# Insufficient Ceiling Height Below Balconies
### Issue Image:
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## Issue Description:
- Balcony areas require the soffit to be insulated.
- By the time services, lights, sprinklers are all added, the final ceiling height is impacted.
- On average, you need 175mm below the soffit, whether that be concrete or rigid insulation to allow for the services.
## Actions to Prevent this Issue:
- [ ] Architect shall check there is extra slab height on the floors that have Set Backs with Balconies above them.
## Source
PAR75