Spaces eligible for daylight analysis

Query

1. Is lift lobby area to be considered as regularly occupied space that is coming on retails floors?
2. In retail areas, will the external circulation corridors, which are open to sky (courtyard) be considered as regularly occupied spaces for day lighting simulations?

Solution

1. No, lift lobby is not required to be considered for daylight analysis.
2. Yes, the corridors are required to be considered for daylight analysis.