A finished attic room has a sloped ceiling. What is the usual convention for counting its area in GLA?
Correct Answer
B) Only area with adequate ceiling height counts, often using a five-foot threshold
Why this is correct: For finished attic rooms with sloped ceilings, the convention is to count only the area where the ceiling height meets a minimum usability threshold (commonly 5 feet), with additional rules (e.g., half the room at 7 feet). Why the other choices are wrong: 'The entire attic footprint counts fully in GLA once the space has been finished' is wrong; headroom limits apply. 'Sloped-ceiling rooms never count in GLA' is wrong; they can count if they meet headroom and access criteria. 'The room counts double for its charm' is wrong; there is no double-counting convention. Exam tip: Always state the ceiling-height rule you applied when reporting attic GLA.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: For finished attic rooms with sloped ceilings, the convention is to count only the area where the ceiling height meets a minimum usability threshold (commonly 5 feet), with additional rules (e.g., half the room at 7 feet). Why the other choices are wrong: 'The entire attic footprint counts fully in GLA once the space has been finished' is wrong; headroom limits apply. 'Sloped-ceiling rooms never count in GLA' is wrong; they can count if they meet headroom and access criteria. 'The room counts double for its charm' is wrong; there is no double-counting convention. Exam tip: Always state the ceiling-height rule you applied when reporting attic GLA.
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