The term dominant portion is used in
measurement of room spaces for
valuation or appraisal purposes.
The dominant portion is defined as:
*the largest solid or
glass
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area making up the inside finished surface, along a single
plane, of the total permanent outer building
wall
A wall is a structure and a surface that defines an area; carries a load; provides security, shelter, or soundproofing; or, is decorative. There are many kinds of walls, including:
* Walls in buildings that form a fundamental part of the su ...
.
Dominant Portion
*the portion of the inside finished surface of the permanent outer building wall which is 50% or more of the vertical floor to ceiling dimension measured at the dominant portions. If there is no dominant portion, or if the dominant portion is not vertical, the measurement for area shall be to the inside finished surface of the permanent outer building wall where it intersects the finished floor.
The second definition particularly applies to measurement of office space
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s based on the Building Owners and Managers Association measurement.
References
Real estate valuation
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