% of Common Area?
We use any range from 15% to 20% depending on the foot traffic of the unit. What is the standard %? I am in Vancouver, BC.
[{"id": "d0e85se", "text": "What do you mean? This may be because I am an American, but common areas (hallways, lobby, bathrooms, parking lot, etc.) are not part of any unit.", "replies": [{"id": "d0e882c", "text": "There is a percentage multiplied onto the unit size (sq. ft) in addition to the size of the actual unit. ", "replies": [{"id": "d0e8ef9", "text": "Do you mean the load factor? If so, then I unfortunately don't know the answer to your question. Sorry, I shouldn't have jumped into the thread, but I thought you might have been asking about how to determine the percentage of an expense to determine its \"controllable\" vs. \"uncontrollable\" portions when you're calculating for gross-ups during your annual CAM rec. (Which might be based on the size of common areas in the building). I could have answered that question.\n\nBut if you're looking for load factors and someone else doesn't answer, the answer is in [this](http://store.boma.org/products/office-buildings-standard-methods-of-measurement-ansi-slash-boma-z65-dot-1-2010) book (maybe only for Americans, though?)", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "d0f2m7u", "text": "SF of common area/total SF=%\n\nDivide by SF of each tenant to determine pro-rata for CAM charge backs per tenant.  Should equal 100%=SF of common area.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "d0o3112", "text": "Each building is going to vary depending on it's class and size. For example, we have some 2 story office that has a load factor of 11ish% but other class a offices with 5+ levels have closer to 20% due to the larger lobby and amenities. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]