Planning glossary
Slope
Vertical change divided by horizontal distance, stated with an explicit direction and unit convention.
Example
Three inches of fall over 24 feet is a geometric slope of 0.125 inch per foot, not an automatic compliance finding.
Related concepts
Pitch
A roof-slope expression, often stated as vertical rise over a fixed horizontal run; usage can vary, so show the ratio explicitly.
Read definitionElevation
Either a height relative to a datum or an orthographic view of a building face; context should make the meaning explicit.
Read definitionDatum
A fixed reference point, line, or elevation from which other measurements are located.
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Definition boundaryThis planning definition is not a substitute for the definition in an adopted code, standard, contract, manufacturer instruction, or professional document. Confirm the controlling meaning for the project.