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<DIV>In Table G3.1.1A, the baseline building system is selected based on building area and the number of floors. Does anyone know if a Penthouse is considered a floor? From the A90.1 definitions, it appears that the Penthouse should be included in the gross floor area, but whether the Penthouse should be considered in defining the baseline building system type is unclear. For a 120,000 SF building that has 5 floors and a Penthouse and purchased heat, the baseline system could be System 5 if the Penthouse is not counted as a floor or System 7 if the Penthouse is included. Can anyone help clarify this?</DIV>
<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
<DIV>Bill Talbert</DIV><PRE>
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