IS 1200:2000 (Part 13) is the Indian Standard (BIS) for method of measurement of building and civil engineering works, part 13: whitewashing, colour washing, distempering and painting building surfaces. This part of IS 1200 establishes the standard rules for measuring whitewashing, colour washing, distempering, and painting works for building surfaces. It dictates the units of measurement, deduction rules for openings, and crucial multiplying factors to convert complex, uneven surfaces (like paneled doors, grilles, and corrugated sheets) into equivalent flat areas for accurate quantity estimation.
Method of measurement of building and civil engineering works, Part 13: Whitewashing, colour washing, distempering and painting building surfaces
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| Parameter | IS Value | International | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Lead in Base Rate | 30 metres included in excavation item. | Not applicable. Haulage is measured separately from excavation. | CESMM4 |
| Standard Lift in Base Rate | 1.5 metres included in excavation item. | Not applicable. Excavation is often measured in depth ranges (e.g., 0-2m, 2-4m). | CESMM4 |
| Bulk Excavation Unit | Cubic Metre (m³) | Cubic Metre (m³) | CESMM4 / NRM 2 |
| Surface Dressing Unit | Square Metre (m²) | Square Metre (m²) | NRM 2 |
| Deduction for Voids (e.g., pipes) | No deduction for voids up to 0.1 m² in cross-section. | Deductions made for voids > 0.05 m³ in volume (not cross-section). | NRM 2 |
| Measurement of Excavation | Net dimensions of the final void created. | Net dimensions of the final void created. | CESMM4 |
| Measurement of Filling | Net volume of the space to be filled (final compacted volume). | Net volume of the space to be filled (final compacted volume). | NRM 2 |