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© Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited

Codes for Architectural Design of Commercial Assets


1.1 Background .............................1.2 Enabling empowerment ...........1.3 Intent .......................................

PrefaceAbout the Codes

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CODES FOR COMMERCIALDEVELOPMENT ON RAILWAY LAND

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Table of Contents

2.1 Architectural Elements .............2.2 Multi-Modal Parking Design ....2.3 Water Supply............................2.4 Sanitation .................................2.5 Drainage ..................................2.6 Electrical Infrastructure ............2.7 Environmental Management ...2.8 Pollution Control ......................2.9 Structural Stability.....................2.10 Maintenance & Upgradation ..

AppendixIndex

3.1 Building Construction Permit and Building Occupancy Certificate ..................................

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Building Performance Codes Building Procedure Codes

CODES FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNOF COMMERCIAL ASSETS



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Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC1) is the nodal agency to develop Railway land entrusted to them by the Ministry of Railways (MoR), Government of India (GoI). IRSDC aspires its Commercial2 Development conforms to principle of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Green Building Codes and hence has proposed to adopt a Form Based Codes (FBC) approach to planning and zoning.

Conventional codes in India restrict or controls (a) Landuse Classification, (b) Area and Height Limitations, (c) Parking Spaces, (d) FAR and Ground Coverage in developments. It results in segregated land-uses and longer trip distances. FBC on the other hand, regulates building forms, its relationship with Urban Environment and performance of its spaces and features. The advantage of FBC based development is flexibility of mixed (land and building) uses which make development sustainable and market responsive. Here, compliances are related to construction standards that promote and protect health, safety and general welfare of the occupant and environment across its life-cycle (100 years) assuming building use to change from time to time. As codal formalities are regulatory in nature, these types of codes are ideal for development projects with longer horizon year.

The “Codes for Commercial Development on Railway Land” is a comprehensive set of codes drafted with the following order of decreasing priority-

1. Safety Standards, like fire regulations, earthquake related controls, etc. are non-negotiable.2. Passenger and user comfort.3. Environmental conservation (Natural and man-made heritage).4. Overall aesthetics.

While preparing these codes and where parameters had implications on multiple set of priorities, the above order of priorities have guided in taking decisions.

These codes have been prepared over a period, after thorough research, site studies, study of best practices, study of other similar national, international codes and tested through sample application on station development works. In principle, these codes follow the normative framework of area planning and building design recommended by Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation Guidelines, National Building Codes, National Transit Oriented Development Policy, Guidelines for Form Based Codes and other similar codes.

These codes are now being made public for larger consultation with various stakeholders and public at large for fine tuning before adoption for station up-gradation works. A structured consultation process is being adopted and all parties are requested to send their comments/ observations/ suggestions while referring to specific clauses/ sections of these codes through the details provided below.

Refer the documents published at-

Send comments/ observations/ suggestions/ feedbacks at-

www.irsdc.in

[email protected]

1 Referred as Authority in this document for purpose of brevity2 As per Section 11 of Railway Act, all Sub-Plots and buildings for Commercial usage are ‘Commercial Development’

PrefaceCODES FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

OF COMMERCIAL ASSETS


CODES FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON RAILWAY LAND


About these Codes Codes for Architectural Design of Commercial Assets

These Architectural Design of Commercial Assets would

Generally follow National Building Codes.

The Chapter 3: General Building Rules of Volume 1 acknowledges Transit Oriented Development as the

means of urban development around Transit Hubs. It

also mentions that-

“However, it can also be applied to existing brown

field cities where new expansion/development are

taken up backed up with effective mass rapid

transport system and new nodes. The Authorities may take up appropriate studies to evaluate suitability of TOD concept under relevant situations.”

Taking cues from the above, these codes recommend a few changes to selected conditions of NBC in order to

meet the recommendations of National TOD Policy.

These changes are to accommodate Mixed Use, Mixed

Income development with active frontages, ‘zero’

setbacks and Demand Management based Parking

provisions. Following are the key principles of changes-

1. These codes do not change any conditions of

NBC related to human, building and environment

safety.

2. These codes adopt the conditions of comfort inNBC with further value additions.

3. In line with NBC, these codes provide more

flexibility for architectural design of

commercial asset while upholding the former two

principles.

CODES FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF COMMERCIAL ASSETS


Handbook for Station Planning (for internal use only)

Guidebook for operationalizing National TOD Policy for Railway Station (Re)development

Form Based Codes for Commercial Development on Railway Land

This document contains norms, standards and tools for design of Station Operational Areas.

This document contains tools and processes for layout planning within railway land with the intent of land value capture for optimum monetization.

This document contains (a) Sub-Plot Development Control Norms (b) Codes for preparation of Layout Regulating Plans for commercial development on Railway Land and (c) Codes for preparation of Property Development cards for sub-plots.

Guidebook for Commercial Development on Railway Land

Green Building Codes for Commercial Development on Railway Land

Codes for Railway Heritage Assets

This document provides assistance to Technical Consultants in preparation of Layout Regulating Plans and Property Development Cards for approval and adoption by IRSDC.

This document contains minimum, Non-negotiable green building requirements recommended by GOI and applicable on commercial development within sub-plots.

This document contains policy, codes, standards, tools and processes for desired response to Railway Heritage Assets from project conceptualisation to asset operation, management and maintenance.

Rendered view of proposed commercial development at Habibganj Railway Station

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Introduction

Background The Codes for Commercial Development on Railway Land is a comprehensive Building Code drafted to

regulate constructions within Railway land. It will be a Model Code to enable development of FBC applicable to

the Sub-Plots of the Railway land. These codes have been derived from a study of:

• National Building Code of India (NBC) (IN)

• Unified Building Bye Laws (UBBL) of Dehi-2020 (IN)

• Manual for Standards and Specifications for Railway Stations (IN)

• Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation Guidelines (IN)

• UTTIPEC Street Design Guidelines (IN)

• Indian Road Congress Codes (IN)

• Master Plan of Delhi (IN)

• Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area, 2026 (IN)

• Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Ease of Doing Business (IN)

• National Building Codes 2016 (IN)

• Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (IN)

• Building Regulations in the United Kingdom (UK)

• The Councillor's Guide to Urban Design (UK)

• Colorado Urban Design Standards and Guidelines (USA)

Enabling empowerment • These Building codes are valid only for the Commercial Buildings being proposed on Sub-Plots

identified in the Railway Station Layout Plans. Except for Codes for Railway heritage Assets, these

codes do not apply to Railway Operational areas and Yard buildings.

Intent • As envisaged, Developer1 appointed for any Sub-Plot/ project area emerging from the approved Railway

Station Layout Plan, will design and make proposals for buildings to be constructed on it. These codes

are thus, meant to establish both the procedures and the performance standards which need to be

adhered to by the Developer of each Sub-Plot, while applying for a Building Construction Permit and for

a Building Occupancy Certificate.

• For ease of reading and convenience in comprehension, these Building Codes have been drafted in 2 categories of mandates - Building Procedure codes and Building Performance codes. As the terms

suggest:

1 ‘Developer’ shall be an individual or entity appointed to develop Subject Sub-Plot

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o Building Performance Codes specify how a building is designed to perform. These codes

contain minimum standards conforming to building spaces, features and their respective

behaviors.

o Building Procedure Codes specify how various applications for building construction permit,

processes during construction, and applications for building occupancy are to be made to the Authority for approval. These codes set out applicable mandates and rules.

• Both codes have to be read in consonance with the approved Railway Station Layout Plan and the PDC

applicable to the subject Sub Plot2. The PDC shall hold supremacy in Building Permit scrutiny and

sanction.

2 Subject Sub-Plot means the concerned Sub-Plot for which application is being made.



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Chapter 2: Building Performance Codes Railway Station areas are to be planned on principles of Transit Oriented Development (TOD). One of the

principles of TOD is ‘flexibility of change in use of floor spaces at any time during the life cycle of the

buildings’ shall be based on market demand and shall be easily achievable without the need of re-approvals. To ensure flexibility in use of buildings and their parts, these codes have been normalized

considering all assets are planned as ‘mixed use’.

As a result, following basis would be considered for application of these codes- 1. Calculation of Occupancies shall be as per Table 3: Occupant Load, Section 4.3 of the updated

amended National Building Code

2. For buildings with equal proportions (plus minus 15%) of floor use, aggregated occupancy of a building shall be calculated as aggregate of occupancies for all floors as per their actual use. For

example, if a building has 300sqmt. floor space for residential, 200 sqmt floor space for commercial

and 200 sqmt floor space for school, the occupancy shall be calculated as- (300 x 12.5 + 200 x 6 +

200 x 4) = 5750 persons

3. For buildings with unequal proportions (variation in proportion is higher than 15%), the occupancy

shall be calculated based on the highest occupant load amongst all the uses possible or planned

within the building.

4. Incase, a building has been sanctioned for any particular occupant load, its use can change to any use with lower occupant load. Change of use to a higher order occupant load shall require prior

approval from the authority.

5. The same principle shall be followed for calculation of Capacity Factor as per Table 4 from Section

4.4.2.3 and Table 5 from Section 4.4.2.4 of the updated amended NBC

These Building Performance Codes are to encourage relevance of the approved schemes

(Relevant to all buildings in Sub Plots of the Approved Layout Plan)

Section 2.1: Architectural Elements

2.1.1. Sub-Plot Boundary

Opaque Boundary Walls around sub-plots in Railway properties are strongly discouraged. Incase boundary

walls are necessary, these will be allowed in the form of transparent (or Semi- Transparent ensuring adequate

visibility throung them) fencing above a low height wall of 0.45m height and the total height of fencing not

exceeding 1.8 m from the crown of the adjacent street, if such a street exists. In the absence of such a street, the height of the boundary wall shall be measured from the natural ground level along the outer edge of the plot.

For sub-plots within close proximity of Heritage buildings (notified or not notified) or Heritage areas, controls for

Boundary Walls shall be as per Heritage proposals.

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2.1.2. Minimum Clearance Height within Buildings

All habitable and circulation spaces in a building shall have a minimum clearance height1 of 2.75 mts2.

2.1.3. Railings (Parapet)

Parapet walls and handrails provided on the edges of roof terrace, balcony, etc. should not be less than 1.0 m. and more than 1.5 m. in height (shall not apply where roof terrace is not accessible by a staircase). However, on

the terrace floor in the portion where DG Set, Water Tank, and other services equipment are installed,

lightweight screen shall be constructed to hide such equipments, etc. For buildings of height 24m and above,

the parapet wall/railing shall be 1.8 m subject to the approval of Fire Department. 3

An additional handrail at 1.0 m shall be provided in the railing if the height of the railing is 1.2 m or above in public areas.

2.1.4. Exit Requirements

Minimum exit requirements shall be as per local building Fire rules.

2.1.5. Staircases

All staircases in all buildings shall conform to specifications listed in the National Building Code (NBC) of India,

Part Ill - Development Control Rules and General Building Requirements, as well as the Fire laws relevant to each location as defined in the State/ City Fire laws and codes.

• Minimum clear width: The following minimum width shall be provided for staircases for respective

occupancies:

Table 2-1: Minimum width of staircases for buildings based on occupancy

S. No. Occupancy Minimum Width

1 Residential 1.5m

4 Assembly 2.00m

5 Educational 1.50m

6 Institutional 2.00m

7 All other occupancies 1.50m

• Minimum Tread: The minimum width of tread without nosing shall be 300 mm.

1 From top of the finished floor till bottom of the ceiling or false ceiling, whichever is lower. 2 Source- NBC 2016 Vol 1- Section 12.2.1 3 Source- UBBL



• Maximum Riser: The maximum height of riser shall be 150 mm. The number of risers shall be limited to 12 per flight.

• The minimum head-room in a passage under the landing of a staircase shall be 2.2 m. The minimum

clear head-room in any staircase shall be 2.2 m.

• Minimum Height of Handrails: The minimum height of handrails along staircases shall be 1.0m from the top of the riser to the top of the handrail.4

2.1.6. Fire Staircase 5

• Minimum Tread: The minimum width of tread without nosing shall be 300 mm.

• Maximum Riser: The maximum height of riser shall be 150 mm. The number of risers shall be limited to 12 per flight.

• The staircases may be internal staircases or external staircases.

The following minimum width shall be provided for staircases for respective occupancies: 6

• In case of internal staircases, a handrail shall be provided on one side of the staircase of width less than 1500 mm, and on both sides of the staircase of width 1500mm and more.

• The minimum headroom in a passage under the landing of a staircase and under the staircase shall be

2.2 m.

• All external stairs shall be directly connected to the ground.

• External stairs shall have straight flight, not less than 1500 mm wide.

• In case of external staircases, handrails, to be provided on both sides, shall be of a height not less than

1000 mm and not exceeding 1200 mm.

• No external staircase shall be inclined at an angle greater than 45° from the horizontal.

2.1.7. Fire Tower/Firefighting Shaft

• The firefighting shaft shall be equipped with fire doors of 120 min fire resistance rating. 7

• Fire towers are escape routes for multi-storied buildings and these shall be considered as the safest

route for escape. Their number, location, and size shall depend on the building concerned, and its

associated escape routes. A fire lift, internal hydrant, hose reel, etc. shall be required in the fire tower.

• Buildings with over 8 stories or 24.0 m in height, at least one required means of egress shall preferably

be a fire tower.

• The fire towers shall be constructed of walls with a two-hour fire-resistance rating without openings

other than the exit doorways.Platforms, landings and balconies in the fire towers shall also have the

same fire-resistance rating.

• The area of the lobby shall be a minimum of 6.0 sq.m area and such that no side of the lobby is less

than 2.0 m. 8

4 Source- NBC Part 3- Development Control Rules and General Building Requirements- section - 12.8.1.1- 12.18. 5 Source- NBC- Part 4- Fire and Safety 6 Source- Clause 3.2.5 NBC- Part 4 7 Source- NBC- Part 4


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2.1.8. Lifts

Lift(s) shall be provided in all buildings having a habitable floor at a height above 13.5 m from the plinth level.

However, lifts can be provided for lower-height buildings. i. The installation shall generally be carried out in conformity with Lift Acts and Rules, wherever they are

in force. ii. All electrical work in connection with the installation of lifts shall be carried out following the provisions of

The Indian Electricity Act, 2003 as amended up-to-date.9 Lifts should be easily accessible from all

entrances to the building.

iii. All the floors shall be accessible for 24 hours by the lifts. The lifts provided in the buildings shall not be

considered as a means of escape in case of emergency

iv. The minimum size of the lift shall be 1500 mm wide by 1500 mm deep, that allows easy maneuverability

of wheelchair users

v. The clear opening of the entrance to the lift car shall be at least 900 mm. vi. There shall be no difference in level between the lift door and the floor surface at each level. The gap

between the lift door and the building floor shall not be more than 12 mm.

vii. Handrails shall be placed at a height of 900 mm from the floor level. 10

Refer Annexure VIII- UBBL- 2016

2.1.9. Lift Lobbies

• In a dual-line arrangement (lifts opposite to each other) the lobby should be between 1.5 times and 2.5

times the depth of one car.

