Rooftop terrace

Simon, from what you describe, it sounds like it is part of the roof and should be included. Is there any reason you can think of to exclude it?

Simon, I wouldn't include the tables and chairs, etc., in your SRI calcs, but the terrace surface should be included.

I have a similar question the definition of Roof Area is as follows with this definition in mind and a roof terrace that is an unenclosed area with a metal roof over it do I include the area of the terrace floor or the metal roof covering or neither? Roof area - is the area of the uppermost surface of the building which covers enclosed Gross Floor Area, as measured when projected onto a flat, horizontal surface (i.e. as seen in Roof Plan view). ‘Roofs’, or portions of roofs, covering unenclosed areas (e.g. roofs over porches and open covered parking structures) are not included in the areas used to evaluate compliance with SSc7.2, though they may be applicable to SSc7.1.

Tristan - can I suggest a reason to exclude a roof deck, or revise how to think about it? We have a residential high rise with a rooftop pool, which is surrounded by wood deck. As this surface is being used differently than the intent of a rooftop. Could we consider applying the SSc7.1 SRI requirement of >29 to this surface in lieu of the SSc7.2 requirement of >78? The higher reflectivity would be uncomfortable for the users at the pool. Just a different way to think about it - your thoughts?