the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information; and professionaldevelopment.MEMBER SERVICES AND PROGRAMSBOMA International’s Annual Convention and The Office Building Show are held each June,with the Winter Business Meeting and Leadership Conference taking place each January. BOMAoffers continuing educational opportunities through timely seminars on relevant topics.Professional certification programs are offered through the Building Owners and ManagersInstitute (BOMI) and BOMA Local Associations.The combined lobbying efforts of BOMA Local Associations and BOMA Internationaleffectively represent the industry’s interests before legislative, regulatory, and code-makingbodies.BOMA’s annual Office Building of The Year (TOBY) awards recognize outstanding commercial,corporate, medical, and government office buildings.PUBLICATIONSMembers receive Skylines, BOMA’s award-winning newsmagazine. Skylines provides nationaland regional news and feature stories on industry issues.BOMA International publishes numerous research and reference materials. Since 1920, theannual Experience Exchange Report has provided operating expense and income data on morethan 4,700 buildings. Subjects of other BOMA publications include the Americans withDisabilities Act, Leasing, Security and Emergency Planning, Medical Office Buildings,Preventive Maintenance, Telecommunications, and Indoor Air Quality. For a publicationscatalog, call 1-800-426-6292, or visit BOMA’s web site, http://www.boma.org.For information on BOMA International membership, research activities, industry representation,seminars, and the annual convention, contact BOMA International at (202) 408-2662 or visitBOMA’s home page, http://www.boma.org.
An American National StandardANSI/BOMA Z65.1-1996STANDARDMETHOD FORMEASURINGFLOOR AREAIN OFFICEBUILDINGSPUBLISHED BY:SPECIAL THANKS TO:Building Owners and Managers Association International1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 300Washington, D.C. 20005Phone: (202) 408-2662 Fax: (202) 371-0181Home page: http://www.boma.orgBrigett L. Reilly, RPA, Reilly Asset Management, whoprovided invaluable leadership for this project both as Chair ofBOMA’s Standard Method of Floor Measurement Committeeand the ANSI Z65.1 Canvass GroupPUBLISHED BY BOMAINTERNATIONAL UNDER THEDIRECTION OF:George A. Julin, III, RPA, PresidentW.S. (Bill) Garland, First Vice PresidentEdmund J. Mazzei, Sr., RPA, Secretary/TreasurerMark W. Hurwitz, Ph.D., CAE, Executive Vice PresidentPRODUCED BY:Henry Chamberlain, CAE, APR, Senior Vice PresidentGerard L. Lederer, Esq., Vice President, Government andIndustry AffairsLisa M. Prats, Vice President, Communications andMembershipMichael Jawer, Assistant Vice President, Government andIndustry AffairsTheresa M. Kramer, Director of MarketingErin Hensley, Manager, Graphics ServicesJean-Pierre Bertrand, RPA, The Montreal General Hospital,who provided immeasurable support both as Vice Chair ofBOMA’s Standard Method of Floor Measurement Committeeand the ANSI Z65.1 Canvass GroupKent Gibson, CPM, Michael J. Maher, RPA, and RobertParfet, who provided long-term assistance as members ofBOMA’s Standard Method of Floor Measurement Committeeas well as the Steering Committee of the ANSI Z65.1Canvass GroupRobert Finke, Phynyx Realty Services, who developed andrevised the illustrations that accompany the text; andJocelyn Lafond, RPA, President of BOMA/Quebec, who hadthe illustrations reformatted.i
BOMA International has developed this publication as a service to the office building industry and to the public. Use of thispublication is voluntary and should be undertaken after an independent review of the applicable facts and circumstances of theparticular projects. Although BOMA International has made all reasonable efforts to present comprehensive and accurateinformation, NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ARE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THIS PUBLICATION BY BOMA INTERNATIONAL,ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, WHO ALSO ASSUME NO LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY FORTHE ACCURACY OF THE PRESENTATIONS, COMMENTS, OR OTHER INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION. INADDITION, NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED AND ALL LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED FOR NEGLIGENCE ORDAMAGES OF ANY KIND, ANY DECISIONS, CONTRACTS, COMMITMENTS, OBLIGATIONS OR ANY OTHERACTIONS UNDERTAKEN OR MADE ON THE BASIS OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION.This document has important legal consequences and independent consultation with an attorney is advised and encouraged withrespect to execution or modification.Copyright (c) 1996 by BOMA International. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of thispublication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a data retrieval system, without priorwritten permission of the publisher, BOMA International.ISBN: 0-943130-18-2Published by:Building Owners and Managers Association International1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 300Washington, D.C. 20005Phone: (202) 408-2662 Fax: (202) 371-0181Home page: http://www.boma.orgPublication orders: 1-800-426-6292
