DRAFTDEVELOPMENTCONTROLREGULATIONS

FORIMPROVEMENTSCHEMES

INTHENAGPURMETROPOLITANAREA

NAGPURIMPROVEMENTTRUST

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Contents

PARTI ADMINISTRATION.................................................................................................................................1

1 SHORTTITLE,EXTENTANDCOMMENCEMENT.......................................................................................1

2 DEFINITIONS.........................................................................................................................................2

3 APPLICABILITYOFREGULATIONS.........................................................................................................26

4 INTERPRETATION................................................................................................................................27

5 BUILDINGPERMIT,COMMENCEMENTCERTIFICATEANDOTHERCLEARANCES.....................................28

6 PROCEDUREFOROBTAININGBUILDINGPERMITANDCOMMENCEMENTCERTIFICATE........................30

7 PROCEDUREDURINGCONSTRUCTION.................................................................................................45

8 INSPECTION........................................................................................................................................47

9 UNSAFEBUILDINGS.............................................................................................................................47

10 OFFENCESANDPENALTIES..................................................................................................................48

PARTII SITEPLANNINGANDLAYOUT..............................................................................................................49

11 REQUIREMENTSOFSITES....................................................................................................................49

12 MEANSOFACCESSTOFINALPLOTS.....................................................................................................52

13 SUBDIVISIONOFLAND.......................................................................................................................54

14 PARKING63

15 REQUIREMENTSFORFUELFILLINGSTATIONS......................................................................................70

16 PLANTATIONANDMAINTENANCEOFTREES.......................................................................................73

17 RAINWATERHARVESTING...................................................................................................................74

18 COMPOUNDWALLSANDGATES.........................................................................................................77

19 EASEMENTS........................................................................................................................................79

20 SUSTAINABILITY..................................................................................................................................80

PARTIII BUILDINGCONTROLSWITHINPLOTS...................................................................................................81

21 FLOORSPACEINDEX...........................................................................................................................81

22 BUILDINGSETBACKSANDGROUNDCOVERAGE...................................................................................83

23 LENGTHANDHEIGHTLIMITATIONS.....................................................................................................89

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PARTIV LANDUSES..........................................................................................................................................90

24 LANDUSECLASSIFICATIONANDPERMISSIBLEUSES............................................................................90

PARTV GENERALBUILDINGREQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................101

25 PARTSOFBUILDINGS........................................................................................................................101

26 PROVISIONOFLIFTS..........................................................................................................................112

27 EXITREQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................................................112

28 FIREPROTECTIONREQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................120

29 SPECIALREQUIREMENTSOFOTHERBUILDINGS.................................................................................121

30 INSTALLATIONOFSOLARWATERHEATINGSYSTEMS.........................................................................123

31 PROVISIONSINBUILDINGSFORTHEPHYSICALLYCHALLENGED.........................................................125

PARTVI STRUCTURALSAFETY,WATERSUPPLY,DRAINAGEANDSANITARYREQUIREMENTS...........................131

32 STRUCTURALDESIGN........................................................................................................................131

33 QUALITYOFMATERIALSANDWORKMANSHIP..................................................................................131

34 ALTERNATIVEMATERIALS,METHODSOFDESIGNANDCONSTRUCTIONANDTESTS...........................131

35 BUILDINGSERVICES...........................................................................................................................132

36 PLUMBINGSERVICES.........................................................................................................................133

PARTVII OTHERREGULATIONS.......................................................................................................................144

37 SIGNSANDOUTDOORDISPLAYSTRUCTURES....................................................................................144

38 ERECTIONOFMOBILETOWERS.........................................................................................................145

39 REGULATIONSFORGAOTHANAREAS................................................................................................146

40 ADDITIONALFIREPROTECTIONREQUIREMENTSFORBUILDINGS.......................................................149

41 REGULATIONSFORINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYESTABLISHMENTS..................................................164

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APPENDICES

APPENDIXA:FORMFORAPPLICATIONFORDEVELOPMENT A1

APPENDIXB:FORMFORSUPERVISION A13

APPENDIXC:QUALIFICATION,COMPETENCE,DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIESETC.OFLICENSED A14
TECHNICALPERSONNEL

APPENDIXD:FORMFORSANCTIONOFBUILDINGPERMITANDCOMMENCEMENTCERTIFICATE A18

APPENDIXE:FORMFORREFUSALOFBUILDINGPERMITANDCOMMENCEMENTCERTIFICATE A19

APPENDIXF:FORMFORNOTICEOFCOMMENCEMENTOFWORK A21

APPENDIXG:FORMFORINTIMATIONOFCOMPLETIONOFWORKUPTOPLINTHLEVEL A22

APPENDIXH:FORMOFAPPROVAL/DISAPPROVALOFDEVELOPMENTWORKUPTOPLINTH A23
LEVEL

APPENDIXJ:FORMFORCOMPLETIONCERTIFICATE A24

APPENDIXK:FORMFOROCCUPANCYCERTIFICATE A25

APPENDIXL:FORMOFINDEMNITYFORPARTOCCUPANCYCERTIFICATE A26

APPENDIXM:ROADCROSSSECTIONS A27

APPENDIXN:EXAMPLESCENARIOSFORSUBDIVISIONANDLAYOUTDEVELOPMENTWITHIN A29
THEIMPROVEMENTSCHEME

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PART I ADMINISTRATION

1 SHORT TITLE, EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT

1.1 TheseRegulationsshallbecalledas"DevelopmentControlRegulations,2012for
ImprovementSchemesintheNagpurMetropolitanArea.

1.2 TheseRegulationsshallapplytobuildingactivityanddevelopmentworkintheareas
underthejurisdictionofNagpurMetropolitanAreafortheareadeclaredasan
ImprovementSchemebytheNagpurImprovementTrust.

