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506.3.1 Minimum Percentage of Perimeter

2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 5 General Building Heights and Areas > 506 Building Area > 506.3 Frontage Increase > 506.3.1 Minimum Percentage of Perimeter
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To qualify for an area factor increase based on frontage, a building shall have not less than 25 percent of its perimeter on a public way or open space. Such open space shall be either on the same lot or dedicated for public use and shall be accessed from a street or approved fire lane.

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