Definition
Definition
Only the part at least 5 ft high counts under ANSI Z765.
What it means
Under ANSI Z765, parts of a room lower than 5 ft do not count, and a floor with a sloped ceiling counts only when at least half of it is 7 ft or higher. In the Netherlands, parts lower than 1.50 m do not count.
Compared with other terms
| Term | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Sloped ceiling | Only the part at least 5 ft high counts under ANSI Z765. |
| Finished area | Floors, walls and ceilings finished like the rest of the house. |
| Gross living area (GLA) | Finished area above grade, from the outside walls. |