1.3 TheseregulationsshallreplaceallexistingbuildingbyelawsandDevelopmentControl
Rules/RegulationsinforceframedundertheMaharashtraRegionalandTown
PlanningAct,1966,theMaharashtraMunicipalCouncils,NagarPanchayatsand
IndustrialTownshipsAct,1965,inrespectofthenotifiedImprovementSchemesinthe
NagpurMetropolitanArea.

1.4 Savings:Notwithstandinganythingcontainedherein,anypermissiongrantedorany
actiontakenundertheRegulationsinforcepriortotheseregulationsshallbevalid
andcontinuetobesovalid,unlessotherwisespecified.

2 DEFINITIONS
2.1 General

2.1.1 Intheseregulations,unlessthecontextotherwiserequires,thedefinitionsgivenunder2
to2.127shallhavemeaningsindicatedagainsteachofthem.

2.1.2 Wordsandexpressionsnotdefinedintheseregulationsshallhavethesamemeaningor
senseasinthe:
a) TheNagpurImprovementTrustAct,1936;

b) MaharashtraRegional&TownPlanning(MR&TP),Act1966;

c) CityofNagpurCorporationAct,1948and

d) NationalBuildingCodeofIndia(2005)orasamendedfromtimetotime

2.1.3 Chairman
ChairmanmeansChairman,NagpurImprovementTrust.

2.2 Abut

Toabutonaroadsuchthatanyportionofthebuildingisfrontingontheroad.

2.3 Access

Clearapproachtoaplotorabuilding.

2.4 Accessory/AncillaryUse

Anyuseofthepremisessubordinatetotheprincipaluseandincidentaltotheprincipal
use.

2.5 AccessoryBuilding

Abuildingseparatefromthemainbuildingonaplotandcontainingoneormorerooms
foraccessoryusesuchasservantquarters,garage,storeroomsorsuchareasasmaybe
classifiedbytheDirectorofTownplanning.

2.6 TheAct

2.6.1 TheActshallmeananyofthebelowbasedontherelevantappropriatecontext
a) TheNagpurImprovementTrustAct,1936;

b) MaharashtraRegional&TownPlanningAct,1966and

c) TheCityofNagpurCorporationAct,1948

d) MaharashtraFirePrevention&LifeSafetyMeasuresAct,2006

e) MaharashtraMunicipalCouncils,NagarPanchayats&IndustrialTownshipsAct,
1965.

2.7 AdvertisingSign

Anysurfaceofstructurewithcharacters,lettersorillustrationsappliedtheretoand
displayedinanymannerwhatsoeveroutofdoorforpurposesofadvertisingortogive
informationregardingortoattractthepublictoanyplace,person,publicperformance,
articleormerchandisewhatsoever,andwhichsurfaceorstructureisattachedto,
formsoforisconnectedwithanybuilding,orisfixedtoatreeortothegroundorto
anypole,screen,fenceorhoardingordisplayedinspace.

2.8 Airconditioning

Theprocessoftreatingairsoastocontrolsimultaneously,itstemperature,humidity,
cleanlinessanddistributiontomeettherequirementofconditionedspace.

2.9 Alteration

Anychangeinexistingauthorizedbuildingorchangefromoneoccupancytoanother,
orastructuralchange,suchasanadditiontotheareaorheight,ortheremovalofpart
ofabuilding,oranychangetothestructure,suchastheconstructionof,cuttingintoor
removalofanywall,partition,column,beam,joist,floor,rooforothersupportora
changetoorclosingofanyrequiredmeansofingressoregressorachangetothe
fixturesofequipmentasprovidedundertheseregulations.Howevermodificationin
regardstogardening,whitewashing,painting,plastering,pointing,pavingandretiling
shallnotbedeemedtobealteration.

2.10 AmenitySpace

Forthepurposeoftheseregulations,amenityspacemeansalandareaearmarkedina
layoutoronaplot,asmaybeapplicable,asapartofthestatutoryrequirementsunder
theseregulationsasacommunityresource,convenience,orfacility,continuously
offeredtothegeneralpublicfortheiruseand/orenjoyment,withorwithoutcharge.

Anindicativelistofamenitiesfulfillingtheabovecriteriaincludesinteralia:

a) openspaces,parks,gardens

b) recreationalgrounds,playgrounds

c) exhibitionhall,communityhall,(notexceeding2500sq.mts.ofBUA)

d) museum,auditorium(withamaximumseatingcapacityof500persons)

e) clubhouse

f) gymkhana,sportscomplex,

g) religiousbuildings

h) educationalbuildingssuchasprimaryorsecondaryschools

i) healthfacilitiessuchasprimaryhealthcentresclinics,polyclinics,dispensariesand
hospitalsallownedandoperatedbythegovernment

j) municipalmarkets

k) socialfacilitiesincludinglibrary,postoffice,policestation

l) publicconvenience(restrooms)

m) parkinglotsormultilevelcarparks(notexceeding400carscapacity)aspubliccar
parkingfacility

2.11 Architect

AnArchitectwhoisanassociateorcorporatememberoftheIndianInstituteof
Architectsorwhoholdsadegreeordiplomawhichmakeshimeligibleforsuch
membershipforsuchqualificationlistedinScheduleXIVoftheArchitectsAct,1972,and
beingdulyregisteredwiththeCouncilofArchitectureundertheAct.

