Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010Show full title

[F1 2. BUILDINGS U.K.

2.1. Definitions U.K.

In addition to the definitions set out in Article 2, the following definitions shall apply:

(1)

‘2D data’ means data where the geometry of spatial objects is represented in two-dimensional space.

(2)

‘2.5D data’ means data where the geometry of spatial objects is represented in three-dimensional space with the constraint that, for each (X,Y) position, there is only one Z.

(3)

‘3D data’ means data where the geometry of spatial objects is represented in three-dimensional space.

(4)

‘building component’ means any sub-division or element of a building.

2.2. Structure of the Spatial Data Theme Buildings U.K.

The types specified for the spatial data theme Buildings are structured in the following packages:

• Buildings Base

• Buildings 2D

• Buildings 3D

2.3. Buildings Base U.K.

2.3.1. Spatial object types U.K.

The package Buildings Base contains the following spatial object types:

• Abstract Construction

• Abstract Building

• Building

• Building Part

2.3.1.1. Abstract Construction (AbstractConstruction) U.K.

Abstract spatial object type grouping the semantic properties of buildings, building parts.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractConstruction U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
inspireId	External object identifier of the spatial object.	Identifier
name	Name of the construction.	GeographicalName	voidable
dateOfConstruction	Date of construction.	DateOfEvent	voidable
dateOfDemolition	Date of demolition.	DateOfEvent	voidable
dateOfRenovation	Date of last major renovation.	DateOfEvent	voidable
elevation	Vertically-constrained dimensional property consisting of an absolute measure referenced to a well-defined surface which is commonly taken as origin (geoïd, water level, etc.).	Elevation	voidable
externalReference	Reference to an external information system containing any piece of information related to the spatial object.	ExternalReference	voidable
heightAboveGround	Height above ground.	HeightAboveGround	voidable
conditionOfConstruction	Status of construction.	ConditionOfConstructionValue	voidable
beginLifespanVersion	Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was inserted or changed in the spatial data set.	DateTime	voidable
endLifespanVersion	Date and time at which this version of the spatial object was superseded or retired in the spatial data set.	DateTime	voidable

2.3.1.2. Abstract Building (AbstractBuilding) U.K.

Abstract spatial object type grouping the common semantic properties of the spatial object types Building and BuildingPart.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractConstruction.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type AbstractBuilding U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
buildingNature	Characteristic of the building that makes it generally of interest for mappings applications. The characteristic may be related to the physical aspect and/or to the function of the building.	BuildingNatureValue	voidable
currentUse	Activity hosted within the building. This attribute addresses mainly the buildings hosting human activities.	CurrentUse	voidable
numberOfDwellings	Number of dwellings.	Integer	voidable
numberOfBuildingUnits	Number of building units in the building. A BuildingUnit is a subdivision of Building with its own lockable access from the outside or from a common area (i.e. not from another BuildingUnit), which is atomic, functionally independent, and may be separately sold, rented out, inherited, etc.	Integer	voidable
numberOfFloorsAboveGround	Number of floors above ground.	Integer	voidable

2.3.1.3. Building (Building) U.K.

A Building is an enclosed construction above and/or underground, used or intended for the shelter of humans, animals or things or for the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractBuilding.

This type is abstract.

Association roles of the spatial object type Building U.K.

Association role	Definition	Type	Voidability
parts	The building parts the building is composed of.	BuildingPart	voidable

2.3.1.4. Building Part (BuildingPart) U.K.

A BuildingPart is a sub-division of a Building that might be considered itself as a building.

This type is a sub-type of AbstractBuilding.

This type is abstract.

2.3.2. Data types U.K.

2.3.2.1. Current Use (CurrentUse) U.K.

This data type enables to detail the current use(s).

Attributes of the data type CurrentUse U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
currentUse	The current use.	CurrentUseValue
percentage	The proportion, given as a percentage, devoted to this current use.	Integer

Constraints of the data type CurrentUse U.K.

The total of all percentages shall be less or equal to 100.

2.3.2.2. Date Of Event (DateOfEvent) U.K.

This data type includes the different possible ways to define the date of an event.

Attributes of the data type DateOfEvent U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
anyPoint	A date and time of any point of the event, between its beginning and its end.	DateTime	voidable
beginning	Date and time when the event begun.	DateTime	voidable
end	Date and time when the event ended.	DateTime	voidable

Constraints of the data type DateOfEvent U.K.