• For in-line (single line) arrangements, the lobby shall be typically half of the above recommendations. 11

• It is preferable that the lift lobby is not used as a thoroughfare. 12

2.1.10. Escalator

• It is important that the boarding and alighting areas adjacent to an escalator or moving walk are not part

of another circulation route, to provide a safe area for passengers to board and alight at landings.

• The area of this space is defined as a distance between the handrails plus 160 mm, multiplied by a depth of 2.0 m to 2.5m, depending on the configuration of the escalator or moving walk. 13

2.1.11. Refuge Balcony/Area

8 Source- UBBL- Chapter 9- Section 9.3.13 9 Source- NBC- Vol 2- Part 8 Building Service- Section 3.1.1 & 3.2 10 Source- NBC- Vol 1- Section- B-6.4,B-6.4.2,B-6.4.3,B-6.4.6 11 Source- UBBL- Section 8.4.4 12 Source- NBC- Vol 2- Part 8 11 Source- NBC- Vol2- Part 8



Refuge Area: An area within the building for temporary use during emergency egress. It generally serves as a staging area that is protected from the effect of fire and smoke.

i. Refuge area shall be provided in buildings of height more than 24 m.

ii. Refuge area provided shall be planned to accommodate the occupants of two consecutive floors (this

shall consider occupants of the floor where the refuge is provided and occupants of the floor above) by considering an area of 0.3 sqm. per person for the calculated number of occupants and shall include

additionally to accommodate one wheelchair space of an area of 0.9 sqm. For every 200 occupants, a

portion thereof, based on the occupant load served by the area of refuge or a minimum of 15 sqm.,

whichever is higher, shall be provided as under:

a) The refuge area shall be provided on the periphery of the floor and open to air at least on one

side protected with suitable railings.

b) Refuge area(s) shall be provided at/or immediately above 24 m and thereafter at every 15 m or

so. iii. Refuge areas for apartment buildings of height above 60 m while having balconies shall be provided at

60 m and thereafter at every 30 m. 14

2.1.12. Doorways

i. Every exit doorway shall open into an enclosed stairway or a horizontal exit of a corridor or passageway

providing continuous and protected means of egress

ii. No exit doorway shall be less than 1000 mm in width except assembly buildings, where door width shall be not less than 2000 mm. Doorways shall be not less than 2000 mm in height.

iii. Mirrors shall not be placed on exit doors and in exits to avoid confusion regarding the direction of the

exit.

iv. Exit doorways shall be operable from the side which they serve, without the use of a key.

v. Signs for Lift Landings, Floor numbering signs, Stair and Lifts Indentifications, Stair re-entry, etc. shall

be as Annex D of Part 4 of NBC 2016 or its latest version. 15

2.1.13. Passageway/Corridors

Corridors and passageways shall be of a width not less than the calculated aggregate width of exit doorways

leading from them in the direction of travel to the exit 16

2.1.14. Ramps

i. The slope of a ramp shall not exceed 1 in 12 (8 percent).

ii. Any changes in travel direction in ramp shall be preceded by landings of 1.5 m × 1.5 m size.

iii. Each landing shall be not less than 1500 mm long in the direction of travel.

iv. Handrails at a height of 800-1000mm shall be provided on all ramps on both sides.

14 Source- NBC- Part4- Annexe E 15 Source- NBC- art4- Section- 4.4.3.4.2 and Annex D 16 Source- NBC- Part4-Section- 4.4.3.4.2


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v. The ramps should have a non-slipery surface material. 17

2.1.15. Atrium

Atrium/ Atria at any floor shall be permitted in all buildings. 18

(Refer to Annexure F, NBC-Vol 1)

2.1.16. Windows

i. Sunshades over windows/ ventilators or other openings not more than 0.75 m wide.

ii. The opening controls of windows for wheelchair users shall be provided at a height of 800mm-1000mm

from the floor level. iii. Windows shall provide an unobstructed viewing zone for wheelchair users between 600 mm

and 1400 mm.

iv. Curtain or Venetian blind controls/ ropes shall be at 800-1000 mm height from the finished floor level for

wheelchair users/ short stature persons.

v. Window handles should be at least 80 mm long. 19

Section 2.2: Multi-Modal Parking Design

2.2.1. Design of Parking for Cars

1. For cars, the minimum parking space shall be 3.0 m x 6,0 m when individual parking space is provided

and 2.75 m × 5.0 m when common parking space is provided. 20

2. Each car parking space should be connected to the street providing access to the plot through an

access/exit lane.

3. The minimum width of the access/ exit lane shall be 3.0 m for one-way movement of cars, and 6.0 m for

two-way movement in case the lane provides access/ exit to more than 10 car parking spaces. The

minimum turning radius along the center of the lane shall be 5.0 m. 4. The maximum slope of access/ exit lane at any point along the lane shall be 1:7.

5. A minimum clear height of 2.4 m shall be maintained at all points in the parking space and access/exit

lanes.

2.2.2. Design of Parking for Two Wheelers

Space for scooter/two-wheeler to be not less than 1.25 sqm. 21

1. The minimum dimension of a space provided for parking a two-wheeler shall be 0.90 m x 1.75 m.

17 Source- NBC,Part4-Section- 4.4.2.4.3.5 18 Source- UBBL- Chapter 8 19 Source- NBC- Part 3 & Col 1- ANNEX B 20 Source - NBC- Vol 1- Part 3 21 Source - NBC- Vol 1- Part 3



2. Each two-wheeler parking space should be connected to the street providing access to the plot through

an access/ exit lane. 3. The minimum width of the access/ exit lane shall be 2.0 m for one-way movement of two-wheelers, and

4.0 m for two-way movement in case the lane provides access/exit to more than 10 two-wheeler parking

spaces.

4. The minimum turning radius along the center of the lane shall be 4.5 m.

5. The maximum slope of access/exit lane at any point along the lane shall be 1:7.

6. A minimum clear height of 2.4 m shall be maintained at all points in the parking space and access/ exit

lanes.

2.2.3. Design of Parking for Emergency Vehicles

1. Necessary provision shall be made by the plot owner for parking of emergency vehicles like Police,

Ambulance, Fire tender, etc. 22

2. A right of way of at least 6 m width should be provided up to the entrance to the building to facilitate

emergency vehicle movement. 23

2.2.4. Design of Parking for Handicap Parking

Parking spaces for individuals with physical disabilities when placed between two conventional diagonal or head

-on parking spaces should be 3.6 m to 3.8 m wide and the length of the aisle should be 7.3m, 6.3m and 6.5m for

head-on, 90°, and 60° parking respectively. 24

2.2.5. Design of Parking for Bus

1. The minimum dimension of a space provided for parking a bus shall be 12 m x 4 m. 2. The minimum width of the access/ exit lane shall be 7.5 m for one-way movement of buses and 9.0 m

for two-way movement. The minimum turning radius along the center of the lane shall be 12.0 m.

3. The maximum slope of access/ exit lane at any point along the lane shall be 1:7.


lanes. (New section added)

2.2.6. Design of Parking for Intermediate Para Transit

Cycle-Rickshaw, E-Rickshaw, and Autorickshaw together shall be referred to as Intermediate Para Transit (IPT).

1. The minimum dimension of a space provided for parking an IPT shall be 1.5 m x 3.0 m.

2. The minimum width of the access/ exit lane shall be 2.0 m for one-way movement of IPT and 3.3 m for

two-way movement. The minimum turning radius along the center of the lane shall be 3.0 m.

3. The maximum slope of access/exit lane at any point along the lane shall be 1:12.

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lanes. (New section added)

2.2.7. Design of Parking for Bicycle

• Space provided for a bicycle should not be less than 1.00 sqm. 25

• The minimum dimension of a space provided for parking a bicycle shall be 1.1 m x 2.5 m.

• For Public Bicycle Sharing Docks, the space required shall be as per system specifications. In case of absence of systems specifications, the minimum dimension per dock shall be considered as 1.1 m x 2.5

m.

Cycle Track - Capacity: • For one-way Traffic - Two Lane - 2.5m to 5.0 m; Three Lane - Over 5.0 m

• For two-Way Traffic - Two Lane - 2.5m; Three Lane - 2.0m to 5.0m; Four Lane - Over 5.0 m

• The length of grade should not exceed from 90 m (295 ft) to 500 m (1640 ft) for the gradient of 1 in 30 to

1 in 70, respectively.

• Vertical clearance - The minimum head-room provided should be 2.25 M (7.38 ft). 26

Section 2.3: Water Supply Adequate water supply storage facilities as published in the NBC of India, Part IX — Plumbing Services, Section

I, shall be provided in all buildings.

The use of groundwater as a source of water supply shall conform to regulations of the Central Ground Water

Authority

Section 2.4: Sanitation Adequate sanitation facilities as published in the NBC of India, Part IX — Plumbing Services, Section II, shall be

provided in all buildings.

Section 2.5: Drainage

2.5.1. General

I. Adequate drainage facilities as published in the NBC of India, Part IX Plumbing Services, Section II,

shall be provided in all buildings.

II. The manner in which it is intended to connect the drainage system of a building to a public sewer shall

be subject to approval by the Authority.

III. All buildings having a minimum sewerage discharge of 1000 liters per day and above shall incorporate wastewater recycling system. Design and specifications of wastewater recycling system shall conform

to norms published by the Central Ground Water Authority.

IV. There should be at least one water tap and arrangement for drainage in the vicinity of each water closet

or group of water closets in all buildings.

25 Source - NBC- Part 3- Section 10.3 26 Source- UTTIPEC- street design guidelines



V. Each dwelling unit in premises (abutting on a sewer or with a private sewage disposal system) shall

have at least one water closet, one kitchen wash place or a sink, and one bathing place or shower to meet the basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene.

VI. For Residences:

a. Dwelling with individual convenience shall have at least the following fitments:

i. One bathroom provided with a tap and a floor trap;

ii. One water closet with flushing apparatus with an ablution tap; and

iii. One tap with a floor trap or a sink in the kitchen or wash place. Where only one water

closet is provided in a dwelling, it is desirable to have the bath and water closet

separately accommodated. b. Dwellings without individual conveniences shall have the following fitments:

i. One water tap with floor trap in each tenement,

ii. One water closet with flushing apparatus and one ablution tap bath for every two

tenements and

iii. c) One bath with water tap and floor trap for every two tenements.

VII. The requirement of water supply for various occupancies in buildings shall be as given in Table 2-2: Per

capita water requirement for various Occupancies/ Uses to Table 2-3: Flushing storage capacities. VIII. At the time of seeking Building Construction Permit, water and tank requirements shall be based on

intended floor uses. Post-Occupancy change of use of floor spaces shall also require compliance to

these norms of water and tank requirements. Alternatively, if the water demand is optimized through

recycling and other means, the same shall have to be inimated to the authority and would be assessed

based on overall water balance calculations.

IX. The requirement of sanitary fittings and installations for different occupancies in buildings shall be as

per the updated amended National Building Codes. Table 2-2: Per capita water requirement for various Occupancies/ Uses

S.No. Type of Occupancy Consumption (in It.)

1. Residential

a) EWS/LIG dwelling units (LPCD/ dwelling unit)

b) MIG and above category flats/houses/floors (LPCD/ Dwelling unit)

c) Hotels with lodging accommodation (per bed)

135

225

180

2. Educational

a) Day schools (per head per day)

b) Boarding Schools (per head per day)

45

135

3. Institutional (medical hospitals)

a) No. of beds not exceeding 100

b) No. of beds exceeding 100

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c) Medical quarters and hotels 135

4. Assembly – Cinema theaters, auditoria, etc

(per seat accommodation)

15

5. Government or semi-public business 45

6. Mercantile (commercial)

a) Restaurants (per seat)

b) Other business building

70

45

7. Industrial

a) Factories where bath-rooms are to be provided

b) Other business building

45

30

8. Storage (including warehouses) 30

9. Hazardous 30

10. Intermediate staions (excluding mail and express stops) 45(25)*

11. Junction stations 70(45)*

12. Terminal Stations 45

13. International and domestic Airports 70

*The values in parenthesis are for such stations, where bath facilities are not provided.

Table 2-3: Flushing storage capacities

S.no. Classification of building Storage capacity

1. For tenements having common covenience 900lt. per W.C. seat

2. For residential premisis other than tenement having common conveniences

270lt. net for one W.C. seat each and 189lt. for each additional seat in the same flat

3. For factories and workshops 900lt. per W.C. seat and 180lt. per urinal

4. For cinemas, public assembly hall, etc 900lt. per W.C. seat and 350lt. per urinal



Table 2-4: Domestic storage capacities

S.No. No. of Floors Storage Capacity Remarks

For premise occupied tenements with common conveniences:

1. Ground Floor Nil Provide down take fittings are installed

2. Floors 2, 3, 4, 5 and upper floors

500 liters per tenement -

For premise occupied as flats or blocks

1. Ground Floor Nil Provide down take fittings are installed

2. Floors 2, 3, 4, 5 and upper floors

500 liters per tenement -

Notes:

If the Premises are situated at a place higher than the road level in front of the premises, storage at ground level shall be provided on the same lines as on floors.

The above storage shall be permitted to be installed provided that the total domestic storage calculated on the above basis is not less than the storage calculated on the number of down take fittings according to scale given below:

i. Down take taps 70l. each

ii. Showers 135l. each

iii. Bathtubs 200l. each

Section 2.6: Electrical Infrastructure Adequate electrical infrastructure as published in the NBC of India, Part VIII - Building Services Section II, shall

be provided in all buildings.

Section 2.7: Environmental Management

2.7.1. Rainwater Management

The roof and terrace of a building and the remaining area of the plot shall be provided with an effective rainwater drainage system to ensure that the rainwater is not discharged into adjacent plots. Rainwater should

be diverted to green areas, recharge pits or stormwater drains. The manner of channeling rainwater discharge

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Section 2.8: Pollution Control

2.8.1. Air Pollution

Sufficient devices to be installed to maintain the desired AQI both indoor and outdoor. All buildings shall

conform to provisions of the Air Pollution Control Act, 1981.

2.8.2. Water Pollution

Separation of grey and black water should be done by the use of dual plumbing. 27 All buildings shall conform to

provisions of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

2.8.3. Noise Pollution

Ambient Air Quality Standards in respect of Noise shall not exceed 55 dB(A) for day time (6.00 a.m. to 10.00

p.m) 45 dB(A) for night time (10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.) 28

In general noise control, techniques may be classified into three categories

a) Noise reduction at the source;

b) Noise control of the transmission path and;

c) The use of noise protective measures at the receiver.

