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Figure 1.4 Retail building.

III. Characteristics of nonresidential buildings

Nonresidential buildings can be characterized by (1) the functions and pop-
ulations they serve, (2) access and ownership status, (3) building types and
construction characteristics, (4) building operation and maintenance, (5)
occupant density/activities, and (6) health and other exposure concerns.

A. Building functions and populations served

Nonresidential buildings are designed and constructed to serve a variety of
human needs. These include retail and other commercial activities ( Figure
1.4 ) , private and public office space, education, health care, imprison-
ment/detention, worship, entertainment, etc. These buildings vary in the
populations they serve. In office buildings ( Figure 1.5 ) , prisons, colleges and
universities, and many commercial establishments, most of the building

Figure 1.5 Office building.