1. Scope
1.1
This Standard establishes a basic, uniform system of area measurements to facilitate meaningful comparisons between health facilities buildings throughout Canada, and for executing those procedures (e.g., space programming, administration, and funding of capital programs) which require such measurement.
1.2
The measurement techniques established by this Standard app ly both to existing buildings and to new construction.
Note: When applying these measurement techniques to alterations and renovations, due to the widely varied nature of such work, the user of this Standard is advised to exercise judgement in defining the limits of the areas measured and in relating area measurements to the cost of the work.
1.3
This Standard is applicable to all floor area measurements in health care facilities, except when assessing Building Code Compliance, in which case measurements shall be in accordance with the appropriate Building Code definitions.
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| Published : | 05/08/2000 |
