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Gross Floor Area

Ledges

Air-conditioner (A/C) ledges that are included as strata area will be computed as GFA.

Non-strata AC ledges not exceeding 2.0m in width (as measured perpendicularly from the external wall) are not computed as GFA. For non-strata AC ledges exceeding 2.0m in width, the area to be excluded from GFA is only up to 2.0m in width.

 

Air-Conditioner Ledges 

Reinforced Concrete (RC) ledges meant for sun-shading or firefighting purposes (i.e. firemen's ledges) are excluded from GFA if they comply with the following requirements:

  • Does not exceed 2.0m in width;

  • No railing or parapet wall; and

  • Located at the external façade.

For RC ledges exceeding 2.0m in width, the area to be excluded from GFA is only up to 2.0m in width.

Last updated on 26 Jul 2023

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