2.12 Authority

ShallmeanNIToranyotherAuthoritywhichhasbeencreatedbyastatuteandwhich,
forthepurposeofadministeringtheregulations,mayauthorizeaTechnicalCommittee
oranofficialhavingaprofessionalskilltoactonitsbehalf;hereinaftercalledthe
Authority.

2.13 Balcony

Ahorizontalcantileverorprojectionshowninthefigurebelow,includingparapetand
handrailbalustradetoserveasapassageorsittingoutplacewithatleastonesidefully
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open,exceptprovidedwithrailingorparapetwallforsafety.Widthofthebalconyshall
bemeasuredperpendiculartothebuildingadmeasuredfromthatlinetothebalconys
outermostedge.

Section Plan

2.14 Basement

Thelowerstoreyofabuildingbelow1.2metersofthegroundlevel.

2.15 Biotechnologyestablishment/unit

Meansanestablishment/unitwhicharecertifiedbytheDevelopmentCommissioner
(Industries)oranyotherofficerauthorizedbyhim/herinthisregardasabiotechnology
establishment/unit.

2.16 Builder/Developer

Meansthepersonwhoislegallyempoweredtoconstructortoexecuteworkona
buildingunit,buildingorstructure,orwherenopersonisempowered,theownerofthe
buildingunit,buildingorstructure.

2.17 Building

Anystructureforwhatsoeverpurposeandofwhatsoevermaterialsconstructedand
everypartthereofwhetherusedashumanhabitationornotandincludesfoundation,
plinth,walls,floors,roofs,chimneys,wells,doorsteps,fencing,plumbingandbuilding
services,fixedplatforms,verandahs,balcony;corniceorprojection,partofabuilding
oranythingaffixedtheretooranywallfenceenclosingorintendedtoencloseanyland
orspaceandsignsandoutdoordisplaystructures.However,tents,shamianasandthe
tarpaulinshelterserectedfortemporaryandceremonialoccasionswiththepermission
oftheAuthorityshallnotbeconsideredasbuilding.

2.18 BuildingHeight

Theverticaldistancemeasuredinthecaseofflatroofs,fromthegroundlevel(defined
asper2.65)tothetopmostroofterraceoflasthabitablefloorofthebuildingadjacent
totheexternalwalls;andinthecaseofpitchedorarchedroofsandtheirgableends,
themidpointbetweentheeaveslevelandthehighestridgeshallbecountedasthe
buildingheight.

2.19 BuildingLine

Thisisthelineuptowhichtheplinthofabuildingadjoiningastreetoranextensionofa
streetoronafuturestreetmaylawfullyextend.Itincludesthelinesprescribed,ifany,
intheImprovementscheme.Thebuildinglinemaychangefromtimetotimeas
decidedbytheChairman,NIT.Note:ThistermissynonymouswithSetbackLine

2.20 BuildingSetback

Buildingsetbacksarethemandatorymarginalopenspacesofaplottobeleftclearof
anybuildingconstruction.Setbacksshallbemeasuredperpendiculartotherelevantplot
boundarysuchthatthesetbacklineeffectivelyformsanoffsetinsidetheplotparallelto
theentireplotboundary.

2.21 BuiltupArea(BUA)

Theareacoveredbyabuildingonallfloorsincludingcantileveredportion,mezzanine
floors,ifany,butexceptingtheareasexcludedspecificallyundertheseregulations.

2.22 Cabin

Anonresidentialenclosureconstructedofnonloadbearing,nonmasonrypartitions.

2.23 Caliper

Thecaliperofthetreeisthemeasurementofthediameterofthetrunkataheightof
1.2metersabovethebaseofthetreewherethetrunkmeetsthesoil.

2.24 Canopy

Acanopymeansacantileveredandunenclosedprojectionoverabuildingentranceat
thegroundlevel.Thepurposeofacanopyistoprovideprotectionfromweatherandit
doesnothaveaccessfromfloorsaboveforuseasaterrace/balconyorsitout.

2.25 CarpetArea

Thenetusablefloorareawithinabuildingexcludingthatcoveredbythewallsorany
otherareasspecificallyexemptedfromfloorspaceindexcomputationinthese
regulations.

2.26 Chajja

Aslopingorhorizontalstructuraloverhangusuallyprovidedoveropeningsonexternal
wallstoprovideweatherprotectionandforpurposeofarchitecturalappearance.

2.27 Chimney

Anuprightshaftcontainingoneormorefluesprovidedfortheconveyancetotheouter
airofanyproductofcombustionresultingfromtheoperationofheatproducing
applianceorequipmentemployingsolid,liquidorgaseousfuel.

2.28 CombustibleMaterial

Amaterial,ifitburnsoraddsheattoafirewhentestedforcombustibilityinaccordance
withIS38081966MethodofTestfornoncombustibilityofbuildingmaterials.

2.29 Congestedarea

MeansthecongestedareaasshownontheImprovementSchemeincludinggaothan/
abadiareasofvillagesettlements.

2.30 ControlLine

Animaginarylineoneithersideofahighwayorpartofhighwaybeyondthebuilding
linefixedinrespectofsuchhighwaybytheHighwayAuthority.

2.31 ConvenienceShopping

Meansshopsfordomesticneedsprovidedatagroundfloorlevelofuptomaximum
20.00sqm(builtuparea)pershopperuseinarea(unlessotherwisespecifiedbelow)
andfacingaroadofwidthnotlessthan9.00m.

