How is the building height of a sloping roof building calculated?

Buildings with a slope greater than 30 degrees of sloping roof buildings, according to half the height of the top of the slope to the outdoor ground level to calculate the height of the building. Heritage conservation construction control zone of the building height, according to the highest point of buildings and structures (including elevators, stairwells, water tanks, chimneys and other structures), the traditional Chinese large roof form of the gable to the ground height of the building height calculation.

The building height is the height from the roof surface to the outdoor ground level. Roof water tank room, elevator machine room, smoke machine room and stair exit cubicles are not counted as building height.

Extended information:

Building height regulations:

1 areas with special requirements for building height, the building height should be controlled in accordance with the requirements of urban planning;

2 buildings along the city roads, should be based on the width of the road to control the height of the building podium and the main tower;

3 airports, radio stations, telecommunication, microwave communications, meteorological stations, satellite ground stations, Military Fortress Project and other surrounding buildings, when it is within the scope of the various technical operations control area, the building height should be controlled according to the clearance requirements;

4 When the building is in the protection of the planning area. (Various constructions in nationally or locally announced historical and cultural cities of various levels, historical and cultural preservation zones, cultural relics protection units and scenic spots shall be carried out in accordance with the protection plans and relevant regulations formulated by the state or the locality.)

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