The noise level at the boundary of the public place, where loudspeaker or public address system or any other

noise source is being used shall not exceed 10 dB (A) above the ambient noise standards for the area or 75 dB

(A) whichever is lower.

a) Zoning

The zoning of the different sub-plots shall be done by taking into account, besides other aspects, the noise

levels from different occupancies. Wherever necessary, experts in the field may be consulted.

b) Green Belts and Landscaping

Where relief from noise is to be provided, green belts may be used with considerable width. In case of railway

tracks, additional noise barriers may be provided in buildings for noise insulation. The extent of relief that may

be derived from the above may be estimated only after considering other environmental factors. Only thick belts

of planting (greater than 30 m) are of real value. Strong leafy trees may be planted to act as noise baffles. Shrubs or creepers may also be planted for additional protection between tree trunks; artificial mounds and

banks should be formed where possible. As little hard paving and as much grass as possible may be used.

c) Railway Track and Highway Noise Barriers

27 Source - UBBL- CH-3 28 Source- The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000



A well-designed barrier of even a modest height (say 3 m) can at least ensure that all areas of open space are

free from excessive noise levels. There are two types of barriers that can be built to protect sites; one which is built solely to reduce noise and the other which form part of the building complex (barrier blocks). Free-standing

walls and artificial mounds are typical examples of the first type while single and multi-storeyed utility buildings

and garages are the most common form of the second.

d) Planning and design against indoor noise i. Sound Insulation of Non-Industrial Buildings by Constructional Measures

The desired (acceptable) noise levels and the recommended insulation values for the various areas may be

achieved by providing sound insulation treatments by constructional measures. 29

All buildings shall maintain ambient air quality standards in respect of noise, as prescribed in the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.

Section 2.9: Structural Stability

2.9.1. Applicability

The following structural and seismic safety bye-laws shall apply to all new buildings.

2.9.2. Additions and Alterations to Existing Buildings

An alteration or addition to an existing building that is not structurally independent shall be designed and

constructed such that the entire structure conforms to the structural and seismic safety requirements for new

buildings unless the following three conditions are complied with:

1. The alteration or addition complies with the requirements for new buildings.

2. The alteration or addition does not increase the seismic forces in any structural element of the existing building by more than 5% unless the capacity of the element subject to the increased force is still in

compliance with the requirements for new buildings.

3. The alteration or addition does not decrease the seismic resistance of any structural element of the

existing building unless the reduced resistance is equal to, or greater than that required for new

buildings.

2.9.3. Change of Use of Buildings or Part of a Building

When a change of use results in a structure being reclassified to a Higher Importance Factor (I) as defined in

the IS: 1893-2002 "Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures (Fifth Revision), the building shall conform to seismic requirements for a new building with the Higher Importance Factor.

2.9.4. Design for Structural and Seismic Safety

29 For recommendatory measures refer to ANNEXURE … (NBC- part 8 - section 4- Acoustics, Sound Insulation and Noise Control)


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2.9.4.1. Design Standards

The structural design of foundations, elements of masonry, timber, plain concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-

stressed concrete, and structural steel shall conform to:

The provisions of the NBC of India, Part VI - Structural Design (Section — 1 Loads, Section — 2 Foundation,

Section -- 3 Wood, Section — 4 Masonry, Section — 5 Concrete and Section — 6 Steel), and, the following

Indian Standards:

Structural Safety:

1. IS: 456: 2000 "Code of Practice for Plain and Reinforced Concrete"

2. IS: 800: 1984 & 2007 "Code of Practice for General Construction in Steel"

3. IS: 801: 1975 "Code of Practice for Use of Cold Formal Light Gauge Steel Structural Members in

General Building Construction" 4. IS 875 (Part 1): 1987 " Code of Practice for Design Loads (Other Than Earthquake) For Buildings and

Structures” Part 1 Dead Loads - Unit Weights of Building Materials And Stored Materials

5. IS 875 (Part 2): 1987 "Design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and structures" Part 2

Imposed Load

6. IS 875 (Part 4): 1987 "Design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and structures" Part 4 Snow

Loads

7. IS 875 (Part 5): 1987 "Design loads (other than earthquake) for buildings and structures" Part 5 special loads and load combination

8. IS: 883: 1966 "Code of Practice for Design of Structural Timber in Building"

9. IS: 1904: 1986 " Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Foundations in Soils: General

Requirements "

10. IS 1905: 1987 " Code Of practice For Structural Use of Unreinforced Masonry "

11. IS 2911 (Part 1): Section 1: 1979 "Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Pile Foundation"

Section 1:

i. Part 1: Section 2 Based Cast-in-situ Piles ii. Part 1: Section 3 Driven Pre-cast Concrete Piles

iii. Part 1: Section 4 Based Pre-cast Concrete Piles

iv. Part 2: Timber Piles

v. Part3: Under-Reamed Piles

vi. Part 4: Load Test on Piles

12. IS 456: Plain and Reinforced Concrete: Code of Practice

13. IS 1893: Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures

14. IS: 2062 (2011) “Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel” — Specification 15. IS: 8500 (1991) “Structural Steel-Micro alloyed (Medium and High Strength Qualities) Specification”

16. IS: 806 (1968) “Code of Practice for Use of Steel Tubes in General Building Construction”

17. IS: 811 (1987) “Specification for Cold-formed light gauge structural Steel sections”.

18. IS: 1367 (All Parts) “Technical Supply Conditions for Threaded Steel”

19. IS: 2155 (1982) “Cold Forged Solid Steel Rivets for Hot Closing (6 to 16 mm Diameter)”



20. IS: 1929 (1982) “Cold Forged Solid Steel Rivets for Hot Closing (12 to 36 mm Diameter)”

21. IS: 1149 (1982) “Specification for High Tensile Steel Rivet Bars for Structural Purposes” 22. IS: 6639 (1972) “Hexagon Bolts for Steel Structures”

23. IS: 3757 (1985) “Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts”

24. IS: 4000 (1992) “High Strength Bolts Structures - Code of In Steel Practice”

25. IS: 1363 (2002) Part 1 “Hexagon Head Bolts, Screws and Nuts of Product Grade ‘C’”

26. IS: 816 (1969) “Code of Practice for Use of Metal Arc Welding for General Construction in Mild Steel”

27. IS: 814 (2004) “Covered Electrodes Form Annual Metal Arc welding of carbon and carbon Manganese

Steel- Specification”

28. IS: 1395 (1982) “Specifications for Low and medium alloy steel covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding”

29. IS: 7280(1974) “Specifications for Bare wire electrodes for submerged arc welding of structural steels”

30. IS: 3613 (1974) “Acceptance tests for wire flux combination for submerged arc welding of Structural

Steel”

31. IS: 6419 (1996) “Welding rods and bare electrodes for gas shielded arc welding of structural steel

Specification”

32. IS: 6560 (1996) “Molybdenum and Chromium-Molybdenum Low Alloy Steel Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes for Gas Shielded Arc Welding – Specification”

33. IS: 813 (1986) “Scheme of Symbols for Welding”

34. IS: 9595 (1996) “Metal-Arc welding of Carbon and carbon manganese Steels- Recommendations”

Seismic Safety:

1. IS: 1893-2002 "Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures (Fifth Revision)"

2. IS :13920-1993 & 2016 “Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected to Seismic

Forces- Code of Practice"

3. IS:4326-1993 "Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings - Code of Practice (Second

Revision)"

4. IS:13828-1993 "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low Strength Masonry Buildings - Guidelines"

5. IS:13827-1993 "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Earthen Buildings- Guidelines" 6. IS:13935-1993 & 2009 "Repair and Seismic Strengthening of Buildings - Guidelines"

7. IS: 1498 “Classification and Identification of Soils for General Engineering Purposes”

Cyclone /Wind Storms:

1. IS 875 (3): 1987 "Code of Practice for Design Loads (other than Earthquake) for Buildings and

Structures, Part 3, Wind Loads"

2. "Guidelines (based on IS 875 (3): 1987) for Improving the Cyclonic Resistance of Low-rise Houses and

Other Building"

Landslides:

1. IS 14458 (Part 1): 1998 "Guidelines for Retaining Wall for Hill Area: Part 1 Selection of Type of Wall"


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2. IS 14458 (Part 2): 1997 "Guidelines for Retaining Wall for Hill Area: Part 2 Design of Retaining/ Breast

Walls"

3. IS 14458 (Part 3): 1998 "Guidelines for Retaining Wall for Hill Area: Part 3 Construction of Dry-Stone Wails"

4. IS 14496 (Part 2): 1998 "Guidelines for Preparation of Landslide — Hazard Zonation Maps in

Mountainous Terrains" Part 2 Macro - Zonation.

Note: Whenever an Indian Standard including those referred to in the NBC or the NBC is referred, the latest

revision of the same shall be followed except specific criteria, if any, mentioned above against that Code.

2.9.4.2. Structural Design Basis Report

A Structural Design Basis Report (SDBR) shall be prepared for all buildings and submitted along with the Notice

of Commencement of Construction as specified in the Building Codes. 30

2.9.4.3. Third-Party Verification of Structural Design

Third-party verification of the structural design of a building shall be required for all buildings. Third-party verification of structural design shall be undertaken by an independent Structural Engineer on Record Grade

1 (SEOR-1) who shall be appointed by the Developer of the building. The independent SEOR-1 shall verify the

SDBR, and/or detailed structural design of the proposed building to ascertain whether it/they comply with these

Building Codes. If appropriate, the independent SEOR-1 shall certify to the Authority, in the format prescribed in

Form No._____, that the SDBR and/or the detailed structural design comply with these Building Byelaws. This

certificate shall be submitted to the Authority at the time of application for Building Construction Permit.

Section 2.10: Maintenance and Upgradation

2.10.1. Maintenance of Buildings

2.10.1.1. Responsibility for Maintenance of Buildings

It shall be the responsibility of the Developer of a building to ensure that the building is kept in good repair, such

that its structural stability is not compromised.

Periodic inspection and Maintenance Certificate

All buildings shall require periodic inspection by a SEOR at intervals specified in the Schedule……. The SEOR

shall inspect the building to ascertain and certify to the Authority, in the format prescribed in Form No. 45 that

the building's structural stability has not been compromised due to lack of adequate maintenance. It shall be the

responsibility of the developer to submit the certificate to Authority no later than one month after the date on

which inspection is due.

If the certificate is not submitted within the stipulated period, Authority may post notices on prominent locations

on the building or otherwise advertise a notice to be issued to the developer that the building has not been

30 The format for the Structural Design Basis Report is specified in the (https://gmda.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/12.FORM-11-STRUCTURALDESIGBASISREPORT.pdf)



inspected for adequate maintenance as required by these building Codes and that the building may not be safe

for use. The format for this notice is prescribed in Form_____. It shall be the responsibility of the Developer to ensure posted notices are not removed until the Maintenance

Certificate is submitted and accepted by Authority. The cost of affixing and removing notices, any additional

audits for structural safety, etc. shall be payable by the Developer. If the Maintenance Certificate is not

submitted within six months of the issue of notice, Authority shall revoke Building Occupancy Certificate for the

building.

2.10.2. Maintenance of Lifts and Escalators

2.10.2.1. Responsibility for Maintenance of Lifts and Escalators

It shall be the responsibility of the Developer of a building to ensure that lifts and escalators in the building are

kept in good repair, such that their use is safe.

Maintenance Protocol

Maintenance protocol for lifts and escalators shall be as per the latest versions of: IS: 1860 — 1980 Code of

Practice for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Electric Passenger and Goods Lift; IS: 6620 — 1972 Code of Practice for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Electric Service Lifts; and IS: 4591 — 1968

Code of Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Escalators.

2.10.3. Maintenance of Fire Prevention and Safety Provisions

It shall be the responsibility of the Developer of a building to ensure that all the fire prevention and safety

provisions in a building are kept in good working condition/ not violated at all times.

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Chapter 3: Building Procedure Codes Section 3.1: Building Construction Permit and Building Occupancy Certificate

3.1.1. Building Construction Permit Required

No person shall undertake any construction without obtaining a Building Construction Permit prior to

commencement of work. A Building Construction Permit shall be granted by Authority or any agency/person

authorized by Authority to grant such permits.

3.1.2. Meaning of "Issue or Grant of a Building Construction Permit”

Issue or grant of an Building Construction Permit shall mean an acceptance that the design and specifications of

the proposed building, for which Building Construction Permit has been issued or granted, conforms to these

Building Codes and that the person/ entity holding the Building Construction Permit may undertake the

construction of the proposed building. It does not constitute acceptance of correctness, confirmation, approval or

endorsement of:

a) The Right to Construct on a Sub Plot for which the Building Construction Permit has been granted

b) Workmanship, soundness of material and structural safety of the proposed building and shall not bind or

render the Authority liable in any way regarding (a) and (b) above.

3.1.3. Meaning of "Design and Specification"

3.1.3.1. Mandatory Aspects of "Design and Specifications"

Design and specifications of those aspects of a building that are specified in the Building Construction Permit

shall be mandatory and may be examined by the Authority for ensuring compliance of the building to these

Building Codes.

3.1.3.2. Other Aspects of "Design and Specifications"

Design and specifications of all aspects of a building that are not specified in the Building Permit shall be the responsibility of the Architect on Record.

3.1.4. Meaning of "Lapse of Building Construction Permit"

A Building Permit shall mean to have lapsed if a material fact, based on which the Building Construction Permit

has been granted, no longer holds true, regardless of whether Authority was informed of the same or not. A lapsed

Building Construction Permit shall continue to remain lapsed till the procedural requirements specified for

revalidation of Building Construction Permit in Building Codes are met. A Building Construction Permit shall lapse:

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1. If the construction of the building is not commenced within the period stipulated in by the Authority.

2. If the Architect on Record, the Structural Engineer on Record or the Construction Engineer on Record, based

on whose certification the Building Construction Permit was granted, ceases to be the Person on Record for the building, either because the Person on Record was relieved of his responsibility by the Developer, or

because the Person on Record relieves himself of responsibility by informing the Authority.

3. After Building Occupancy Certificate has been granted.

Following the lapse of a Building Construction Permit, construction may no longer be undertaken on the plot for

which the Building Construction Permit was granted, until the procedural requirements specified for revalidation of Building Construction Permit are met with. Penalties leviable on Persons on Record if construction is undertaken

without revalidation of a lapsed Building Construction Permit are stipulated in Schedule 5.

3.1.5. Meaning of "Revocation of Building Construction Permit"

Revocation of a Building Construction Permit by Authority shall mean that the Building Construction Permit shall

no longer be valid and that the permission granted by Authority to undertake construction stands withdrawn.

Following the revocation of a Building Construction Permit, construction may no longer be undertaken on the plot

for which the Building Construction Permit was granted. A Notice of Revocation of a Building Construction Permit shall be issued in writing.

3.1.6. Unauthorized Building

3.1.6.1. Meaning of "Unauthorized Building"

Any building undertaken without an issue or a grant of a Building Construction Permit, or undertaken after a

Building Construction Permit has lapsed, or, after a Building Construction Permit has been revoked, shall be

deemed to be an Unauthorized Building.

3.1.6.2. Dealing with Unauthorized Building

If Authority deems the construction of any building to be an Unauthorized Construction, it shall, by written notice

require the person undertaking the construction of the building to stop the same forthwith.

If such building is not stopped, Authority may direct the person undertaking such construction to be removed from

the plot, may seal the plot or building, and may cause such necessary measures to be taken to ensure that the

person does not re-enter the plot or building without written permission of Authority. The cost(s) of undertaking these measures shall be paid by the said person.

