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Should I consider the concrete cisterns for water as Buiding Service Area?

Ignacio Vargas: Newmark Knight Frank; July 10, 2019

The building that I am analyzing at this moment is equipped with water tanks in the last basement level, they are concrete cisterns of 2.20 meters deep; Should I consider the concrete cisterns for water as Buiding Service Area?

Thanks

David Fingret: Extreme Measures Inc.; July 11, 2019

Ignacio,

If the floor area taken up by the cisterns is fully enclosed (or Partially Enclosed) and otherwise complies with the requirements in the standard, then I see no reason why it should not be included as Building Service Area.

Thanks,
David