2.31.1 Activitiespermittedunderconvenienceshoppingshallcompriseofthefollowing:
1. Foodgrainshops(rationshops),groceries,andgeneralprovisions.
2. Panshopsandtobacconist
3. Laundry
4. Darner

5. Tailors
6. Hairdressingsaloonandbeautyparlour
7. Bicyclehireandrepair
8. Vegetableandfruitstalls
9. Dairy/milkbooth
10. Florist
11. Banglesandotherarticlesneededbywomen
12. Newspaperstall
13. Bookandstationeryetc
14. Medicineandchemistshops
15. Confectionarystore
16. Plumbers,electricians,electronicequipmentsrepairshopsandvideolibraries
17. Flourmills(powerupto10H.P)
18. Photostudio
19. Public telephone booths/ photocopy and printing services, cyber cafe and other
equipmentsbasedcommunicationfacilities.
20. Teashop
21. ATM
Thislistmaybeamendedormodifiedfromtimetotimebythepriorapprovalof
theChairman,NIT.
2.32 Corridor

Meansacommonpassageorcirculationspaceincludingacommonentrancehall.

2.33 CourtyardorChowk

Aspacepermanentlyopentoskyenclosedfullyorpartiallybybuildingsandmaybeat
groundleveloranyotherlevelwithinoradjacenttoabuilding.

2.34 CurbCut

Acurbcutisasmallsolid(usuallyconcrete)rampthatslopesdownfromthetopsurface
ofasidewalktothesurfaceofanadjoiningstreet.Itisdesignedforeaseofaccessfor
pedestrians,bicyclistsandphysicallydisabledpeople.Incomparisonwithaconventional
curbwhichisfinishedatarightangleabovethestreetsurface,acurbcutisfinishedata
slopethatconnectsbothsurfaces.

2.35 DetachedBuilding

Abuildingwhosewallsandroofsareindependentofanyotherbuildingwithopenspace
onallsidesasspecified.

2.36 Development

Developmentwithitsgrammaticalvariationsmeansthecarryingoutofbuildings,
engineering,miningorotheroperationsin,orover,orunder,landorthemakingofany
materialchange,inanybuildingorlandorintheuseofanybuildingorlandorany
materialorstructuralchangeinanyheritagebuildingoritsprecinctandincludes
demolitionofanyexistingbuilding,structureorerectionofpartofsuchbuilding,
structureoferectionandreclamation,redevelopmentandlayoutorsubdivisionofany
landandtodevelopshallbeconstruedaccordingly.

2.37 DevelopmentPlan

DevelopmentPlanmeansaplanforthedevelopmentoftheareawithinthe
jurisdictionoftherelevantcompetentplanningauthorityandincludesrevisionofa
developmentplanandproposalsbytherelevantcompetentauthorityfordevelopment
oflandwithinitsjurisdiction.

2.38 Drain

Asystemorlineofpipesincludingallfittingsandequipmentssuchasmanholes,
inspectionchambers,traps,gulliesandfloortrapsusedfordrainageofbuilding,ora
numberofbuildingsoryardsappurtenanttothebuildings,withinthesamecartilage.
Drainshallincludeopenchannelusedforconveyingsurfacewater.

2.39 Driveway

Adrivewayisapavedorunpavedmotorablesurfacewithinindividualplotsthat
providesaccesstoabuildingorparkingareafromapublicroadrightofway.Itisowned
andmaintainedbyanindividualplotowner/s.

2.40 DwellingUnit/Tenement

Anindependenthousingunitwithseparatefacilitiesforliving,cookingandsanitary
requirements.

2.41 Easement

Arighttocrossorotherwiseusesomeoneelse'slandforaspecifiedpurposeofaccess.

2.42 EnclosedStaircase

Astaircaseseparatedbyfireresistantwallsanddoor(s)fromtherestofthebuilding.

2.43 ToErect

Toerectabuildingmeans

a) toerectanewbuildingonanysitewhetherpreviouslybuiltuponornot;

b) toreerectanybuildingofwhichportionsabovetheplinthlevelhavebeenpulled
down,burntordestroyed;and

c) Conversionfromoneoccupancytoanotherandsubdivisionofoccupancyinto
morethanone.

2.44 Escalator

Apowerdriven,inclined,continuousstairwayusedforverticaltransportationofpeople
betweenfloorsofbuildings.

2.45 Existingbuildingoruse

Abuilding,structureoritsauthorisedexistinguse.

2.46 Exit

Asafepassage,channelormeansofegressfromanybuilding,storeysorfloorareatoa
streetorotheropenspace.

2.46.1 VerticalExit
Averticalexitisameansofexitusedforascendingordescendingbetweentwoofmore
levelsincludingstairways,smokeprooftowers,ramps,escalatorsandfireescapes.

2.46.2 HorizontalExit
Ahorizontalexitisprotectedopeningthroughoraroundafirewallorabridge
connectingtwobuildings.

2.46.3 OutsideExit
Anoutsideexitisanexitfromthebuildingtoapublicway,ortoanopenarealeadingto
publicway,ortoanenclosedfireresistivepassagetoapublicway.

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2.47 ExternalWall

Anouterwallofabuildingwhichisnotapartywall,eventhoughitadjoinsthewallof
anotherbuilding.Awallabuttinganinterioropenspace,chowkorcourtyardofany
buildingshallalsobeconsideredasanexternalwall.

2.48 FinalPlot

TheplotwhichisreconstitutedorreshapedfromtheOriginalPlot(see2.90)withina
draft/sanctionedimprovementschemeinamannerappropriatefordevelopmentand
givenaccessfromthepublicrightofway.

2.49 FireandorEmergencyAlarmSystem

Anarrangementofcallpointsordetectors,soundersandotherequipmentsforthe
transmissionandindicationofalarmsignals,fortestingofcircuitsandwhenever
requiredfortheoperationofauxiliaryservices.Thisdevicemaybeworkable
automaticallyormanuallytoalerttheoccupantsintheeventoffireorother
emergency.

