IS 1200:2000 (Part 15) is the Indian Standard (BIS) for method of measurement of building and civil engineering works, part 15: painting, polishing, varnishing etc. IS 1200 Part 15 provides the standardized rules for measuring the area of painting, polishing, and varnishing works in civil engineering and building projects. Quantity surveyors and billing engineers use this code to calculate precise billable quantities, particularly using multiplying factors to account for uneven or intricate surfaces like paneled doors, glazed windows, and corrugated sheets.
Method of measurement of building and civil engineering works, Part 15: painting, polishing, varnishing etc
BIM-relevant code. See the BIM Hub for ISO 19650, IFC, and LOD/LOIN frameworks used alongside it.
| 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 |