If the use of a building or its part is deemed to be under Unauthorized Use solely on account of a Building

Occupancy Certificate not having being obtained prior to its use while its use is in conformity with all provisions

of Building Codes prescribed in Building Performance Codes & PDC's, the Developer / End User / DA may apply

for a Building Occupancy Certificate. Further use of building or its part may be undertaken after obtaining a valid

Building Occupancy Certificate. Penalty for undertaking such Unauthorized Use of building or its part shall be

payable before a Building Occupancy Certificate is granted.



3.1.7. Procedures for Obtaining, Revising and Revalidating a Building Occupancy Certificate

3.1.7.1. Obtaining a Building Occupancy Certificate

For all buildings, on receipt of a duly completed application for Building Occupancy Certificate, Authority shall

scrutinize the application in detail and may undertake a plot inspection, before the grant of Building Occupancy

Certificate, to verify whether the design and specifications of the proposed building comply with these Building

Codes. The procedure for obtaining a Building Occupancy Certificate is specified in Section 5.1.8 below.

3.1.7.2. Revising a Building Occupancy Certificate

Changes or revisions in the sanctioned design and specification of a building may be made provided the rivisions

do not violate the conditions of the approved Layout Plan, Property Development Cards and Railway Station

Building Design Codes. Changes made have to be intimated to the authority with certification from the concerned

Architect, Structural Designer and MEP consultants.

The Authority shall conduct periodic surprise visits to record any violations to the conditions of approved Layout Plan, Property Development Cards and Railway Station Building Design Codes. Incase of violations, the Authority

shall hold the developer and concerned consultants accountable. In such case, the Authority can take actions

against the violators, including taking back the assets from the occupants.

3.1.7.3. Revalidating a Lapsed Building Permit

A Lapsed Building Construction Permit may be revalidated provided fresh sanction of Building Construction Permit is secured by the applicant.

3.1.8. Procedure for Obtaining Building Occupancy Certificate

3.1.8.1. Building Occupancy Certificate

The Authority, on receipt of Notice of Completion of Construction and a duly completed application for Building

Occupancy Certificate, shall inspect the constructed building for code compliance (sanctioned design and

specifications) before granting a Building Occupancy Certificate.

The procedure for obtaining a Building Occupancy Certificate is specified in Section X of Building Procedure Codes.

3.1.8.2. Building Occupancy Certificate in Case of Part of a Building

In special cases and if permitted by the Authority, A Building Occupancy Certificate may be obtained for a part of

the building. The procedure for obtaining a Building Occupancy Certificate for part of a building is specified in

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3.1.8.3. Permit to Change a Sanctioned Use of a Building

The Sanctioned Use of a building or part of a building may be changed provided that the new use complies with

these Building Codes. No separate permission shall be required. However, if at any point of time, the authority finds violations of these codes, suitable actions shall be taken by Authority.

3.1.9. Variance

3.1.9.1. Power to Clarify/ Interpret Provisions of the Building Codes

Authority shall clarify or interpret provisions of these Building Codes, wherever necessary. Clarifications or

interpretations made by Authority shall be final and binding.

3.1.9.2. Power to Make Additions or Deletions to the Schedules and Forms to the Building Codes

The power to make additions or deletions to the Schedules and Forms to these Building Codes shall vest with the

Authority. These additions or deletions made by the Authority shall be final and binding.

3.1.10. Procedures and Mandates for Drawings and Documents relevant for all Applications

3.1.10.1. Scale, Specifications, Mandatory Details required to be incorporated when Building Plans are submitted for Approval

The Mandatory Details, Scales, Specifications which must be followed while submitting Building Plans (For both

Building Permit and Building Use Application) shall be specified in Schedule A- 01

3.1.10.2. Mandatory Details which must be read on the Sheet Title and Sheet Panel

The Mandatory Details of the Sheet Panel which must be followed while submitting Building Plans (For both

Building Permit and Building Use Application) shall be specified in Schedule A- 02

3.1.10.3. Mandatory written text which must be read in the body of the Drawing

The Mandatory written text which must be read in the body of the Drawing while submitting Building Plans (For

both Building Permit and Building Use Application) shall be specified in Schedule A- 03

3.1.10.4. Mandatory Building Elements and Building Features which must be read in the body of Drawings

The Mandatory Building Elements and Features which must be read in the body of the Drawing while submitting

Building Plans (For both Building Permit and Building Use Application) shall be specified in Schedule A- 04.



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Appendix I: Schedules and Formats

Section I.1: Schedule A – 01 Scale, Specifications, Mandatory Details required to be incorporated when Building Plans are submitted for

Approval

A. Drawing Title: Sub Plot Site Plan

a) Scale of Drawing printed on a A0 sheet/ smaller sheet: 1:200 or 1:250

b) Scale of CAD drawing: 1:1 in mm

c) Mandatory Details which must be on the drawing when submitted for Approval: • Reference drawing showing Site Plan with the Layout Plan.

• Layout plan to the Key plan.

• Outer site dimensions.

• Location of the buildings w.r.to the Sub-Plot site plan.

• Property Development Card Relevant to the Sub-Plot, approved.

• All dimensions relevant to the Property Development Card

• Build to Line lines as shown in the Property Development Card.

• All mandates as appproved in the Property Development Card.

• Maximum proposed height of the building.

• Sub Plot outer dimensions as referred with approved LP (ALP) in metres and centimetres.

• Outer dimensions of all buildings as sited on the Site Plan

• Building number identification.

• All setting out dimensions.

B. Drawing Title: Sub Plot Landscape Proposal Plan

a) Scale of Drawing printed on a A0 sheet/ smaller sheet: 1:200 or 1:250

b) Scale of CAD drawing: 1:1 in mm

c) Mandatory Details which must be on the drawing when submitted for Approval: • Outer site dimensions.

• All pedestrian pathways.

• All green land parcels, grey tops and black tops, hard landscaping, soft landscaping and surface

treatments.

• All fixed landscape features, street and park furniture and semi-movable features.

• Any exceptional/ focus or "landmark" landscape features.

C. Drawing Title: Building Plan - Ground Floor, Basement Floor(s) and other floor plans

a) Scale of Drawing printed on a A0 sheet/ smaller sheet: 1:100

b) Scale of CAD drawing: 1:1 in mm c) Mandatory Details which must be on the drawing when submitted for Approval:



• All walls, including wall thicknesses.

• All structural columns.

• All structural beams, slabs, drop slabs, atriums etc.

• All door/ window(If any)/ similar apertures, both external and indoor.

• Structural (setting out) grids.

• Door and aperture schedules showing widths and heights.

• Schedule of Door/ Window(If any) aperture (civil work) areas in SQM.

• Heights of FFL of the respective plans w.r.to the NGL and street level of the Sub-Plot site plan.

• Relationship of respective plans with the Sub-Plot site plan and Ground Floor Plan w.r.to BTL, active

frontage, proposed setbacks etc.

• Relationship with other basement(s) if any and roof.

• Staircases, elevators, escalators and vertical transportation features.

Section I.2: Schedule A – 02 Mandatory Details which must be read on the Sheet Title and Sheet Panel The following information/ data must be printed on the sheet, Title and Sheet Panel of each of the Proposed

Building Plans and Drawings at the time of submission of the Building Plans Application whenever the application

is submitted by the Developer/ Proposer/ Entity which intends to build a Building.

A. SHEET PANEL

• Name of the drawing (TITLE) • Drawing Number (As per proponent’s choice) • Proposing Professional Architect’s name and contact details • Proposing Professional Architect’s COA number (CA/0000/xxxxxxx) • Structural Engineer’s name and contact details • MEP Engineers’ names and contact details • Green Building Consultant’s names and contact details • Name of the Railway Station • Sub Plot Code (if any is available) • Scale(s) of the drawing: • Copyright information (if any)

B. MANDATORY DRAWINGS

• Sub Plot Site Plan • Sub Plot Landscape Proposal Plan • Building Plan - Ground Floor • Building Plan – All Basement Plans • Building Plan - First & all other Floor • Building Plan - Roof Plan • Sections, Elevations and 3 D drawings • Detailed Drawings, Services Drawings etc. • Fire Laws Related Drawings • All other proposed drawings



Section I.3: Schedule A – 03 Mandatory written text which must be read in the body of the Drawing The following text must be printed on the body of the Drawings at the time of submission of the Building Plans Application whenever the application is submitted by the Developer/ Proposer/ Entity which intends to build a Building

• Space (Room) Use • Internal dimensions, both horizontal and Vertical • Door Window Schedules • Door and Window Numbers • Balconies, Canopies, Chajjas and other outdoor space uses. • Depths and Widths of Balconies and Canopies

Section I.4: Schedule A – 04 Mandatory Building Elements and Building Features which must be read in the body of Drawings The following Building Elements and Building Features must be printed on the body of the Drawings at the time of submission of the Building Plans Application whenever the application is submitted by the Developer/ Proposer/ Entity which intends to build a Building

A. PLAN

• Balcony railings with dimensions and materials • Staircase tread and risers dimensions • Staircase clear width dimensions • Staircase landing clear width dimensions • Elevator shaft clear width dimensions • Staircase railings dimensions and materials • Decorative architectural features ( like cornices, pergolas, sunshades, vertical fins with dimensions • Terrace floor space for water tanks (if any) • Terrace floor space for solar water heating (if any) • Terrace floor space for fire water tank (if any) • Terrace floor space for Solar PV/ Electric cells (if any) • Parapet wall height and materials • Location of Rain water pipes and slopes on terrace plan • Railings of all sorts (hieghts and materials)

B. SECTION AND ELEVATION

• Natural Ground Level (NGL) • Hieghts of Finished Floor Levels • Total building height from NGL Level • Terrace parapet height • Height of Mumty and Elevator Machine room



Section I.5: Schedule A - 05 Affidavit, Undertaking and NOC Formats

FORM NO ____

Checklist for Building Procedure

Checklist to check if all relevant Data Sheets , Application Documents , Promises , Undertakings and Affidavits are Submitted

• Railway station (Name):……………………………………………………………………………

• Project ( Station ) Code:……………………………………………………………………………

• Reference Layout Plan No:………………………………………………………………………...

• Sub Plot no:………………………………………………………………………………………….

The Examiner is to verify whether they relevent Affidavits, Promise, Undertaking are Submitted in the required Format. Futhermore he/she is to check the Accuracy of the Data, The Content and wheter it is Signed by the relevent Person

1. Checklist of Undertakings

The Examiner is Required to verify if the following Document is submitted for this Building Permit , and to tick in the or boxes given Below . If it is Not Applicable, mark N.A in remark

S no Form No. Title Yes No Remarks Undertaking By Developer

1.1 BP APP U.01

Developers statement confirming appointment of

Architect, and promising to inform IRSDC of any change

in Architect. Y N

1.2 BP APP U.02

Developers statement confirming appointment of

Structural Engineer, and promising to inform IRSDC of

any change in Structural Engineer. Y N

Undertaking By Architect

1.3 BP APP U.03

Undertaking regarding the Architects Promise to follow

the codes Y N

1.4 BP APP U.04

Self attested updated COA Registration Certificate of

the Project Architect. Y N

|Copy| NCV

.1.5 BP APP U.05

Architects promising to inform IRSDC if he/she resigns

or if his/her services stand terminated by the Developer

from the Building's project. Y N

Undertaking ByStructural Engineer

.1.6 BP APP U.06 Undertaking regarding appointment & responsibility Y N

.1.7 BP APP U.07 Self attested Degree of the Structural Engineer

Y N

|Copy|

NCV

Y N



.1.8 BP APP U.08

Structural Engineer promising to inform IRSDC if

he/she resigns or if his/her services stand terminated

by the Developer from the Building's project. Y N

.1.9 BP APP U.09

Statement of the Structural Engineer stating which

Building codes

( IS Codes ) he/she is following. Y N

Undertaking By MEP Consultant


.1.11 BP APP U.11 Self attested Degree of the MEP Consultant Y N

|Copy|

NCV

.1.12 BP APP U.12

MEP Consultant promising to inform IRSDC if he/she

resigns or if his/her services stand terminated by the

Developer from the Building's project. Y N

.1.13 BP APP U.13 Statement of the MEP Consultant stating which IS Codes he/she is following. Y N

Undertaking By Supervisor


.1.15 BP APP U.15 Self attested Degree of the Supervisor

Y N

|Copy|

NCV

.1.16 BP APP U.16

Supervisor promising to inform IRSDC if he/she resigns

or if his/her services stand terminated by the Developer

from the Building's project. Y N

Undertaking By Green Building Design Engineer


.1.18 BP APP U.18

Self attested Degree of the Green Building Design

Engineer Y N

|Copy|

NCV

.1.19 BP APP U.19

Green Building Design Engineer promising to inform IRSDC if he/she resigns or if his/her services stand

terminated by the Developer from the Building's project. Y N

Undertaking By Public Health Engineer


.1.21 BP APP U.21

Self attested Degree/ Licence of the Public Health

Engineer Y N

|Copy|

NCV

.1.22 BP APP U.22

Public Health Engineer promising to inform IRSDC if

he/she resigns or if his/her services stand terminated

by the Developer from the Building's project. Y N



2. Checklist of Affidavits

S no Form No. Title Yes No Remarks

2.1 BP APP A.01 Compliance with IRSDC Building Codes Y N

2.2 BP APP A.02 Compliance with Layout Plan Codes Y N

2.3 BP APP A.03 Compliance with Fire codes Y N

2.4 BP APP A.04 Affidavit promising a certain no. of Dwelling Units Y N

2.5 BP APP A.05 Affidavit promising not to use Municipal Water Y N

2.6 BP APPA.06

Affidavit of securing Drainage Lines during

Construction Y N

2.7 BP APP A.07 Affidavit promising Weekly removal of Malba Y N

.2.8 BP APP A.08 Affidavit promising not to cover Courtyards Y N

.2.9 BP APP A.09 Affidavit promising not to work between 10 pm to 6 am. Y N

3. NOCs

S no Form No. Title Yes No Remarks

3.1 BP APP P.01 NOC from Forest Dept. Tree Cutting Permission Y N

3.2 BP APPP.02 NOC from DISCOMS Y N

3.3 BP APP P.03 NOC from Jal Board / Water supply Entity

3.4 BP APP P.04 NOC from Pollution Control Committee Y N

3.5 BP APP P.05 NOC from Storm Water Department Y N

3.6 BP APP P.06 NOC from Airports Authority of India (AAI) - if Relevant Y N

3.7 BP APP P.07

NOC from National Monument Authority (NMA) - if

Relevant Y N

3.8 BP APP P.08

NOC from Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) -

if Relevant Y N

3.9 BP APP P.09

NOC from Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - if

Relevant Y N

.3.10 BP APP P.10 NOC from Chief Inspector of Factories (CIF) - if

Relevant Y N

.3.11 BP APP P.11 NOC from Metro Rail Corporation - if Relevant Y N

3.12 BP APP P.12 NOC from Environment Clearance - if Relevant Y N



AFFIDAVIT NO. - BP APP U.01

AFFIDAVIT-CUM-UNDERTAKING Affidavit of Authorized Developer on Rs. 10/- Non-judicial stamp paper

to be attested by a Notary Public

I/We (Authorized Signatory) _______________________________________ office address___________________________________________________________do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That, I/we am /are the only authorized developer of Plot No. _________ Block no._______ situated at ____________________________________ and there are no other authorized developer whatsoever in respect thereof.

