Definition
Definition
Any level that is partly under the ground.
What it means
If any part of a level is below the ground outside, the whole level is below grade. Under ANSI Z765 below-grade space never counts toward the gross living area, even when it is finished; it is reported on its own line.
Compared with other terms
| Term | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Below grade | Any level that is partly under the ground. |
| Above grade | Space with the floor at or above the ground outside. |
| Gross living area (GLA) | Finished area above grade, from the outside walls. |