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Definition and Examples Gross Building Area Types
Any area outside the outer face of a building's external walls, for example, an ex-
terior courtyard enclosed by 4 walls. Exterior Area
Definition and Examples Rentable Area Types
Lobbies, atriums, conference rooms, lounges, vending area, security desks, concierge
areas, food service facilities, health or fitness centers, day care facilities, locker or
shower facilities, and mail rooms. Building Common Area
Area where a tenant normally houses personnel, furniture, or both. Office Area
Any area outside the external walls of a building. Exterior Area
Washrooms, janitorial closets, electrical rooms, telephone rooms, mechanical rooms,
elevator lobbies, public corridors, and other areas that are available primarily for
the use of the tenants on that floor. Floor Area
Stairs, elevator shafts, flues, pipe shafts, vertical ducts, and their enclosing walls. Major Vertical Penetration
Area of an office building suitable for retail occupancy. Store Area
Area Type Rules
The following table shows area measurement rules. Rules are determined by one type of space bordering
another space. To find the appropriate measurement rule, find the selected Area Type and the corresponding
Area Type that borders the area.
Related topic
■ Area Types on page 953
Gross Building Area Scheme Types
Measurement Rule Bordering Area Type Area Type Selected
Gross Building Area
Area Boundary measured to the outside surface of
building. None Gross Building Area
Area Boundary measured from outside surface of
building. Exterior Area Gross Building Area
Exterior Area
Area Boundary measured from wall centerline. Exterior Area Exterior Area
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