2. That, I/We have engaged /directed Sh. ______________,registered with the Council of Architecture (India) with a valid registration no. being __________,as an Architect for preparing the building plans and to supervise construction till its completion in respect of the aforesaid Plot.

3. That in case I/We dispense with the services of the Architect above named at any stage till actual completion of the construction, I/We shall inform the IRSDC within 7 days along with the photograph of the building showing the level/status of the building.

4. That the plot under proposal forms part of the approved Station Area Development Plan with respect to its location, size, shape and area of the plot and proposed land use is also in conformity with the approved Station Area Development Plan. The plot has been demarcated at site and the size, shape and areas of plot available at site tallies with the approved Station Area Development Plan.

5. That there is no construction in existence at the plot and no construction shall be started before sanction of the building plans.

6. That there is no encroachment on the Railway land/road/other property and road widths as shown in the Station Area Development Plan are available at site.

7. That the proposals are in conformity with the terms and conditions of the Development Documents which is still operative and period of construction as per the Development Documents and the extension granted by the IRSDC is valid upto ________________.

8. That the proposals have been prepared strictly in accordance with these Building Bye-laws, rules, regulations and practice of the IRSDC and no misinterpretation or inference of Provisions of these IRSDC-Unified Building Design Codes, has been exercised while preparing the plans. The construction shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the sanctioned building plans and in case any deviation is carried out, I/We shall inform the IRSDC within 48 hours.



9. That no development/additional development /deficiency charges are payable against this plot. (in case development/additional development/deficiency charges are payable, then its details be given in a separate para_______.)

10. That no non-compoundable deviations shall be carried out during the course of construction or thereafter.

11. That nothing has been concealed and no mis-representation has been made while preparing and submitting the building plans.

12. That in case anything contrary to the above is found or established at any stage, the IRSDC shall be at liberty to take any action as it may deem fit including revocation of building plans and demolition/sealing of the premises.

13. That after completion of the building, the building shall not put to use before occupancy certificate from IRSDC and will be put to use for which it will be sanctioned.

14. That I/We give solemn undertaking that I/We shall raise the construction exactly in accordance with the sanctioned building plans and these Building Bye-Laws. In case any deviation is made, apart from any other action, the total constructions shall be deemed to be unauthorized and the IRSDC would be at liberty to demolish/seal the whole or any portion of the construction and I/We shall not claim any compensation, damage or loss on account thereof from the IRSDC or from any of its office(s). This is addition to any other action which may be taken by the IRSDC under the provisions of IRSDC- Unified Building Design Codes.

DEPONENT

Verification:

I/We , the above named deponent(s), do herby verify at _______________on this_________day of _________, year ______ that contents of the above Affidavit are true and correct to my/our knowledge and behalf and nothing is false therein or has been concealed therefrom.

DEPONENT



AFFIDAVIT NO. - BP APP U.02

AFFIDAVIT-CUM-UNDERTAKING Affidavit of Authorized Developer on Rs. 10/- Non-judicial stamp paper


I/We (Authorized Signatory) ________________________________________ office address________________________________________________ do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That, I/we am /are the only authorized developer of Plot No. _________ Block no._______ situated at ____________________________________ and there are no other authorized developer whatsoever in respect thereof.

2. That, I/We have engaged /directed Sh. ______________, as a Structural Engineer for preparing the structural plans.

3. That in case I/We dispense with the services of the Structural Engineer above named at any stage till actual completion of the construction, I/We shall inform the IRSDC within 7 days along with the photograph of the building showing the level/status of the building.

4. That the plot under proposal forms part of the approved Station Area Development Plan with respect to its location, size, shape and area of the plot and proposed land use is also in conformity with the approved Station Area Development Plan. The plot has been demarcated at site and the size, shape and areas of plot available at site tallies with the approved Station Area Development Plan.

5. That there is no construction in existence at the plot and no construction shall be started before sanction of the building plans.

6. That there is no encroachment on the Railway land/road/other property and road widths as shown in the Station Area Development Plan are available at site.

7. That the proposals are in conformity with the terms and conditions of the Development Documents which is still operative and period of construction as per the Development Documents and the extension granted by the IRSDC is valid upto ________________.

8. That the proposals have been prepared strictly in accordance with these Building Bye-laws, rules, regulations and practice of the IRSDC and no misinterpretation or inference of Provisions of these IRSDC-Unified Building Design Codes, has been exercised while preparing the plans. The construction shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the sanctioned building plans and in case any deviation is carried out, I/We shall inform the IRSDC within 48 hours.



9. That no development/additional development /deficiency charges are payable against this plot. (in case development/additional development/deficiency charges are payable, then its details be given in a separate para_______.)

10. That no non-compoundable deviations shall be carried out during the course of construction or thereafter.

11. That nothing has been concealed and no mis-representation has been made while preparing and submitting the building plans.

12. That in case anything contrary to the above is found or established at any stage, the IRSDC shall be at liberty to take any action as it may deem fit including revocation of building plans and demolition/sealing of the premises.

13. That after completion of the building, the building shall not put to use before occupancy certificate from IRSDC and will be put to use for which it will be sanctioned.

14. That I/We give solemn undertaking that I/We shall raise the construction exactly in accordance with the sanctioned building plans and these Building Bye-Laws. In case any deviation is made, apart from any other action, the total constructions shall be deemed to be unauthorized and the IRSDC would be at liberty to demolish/seal the whole or any portion of the construction and I/We shall not claim any compensation, damage or loss on account thereof from the IRSDC or from any of its office(s). This is addition to any other action which may be taken by the IRSDC under the provisions of IRSDC- Unified Building Design Codes.

DEPONENT

Verification:

I/We , the above named deponent(s), do herby verify at _________________on this_________day of _________, year ______ that contents of the above Affidavit are true and correct to my/our knowledge and behalf and nothing is false therein or has been concealed therefrom.

DEPONENT



FORM- BP APP U.03

AFFIDAVIT-CUM-UNDERTAKING

Affidavit of Architect on Rs. 10/- Non-judicial stamp paper


I, ___________________________________________________, occupation Architect , registered with the Council of Architecture (India) with a valid registration no. being __________, office at_________________ directed / engaged by the authorized authority do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That I have been engaged as an Architect for preparing the building plans and to supervise construction till it's completion in respect of Sub Plot No, ________ situated at ______________ in Layout Plan no: ______________Station Area Development Plan in Railway Station in the State of ____________.

2. That I have prepared the building plans in respect of the foresaid plot.

3. That I have studied the Station Area Development Plan of the station and have gone through the instructions, policy decisions and other relevant documents in respect of the plot and the station.

4. That I have personally inspected the site, which forms part of the approved Station Area Development Plan with respect to its location, size, shape and area of the plot and it’s proposed land use is also in conformity with the approved Station Area Development Plan. The plot has been demarcated at site and the site and the size, shape and areas of plot available at site tallies with the approved Station Area Development Plan.

5. That Right to Construct Documents is in favor of the applicant and has been thoroughly examined and the rights in favor of the applicant are in order.

6. That there is no construction in existence at the plot and no construction shall commenced before sanction of the building plans.

7. That there is no encroachments on the land/road/other property and road widths as shown in the Station Area Development Plan are available at site.

8. That the proposals are in conformity with the terms and conditions of Right to Construct Documents which are still operative and period of construction as per the Right to Construct Documents and the extension granted by the Authority is valid upto ____________.

9. That the proposals have been prepared strictly in accordance with the IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes, rules, regulations and practice of the Railways and no mis interpretation or inference of Provisions of these IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes has been exercised while preparing the plans. The construction shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the sanctioned building plans and in case any deviation is carried out, I shall inform the IRSDC immediately.



10. That Built to Line as proposed shall be maintained in accordance with the provision of the Station Area Development Plan.

11. That before submission of proposals, necessary information/clarification has been obtained from the Competent Authority. There is no dispute/affect of any scheme or the roads widths etc. on the plot/site. Building activities for designated use, i.e. ________________________________________, are allowed as per the IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes.

12. That no development /additional development /deficiency charges are dues against this plot (in case development/additional development/deficiency charges are due, the details be given in a separate paragraph.)

13. That nothing has been concealed and no misrepresentation has been made while preparing and submitting the building plans.

14. That in case of appointment of other Architect in the Project at any stage whatsoever, I shall inform the IRSDC within 48 hours.

15. That in case anything contrary to the above is found or established at any stage, the IRSDC shall be at liberty to take any action as deem fit including revocation of sanction of building plans and debarring me for submission of building plans with the IRSDC under the Scheme and also can lodge a complaint with the Council of Architecture for appropriate action.

DEPONENT

Verification:

I, the above named deponent, do hereby verify at ______________ on this ________day of ________ 20______ that contents of the above Affidavit are true and correct to my knowledge and behalf and nothing is false therein or has been concealed there from

DEPONENT



FORM- BP APP U.05

PROMISES/ UNDERTAKINGS BY THE PROJECT ARCHITECT

Self-attested Certification-cum-Undertaking on a plain paper

UNDERTAKING Regarding APPOINTMENT & RESPONSIBILITY

I, ---------------------------------------, S/o, W/o, D/o ---------------------------------occupation Architect, office at ----------------------------------------- do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1) That I am an Architect by profession and duly registered with Council of Architecture vide registration no______________.

2) That I have been appointed as an Architect for preparing the architectural design of building on Sub Plot No. -------------------------------------------------------- Situated at ---------------------------------------------------- in Layout Plan no: ---------------------------------- for the Building Permit Application on the stated Sub Plot.

3) That in case the Owner(s)/Authorized Developer dispenses with my services at any stage whatsoever; I shall inform IRSDC within 7 days along with the photograph of the building showing the level/status of the building.

4) That in case I (the Architect) decide not to continue further with project, then I shall inform the same to IRSDC within 7 days with copy to the Owner(s)/Authorized Developer

Signature of Architect______________

Name of Architect ______________

Address of Architect ______________

Date ________________________

ACCEPTED and COUNTER SIGNED by

Signature of Owner(s)/Authorized Developer______________

Name of Owner(s)/Authorized Developer _________________

Address of Owner(s)/Authorized Developer _______________

Date _______________________



FORM- BP APP U.06

AFFIDAVIT-CUM-UNDERTAKING Affidavit of Structural Engineer on Rs. 10/- Non-judicial stamp paper


I, ___________________________________________________, occupation Structural Engineer , office at_________________ directed / engaged by the authorized authority do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That I have been engaged as a Structural Engineer for preparing the Structural Design of Buildings on Sub Plot No, ________ situated at ______________ in Layout Plan no: ______________Station Area Development Plan in Railway Station in the State of ____________.

2. That I have prepared the Structural Design of the building in respect of the foresaid plot.


4. That the proposals have been prepared strictly in accordance with the IS Codes, IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes, rules, regulations and practice of the Railways and no misinterpretation or inference of Provisions of these IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes has been exercised while preparing the plans.

5. That nothing has been concealed and no misrepresentation has been made while preparing and submitting the Structural design for the building plans.

6. That in case of appointment of other Structural Engineer in the Project at any stage whatsoever, I shall inform the IRSDC within 48 hours.

7. That in case anything contrary to the above is found or established at any stage, the IRSDC shall be at liberty to take any action as deem fit including revocation of sanction of building plans and debarring me for submission of Structural design drawings of the building with the IRSDC under the Scheme

DEPONENT



Verification:

I, the above named deponent, do hereby verify at ______________ on this ________day of ________ 20______ that contents of the above Affidavit are true and correct to my knowledge and behalf and nothing is false therein or has been concealed there from.

DEPONENT



FORM- BP APP U.08

PROMISES/ UNDERTAKINGS BY THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER



I, ---------------------------------------, S/o, W/o, D/o ---------------------------------occupation Structural Engineer, office at ----------------------------------------- do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1) That I am a Structural Engineer by profession as per competency under these bye-laws.

2) That I have been appointed as a Structural Engineer for preparing the structural design of Building on Sub Plot No. -------------------------------------- situated at ------------------------------------------------------------- in Layout Plan no: ---------------------------------- for the Building Permit Application on the stated Sub Plot.


4) That in case I (the Structural Engineer) decide not to continue further with project, then I shall inform the same to IRSDC within 7 days with copy to the Owner(s)/Authorized Developer.

Signature of Structural Engineer______________

Name of Structural Engineer______________

Address of Structural Engineer______________

Date ________________________


Signature of Owner(s)/Authorized Developer ______________



Date ________________________



FORM- BP APP U.09

PROMISES/ UNDERTAKINGS BY THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER


CERTIFICATE OF STRUCTURAL SAFETY

The following certificate is to be submitted along with the Structural building plans drawing while submitting the plans for obtaining sanction of building permission for Building No . __________________ on Plot no. ______________situated at________________ Scheme.

1) Certified that the building plans submitted to the IRSDC shall be designed for safety requirements based on the IS specifications published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as well as the latest National Building Code (NBC), as updated from time to time. The IS codes adhered to in the Design are:

IS - 875 Part C : Loads of Buildings

IS - 456, 1893 : R.C.C. Structures

IS - 875 Part 1 : Wind

IS - 800 : Steel Structures

IS - 875 Part 1 : Design Loads For Buildings and Structures: Dead Loads

IS - 875 Part 2 : Design Loads For Buildings and Structures: Imposed Loads

IS - 875 Part 3 : Design Loads For Buildings and Structures: Wind Loads

IS - 456 : Plain and Reinforced Concrete : Code of Practice

IS - 1893 : Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures

IS - 800 : General Construction in Steel : Code of Practice

2) It is also certified that the structural design shall be based on the latest National Building Code (NBC), as updated from time to time, including safety from natural hazards, based on soil conditions (as per Soil Investigation Report no….. dated …. prepared by ………………………………………..) will be taken into consideration and would be duly incorporated in structural drawings of the building to be constructed



3) I certify that the structural plans submitted for approval satisfy the structural safety provision given in Chapter ___ of the IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes and the information given therein is factually correct to the best of my knowledge and understanding.

Signature of Structural Engineer______________

Name of Structural Engineer______________

Address of Structural Engineer______________

Date ________________________

COUNTER SIGNED BY


Name of Owner(s)/Authorized Developer_________________

Address of Owner(s)/Authorized Developer_______________

Date ________________________



FORM- BP APP U.10


Affidavit of MEP Consultant(s) on Rs. 10/- Non-judicial stamp paper


I, ___________________________________________________, occupation MEP Consultant, office at_________________ directed / engaged by the authorized authority do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That I have been engaged as an MEP Consultant for preparing the drainage/sanitary and water supply design / Electrical Design / Mechanical and or HVAC Drawings and to supervise construction till it's completion in respect of Sub Plot No, ________ situated at ______________ in Layout Plan no: ______________Station Area Development Plan in Railway Station in the State of ____________.

