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Forum Categories BOMA 2017 - Office Buildings Question

BBC VS FSA

Guest: Guest; December 27, 2022

Hi
If I have an square elevator lobby that is wider than 5 ft and has tenant areas attached- may the whole thing be considered BBC or do I have to divide the area?

David Fingret: Extreme Measures Inc.; December 30, 2022

Hi,

BBC width can be established according to the building's existing construction or the building's established corridor design standards, so it is entirely possible to have a BBC corridor that is wider than 5 feet. However, there may be other things to consider when establishing BBC length and BBC width that are impossible to determine without looking at a floor plan.

Thanks,
David