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Hello:
We have a rectangular 5,000 Sq Ft single story, single tenantoffice building that has an approx 300 Sq Ft courtyard that is recessed and and under the roof line. The entrance to the building is within this courtyard. Can this area be considered rentable under 2010 BOMA since it is under the roof line and this area is is used for circulation in & out of the building? Thank you! Kevin
Hi Kevin,
BOMA 2010 does not allow any unenclosed areas to be rentable area except for external circulation. External circulation must be the only means of gaining access to occupant areas in the absence of an internal corridor. The courtyard you describe is not external circulation.
Hi David:
This building does not have an internal corridor -- this area is the external circulation as it serves as the access to the occupant areas. Does that change anything? Thanks, Kevin