A: If the inclined column or bracing interferes with the opening used for the access point then the rentable area after that bracing will not be included if it has no other access points (see Section 5.6.c of the Official Rules). Inclined columns and bracing are permitted within the middle of the floor area as long as they don’t interfere with the access points. Section 5.6.c also states that the area of individual inclined and vertical frame members and wall members penetrating the floor do not need to be subtracted from the rentable floor area. Please note that for floor 10, inclined columns and bracing are not permitted above the outer section of the rentable floor area (see Figure 13 of the Design Guide and Clarification Question Q5.10).