At least one of the attributes beginning, end or anyPoint shall be supplied.

If provided, the beginning attribute shall not be after the anyPoint attribute and the end attribute, and the anyPoint attribute shall not be after the end attribute.

2.3.2.3. Elevation (Elevation) U.K.

This data type includes the elevation value itself and information on how it was measured.

Attributes of the type Elevation U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
elevationReference	Element where the elevation was measured.	ElevationReferenceValue
elevationValue	Value of the elevation.	DirectPosition

2.3.2.4. External Reference (ExternalReference) U.K.

Reference to an external information system containing any piece of information related to the spatial object.

Attributes of the data type ExternalReference U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
informationSystem	Uniform Resource Identifier of the external information system.	URI
informationSystemName	The name of the external information system.	PT_FreeText
reference	Thematic identifier of the spatial object or of any piece of information related to the spatial object.	CharacterString

2.3.2.5. Height Above Ground (HeightAboveGround) U.K.

Vertical distance between a low and a high reference.

Attributes of the data type HeightAboveGround U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
heightReference	Element used as the high reference.	ElevationReferenceValue	voidable
lowReference	Element used as the low reference.	ElevationReferenceValue	voidable
status	The way the height has been captured.	HeightStatusValue	voidable
value	Value of the height above ground.	Length

Constraints of the data type HeightAboveGround U.K.

The value of HeightAboveGround shall be in meters.

2.3.2.6. Building Geometry2D (BuildingGeometry2D) U.K.

This data types includes the geometry of the building and metadata information about which element of the building was captured and how.

Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry2D U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
geometry	2D or 2.5D geometric representation.	GM_Object
horizontalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy	The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the (X,Y) coordinates of the building geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.	Length	voidable
horizontalGeometryReference	Element of the building that was captured by (X,Y) coordinates.	HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue
referenceGeometry	The geometry to be taken into account by view services, for portrayal.	Boolean
verticalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy	The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the Z coordinates of the building geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.	Length	voidable
verticalGeometryReference	Element of the building that was captured by vertical coordinates.	ElevationReferenceValue

Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry2D U.K.

Geometry shall be of type GM_Point or GM_Surface or GM_MultiSurface.

The value of horizontalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy shall be given in meters.

For exactly one item of BuildingGeometry, the value of the attribute referenceGeometry shall be ‘true’.

The value of verticalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy shall be given in meters.

2.3.3. Code lists U.K.

2.3.3.1. Building Nature (BuildingNatureValue) U.K.

Values indicating the nature of a building.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list BuildingNatureValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
arch	arch	A man-made structure in the form of an arch.
bunker	bunker	A facility, partly underground, intended for or used by the military either for location of command/control centers or for troop encampment.
canopy	canopy	An overhead roof providing shelter to things below. Canopies may be free standing frameworks over which a covering is attached or may be linked or suspended to the outside of a building.
caveBuilding	cave building	A space hosting human or economic activity which is usually enclosed within rock with the addition of man-made exterior walls and which may contain structures comparable to the interior structures of freestanding buildings.
chapel	chapel	A Christian place of worship, usually smaller than a church.
castle	castle	A large ornate or fortified building usually constructed for the purpose of a private residence or security.
church	church	Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Christian community.
dam	dam	A permanent barrier across a watercourse used to impound water or to control its flow.
greenhouse	greenhouse	A building that is often constructed primarily of transparent material (for example: glass), in which temperature and humidity can be controlled for the cultivation and/or protection of plants.
lighthouse	lighthouse	A tower designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses.
mosque	mosque	Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Muslim community.
shed	shed	A building of light construction, which usually has one or more open sides, that is typically used for storage.
silo	silo	A large storage structure, generally cylindrical, used for storing loose materials.
stadium	stadium	A place or venue for sports, concerts or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.
storageTank	storage tank	A container usually for holding liquids and compressed gases.
synagogue	synagogue	Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate the religious practice of a Jewish or Samaritan community.
temple	temple	Building or structure whose primary aim is to facilitate religious practices.
tower	tower	A relatively tall, narrow structure that may either stand alone or may form part of another structure.
windmill	windmill	A building which converts the energy of the wind into rotational motion by means of adjustable sails or blades.
windTurbine	wind turbine	A tower and associated equipment that generates electrical power from wind.

