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bruksareal

Bruksareal (BRA) is a standard measurement used in Norwegian real estate to express the total usable floor area of a dwelling. It is defined as the sum of all floor areas inside the exterior walls of the dwelling, across all levels, that are usable for living, storage, or everyday activities.

BRA includes finished interior spaces such as living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, closets, and internal

Primærrom (P-ROM) and Sekundærrom (S-ROM) are related concepts within the BRA framework. P-ROM refers to the portions

Usage and significance: BRA is widely used in sales, valuations, and planning to compare properties on a

stairs.
It
typically
excludes
exterior
spaces
like
balconies
or
terraces
and
non-enclosed
areas
such
as
garages
or
other
spaces
not
part
of
the
dwelling
itself.
The
term
is
commonly
used
in
conjunction
with
other
area
classifications
to
give
a
fuller
picture
of
a
property's
size.
of
the
BRA
that
are
suitable
as
primary
living
spaces
(for
example,
kitchens,
bathrooms,
living
areas,
and
bedrooms).
S-ROM
covers
secondary
spaces
within
the
BRA,
such
as
storage
rooms,
technical
rooms,
and
other
spaces
not
typically
used
as
living
areas.
In
listings,
BRA
provides
the
total
usable
area,
while
P-ROM
indicates
the
area
primarily
used
for
daily
living.
consistent
scale.
Buyers
and
tenants
often
use
BRA
in
combination
with
P-ROM
to
assess
how
much
space
is
actually
available
for
daily
living
versus
storage
and
other
auxiliary
purposes.
Exact
inclusions
can
vary
by
project
or
listing,
so
checking
the
accompanying
floor
plan
and
definitions
is
advisable.