Construction Documents

Show typical furniture heights in the sections if applicable.

For each section, draw a line originating from 42” above the floor (typical eye height) to the perimeter glazing demonstrating access to vision glazing and views to the outside.

Create a representative building section for each type of area included in the calculation.

Section View Direct Line of Sight Height Confirmation:

Total the square footage with access to views and enter it in the LEED credit form.

Include more than one sight line if necessary to meet the requirement for all spaces.

Create a floor plan showing areas with access to views as distinct from areas with no access to views.

Direct-line-of-sight can pass through two interior glazing surfaces before reaching exterior glazing, but not through solid doors, walls, or partitions taller than 42”. 

Direct-line-of-sight is determined by visibility between the vision glazing (between 2’6” and 7’6” inches above the floor) without obstructions such as full-height partitions or solid doorways. 

Calculate the floor area with direct-line-of-sight to perimeter vision glazing for each regularly occupied space. Moveable partitions must be included in your calculations.