2. That I have prepared the relevant plans in respect of the foresaid plot.

3. That I have studied the Station Area Development Plan of the station and have gone through the instructions, policy decisions and other relevant documents in respect of the plot and the station..

4. That the proposals have been prepared strictly in accordance with the IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes, rules, regulations and practice of the Railways and no misinterpretation or inference of Provisions of these IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes has been exercised while preparing the plans. The construction shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the sanctioned building plans and in case any deviation is carried out, I shall inform the IRSDC immediately.

5. That before submission of proposals, necessary information/clarification has been obtained from the Competent Authority. Building activities for designated use, i.e. ________________________________________, are allowed as per the IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes.

6. That nothing has been concealed and no misrepresentation has been made while preparing and submitting the building plans.

7. That in case of appointment of other MEP Consultant in the Project at any stage whatsoever, I shall inform the IRSDC within 48 hours.

8. That in case anything contrary to the above is found or established at any stage, the IRSDC shall be at liberty to take any action as deem fit including revocation of sanction of building plans and debarring me for submission of MEP plans with the IRSDC under the Scheme

DEPONENT



Verification:

I, the above named deponent, do hereby verify at ______________ on this ________ day of ________ 20______ that contents of the above Affidavit are true and correct to my knowledge and behalf and nothing is false therein or has been concealed there from.

DEPONENT



FORM- BP APP U.12

PROMISES/ UNDERTAKINGS BY THE MEP CONSULTANT(s)



I, ---------------------------------------, S/o, W/o, D/o ---------------------------------occupation MEP Consultant(s), office at ----------------------------------------- do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1) That I am a MEP Consultant by profession as per competency under these bye-laws.

2) That I have been appointed as a MEP Consultant for preparing the drainage/sanitary and water supply design / Electrical Design / Mechanical and or HVAC Drawings of building on Sub Plot No. -------------------------------------- Situated at ------------------------------------------------------------- in Layout Plan no: ---------------------------------- for the Building Permit Application on the stated Sub Plot.


4) That in case I (the MEP Consultant ) decide not to continue further with project, then I shall inform the same to IRSDC within 7 days with copy to the Owner(s)/Authorized Developer.

Signature of MEP Consultant ______________

Name of MEP Consultant ______________

(In block letters)





Date ________________________



FORM- BP APP U.13

PROMISES/ UNDERTAKINGS BY THE MEP CONSULTANT(S)


UNDERTAKING Regarding Building Codes Followed

The following certificate is to be submitted along with the building plans drawing while submitting the plans for obtaining sanction of building permission for Building No. ________________on Sub Plot no. ________________situated at ___________________ in Layout Plan no: ___________________________.

1) Certified that the building plans submitted to the IRSDC shall be designed for safety requirements based on the IS specifications published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as well as the latest National Building Code (NBC), as updated from time to time.

2) It is also certified that the design shall be based on the latest National Building Code (NBC), as updated from time to time

3) I certify that the structural Building plans submitted for approval satisfy the safety provision given in Chapter ___ of the IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes and the information given therein is factually correct to the best of my knowledge and understanding.

Signature of MEP Consultant ___________________

Name of MEP Consultant ___________________

Address of MEP Consultant __________________

Date ________________________

COUNTER SIGNED BY




Date ________________________



FORM- BP APP U.14


Affidavit of Supervisor on Rs. 10/- Non-judicial stamp paper


I, ___________________________________________________, occupation Supervisor, office at_________________ directed / engaged by the authorized authority do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That I have been engaged as an Supervisor for supervising the construction of building till it's completion in respect of Sub Plot No, ________ situated at ______________ in Layout Plan no: ______________Station Area Development Plan in Railway Station in the State of ____________.

2. That there is no encroachments on the land/road/other property and road widths as shown in the Station Area Development Plan are available at site.

3. That the construction is in conformity with the terms and conditions of Right to Construct Documents which are still operative and period of construction as per the Right to Construct Documents and the extension granted by the Authority is valid upto ____________.

4. That the Construction has been carried out strictly in accordance with the IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes, rules, regulations and practice of the Railways and no misinterpretation or inference of Provisions of these IRSDC Unified Building Design Codes has been exercised while preparing the plans. The construction shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the sanctioned building plans and in case any deviation is carried out, I shall inform the IRSDC immediately.

5. That Built to Line as proposed shall be maintained in accordance with the provision of the Station Area Development Plan.


7. That nothing has been concealed and no misrepresentation has been made during construction of the building.

8. That in case of appointment of other Supervisor in the Project at any stage whatsoever, I shall inform the IRSDC within 48 hours.

9. That in case anything contrary to the above is found or established at any stage, the IRSDC shall be at liberty to take any action as deem fit including revocation of sanction of building plans and debarring me for supervising further constructions with the IRSDC under the Scheme



DEPONENT

Verification:


DEPONENT



FORM- BP APP U.16

PROMISES/ UNDERTAKINGS BY THE SUPERVISOR Self-attested Certification-cum-Undertaking on a plain paper


I/ We, _________________________, S/o, W/o, D/o Shri ______________________occupation Supervisors, office at ____________________________ do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1) That I am an Architect/Engineer/Supervisor by profession as per competency under these bye- laws.

2) That I have been appointed as an Architect/Engineer/Supervisor for supervising the construction of building on Plot No. _________________Block No. _________________ situated at_____________________________________ in Layout Plan no: _______ for the Building Permit Application on the stated Sub Plot.

3) That in case the Owner(s)/Authorized Developer dispenses with my services at any stage whatsoever; I shall inform the IRSDC within 7 days along with the photograph of the building showing the level/status of the building.

4) That in case I (Architect/Engineer/Supervisor) decide not to continue further with project, then I shall inform the same to the IRSDC within 7 days with copy to the owner(s)/Authorized Developer.

COUNTER SIGNED BY




Date ________________________

Signature of Architect/Engineer/Supervisor

Name of Architect/Engineer/Supervisor

Address of Architect/Engineer/Supervisor

Date



FORM- BP APP U.17

AFFIDAVIT-CUM-UNDERTAKING Affidavit of Green Building Design Engineer on Rs. 10/- Non-judicial stamp paper


I, ___________________________________________________, occupation Green Building Design Engineer , office at_________________ directed / engaged by the authorized authority do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That I have been engaged as a Green Building Design Engineer for preparing the green building norms in respect of Sub Plot No, ________ situated at ______________ in Layout Plan no: ______________Station Area Development Plan in Railway Station in the State of ____________.




5. That nothing has been concealed and no misrepresentation has been made while preparing and submitting the relevant Drawings and Documents.

6. That in case of appointment of other Green Building Design Engineer in the Project at any stage whatsoever, I shall inform the IRSDC within 48 hours.

7. That in case anything contrary to the above is found or established at any stage, the IRSDC shall be at liberty to take any action as deem fit including revocation of sanction of building plans and debarring me for submission of the green building norms with the IRSDC under the Scheme

DEPONENT

Verification:




DEPONENT



FORM- BP APP U.19

PROMISES/ UNDERTAKINGS BY THE GREEN BUILDING DESIGN ENGINEER



I, ___________________, S/o, W/o, D/o _____________________occupation Green Building Design Engineer, office at ______________________ do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That I am a Green Building Design Engineer by profession as per competency under these bye-laws.

2. That I have been appointed as a Green Building Design Engineer for preparing the green building norms of building on Sub Plot No. ___________________situated at ____________________ in Layout Plan no: __________________for the Building Permit Application on the stated Sub Plot.

3. That in case the Owner(s)/Authorized Developer dispenses with my services at any stage whatsoever; I shall inform IRSDC within 7 days along with the photograph of the building showing the level/status of the building.

4. That in case I (the Green Building Design Engineer) decide not to continue further with project, then I shall inform the same to IRSDC within 7 days with copy to the Owner(s)/Authorized Developer.

Signature of Green Building Design Engineer / Architect______________

Name of Green Building Design Engineer /Architect______________

Address of Green Building Design Engineer /Architect______________

Date ________________________


Signature of Owner(s)/Authorized Developer ______________



Date ________________________



FORM- BP APP U.20

AFFIDAVIT-CUM-UNDERTAKING Affidavit of Public Health Engineer on Rs. 10/- Non-judicial stamp paper


I, ___________________________________________________, occupation Public Health Engineer, , office at_________________ directed / engaged by the authorized authority do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That I have been engaged as a Public Health Engineer, for preparing the drainage/sanitary and water supply design of Sub Plot No, ________ situated at ______________ in Layout Plan no: ______________Station Area Development Plan in Railway Station in the State of ____________.

2. That I have prepared the relevant plans in respect of the a foresaid plot.




6. That nothing has been concealed and no misrepresentation has been made while preparing and submitting the relevant Drawings and Documents.

7. That in case of appointment of other Public Health Engineer in the Project at any stage whatsoever, I shall inform the IRSDC within 48 hours.

8. That in case anything contrary to the above is found or established at any stage, the IRSDC shall be at liberty to take any action as deem fit including revocation of sanction of building plans and debarring me for submission of building plans with the IRSDC under the Scheme

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FORM- BP APP U.22

PROMISES/ UNDERTAKINGS BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER



I, __________________ S/o, W/o, D/o ____________________occupation Public Health Engineer, office at ________________________ do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1) That I am a Public Health Engineer by profession as per competency under these bye-laws.

2) That I have been appointed as a Public Health Engineer for preparing the drainage/sanitary and water supply design of building on Sub Plot No. _______________ situated at _______________ _____________ in Layout Plan no: ___________________ for the Building Permit Application on the stated Sub Plot.

3) That the drainage/sanitary and water supply works shall be executed by me or under my strict supervision for the work of erection/ re-erection/ demolition or material alteration of proposal for the Building Permit Application No. _______________________, and I certify that all the materials and workmanship of the work shall be in accordance with the standard laid down by I.S.I. and the provisions of building bye-laws


5) That in case I (the Public Health Engineer ) decide not to continue further with project, then I shall inform the same to IRSDC within 7 days with copy to the Owner(s)/Authorized Developer.

Signature of Licensed Engineer/Plumber ______________

Name of Licensed Engineer/Plumber ______________

(In block letters)

License No of Licensed Engineer/Plumber ______________





Date ________________________



AFFIDAVIT NO. - BP APP A.01


Affidavit of Authorized Developer on Rs. 10/- Non-judicial stamp paper


I/We (Authorized Signatory) ________________________________________________________ office address___________________________________________________________do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:

1. That, I/we am /are the only authorized developers of Sub Plot No. ______________________ situated at ___________________ in Layout Plan No. _______________________________ and there are no other developer(s) whatsoever in respect thereof.

2. That there is no dispute/discrepancy/from law point of view in the Right to Construct Documents and the plot is free from all encumbrances.

3. That I/we undertake to comply with, and adhere to all the IRSDC Unified Building Codes which may be mandated from time to time by the IRSDC

4. That the above is our true and correct statement.

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3. That I/we undertake to comply with, and adhere to all the Layout Plan codes and Property Development Cards, mandated by the IRSDC from time to time.


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3. That I/we undertake to comply with, and adhere to all the Fire codes mandated by IRSDC from time to time.


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3. That we undertake that we shall not construct the dwelling unit more than sanctioned/standard plan.


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3. That we undertake that we will not use municipal water supply for construction.


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3. That we undertake that all the drainage and sanitary lines are laid as per Property Development Card No._____________ and Chapter __ of the Railway Station Building Design Codes.


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3. That we undertake that we will not stack building material/ Malba on the any land outside Sub Plot No. ______________.

4. That the malba during the construction of the building will be removed on a weekly basis. If the same is not done, in that case the IRSDC shall remove the malba and the cost shall have to be borne by the authorized developer of the plot.

5. I/we shall properly screen the construction site off the main road by means of erecting a screen wall not less than 8 feet, in height from the ground level which shall be painted to avoid unpleasant look from the road side. In addition to this, a net or some other protective material shall be hoisted at the façade of the building to ensure that any falling material remains within this protected area.

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3. That we undertake that we shall not cover the open to sky courtyard in future.


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3. All noise related activity during construction shall not be taken up at night between 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

4. That it is our true and correct statement.

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Index: Inventory of Abbreviations and Definitions

i Abbreviations

1. AAI : Airport Authority of India 2. AFUE : Annual fuel utilization efficiency 3. AHRI : Air-conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute 4. ANSI : American National Standards Institute 5. ARI : Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute 6. ASHRAE : American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-

Conditioning Engineers 7. ASI : Archaeological Survey of India 8. ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials 9. BEE : Bureau of Energy Efficiency 10. BIS : Bureau of Indian Standards 11. Btu : British thermal unit 12. Btu/h : British thermal units per hour 13. Btu/h ft2 °F : British thermal units per hour per square foot per degree

Fahrenheit 14. BUA : Built up area 15. BVC : Buidable Volume Card 16. C : Celsius 17. CIF : Chief Inspector, Fire 18. Cmh : Cubic meter per hour 19. Cm : Centimeter 20. COP : Coefficient of Performance 21. DCR : Development Control Norms 22. DEF : Daylight Extent Factor 23. DISCOM : Distribution Company 24. EER : Energy Efficiency Ratio 25. EPI : Energy Performance Index 26. EWS : Economically Weaker Section 27. F : Fahrenheit 28. FOB : Foot Over Bridge 29. Ft : foot 30. GOI : Government of India 31. H : hour 32. HCC : Heritage Conservation Committee 33. h ft2 °F/Btu : hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit per British

thermal unit 34. h Sq.Mt. °C/W : hour per square meter per degree Celsius per Watt 35. hp : horsepower 36. HRC : Heritage Regulation Card 37. HVAC : Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 38. I-P : Inch-Pound 39. in. : inch 40. IPLV : integrated part-load value 41. IPT : Intermediate para Transit 42. IRC : Indian Road Codes 43. IRSDC : Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited 44. IS : Indian Standard 45. ISO : International Organization for Standardization 46. Kmph : Kilometer Per Hour 47. kVA : kilovolt-ampere

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48. kW : Kilowatt of electricity 49. kWr : kilowatt of refrigeration 50. kWh : kilowatt-hour 51. l/s : liter per second 52. LE : luminous efficacy 53. Lin : linear 54. lin ft : linear foot 55. lin m : linear meter 56. lm : lumens 57. Lm/W : lumens per watt 58. LP : Layout Plan 59. LPCD : Litre Per Capita per Day 60. LPD : lighting power density 61. M : meter 62. MFZ : Multi Functional Zone 63. Mm : millimeter 64. MoHUPA : Ministry of Housing and Poverty Alleviation 65. MOR : Ministry of Railways 66. MOSSR : Manual of Standards and Specifications for Railways 67. MPP : Mandatory Pedestrian Passage 68. NBC : National Building Code 2016 69. NMA : National Monument Authority 70. NMT : Non Motorised Transport 71. NTOD : National Transit Oriented Development Policy 72. ORC : Open Space Regulation Card 73. Pa : pascal 74. PDC : Property Development Card 75. PF : projection factor 76. PPT : Power Point presentation 77. R : R-value (thermal resistance) 78. ROW : Right of Way 79. SC : Shading Coefficient 80. SDP : Station Development Plan 81. SEF : Shading Equivalent Factor 82. SHGC : Solar Heat Gain Coefficient 83. SOP : Standard Operating Procedures 84. Sq.Ft. (or SQFT) : Suqare Feet 85. Sq.Mt. (or SQMT) : square meter 86. Sq.Mt..K/W : square meter Kelvin per watt 87. SRC : Street Regulation Card 88. TR : Tons of refrigeration 89. UPS : Uninterruptible power supply 90. VAV : variable air volume 91. VLT : visible light transmission 92. W : watt 93. W/ l-s-1 : watt per litre per second 94. W/Sq.Mt. : watts per square meter 95. W/Sq.Mt..K : watts per square meter per Kelvin 96. W/Sq.Mt. : watts per hour per square meter 97. W/m.K : watts per lineal meter per Kelvin 98. Wh : watthour

ii References for this Inventory

• TCGUD: The Councilor’s Guide to Urban Design (UK) • URDPFI: Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation Guidelines (IN) • CUDSG: Colorado Urban Design Standards and Guidelines (USA)


