Section a Building: Example 1

This example assumes both buildings were built at the same time.

Base Building: Office building, one story, steel frame

Dimensions: 30’ x 125’

Perimeter: 30’+125’+30 = 185 lf

Section: Warehouse, one story, steel frame.

Dimensions: 100’ x 150’

Perimeter: 100’+150’+100’+150’ = 500 lf

Interior: There is 125’ of shared wall between the office and warehouse.

Explanation: Because the warehouse is taller, use its four sides to calculate the gross perimeter. Only include three of the office walls when you calculate the office perimeter.