Concentration (amount) of buildings in a given geographic area.
Building drain
Main drainage system in a building.
Building energy efficiency ratio
The space-conditioning load of a building.
Building energy efficiency standards
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 2-53; regulating the energy efficiency of buildings constructed in California.
Building energy performance standard (beps)
Criterion used to measure the annual utilization of energy by a building.
Building envelope
The structural elements (walls, roof, floor, foundation) of a building that encloses conditioned space; the building shell.
Building heat-loss factor
A measure of the heating requirements of a building expressed in BTU per degree-day.
Building inspector
An employee of a city or county who enforces building codes and ensures that construction is being performed correctly.
Building life
Estimated useful life of a building.
Building line
Guidelines limiting distance from the street or adjacent property a home or structure can be erected. Line established by a building or zoning code beyond which a building structure may not extend. Alternately, The outer edge of the rafter plate.