2.3.3.2. Condition Of Construction (ConditionOfConstructionValue) U.K.

Values indicating the condition of a construction.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list ConditionOfConstructionValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
declined	declined	The construction cannot be used under normal conditions, though its main elements (walls, roof) are still present.
demolished	demolished	The construction has been demolished. There are no more visible remains.
functional	functional	The construction is functional.
projected	projected	The construction is being designed. Construction has not yet started.
ruin	ruin	The construction has been partly demolished and some main elements (roof, walls) have been destroyed. There are some visible remains of the construction.
underConstruction	under construction	The construction is under construction and not yet functional. This applies only to the initial construction of the construction and not to maintenance work.

2.3.3.3. Current Use (CurrentUseValue) U.K.

Values indicating the current use.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and narrower values defined by data providers.

This code list is hierarchical.

Values for the code list CurrentUseValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition	Parent value
residential	residential	The building (or building component) is used for residential purpose.
individualResidence	individual residence	The building (or building component) hosts only one dwelling.	residential
collectiveResidence	collective residence	The building (or building component) hosts more than one dwelling.	residential
twoDwellings	two dwellings	The building (or building component) hosts two dwellings.	collectiveResidence
moreThanTwoDwelling	more than two dwellings	The building (or building component) hosts at least 3 dwellings.	collectiveResidence
residenceForCommunities	residence for communities	The building (or building component) hosts a residence for communities.	residential
agriculture	agriculture	The building (or building component) is used for agricultural activities.
industrial	industrial	The building (or building component) is used for secondary sector activities (industrial).
commerceAndServices	commerce and services	The building (or building component) is used for any service activities. This value addresses the buildings and building components dedicated to tertiary sector activities (commercial and services).
office	office	The building (or building component) hosts offices.	commerceAndServices
trade	trade	The building (or building component) hosts trade activities.	commerceAndServices
publicServices	public services	The building (or building component) hosts public services. Public services are tertiary services provided for the benefit of the citizens.	commerceAndServices
ancillary	ancillary	A building (or building component) of small size that is used only in connection with another larger building (or building component) and generally does not inherit the same function and characteristics as the building (or building component) it is linked to.

2.3.3.4. Elevation Reference (ElevationReferenceValue) U.K.

List of possible elements considered to capture a vertical geometry.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list ElevationReferenceValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
aboveGroundEnvelope	above ground envelope	The elevation has been captured at the level of the maximum extent of the above ground envelope of the construction.
bottomOfConstruction	bottom of construction	The elevation has been captured at the bottom of the usable part of the construction.
entrancePoint	entrance point	The elevation has been captured at the entrance of the construction, generally the bottom of entrance door.
generalEave	general eave	The elevation has been captured at eave level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest eave levels of the construction.
generalGround	general ground	The elevation has been captured at ground level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest ground points of the construction.
generalRoof	general roof	The elevation has been captured at roof level, anywhere between the lowest edge roof level and the top of the construction.
generalRoofEdge	general roof edge	The elevation has been captured at roof edge level, anywhere between the lowest and the highest roof edges of the construction.
highestEave	highest eave	The elevation has been captured at the highest eave level of the construction.
highestGroundPoint	highest ground point	The elevation has been captured at the highest ground point of the construction.
highestPoint	highest point	The elevation has been captured at the highest point of the construction, including the installations, such as chimneys and antennas.
highestRoofEdge	highest roof edge	The elevation has been captured at the highest roof edge level of the construction.
lowestEave	lowest eave	The elevation has been captured at the lowest eave level of the construction.
lowestFloorAboveGround	lowest floor above ground	The elevation has been captured at the level of the lowest floor above ground.
lowestGroundPoint	lowest ground point	The elevation has been captured at the lowest ground point level of the construction.
lowestRoofEdge	lowest roof edge	The elevation has been captured at the lowest roof edge level of the construction.
topOfConstruction	top of construction	The elevation has been captured at the top level of the construction.

2.3.3.5. Height Status (HeightStatusValue) U.K.

Values indicating the method used to capture a height.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list HeightStatusValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
estimated	estimated	The height has been estimated and not measured.
measured	measured	The height has been (directly or indirectly) measured.

2.3.3.6. Horizontal Geometry Reference (HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue) U.K.

Values indicating the element considered to capture a horizontal geometry.