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• MPD2021: Master Plan of Delhi (IN) • IRSDC: As defined by IRSDC in other assignments • MPCMA: Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area, 2026 • UTTIPEC: UTTIPEC Street Design Guidelines • IRC: Indian Road Congress Codes • British Codes: Building Regulations in the United Kingdom (UK) • MCD: Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Ease of Doing Business (IN) • NBC: National Building Codes 2016 (IN) • RERA: Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (IN)

iii SI to IP Conversion Factors

SI Unit IP Unit 1 cmh 1.7 cfm 1 Pa 0.0040 inch of water gauge 1m 3.28 ft 1m 39.37 in 1mm 0.039 in 1 l/s 2.12 cfm 1 Sq.Mt. 10.76 ft2 1 W/Sq.Mt. 10.76 W/ ft2 1 W/ lin m 3.28 W/ ft 1 W/Sq.Mt..K 5.678 Btu/ h-ft2-°F 1 W/ l-s-1 0.063 W/ gpm000 1 Sq.Mt..K/W 0.1761 ft2-h-ºF/ Btu 1 ºC ((ºC X 9/5) + 32) ºF 1 kWr 0.284 TR 1 kW 1.34 hp 1 kW 3412.142 Btu/hr

iv Terms used in Layout Plans and Property Development Cards

1. Buildable Volume shall mean the three-dimensional space defined by planes along the Sub-Plot Property Line as its periphery, the permissible height of superstructure and the permissible depth of underground structure, within which any structure is permitted to be built 1

2. Build to Line A line extending through a lot which is generally parallel to the front property line and marks the location from which the principle vertical plane of the front building elevation, exclusive of porches, bay windows and similar appurtenances, must be erected. 2

3. Building Construction Permit shall mean the Permit issued by Authority permitting applicant to undertake the construction of the proposed building. It does not constitute acceptance of correctness, confirmation, approval or endorsement of: a. The Right to Construct on a Sub Plot for which the Building Construction Permit has been

granted b. Workmanship, soundness of material and structural safety of the proposed building and shall

not bind or render the Authority liable in any way regarding (a) and (b) above. 4. Building Occupancy Certificate shall mean the Certificate issued by the Authority to the applicant,

which verifies whether the design and specifications of the proposed building comply with RBDC and can be put to use.

1 Source: MPD2021 2 Source: TCGUD, URDPFI

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5. Building Procedure codes specify how various applications for Building construction permit, Processes during construction, and Applications for building occupancy are to be made to the Authority for approval. These codes set out applicable mandates and codes / rules.

6. Building Performance Codes: These codes contain minimum standards conforming to Building spaces, Building features and their behavior.

7. Built Up Area shall mean the total constructed area under roof on all on all floor(s) of a building (including underground floors and bridges across road RoWs) or part thereof, which shall include carpet area, thickness of walls, balconies, staircases, mumty rooms, corridors, covered public passages and other building appurtenances. It shall only exclude open to sky terraces. 3

8. Colonnades shall mean the climate protected walkway within a Buildable Volume or within a Public Space, made of a row of columns supporting a roof or building above, and shall provide barrier-free pedestrian access for public use. Minimum clear width and height of the colonnade shall not be less than 4.5 m and 4 m respectively, exclusive of all structural elements and any other temporary or permanent incumbrances 4

9. Commercial Buildings: As per Section 11 of Railway Act, all buildings for Commercial usage are ‘Commercial Buildings’

10. Common Areas shall mean all those land parcels available for everyone to use, without charge, and may include streets, plazas, parks, etc. 5

11. Common Green Areas shall mean all natural or manmade green areas within or outside sub plots, that shall be managed with barrier free common access. 6

12. Common Plaza shall mean all open to sky areas (with or without cover), within or outside sub plots, that shall be managed with barrier free common access. 6

13. Dead Width shall mean the extra space of minimum 1m width, required in addition to footpaths within the Road ROW and demarcated separately in the Street Regulation Cards 6

14. Footpath shall mean a portion of right of way of road used for the movement of pedestrian traffic. It shall include adjoining Dead Width and Multi Utility Zones 3

15. Layout Plan (Railway Station Layout Plans): A Layout Plan shall be prepared for the Layout Area and will indicate the configuration and sizes of all developable areas including Sub-plots, location of all proposed and existing Public , Major and Minor Roads with their widths, dimensions of plots, location of drains, public facilities and services and electric lines etc; area statement indicating the total area of the site, area under buildable envelopes, roads, open spaces, appropriate social infrastructure, as required by specific sections of the development control norms. 6

16. Property Line shall mean the line defining the boundary of a sub-plot. 6 17. Right-of-way of Road shall mean the area of land reserved for public use as a street, which may

also include areas devoted to movement of vehicles or pedestrians, footpaths, natural and landscape features, public amenities and trunk infrastructure of all types (either underground, at surface or above ground) 7

18. Sub-Plot shall mean land parcels identified in the Layout Plans designated for commercial development. 6

19. Super Structure shall mean all permanent constructions above Plinth Level 6 20. Underground Structure shall mean all permanent constructions below Plinth Level. 6 21. Vehicular Entry/ Exit shall mean entry/ exit for buildings or sub plots for vehicles including all

provisions of Pedestrian entry/exits 6

3 Source: IRSDC 4 Source: MPD2021 5 Referred as Public Realm in Source: TCGUD 6 New Definition 7 Source: CUDSG


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v Inventory of Building Spaces

22. Access Room: A room through which the only escape route from an inner room passes. 8 23. Accommodation Stair: A stair, additional to that or those required for escape purposes, provided

for the convenience of occupants. 9 24. Atrium/ Atria: It is a partly/ fully enclosed space with a minimum double height which is partly/ fully

covered with light roofing/ R.C.C and could be constructed upon. In a building, there may be more than one atrium at ground or at any other level. 10

25. Automated Multi-level Parking: Multi Level Parking spaces operated Mechanically or Computerised or Robotic Means 11

26. Balcony: A horizontal cantilevered/non-cantilevered/projected slab including parapet and handrail balustrade, at any floor level including terrace to serve as a passage or sit out place with at least one side fully open, except being provided with railing or parapet wall for safety. 10

27. Basement or Cellar: The lower story of a building below or partly below ground level. 10 28. Cabin / Guard Hut: A room constructed with non-load bearing partition/partitions with minimum

width of 2.0 m, provided light and ventilation standards prescribed in these bye-laws are met with or the provision of light and ventilation is to the satisfaction of the Authority/ concerned local body. 10

29. Canopy: A cantilevered projection over an entrance 10 30. Circulation Space: A space (including a protected stairway) mainly used as a means of access

between a room and an exit from the building or compartment. 12 31. Corridor: A common passage or circulation space including a common hall. 10 32. Courtyard: A space permanently opens to the sky, enclosed fully or partially by buildings within the

building envelope. 13 33. Elevator Machine Room: Room designated to store and repair, Part of the lift equipment

comprising the motor(s) and the control gear there with, reduction gear (if any), brakes and winding drum or sheave, by which the lift car is raised or lowered. 13

34. Enclosed Corridor: Corridor enclosed with walls and roof. 35. Enclosed Staircase: A staircase separated by fire fire-resistant walls from the rest of the building. 13 36. Entrance: A doorway or a passageway used as a means of accessing a building or a site. 13 37. Fire Staircase: A protected stairway communicating with the accommodation area only through a

firefighting lobby. 9 38. Fire Tower/Staircase: An enclosed staircase which can only be approached from the various floors

through landings or lobbies separated from both the floor areas and the staircase by fire fire-resisting doors and open to the outer air. 13

39. Gallery: An intermediate floor or platform projecting from a wall of an auditorium or a hall providing extra floor area, additional seating accommodation etc. 14

40. Garage, Private: A building or out-house designed or used for the storage of private owned motor motor-driven or other vehicles. 15

41. Garage, Public: A building or portion thereof designed other than a private garage, operated for gain, designed, or used for repairing, servicing, hiring, selling, or storing motor motor-driven or other driven vehicles. 15

42. Gazebo: A freestanding or attached to garden wall, roofed, usually open-sided structure providing a shady resting place and ornamental features for gardens. Some gazebos in public parks are large enough to serve as bandstands or rain shelters. 13

43. Helipad: A prepared area designated and used for takeoff and landing of helicopter. 13

8 Source: British Codes 9 Source: British Codes 10 Source: UBBL & NBC 11 Source: NBC 12 Source: British Codes & NBC 13 Source: UBBL 14 Source: UBBL, British Codes & NBC 15 Source: UBBL & British Codes

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44. Kiosk: A booth operating for selling small consumables such as newspapers, magazines, street maps, confectionary confectionery, tea, coffee, etc. 13

45. Lift Well: Unobstructed space within an enclosure provided for the vertical movement of the lift car(s) and any counter weights, including the lift pit and the space for top clearance. 13

46. Loft: An intermediary space created by introduction of a slab between floor and ceiling of a room, passage or wherever it is provided with maximum clear height of 1.5 m for storage purposes only. 16

47. Mezzanine Floor: An intermediate floor between two floor levels above ground floor and at least one side of it form an integral part of space/ floor below. 17

48. Mumty or Stair Cover: A structure with a covering roof over a staircase and its landing built to enclose only the stairs for providing protection from weather and not used for human habitation. 17

49. Open Space: An area, forming an integral part of the site, left open to the sky 17 50. Pantry: A room where food, provisions, dishes or linens are stored and served in an ancillary

capacity to the kitchen. 18 51. Parking Space: An area enclosed or unenclosed, covered or open, sufficient in size to park

vehicles, together with a driveway connecting the parking space with a street or alley and permitting ingress and egress of the vehicles. 17

52. Porch: A covered surface supported on pillars or otherwise for the purpose of pedestrian or vehicular approach to a building. 17

53. Portico: A porch or walkway with a roof supported by columns, often leading to the entrance of a building. 18

54. Protected Corridor/lobby : A corridor or lobby which is adequately protected from fire in adjoining accommodation by fire-resisting construction. 19

55. Protected entrance hall/landing : A circulation area consisting of a hall or space in a flat, enclosed with fire-resisting construction (other than any part which is an external wall of a building). 19

56. Protected Stairway: A stair discharging through a final exit to a place of safety (including any exit passageway between the foot of the stair and the final exit) that is adequately enclosed with fire-resisting construction 19

57. Refuge Area: A location in a building designed to hold occupants during a fire or other emergency, when evacuation may not be safe or possible. Occupants can wait there until rescued or relieved by firefighters 17

58. Room: An enclosed space within a building that is not used solely as a circulation space. (The term includes not only conventional rooms, but also walk-in cupboards that are not fittings, and large spaces such as warehouses and auditoria. The term does not include voids such as ducts, ceiling voids and roof spaces.) 19

59. Skywalk: An elevated, usually enclosed walkway between two buildings 18 60. Stack parking: For parking cars in which a hydraulic lift/ platform is used to place cars in spaces on

top of each other. 18 61. Standard Parking Bay: A parking bay 2.4m x 4.8m long. 18 62. Store Room: A room used as storage space. 17 63. Sunken Courtyard: An open sunken space within the plot to provide natural light and ventilation

subject to set back restriction with clear fire tender movement passage. 18 64. Terrace: A flat open to sky roof of a building or a part of a building having parapet, not being a

cantilever structure. 18 65. Verandah: A covered area, 2.4M deep with at least one side open to the outside with the exception

of 1.0 m high parapet/ railing on the upper floors to be provided on the open side. 17 66. Water Closet (WC): A privy with arrangement for flushing the pan with water. It does not include a

bathroom. 17 67. Wet Room: WC or bathroom compartment with tanking and drainage laid to fall to a connected

gulley capable of draining the floor area when used as a shower. 19

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vi Inventory of Building Features

68. Alternate Exit: One of two or more exits, each of which is separate from the other. 19 69. Ceiling: A part of a building which encloses and is exposed overhead in a room, protected shaft or

circulation space. (The soffit of a roof light is included as a part of the surface ceiling, but not the frame. An upstand below a roof light would be considered as a wall). 20

70. Chhajja: A sloping or horizontal structural overhang usually provided over openings on external walls to provide protection from sun and rain. 21

71. Chimney: An upright shaft containing one or more flues provided for the conveyance to the outer air of any product of combustion resulting from the operation of heat-producing appliance or equipment employing solid, liquid or gaseous fuel. 21

72. Column: A structural member that supports axial load primarily by inducing compressive stress along the fibers. 22

73. Curtain Wall: Curtain wall is a system in the form of structural glazing or any other energy-efficient material to improve the energy efficiency of the building which does not form the part of the structural system of the parent building. 23

74. Damp Proof Course: A course consisting of some appropriate waterproofing material provided to prevent penetration of dampness or moisture. 23

75. Drain: A line of pipes including all fittings and equipment such as manholes, inspection chambers, traps, gullies and floor traps used for the drainage of a building, or a number of buildings or yards appurtenant to the buildings, within the same curtilage. Drain shall also include open channels used for conveying surface water. 23

76. Entrance: A doorway or a passageway used as a means of accessing a building or a site. 23 77. Escalator: A power-driven, inclined, continuous stairway used for raising or lowering passengers or

goods. 23 78. Exit: An exit may be a doorway; corridor; passageway(s) to an internal staircase, or external

staircase, or to a verandah or terrace(s), which have access to the street, or to the roof of a building or a refuge area. An exit may also include a horizontal exit leading to an adjoining building at the same level. 21

79. Exit, Horizontal: A horizontal exit is a protected opening, through or around a fire wall a bridge connecting two buildings. 23

80. Exit, Outside: An outside exit is an exit from the building to a public way, to an open area leading to public way or to an enclosed fire resistive passage leading to a public way. 23

81. Exit, Vertical: A Vertical exit is a means of exit used for ascension or descension between two or more levels including stairways, fire towers, ramps, and fire escapes. 23

82. False Ceiling: A ceiling suspended below a floor, which contributes to the fire resistance of the floor. Appendix A, Table A3, classifies different types of suspended ceiling. 20

83. Fire Service Inlets: A connection provided at the base of a building for pumping up water through inbuilt firefighting arrangements by fire service pumps in accordance with the recommendation of the Authority. 23

