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BOMA 96 OFFICE vs. BOMA 2010 OFFICE
 
  • What are the major changes between 1996 BOMA Office Standard and the 2010 BOMA Office Standard?

BOMA 96 Standard is a floor by floor area calculation.
The 2010 Standard has addressed the method used in the 1996 standard, and created a well defined version with the same principles used in the 1996 standard.  The new standard also has two methods that can be used for measurement purposes, as well as to be able to address different types of leasing practices.  This version has made the use of the standard more flexible while staying within the guidelines of the BOMA Standard.

 

  • Why are there two methods, what is the difference, and which one should I use?

The industry was requesting a single load factor method and we had legacy buildings that have been following the floor by floor method and did not want to make changes to that. 
Deciding which method to use has to do with your leasing and owners needs.

  • If I want to update my existing building to BOMA 2010, do you need to re-survey my building?

There is added information that is needed to conform to the new standard, such as Parking is added to the Gross Area of the building, and tracking restricted head room to name a couple.  Some of this information can be done from existing architectural drawings or CAD files, some may need additional survey.

 

  • If I use BOMA 2010 Legacy Method A to measure my building, can I switch to Method B later?

Yes, you can switch to the other method but can not mixed the two.

 

  • Can I still use BOMA 96 for my building?

Yes, the BOMA 96 Standard is still available for use.

  • Can I use a combination of Method ‘A’ and ‘B’?
  No
  • Can I still do a fixed factor report, or use a fixed factor on only one floor?

Both Methods ‘A’ & ‘B’, have the flexibility to be able to fix factor the whole building or just one floor.

 

  • Can I include exterior patios, walkways, etc in the new standard?

Each of the different types of space are very well defined, and what category they belong in, in the new standard.

 

  • What is the difference between a service and an amenity?

A service area provides services to run the building and or enable occupants to work on a floor.
An amenity area adds conveniences for all occupants of the building or floor.

 

  • If I re-measure my building to 2010 standards will my factors change?
The formula has been redefined and made more stable when changes are needed, so each floor will have slight floor factor changes.  The total rentable of the building will not change as long as you have not made any changes to the structure or main configuration of the building services.