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NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof

Building footprint vs. hardscape

Erica Downs

LEED Consultant

The Green Engineer

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March 31, 2011

Would entry stairs to the building be considered part of the building footprint, or part of the site hardscape? Thanks.

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Fri, 04/08/2011 - 13:29

Erica, this seems like a bit of a gray area and could depend a bit on site specifics and design. However, I would say as a general rule that stairs are part of the site hardscape. I am picturing, for example, concrete stairs leading up to the entry from a concrete sidewalk—seems like a site feature.

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