2.50 Firelift

Designatedliftsspeciallydesignedforusebyfireservicepersonnelintheeventoffire.

2.51 FireProofDoor

Adoororshutterfittedtoawallopening,andconstructedanderectedwiththe
requirementtocheckthetransmissionofheatandfireforaspecifiedperiod.

2.52 FireResistance

Thetimeduringwhichitfulfilsitsfunctionofcontributingtothefiresafetyofabuilding
whensubjectedtoprescribedconditionsofheatandloadorrestraint.Thefire
resistancetestofstructuresshallbedoneinaccordancewith"IS38091966Fire
ResistanceTestofStructures

2.53 FireResistingMaterial

Materialwhichhascertainminimumdegreeoffireresistanceexpressedinhoursas
definedunderPart4,Clause3.3,theNationalBuildingCode.

2.54 FireSeparation

Thedistanceinmetersmeasuredfromanyotherbuildingonthesite,orfromothersite,
orfromtheoppositesideofastreetorotherpublicspacetothebuilding.
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2.55 FireServiceInlets

Aconnectionprovidedatthebaseofabuildingforpumpingupwaterthroughinbuilt
firefightingarrangementsbyfireservicepumpsinaccordancewiththe
recommendationsoftheChiefFireOfficer,NIT/DirectorofFireServices,Maharashtra.

2.56 FireTower

Anenclosedstaircasewhichcanonlybeapproachedfromthevariousfloorsthrough
landingsorlobbiesseparatedfromboththefloorareasandthestaircasebyfire
resistingdoorsandopentotheouterair.

2.57 Floor

Thelowersurfaceinastoreyonwhichonenormallywalksinabuilding.Thegeneral
termfloorunlessotherwisespecificallymentionedshallnotrefertoamezzaninefloor.

Note:Thesequentialnumberingoffloorshallbedeterminedbyitsrelationtothe
determiningentrancelevel.Floorat(orwhollyabovegroundlevel)thelowestfloorina
buildingwithdirectentrancefrom/toroadorstreetshallbetermedasgroundfloor.
TheotherfloorsabovegroundfloorshallbenumberedinsequenceasFloor1,Floor2,
etc.,withnumberincreasingupwards.Floorsbelowthegroundfloorshallbenumbered
B1(asinbasement),B2etc.,withnumberincreaseddownwards.

2.58 Floorspaceindex(FSI)

Thequotientobtainedbydividingthetotalcoveredarea(plintharea)onallfloors,
excludingexemptedareasasgiveninRegulationNo21bytheareaoftheplot.

2.59 Footing

Afoundationunitstructurallydesignedandconstructedinbrickwork,masonryof
concreteunderthebaseofawallorcolumnforthepurposeofdistributingtheload
overalargearea.

2.60 Foundation

Thatpartofastructurewhichisindirectcontactwithandtransmittingloadstothe
ground.

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2.61 Front

Thespacebetweentheboundarylineofplotthatabutsameansofaccess/road/street
andthebuildingline.Incaseofplotsfacingtwoormoremeansofaccesses/roads/
streets,theplotshallbedeemedtofrontonallsuchmeansofaccess/road/streets.

2.62 FuelFillingStation

Meansaplaceusedforsupplyinganddispensingofmotorfuelsofalltypes(petrol,
diesel,CNG,LPG)andmotoroilessentialforthenormaloperationofautomobiles.

2.63 Gallery

Anintermediatefloororplatformprojectingfromawallofanauditoriumortheatreor
hallprovidingextrafloorarea,additionalseatingaccommodationetc.Theseshallalso
includethestructuresprovidedforseatinginstadia.

2.64 Gaothan

Gaothanisportionofthelandofavillagewhichisordinarilyusedforsettlement.It
meanslandincludedwithinthesiteofavillage,townorcityasdefinedbysection122of
theMaharashtraLandRevenueCode(MLRC),1966.

2.65 GroundCoverage

Theratioofthetotalplinthareaorthefootprintareaofallthebuildingstothetotal
plotareaexpressedasapercentage.

2.66 GroundLevel

Theaveragelevelofgroundinaplot(site)

2.67 GroupHousing

Grouphousingmeansabuildingoragroupofbuildingsconstructedortobe
constructedwithoneormorefloors,eachfloorconsistingofoneormoredwellingunits
andhavingcommonservicefacilitiesonaminimumsiteareaofa0.2ha.Common
servicefacilitiesmeansfacilitieslikestaircase,balcony,corridor,andverandah,lift,etc.

2.68 Garage,Private

Abuildingorportionthereofdesignedandusedforparkingofprivateownedmotor
drivenorothervehicles.

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2.69 Garage,Public

Abuildingorportionthereofdesignedasotherthanaprivategarage,operatedforgain,
designedorusedforrepairing,servicing,hiring,sellingorstoringorparkingmotor
drivenorothervehicles.

2.70 HabitableRoom

Habitableroomorlivingroommeans,aroomconstructedorintendedforhuman
habitation.

2.71 HighRiseBuilding

Abuildingwhichis15moraboveinheight,constructedabovethegroundwith5m
buffershallbeconsideredasaHighRiseBuilding.However,chimneys,coolingtowers,
boiler,rooms/liftmachinerooms,coldstorageandothernonworkingareasincaseof
industrialbuildingsandwatertanks,andarchitecturalfeaturesinrespectofother
buildingsmaybepermittedasnonHighRisebuildings.

