BOMA BOMA Standards & Measurement 3

Question 1

When was the most recent BOMA Office Building Standard (2017) designed to replace?

Accepted Answer

The 1996 BOMA Standard

Answer

The BOMA 2017 Office Standard was designed to replace the 1996 standard, which had been the dominant office measurement standard for over two decades.

Question 2

In BOMA terminology, what is an 'Amenity Area'?

Accepted Answer

Building common areas that provide services or recreational facilities to occupants

Answer

Amenity Area refers to building common areas providing services or recreational facilities such as fitness centers, conference rooms, or cafeterias.

Question 3

Which BOMA publication provides guidance on measuring mixed-use buildings that include both office and retail components?

Accepted Answer

BOMA 2012 for Mixed-Use Properties

Answer

BOMA 2012 for Mixed-Use Properties provides specific guidance for buildings that combine multiple uses such as office, retail, and residential.

Question 4

What does 'Rentable Area' represent in BOMA measurement methodology?

Accepted Answer

The tenant's usable area plus their proportionate share of common areas

Answer

Rentable Area is the tenant's usable area plus their proportionate share of building and floor common areas, forming the basis of rent calculations.

Question 5

BOMA recommends that building owners maintain measurement records using which type of drawings?

Accepted Answer

CAD or BIM drawings reflecting current as-built conditions

Answer

BOMA recommends using current as-built CAD or BIM drawings to ensure measurements accurately reflect the building's existing conditions.

BOMA - Building Owners & Managers Association Practice Test

BOMA - Building Owners & Managers Association Practice Test

BOMA BOMA Standards & Measurement 3