The allowed values for this code list comprise only the values specified in the table below.

Values for the code list HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue U.K.

Value	Name	Definition
aboveGroundEnvelope	above ground envelope	The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the above ground envelope of the building, i.e. the maximum extent of the building above ground.
combined	combined	The building horizontal geometry has been obtained from the combination of the geometries of its building parts with the geometries of the building parts using different horizontal geometry references.
entrancePoint	entrance point	The building geometry is represented by a point located at the entrance of the building.
envelope	envelope	The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the whole envelope of the building, i.e. the maximum extent of the building above and under ground.
footPrint	foot print	The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the footprint of the building, i.e. its extent at ground level.
lowestFloorAboveGround	lowest floor above ground	The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the lowest floor above ground of the building.
pointInsideBuilding	point inside building	The building horizontal geometry is represented by a point located within the building.
pointInsideCadastralParcel	point inside cadastral parcel	The building horizontal geometry is represented by a point located within the parcel the building belongs to.
roofEdge	roof edge	The building horizontal geometry has been captured using the roof edges of the building.

2.4. Buildings 2D U.K.

2.4.1. Spatial object types U.K.

The package Buildings 2D contains the following spatial object types:

• Building

• Building Part

2.4.1.1. Building (Building) U.K.

A Building is an enclosed construction above and/or underground, used or intended for the shelter of humans, animals or things or for the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site.

This type is a sub-type of Building of the Buildings Base package.

Attributes of the spatial object type Building U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
geometry2D	2D or 2,5D geometric representation of the building.	BuildingGeometry2D

Constraints of the spatial object type Building U.K.

Exactly one geometry2D attribute shall be a reference geometry, i.e. a geometry2D with a referenceGeometry attribute set to ‘true’.

The parts of the building shall be represented using the BuildingPart type of the Buildings2D package.

2.4.1.2. Building Part (BuildingPart) U.K.

A BuildingPart is a sub-division of a Building that might be considered itself as a building.

This type is a sub-type of BuildingPart of the Buildings Base package.

Attributes of the spatial object type BuildingPart U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
geometry2D	2D or 2,5D geometric representation of the building part.	BuildingGeometry2D

Constraints of the spatial object type BuildingPart U.K.

Exactly one geometry2D attribute must be a reference geometry, i.e. the referenceGeometry attribute must be ‘true’.

2.5. Buildings 3D U.K.

2.5.1. Spatial object types U.K.

The package Buildings 3D contains the following spatial object types:

• Building

• Building Part

2.5.1.1. Building (Building) U.K.

A Building is an enclosed construction above and/or underground, used or intended for the shelter of humans, animals or things or for the production of economic goods. A building refers to any structure permanently constructed or erected on its site.

This type is a sub-type of Building in the Buildings Base package.

Attributes of the spatial object type Building U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
geometry2D	2D or 2,5D geometric representation.	BuildingGeometry2D	voidable
geometry3DLoD1	3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 1, consisting of the generalized representation of the outer boundary by vertical lateral surfaces and horizontal base polygons.	BuildingGeometry3DLoD1	—
geometry3DLoD2	3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 2, consisting of the generalized representation of the outer boundary by vertical lateral surfaces and a prototypical roof shape or cover (from a defined list of roof shapes)	BuildingGeometry3DLoD2	—
geometry3DLoD3	3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 3, consisting of the detailed representation of the outer boundary (including protrusions, facade elements and window recesses) as well as of the roof shape (including dormers, chimneys).	BuildingGeometry3DLoD	—
geometry3DLoD4	3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 4, consisting of the detailed representation of the outer boundary (including protrusions, facade elements, and window recesses) as well as of the roof shape (including dormers, chimneys).	BuildingGeometry3DLoD	—

Constraints of the spatial object type Building U.K.

If a Building does not have any BuildingParts, at least the geometry3DLoD1 or geometry3DLoD2 or geometry3DLoD3 or geometry3DLoD4 attributes shall be provided.

The parts of the building shall be represented using the BuildingPart type of the Buildings3D package.

2.5.1.2. Building Part (BuildingPart) U.K.

A BuildingPart is a sub-division of a Building that might be considered itself as a building.

This type is a sub-type of BuildingPart in the Buildings Base package.