2.72 HomeOccupation

Meanscustomaryhomeoccupation,otherthantheconductofaneatingoradrinking
placeofferingservicestothegeneralpublic,customarilycarriedoutbyamemberofthe
familyresidingonthepremiseswithoutemployinghiredlabour,andforwhichthereis
nodisplaytoindicatefromtheexteriorofthebuildingthatitisbeingutilizedinwhole
orinpartforanypurposeotherthanaresidentialordwellinguse,andinconnection
withwhichnoarticleorserviceissoldorexhibitedforsaleexceptthatwhichis
producedtherein,whichshallbenonhazardousandnotaffectingthesafetyofthe
inhabitantsofthebuildingandtheneighbourhoodandprovidedthatnomechanical
equipmentisusedexceptthatasiscustomarilyusedforpurelydomesticorhousehold
purposesand/oremployinglicensablegoods.Ifmotivepowerisused,thetotal
electricityloadshouldnotexceed5KW.

`HomeOccupationmayalsoincludesuchsimilaroccupationsasmaybespecifiedbythe
Chairman,NITwiththeapprovalofDirectorofTownPlanningandsubjecttosuchterms
andconditionsasmaybeprescribed.

2.73 ImprovementScheme

TheschemepreparedundertheNITAct1936forthenotifiedareaanddulyapprovedby
theStateGovernment.

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2.74 InformationTechnologyEstablishment(ITE)

Meansanestablishmentwhichisinthebusinessofdevelopingeithersoftwareor
hardwarerelatingtocomputersorcomputertechnology.

2.75 Layingoutanewstreet

Includesprovisionofroadforlevelling,formation,metallingorpavingofaroadand
footpaths,etc.includinglayoutoftheservicessuchaswatersupply,drainage,etc.

2.76 RecreationalOpenSpace

Shallmeanastatutorycommonopenspaceataheightnotmorethangroundlevelkept
inanylayoutexclusiveofapproaches.

2.77 LedgeorTand

Ashelflikeprojection,supportedinanymannerwhatsoever,exceptbyindependent
verticalsupports,withinaroomitselfbutnothavingprojectionwiderthanhalfmeter.

2.78 LicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor

AqualifiedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/SupervisorlicensedbytheNagpur
ImprovementTrust/SpecialPlanningAuthority.

2.79 Lift

Anappliancedesignedtotransportpersonsormaterialsbetweentwoormorelevelsin
verticalorsubstantiallyverticaldirections,bymeansofaguidedcarplatform.

2.79.1 LiftMachine
Partoftheliftequipmentcomprisingthemotor(s)andthecontrolgeartherewith,
reductiongear(ifany),brakesandwindingdrumorsheave,bywhichtheliftcaris
raisedorlowered.

2.79.2 LiftMachineRoom
AnequipmentormachineroomforequipmentsrelatedtotheLiftMachineaswith
dimensionsasdefinedunderPart8Section5Clause4.9,NationalBuildingCodeandnot
usedforhumanhabitation.

2.79.3 LiftWell:
Unobstructedspacewithinanenclosureprovidedfortheverticalmovementofthelift
car(s)andanycounterweights,includingtheliftpitandthespacefortopclearance.

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2.80 Loft

Shallmean,anintermediatefloorbetweentwofloors,withamaximumclearheightof
1.2mabovetheloftandwhichisconstructedandadoptedforstoragepurpose.Theloft
ifprovided,inaroomshallnotcovermorethan30percentofthefloorareaoftheroom
oraresidualspaceinapitchedroof,abovenormalfloorlevelwhichisconstructedand
adoptedforstoragepurposes.

2.81 MarginalOpenSpace

Anarea,forminganintegralpartofthesite,leftopentothesky.

2.82 Masonry

Anassemblageofmasonryunitsproperlyboundtogetherwithmortar.

2.83 MeansofAccess

Theseshallincludetheroad/street/vehicularaccessway,pathwayuptotheplotandto
thebuildingwithinaplot.

2.84 Mezzaninefloor

Anintermediatefloorbetweentwofloorsofanystory,forminganintegralpartofthe
floorbelow,overhangingoroverlookingafloorbeneath,notbeingaloftbetweenthe
floorandceilingofanystorey.

2.85 NetDemand

ThecostsrecoveredbyNITasperitspoliciestofinanceapartoftheinfrastructure
improvements,administrativecostsandlegalexpensestoimplementtheimprovement
schemes.Thesewillbecalculatedinthemannerdescribedintheimprovementscheme
documentsforeachfinallandparcel.

2.86 NonCombustibleMaterial

Amaterialwhichdoesnotburnnoraddheattoafirewhentestedforcombustibilityin
accordancewithIS:38081966'MethodofTestforCombustibilityofBuildingMaterials'.

2.87 NonconformingUse

Anylawfuluse/buildingexistedonthesitebutwhichdoesnotconformtothelanduse
shownontheImprovementScheme.

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2.88 OccupancyorUseGroup

Theprincipaloccupancyoruseforwhichabuildingorapartofabuildingisused,or
intendedtobeused,forthepurposesofclassificationofabuildingaccordingtothe
occupancy,anoccupancyshallbedeemedtoincludesubsidiaryoccupancieswhichare
contingentuponit.Buildingswithmixedoccupanciesarethosebuildingsinwhichmore
thanoneoccupancyarepresentindifferentportionsofthebuilding.Theoccupancy
classificationshallhavethemeaninggivenin2.88.1to2.88.16unlessotherwisespelt
outintheapplicableImprovementScheme.

2.88.1 ResidentialBuildings
Theseshallincludeanybuildinginwhichsleepingaccommodationisprovidedfor
normalresidentialpurposeswithorwithoutcookingordiningorbothfacilities.It
includesoneortwoormultifamilydwellings,lodgingorroominghouses,hostels,
dormitories,dharmashalas,apartmenthouses,flats,serviceapartment,studio
apartmentandprivategaragesincidentalthereto.

