BOMA BOMA Standards & Measurement

Question 1

What does the BOMA 2017 Office Standard measure as 'Occupant Area'?

Accepted Answer

Space usable exclusively by a single tenant

Answer

Total gross building area including exterior walls

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All rentable square footage divided by floors

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Common area factor multiplied by tenant count

Question 2

Which BOMA measurement standard applies specifically to industrial buildings?

Accepted Answer

BOMA 2019 for Industrial Buildings

Answer

BOMA 2010 for Office Buildings

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BOMA 2018 for Retail Buildings

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BOMA 2004 for Mixed-Use Buildings

Question 3

Under BOMA standards, what is the 'Load Factor' in office buildings?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of rentable area to usable area

Answer

The structural load capacity per square foot

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The percentage of space allocated to mechanical systems

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The ratio of occupied floors to total floors

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the BOMA Floor Measurement Standards?

Accepted Answer

To provide a uniform method for calculating rentable square footage

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To set minimum safety requirements for commercial buildings

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To establish energy efficiency benchmarks for office buildings

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To define lease terms for commercial properties

Question 5

In BOMA 2017, which area type includes lobbies, corridors, and restrooms shared by all tenants on a floor?

Accepted Answer

Floor Common Area

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Building Common Area

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Amenity Area

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Service Area

Question 6

What does BOMA's 'Exterior Gross Area' (EGA) measure?

Accepted Answer

Total area measured to the outside face of exterior walls

Answer

Interior floor space excluding structural columns

Answer

Rentable area plus mechanical space

Answer

Gross area minus parking and loading docks