That’s the million-dollar question. These classifications are really subjective to the parties involved. Making it even more complicated is the fact that what one jurisdiction considers a building to be a low rise might well be a mid-rise in another jurisdiction.
So, check it on to learn more about the difference between low-rise, mid-rise, and high-rise buildings as we know:
Low Rise:
Given that there’s no set definition, a low-rise building can be as tall as 3 floors or as much as 99 meters in height, to as little as 35 meters tall. Usually, low-rise buildings are those without elevators, making them “walk-up” buildings.
Mid Rise:
Might be as low as floor floors or stories in height, but also, as much as five to six floors or stories. Unlike low-rise buildings, which are generally unequipped with elevators and instead rely on stairs, mid-rise buildings usually have elevators. (Although, not all buildings that are considered mid-rise do have elevators.) However, this is quite unusual, given that there are standards, such as those which pertain to the people with disabilities laws generally require buildings with three or more floors or stories, to be equipped with elevators.
High Rise:
As for high-rise buildings, these are generally above six floors or stories in height. Also, most high-rise buildings are 100 meters in height. (These should not be confused with “skyscrapers,” which are generally much taller, as little or as much, like 200 meters in height. For comparison, there are also “supertall” buildings, which can rise as much or little as 300 meters — approximately 1,000 feet — in height. As you can plainly see, there are many factors that lead to classifying a building as a low-rise, a mid-rise, or a high-rise.
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