2.88.2 Residentialduplexapartments
Duplexapartmentsshallmeanaresidentialflatdividedontwofloorswithaninternal
staircaseconnectingthetwofloors.

2.88.3 ResidentialMixedUseBuilding
Premisesinwhichatleast75%ofthetotalbuiltupareaisusedforresidentialpurposes
withtheremainingareausedforeitherofficeand/orshoppingorretailusesonground
floorand/orfirstfloors.

2.88.4 EducationalBuildings
AbuildingexclusivelyusedforaschoolorcollegerecognizedbytheappropriateBoard
orUniversity,oranyothercompetentauthorityinvolvingassemblyforinstruction,
educationorrecreationincidentaltoeducationaluse,andincludingabuildingforsuch
otherusesincidentaltheretosuchaslibrary,coachingclassoraresearchinstitution.It
shallalsoincludequartersforessentialstaffrequiredtoresideinthepremisesanda
buildingusedasahostelattachedtoaneducationalinstitutionwhethersituatedinits
campusornotand,alsoincludesdaycarepurposesmorethan8hoursperweek.

2.88.5 InstitutionalBuildings
AbuildingconstructedorusedbyGovernment,Semigovernmentorganizationor
registeredtrustsandusedformedicalorothertreatment,ahostelforworkingwomen
oranauditoriumorcomplexforculturalandalliedactivitiesorforanHospicecareof
personssufferingfromphysicalormentalillness,handicap,diseaseorinfirmity,careof
orphans,abandonedwomen,childrenandinfants,convalescents,destituteoraged
personsandforpenalorcorrectionaldetentionwithrestrictedlibertyoftheinmates
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ordinarilyprovidingsleepingaccommodation,andincludeshospitals,sanatoria,
custodialandpenalinstitutionssuchasjails,prisons,mentalhospitals,housesof
correctionaldetentionandreformatories.

2.88.6 PublicOccupancyBuildingorAssemblyBuildings
Abuildingwhichhousesactivitiesinvolvingwheregroupsofpeoplecongregateor
gatherforamusement,recreation,social,religious,patriotic,civil,travelandsimilar
purposes,e.g.theatres,motionpicturehouse,driveintheatres,multiplexes,assembly
halls,conventioncentres,banquethalls,starcategoryhotels,cityhalls,townhalls,
auditoria,exhibitionhalls,museums,mangalkaryalaya,culturalcentre,placesof
worship,dancetheatres,clubandgymkhana,passengerstationsandterminalsofair,
surfaceandotherpublictransportationservices,recreationpiers,sportscomplexes,
andstadia.

2.88.7 BusinessBuildings
Theseshallincludeanybuildingorpartofbuilding,whichisusedfortransactionof
businessforthekeepingofaccountsandrecordsforsimilarpurposes;offices,banks,
professionalestablishments,I.T.establishments,callcentre,officesforprivate
entrepreneurs,courthouses,librariesshallbeclassifiedinthisgroupinsofaras
principalfunctionoftheseistransactionofpublicbusinessandthekeepingofbooks
andrecords.

2.88.8 OfficeBuilding/Premises
Thepremiseswhosesoleorprincipaluseistobeusedasanofficeorforofficepurpose;
"officepurposes"shallincludethepurposeofadministration,clericalwork,handling
money,telephone/telegraph/computeroperationsand"clericalwork"shallinclude
writing,bookkeeping,sortingpapers,typing,filing,duplicating,drawingofmatterfor
publicationandtheeditorialpreparationofmatterforpublication.

2.88.9 MercantileBuildings
Theseshallincludeanybuildingorpartofabuilding,whichisusedasshops,stores,
market,mallsfordisplayandsaleofmerchandiseeitherwholesaleorretail,office,
storageandservicefacilitiesincidentaltothesaleofmerchandiseandlocatedinthe
samebuildingshallbeincludedunderthisgroup.

2.88.10 Retailbuildings
Theseshallincludethefollowingtypologies:

a) Convenienceretailshopsupto20sqmBUA

b) IndividualretailshopsandGeneralStoresupto200sqmBUA

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c) Departmentstores,specialitystoresandsupermarkets:Above200sqmBUAbut
lessthan3000sqmBUA:aretailestablishmentwhichoffersawiderangeof
consumergoodsandproductsincludingindividualbrandedretail

d) Hypermarkets:Above3000sqmBUAand5000sqmBUA:Largevolumebased
merchandisestoresofferingawiderangeofconsumergoodsandproducts
includingbrandedproductsforretailconsumption.

e) Malls:Above5000sqmBUA:Largeretailcomplexcontainingatleastonemajor
anchorstoreasadepartmentstore,specialitystoreorsupermarketandavariety
ofretailstores,restaurantsandotherretailestablishmentsinasinglelarge
building

2.88.11 Restaurant
Arestaurantoraneatingplaceisacommercialestablishmentwheremealsare
preparedandservedtocustomers.

2.88.12 Hospitalitybuildings
Hospitalitybuildingsshallprimarilyincludehotelsandresorts.

a) Ahotelisacommercialestablishmentprovidinglodging,meals,andotherguest
services.Ingeneral,tobecalledahotel,anestablishmentmusthaveaminimumof
sixlettingbedrooms,atleastthreeofwhichmusthaveattached(ensuite)private
bathroomfacilities.

b) Aresortisahotelfeaturingawiderangeofamenities,sportsfacilitiesandleisure
attractionsdesignedtoprovideacompletevacationexperience.Aresortisspread
acrossalargerlandareacomparedtoahotel,whichcanbehousedinasingle
building.

