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Net-to-Gross


A net-to-gross building area ratio of 90% is more commonly achievable for which of these occupancy types?
A. hospitals, B. restaurants, C. public libraries, D. museums, E. laboratories


Answer is D. museums (common net-to-gross ratio ranges between 80-90%). The others generate much lower net-to-gross ratios due to increased storage, utility, mechanical requirements.
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