National Calculation Methodology (NCM) - Scottish Government

Activity Type Description
13 Classroom For areas used for teaching/seminars which are not
lecture theatres.
14 Common circulation areas For all common circulation areas such as corridors and
stairways outside the dwelling.
15 Computer lab High density desk based work space with
correspondingly dense IT.
16 Data Centre For data centres such as a web hosting facilities, with
24hr high internal gains from equipment and transient
occupancy.
17 Diagnostic Imaging For areas which contain diagnostic imaging equipment
(such as MRI and CT scanners, Bone Mineral
Densitometry, Angiography, Mammography, PET,
General Imaging, Linear Accelerator, Ultrasound). This
category should be used for any associated plant areas
where people work.
18 Display and Public areas All public circulation areas where people are
walking/sitting and where display items are exhibited /
available normally using display lighting.
19 Display area An area where display lighting is used to illuminate
items with glazing onto the outside such as a shop
window, but which is boxed/enclosed, separated from
the main retail space.
20 Domestic Bathroom An area specifically used for bathing/washing. Contains
a bath and/or shower and usually a basin and toilet.
Not to be used in Scotland.
21 Domestic Bedroom An area primarily used for sleep.
Not to be used in Scotland.
22 Domestic Circulation For all circulation areas within the dwelling.
Not to be used in Scotland.
23 Domestic Dining room An area which is primarily used for eating meals.
Not to be used in Scotland.
24 Domestic Kitchen The area within the dwelling where food is prepared.
Not to be used in Scotland.
25 Domestic Lounge The main reception room of the home.
Not to be used in Scotland.
26 Domestic Toilet An area containing a toilet and basin which is separate
from the main bathroom.
Not to be used in Scotland.
27 Dry sports hall An area where indoor sports can be played.
28 Eating/drinking area Areas where food or drink are consumed by staff and
visitors, e.g. canteen or office restaurant sitting areas.
29 Fitness Studio An area used for exercising/dance, usually with high
person density but with no machines.
30 Fitness suite/gym An area used for exercise containing machines.
31 Food preparation area Areas where food or drinks are prepared for staff and
visitors, e.g. kitchen in canteen or office restaurant.
32 Generic Check-in areas Areas designated for check in, which may contain
conveyer belts; security check areas, which may
include equipment such as x-ray machines; and
baggage reclaim areas.
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