Attributes of the spatial object type BuildingPart U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
geometry2D	2D or 2,5D geometric representation.	BuildingGeometry2D	voidable
geometry3DLoD1	3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 1, consisting of the generalized representation of the outer boundary by vertical lateral surfaces and horizontal base polygons.	BuildingGeometry3DLoD1	—
geometry3DLoD2	3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 2, consisting of the generalized representation of the outer boundary by vertical lateral surfaces and a prototypical roof shape or cover (from a defined list of roof shapes).	BuildingGeometry3DLoD2	—
geometry3DLoD3	3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 3, consisting of the detailed representation of the outer boundary (including protrusions, facade elements and window recesses) as well as of the roof shape (including dormers, chimneys).	BuildingGeometry3DLoD	—
geometry3DLoD4	3D geometric representation at level of detail (LoD) 4, consisting of the detailed representation of the outer boundary (including protrusions, facade elements, and window recesses) as well as of the roof shape (including dormers, chimneys).	BuildingGeometry3DLoD	—

Constraints of the spatial object type BuildingPart U.K.

At least one of the geometry3DLoD1 or geometry3DLoD2 or geometry3DLoD3 or geometry3DLoD4 attributes shall be provided.

2.5.2. Data types U.K.

2.5.2.1. Building Geometry3D LoD (BuildingGeometry3DLoD) U.K.

Data type grouping the 3D geometry of a building or building part and the metadata information attached to this geometry.

Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
geometryMultiSurface	Representation of the outer boundary by a MultiSurface, which may - in contrast to a solid representation - not be topologically clean. In particular, the ground surface may be missing.	GM_MultiSurface
geometrySolid	Representation of the outer boundary by a solid.	GM_Solid
terrainIntersection	Line or multi-line where the spatial object (Building, BuildingPart,.) touches the terrain representation.	GM_MultiCurve	voidable
horizontalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy	The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the (X,Y) coordinates of the geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.	Length	voidable
verticalGeometryEstimatedAccuracy	The estimated absolute positional accuracy of the Z-coordinate of the geometry, in the INSPIRE official Coordinate Reference System. Absolute positional accuracy is defined as the mean value of the positional uncertainties for a set of positions where the positional uncertainties are defined as the distance between a measured position and what is considered as the corresponding true position.	Length	voidable
verticalGeometryReference3DBottom	Height level to which the lower height of the model (Z-value of the lower horizontal polygon) refers to.	ElevationReferenceValue

Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD U.K.

Either the geometryMultiSurface or the geometrySolid attribute shall be provided.

2.5.2.2. Building Geometry3D LoD1 (BuildingGeometry3DLoD1) U.K.

Data type grouping the specific metadata attached to the 3D geometry, when provided by a LoD1 representation.

This type is a sub-type of BuildingGeometry3DLoD.

Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD1 U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
horizontalGeometryReference	Element captured by the (X,Y) coordinates of the LoD1 MultiSurface or Solid geometry.	HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue
verticalGeometryReference3DTop	Height level to which the upper height of the model (Z-value of the upper horizontal polygon) refers to.	ElevationReferenceValue

Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD1 U.K.

The horizontalGeometryReference attribute shall not take the value entrancePoint, pointInsideBuilding or pointInsideCadastralParcel.

2.5.2.3. Building Geometry3D LoD2 (BuildingGeometry3DLoD2) U.K.

Data type grouping the specific metadata attached to the 3D geometry, when provided by a LoD2 representation.

This type is a sub-type of BuildingGeometry3DLoD.

Attributes of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD2 U.K.

Attribute	Definition	Type	Voidability
horizontalGeometryReference	Element captured by the coordinates (X,Y) of the LoD2 MultiSurface or Solid geometry.	HorizontalGeometryReferenceValue

Constraints of the data type BuildingGeometry3DLoD2 U.K.

The horizontalGeometryReference attribute shall not take the value entrancePoint, pointInsideBuilding or pointInsideCadastralParcel.

2.6. Theme-specific Requirements U.K.

(1) By way of derogation from article 12(1), the value domain of spatial properties used in the Buildings 3D package shall not be restricted. U.K.

2.7. Layers U.K.

Layers for the spatial data theme Buildings U.K.

Layer Name	Layer Title	Spatial object type
BU.Building	Buildings	Building (of the Buildings 2D package)
BU.BuildingPart	Building Parts	BuildingPart (of the Buildings 2D package)

No layers are defined for the Buildings 3D package.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1253/2013 of 21 October 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services.