84. Footing: A foundation unit constructed in brickwork, masonry or concrete under the base of a wall or column for the purpose of distributing the load over a large area. 23

85. Foundation: That part of the structure which is in direct contact with and transmitting loads to the ground. 23

86. Fountain: An artificially created jet or stream of water with or without structural form. 24 87. Jhamp: A downward, vertical or sloping projection hanging below any horizontal projection like

balcony, canopy, verandahs, passage, etc., to provide protection from direct sun and rain. 25

20 Source: British Codes 21 Source: UBBL & NBC 22 Source: NBC 23 Source: UBBL 24 Source: MCD 25 Source: UBBL & MCD

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88. Ledge/Tand: A shelf-like projection supported in any manner whatsoever except by means of vertical supports within a room itself but not having projection wider than 0.75 m and at a minimum clear height of 2.2 meters from the floor level. 23

89. Lift/Elevator: An appliance designed to transport persons or materials or vehicle between two or more levels in vertical or substantially vertical directions, by means of a guided car platform. 26

90. Parapet: A low wall or railing built along the edge of a roof or a floor; maximum 1.5m for low-rise or maximum 1.8m for high-rise. 26

91. Pedestal: An architectural support or base, as for a column or statue. 26 92. Pergola: An arbor or a passageway of columns supporting a roof of trelliswork on which climbing

plants are trained to grow. 26 93. Pier: A member which forms an integral part of a wall, in the form of a thickened section at intervals

along the wall, so as to afford lateral support to the wall to which it is bonded or securely tied. 27 94. Plinth: The portion of a structure between the surface of the surrounding ground and surface of the

floor, immediately above the ground. 26 95. Podium: A raised platform constructed as top most level of any single/ multilevel parking which can

be used for landscaping, plantation, tot-lot, swimming pool, deck, assembly space, movement, building tower/s, etc. 26

96. Ramp: A sloping surface joining two different levels, as at the entrance or between floors of a building. 28

97. Rooflight: A dome light, lantern light, skylight, ridge light, glazed barrel vault or other element intended to admit daylight through a roof. 27

98. Travellator: A power-driven moving path used for transporting people and goods within the same level. 26

99. Trellis: A structure of open latticework, especially one used as a support for vines and other creeping plants. 26

100. Ventilator: An opening in a wall for ventilating the space inside. 26 101. Wall-Boundary Wall: The boundary of the land belonging to the building, or where the land abuts a

road, railway, canal or river, the centerline of that road, railway, canal, or river. (Source: British Codes)

102. Wall-Buttressing Wall: A wall designed and constructed to afford lateral support to another wall perpendicular to it, support being provided from the base to the top of the wall. 27

103. Wall-Compartment Wall: A fire-resisting wall used in the separation of one fire compartment from another 27

104. Wall-Partition Wall: An interior non-load bearing wall, one storey or part storey in height. 26 105. Wall-Party Wall: (Source: UBBL) It includes:

a. A wall forming part of a building, and being used or constructed to be used in any part of the height or length of such wall for separation or adorning buildings belonging to different owners or occupied or constructed or adapted to be occupied by different persons; or

b. A wall forming part of a building and standing in any part of the length of such wall, to a greater extent than the projection of the footing on one side on grounds of different owners

106. Wall-Supported Wall: A wall to which lateral support is afforded by a combination of buttressing walls, piers or chimneys acting in conjunction with floors(s) or roof. 27

107. Window: An opening to the outside other than a door which provides all or part of the required natural light or ventilation or both to an interior space and not used as a means of egress/ingress. 26

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108. Alteration: A structural change, such as an addition to the area or height, or the removal of a part of a building, or any change to the structure, such as the construction of cutting into for removal of any

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wall, partition, column, beam, joist, floor or other support, or a change to or closing of any required means of ingress or egress or a change to the fixture or equipment. (Source: UBBL)

109. Approved: Approved by the Authority having jurisdiction. (Source: UBBL) 110. Area-Built Up Area: The area covered by a building on all floors including cantilevered portion,

mezzanine floors, if any, but except the areas excluded specifically under these Codes. (Source: UBBL)

111. Area-Carpet Area (Set of Rooms/ Flat/ Apartment): The net usable floor area of an apartment, excluding the area covered by the external walls, areas under services shafts, exclusive balcony or verandah area and exclusive open terrace area, but includes the area covered by the internal partition walls of the apartment. 29

112. Area-Covered Area: Ground area covered immediately above the plinth level covered by the building. 30

113. Authority having Jurisdiction: The authority which has been created by a statute and which, for the purpose of administering the Code/Part, may authorize a committee or an official or an agency to act on its behalf; hereinafter called the 'Authority'. 30

114. Boundary: The boundary of the land belonging to the building, or where the land abuts a road, railway, canal or river, the centerline of that road, railway, canal or river. 31

115. Building Height 32 : a. The vertical distance in the case of flat roofs is measured from the highest surrounding road

level/ ground level up to the top of structural slab, excluding machine room, irrespective of location of entry level.

b. In the case of pitched roofs, up to the point where the external surface of the outer wall intersect the finished surface of the sloping roof, and in case of gable facing the road, the mid-point between the eaves level and the ridge.

c. Architectural features serving no other function except that of decoration and other building components mentioned in clause no 7.19 shall be excluded for the purpose of taking height.

d. If the building does not abut on a street, the height shall be measured from the highest level of the ground immediately adjacent to the building.

116. Building Line: The line up to which the plinth of a building adjoining a street or an extension of a street or on a future street may lawfully extend. It includes the lines indicated in any Scheme or Layout Plan, or in these Codes. 32

117. Conversion: The change in nature of occupancy to another occupancy or part thereof resulting into change of use. 32

118. Disabilities, Hearing: Deafness or hearing handicaps that might make an individual insecure in public areas because he is unable to communicate or hear warning signals. 30

119. Disabilities, Non-Ambulatory: Impairment that, regardless of cause or manifestation, for all practical purposes, confined individuals to wheel chair. 30

120. Disabilities, Semi-Ambulatory: Impairment that cause individuals to walk with difficulty or insecurity. Individuals using braces or crutches, amputees, arthritis, spastics and those, with pulmonary and cardiac ills shall be semi-ambulatory. 30

121. Disabilities, Sight: Total blindness or impairment affecting sight to the extent that the individual functions in public areas is insecure or exposed to danger. 30

122. Dwelling Unit/Tenement: An independent housing unit with separate facilities for living, cooking (maximum one kitchen)and sanitary requirement. 30

123. External Wall: An outer wall of a building not being a party wall even though adjoining a wall of another building and also means a wall abutting on an interior open space of any building. 30

124. Fire Door: A fire-resistive door approved for openings for fire separation. 32 125. Fire Lift: One of the lifts specially designed for use by fire service personnel in the event of fire. 32 126. Floor: The lower surface in a storey on which one normally walks in a building. The general term,

floor, unless otherwise specifically mentioned, shall not refer to a mezzanine floor. (Note: The

29 Source: RERA 30 Source: UBBL 31 Source: British Codes 32 Source: UBBL & NBC

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sequential numbering of floor shall be determined by its relation to the determining entrance level. For floors at or wholly above ground level the lowest floor in the building with direct entrance from the road/street shall be termed as Ground floor, the other floors above ground Floor shall be numbered in sequence as Floor 1, Floor 2, etc. with number increasing upwards.) 30

127. Floor Plans: Plans and drawings for relevant floors. 128. Floor Plan- Stilt Floor Plan: Stilt or stilt floor means non habitable portion of a building above

ground level consisting of structural columns supporting the super structure with at least two sides open for the purpose of parking cars, scooters, cycles and landscaping. 33

129. Ground Coverage: The portion of the building within the outer surface of the structural wall/column/slab measured at ground level excluding the projection/balcony/canopy/ porch/void/shaft/ permitted free from FAR and cladding/curtain wall upto 150mm shall be considered as ground coverage. 33

130. Occupancy Type: A purpose group identified in Appendix D. 34 131. Owner: The owner is a person, group of persons, a Company, Trust, Institute, Registered Body,

State or Central Government & its attached/ subordinate Departments, Undertaking and like in whose name the property stands registered in the revenue records/ government records/ any other legal documents up to the satisfaction of Authority. 33

132. Permit: A permission or authorization in writing by the Authority to carry out the work regulated by the Codes. 33

133. Plinth Area: The built-up covered area measured at the floor level of the basement or of any storey. 35

134. Pre-Code Building Permit: Validity of building permit granted before the enforcement of these building bye-laws. 33

135. Storey: The portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above it, or if there be no floor above it, then the space between any floor and the ceiling next above it. 35

136. To Erect: To erect a building means: To erect a new building on any site whether previously built upon or not; To re-erect any building of which portions above the plinth level have been pulled down, burnt or destroyed; and conversion from one occupancy to another. 35

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137. Access: Approach to a plot or a building from a road/ street. 35 138. Alternate Escape Routes: Escape routes sufficiently separated by either direction and space, or by

fire-resisting construction, to ensure that one is still available should the other be affected by fire. 36 139. Appliance ventilation duct: A duct provided to convey combustion air to a gas appliance. 36 140. Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System: Fire alarm system comprising of components for

automatically detecting a fire, initiating an alarm of fire and other actions as appropriate. The system shall also include manual fire alarm call points. 35

141. Automatic Sprinkler System: A system of water pipes fitted with sprinklers heads at suitable intervals and heights and designed to actuate automatically, control and extinguish a fire by discharge of water. 33

142. Clear Opening Width: Clear distance measured between the inside face of the doorframe (or door stop) and the face of the door when open at 90 degrees. Door furniture and ironmongery may be disregarded when measuring the clear opening width. 36

143. Clear Width: Clear distance measured between walls or other fixed obstructions (except permitted localized obstructions) or across a path. Skirtings totaling up to 50mm total thickness and shallow projecting ducts or casings above 1800mm may be discounted when measuring clear widths. 36

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144. Clear Height: Clear Height measured from the top of Finished Floor Level up to the bottom of the finished ceiling (or false ceiling) level. 37

145. Combustible Material: A material, if it burns or adds heat to fire when tested for combustibility in accordance with good practice. 35

146. Drainage: The removal of any liquid by a system constructed for this purpose 38 147. Emergency Lighting: Lighting provided for use when the supply to the normal lighting fails. 39 148. Escape Lighting: The part of the emergency lighting which is provided to ensure that the escape

route is illuminated at all material times. 38 149. Escape Route: Route forming the part of the means of escape from any point in a building to a final

exit. 40 150. Fire Resistance: The time during which it fulfills its function of contributing to the fire safety of a

building when subjected to prescribed conditions of heat and load or restrain. The fire resistance test of structures shall be done in accordance with good practice. 38

151. Fire Resisting Material: The materials or elements of construction having property to withstand the standard fire exposure. 38

152. Fire Separation: The distance in meters measured from other buildings on the site, or from other sites, or from the opposite of a street or other public space to the building. 38

153. Floor: The lower surface in a storey on which one normally walks into a building. The general term, floor, unless otherwise specifically mentioned, shall not refer to a mezzanine floor. 41

154. Landing: A platform or part of floor structure at the end of a flight of stairs or ramp. 42 155. Level: Gradient not exceeding 1:60 43 156. Lift Machine: Part of the lift equipment comprising the motor(s) and the control gear therewith,

reduction gear (if any), brakes and winding drum or sheave, by which the lift car is raised or lowered. 38

157. Load - Dead Load: The load due to the weight of all walls, permanent partitions, floors, roofs, and finishes including services, and all other permanent construction. 39

158. Load - Imposed Load: The load assumed to be produced by the indented occupancy or use, including the weight of movables partitions, distributed, concentrated, impact, inertia and snow loads, but excluding wind loads. 39

159. Load-Live Load: The variable load assumed to be produced by the indented occupants. 160. Load-Wind Load: The load due to the effect of wind pressure or suction. 39 161. Masonry: An assemblage of masonry units properly bonded together with mortar. 38 162. Masonry Unit: A unit whose net cross- sectional area in every plane parallel to the baring surface is

75% or more of its gross cross-sectional area measured in the same plane. It may be either clay brick, stone, concrete block or sand-lime brick. 38

163. Means of Escape: Structural means whereby [in the event of fire] a safe route or routes is or are provided for persons to travel from any point in a building to a place of safety 39

164. Mechanical Ventilation: The mechanical system(s) or equipment(s) used to circulate air or to replace stale air with fresh air. 38

165. Non-Combustible Material: A material which does not burn nor add heat to fire when tested for combustibility 38

166. Road/Street Level or Grade: The officially established elevation or grade of the central line of the street upon which plot fronts and if there is no officially established grade, the existing grade of the street at its mid-point. 38

167. Road/Street Line: The line defining the side limits of a street. 38 168. Room Height - Under Slab: The vertical distance measured from the finished floor surface to the

finished ceiling surface.

37 Source: New Definition 38 Source: UBBL & NBC 39 Source: British Codes & NBC 40 Source: British Codes 41 Source: UBBL & British Codes 42 Source: British Codes & NBC 43 Source: British Codes

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169. Room Height: The vertical distance measured from the finished floor surface to the finished ceiling surface. Where a finished ceiling is not provided, the underside of the joists or beams or tie beams shall determine the upper point of measurement for determining the head room. 44

170. Room Height-Under False Ceiling: The vertical distance measured from the finished floor surface to the finished false ceiling surface.

171. Self-closing Device: A device that is capable of closing the door from any angle and against any latch fitted to the door. Note - Rising butt hinges that do not meet the above criteria are acceptable where the door is in a cavity barrier. 45

172. Smoke Alarm: A device containing within one housing all the components, except possibly the energy source, necessary for detecting smoke and giving an audible alarm. 45

173. Soffit: The lowest underside of a structural member such as a beam, coffer slab or flat slab. 46 174. Step-free: Route without steps but that may include a ramp or a lift suitable for wheel chair user. 45 175. To Abut: To be positioned juxtaposed to a road, lane, open space, park, building etc. 47 176. Travel Distance: Horizontal distance to be travelled from any point in a building to a protected

escape route, external escape route or final exit. 46 177. Wheel Chair 47 : Chair used by disabled people for mobility. The sizes of wheel chairs are mentioned

below: a. Small wheel chair: 0.75 x 1.05 m b. Large wheel chair: 0.80 x 1.50 m

178. Wheelchair Accessible 45: Category 3 dwelling constructed to be suitable for immediate occupation by wheelchair user where the planning authority specifies that optional requirement M4(3)(2)(b).

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Table 2-1: Minimum width of staircases for buildings based on occupancy …………………………………2-3 Table 2-2: Per capita water requirement for various Occupancies/ Uses …………………………………..2-10 Table 2-3: Flushing storage capacities …………………………………………………………………………2-11 Table 2-4: Domestic storage capacities ………………………………………………………………………..2-12

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Acknowledgement

Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Ltd. acknowledges fruitful contributions made by all agencies, station representatives, technical experts, Centre of Excellences (CoE’s) and the team which has drafted these codes.

IRSDC also acknowledges the support provided by Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation and the team of Creative Footprints in drafting these codes.

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