Are we allowed to introduce transition members over the regions as shown on the attached drawing. The inclined members serve as vertical support members for the cantilevering portion of the upper zone floor and they would have no relation to any floor i.e. they do not contribute to any increase on the the permissible floor areas. (See photo in answer)

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While adding diagonal members to support your upper floors is acceptable, these cannot be located in the non-buildable areas demarcated in Figure 1 of the Official Rules. No structural elements are allowed in the non-buildable area. As such, the scheme that you’re showing would not be compliant.

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