Fla. Admin. Code R. 60H-2.003

Current through Reg. 51, No. 009; January 14, 2025

Section 60H-2.003 - Department Standard Method of Space Measurement

(1) The Department's Standard Method of Space Measurement shall be Net Usable Square Footage as used in measuring the square footage of all leases.

(2) For the purposes of Agency Leases of real property, Net Usable Square Feet shall be defined as square footage which has usable value.

(a) Net Usable Square footage includes:

1. All space which has usable value within the Agency's exclusive use and control; and

2. One half of walls which are shared by two separate tenants; and

3. Columns and projections which are part of the structure of a building; and

4. Corridors in the leased space or for exclusive access to the leased space.

(b) Net Usable Square Footage does not include:

1. Building vertical penetrations such as vertical air ducts, furnace or flue shafts, elevator shafts or exit stairwells; or

2. Space unavailable for lease such as public corridors, lobbies or reception areas, waiting areas or elevator lobbies, stairways or bathrooms; or

3. Space designated to the provision of building services such as mechanical rooms, elevator equipment rooms, janitorial closets or electrical rooms.

(3) Agencies shall pay rent in leased spaces for Net Usable Square Footage only.

(4) This method of space measurement shall be applied to bids, proposals or other offers by prospective lessors, public and private.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 60H-2.003

Rulemaking Authority 255.249, 255.25, 272.04, 288.18 FS. Law Implemented 255.249(9)(c), 255.25(2), 272.04, 288.18(2) FS.

New 8-11-75, Amended 4-25-79, Formerly 13D-8.03, 13M-2.003, Amended 2-21-96, 4-27-04, 9-1-05, 4-29-10.