DEVELOPED AND APPROVED BY THE ANSI Z65.1 CANVASS GROUP(Note: the following list is not meant to imply that every member voted to approve the revised Standard)IndividualOrganization RepresentedBrigett L. Reilly, RPA (Chair).Reilly Asset ManagementJean-Pierre Bertrand, RPA (Vice Chair) .The Montreal General HospitalCraig A. Auberger .American Association of Certified AppraisersRichard D. Baier .Koll Real Estate ServicesJ. Fernando Barrueta .Barrueta & AssociatesHenry T. Dechert.Plan Data CorporationRobert Finke .Phynyx Realty Services, Inc.John Frain .Peregrin Property ServicesKent C. Gibson, CPM .Zions Securities Corp.Barbara S. Harris.City Centre DevelopmentWilliam H. Heerdt.ITT Hartford Insurance GroupJames E. Herbert, Jr. .U.S. General Services Administration - Public Buildings ServiceCarl H. Jordan, PE.Consulting Mechanical EngineerR. Scott Kuklish .KCS Properties, Inc.Michael J. Maher, RPA .GE CapitalRonald E. Malmfeldt, MAI .Southwest Realty AdvisorsJanice Marquis .Russell Development Co., Inc.Bruce Megowan, CPA .The Yarmouth Group, Inc.Robert E. Messer, AIA .Consulting ArchitectGerald A. Miller .State of Wisconsin - Department of AdministrationW. Lee Minnerly .The Appraisal InstituteSuzanne Mintz .Greenwell Goetz Architects, PCJohn F. Olson, CFM .John Olson & AssociatesRobert Parfet .PlanimetronTerry Resnick .Pace Compumetrics, Inc.Michael Schley, AIA .FM: SystemsW. David Snook .The Appraisal FoundationPeter L. Stevenson .Stevenson Systems, Inc.John A. Van Deusen .John A. Van Deusen & AssociatesEverett Whiteside .State of California - Office of Buildings and Groundsiii
HISTORYIn 1915, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International developed the StandardMethod of Floor Measurement for Office Buildings. This first Standard was readily accepted as a nationalindustry standard and stood for over 35 years without amendment. With the advent of ‘block type’building design, a revised Standard was adopted by BOMA International in 1952. This was further revisedin 1955 to become the American National Standard, of which BOMA International was a cosponsor.In 1971, the Standard was revised to reflect leasing concepts and practices in effect at that time. BOMAInternational revised the Standard in 1980 to further clarify the point to which measurements are takenrelative to the exterior wall of a building, and to establish the basic methods for measuring the officearea of a given floor. The 1989 review resulted in a French translation and the addition (not officiallypart of the Standard) of a Question and Answer section with the most frequently asked questions aboutthe Standard.This Standard Method for Measuring Floor Area in Office Buildings is the result of joint action by participating organizations under the auspices of the American National Standards Institute. It was originallyadopted September 15, 1915. Reissued (without change) December 1, 1925. Revised and reissuedDecember 8, 1952. Revised and readopted December 6, 1955, and reissued January 10, 1956. ReprintedApril 1963; April 1966; April, 1970. Revised and readopted June, 1971 and reprinted April, 1972;February, 1973; August, 1976. Revised and readopted June, 1980 and reissued August, 1980. ReaffirmedJune 21, 1989, and reprinted August 1990. Revised and readopted June 7, 1996.AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDAn American National Standard implies a consensus of those substantially concerned with its scope andprovisions. An American National Standard is intended as a guide to aid the manufacturer, the consumer,and the general public. The existence of an American National Standard does not preclude anyone,whether he/she has approved the standard or not, from manufacturing, marketing, purchasing, or usingproducts, processes, or procedures not conforming to the standard. American National Standards aresubject to periodic review and users are cautioned to obtain the latest editions.The American National Standards Institute does not develop standards and will in no circumstances givean interpretation of any American National Standard. Moreover, no person shall have the right or authorityto issue an interpretation of an American National Standard in the name of the American NationalStandards Institute.CAUTION NOTICE: This American National Standard may be revised or withdrawn at any time. Theprocedures of the American National Standards Institute require that action be taken to reaffirm, revise orwithdraw the standard no later than five years from the date of publication. Purchasers of AmericanNational Standards may receive the most current information on all standards by contacting the America
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