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main roof height

The vertical elevation of the primary roofplate, not including small penthouses and turrets.

The main roof height is applicable to any buildings with a significant roof level below what is defined above as roof height. In general, this means the height of the first roof above the top floor to be included in the floor count, whereas the roof height will include the elevator box or mechanical room on top of the main roof. In ambiguous cases or buildings with sloped or curved tops, this data is generally not entered.

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