2.88.13 WholesaleEstablishments
Theseshallincludeestablishmentswhollyorpartlyengagedinwholesaletrade,
manufactures,andwholesaleoutletsincludingrelatedstoragefacilities,Agricultural
ProduceMarketCommittee(APMC)establishments,warehousesandestablishments
engagedintrucktransportincludingtrucktransportbookingagencies.

2.88.14 IndustrialBuildings
Theseshallincludeanybuildingorpartofabuildingorstructure,inwhichproductsor
materialsofallkindsandpropertiesarefabricatedassembledorprocessedlike
assemblingplants,laboratories,powerplants,smokehouses,refineries,gasplants,
mills,dairies,factoriesetc.

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2.88.15 StorageBuildings
Theseshallincludeanybuildingorpartofabuildingusedprimarilyforthestorageor
shelteringofgoods,waresormerchandise,likewarehouses,coldstorage,freight
depots,transitsheds,godowns,transfergodowns,storehouses,publicgarages,
hangars,truckterminals,grainelevators,barnsandstables.

2.88.16 HazardousBuildings
Theseshallincludeanybuildingorpartofabuildingwhichisusedforthestorage,
handling,manufactureorprocessingofhighlycombustibleorexplosivematerialsor
productswhichareliabletobumwithextremerapidityand/orwhichmayproduce
poisonousgasesorexplosionsduringstorage,handling,manufacturingorprocessing,
whichinvolvehighlycorrosive,toxicornoxiousalkalis,acidsorotherliquidsor
chemicalsproducingflames,fumesandexplosive,mixturesofdustorwhichresultinthe
divisionofmatterintofineparticlessubjecttospontaneousignition.

2.89 OpenSpace

Anarea,forminganintegralpartofthesite,leftopentothesky.

2.90 OriginalPlot

Aplotwhichisconsolidatedfromallthecontiguouskhasranumbersinavillagewhich
areundersameownershipandhavethesametenurestatusasdefinedinanOriginal
Plot.

2.91 Owner

Anownerisapersonwhohaslegaltitleforlandorbuilding.Thedefinitionalsoincludes:

a) anagentortrusteewhoreceivestherentonbehalfoftheowner;

b) anagentortrusteewhoreceivestherentofaorisentrustedwithorisconcerned
withanybuildingdevotedtoreligiousorcharitablepurposes;

c) areceiver,executororadministratororamanagerappointedbyanycourtof
competentjurisdictiontohavethechargeof,ortoexercisetherightsofthe
owner;and

d) amortgageinpossession.

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2.92 Parapet

Alowwallorrailingbuiltalongtheedgeofaroof,terraces,balcony,verandahetc.asa
safetymeasure.

2.93 ParkingSpace

Anenclosedorunenclosed,coveredoropenareasufficientinsizetoparkvehicles.
Parkingspaceshallbeservedbyadrivewayconnectingthemwithastreetoralleyand
permittingingressoregressofvehicles.

2.94 Permit/Permission

ApermissionorauthorisationinwritingbytheAuthoritytocarryouttheworkregulated
bytheseregulations.

2.95 Plinth

Theportionofastructurebetweenthesurfaceofthesurroundinggroundandsurface
ofthefloorimmediatelyabovetheground.Theplinthshallgenerallynotbelessthan
300mmabovethesurroundinggroundlevel.

2.96 Plot/Site

Aparcelorpieceoflandenclosedbydefiniteboundariesandapprovedbyanauthority
asabuildingsite,undertheseregulations.

2.97 Podium

Acontinuousprojectingbaseorpedestalunderabuildingwithinthepermissible
buildingline.

2.98 Porch

Acoveredsurfacesupportedonpillarsorotherwiseforthepurposeofpedestrianor
vehicularapproachtoabuilding.

2.99 Road/Street

Anyhighway,street,lane,pathway,alley,stairway,passageway,carriageway,footway,
squareplaceorbridge,whetherathoroughfareornot,overwhichthepublichavea
rightofpassageoraccessorhavepassedandhadaccessuninterruptedlyforaspecified
period,whetherexistingorproposedinanyscheme,andincludesallbunds,channels,
ditches,stormwaterdrains,culverts,sidewalks,trafficislands,roadsidetreesand
hedges,retainingwalls,fences,barriersandrailingswithinthestreetlines.
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2.100 Road/StreetLevelorGrade

Theofficiallyestablishedelevationorgradeofthecentrallineofthestreetuponwhich
aplotfrontsandifthereisnotofficiallyestablishedgrade,theexistinggradeofthe
streetatitsmidpointorcrown.

2.101 Road/StreetLine/RoadRightofWay

Thelinedefiningthesidelimitofaroad/street.

2.102 RoomHeight

Theverticaldistancemeasuredfromthefinishedfloorsurfacetothefinishedceiling/
slabsurface.Incaseofpitchedroofs,theroomheightshallbetheaverageheight
betweenbottomoftheeavesandtopofridgemeasurefromthefloor.

2.103 RowHousing

Arowofhouseswithonlyfront,rearopenspaces.

2.104 SemiDetachedBuilding

Abuildingdetachedonthreesideswithopenspacesasspecified.

2.105 Site,DoubleFrontage

Asite,havingafrontageontwostreetsotherthanacornerplot.

2.106 Site,InteriororTandem

Asite,accesstowhichisbyapassagefromastreet;whethersuchpassageformspartof
thesiteornot.

2.107 Sitecorner

Thesiteatthejunctionsofandfrontingontwoormoreintersectingstreets.

2.108 Site,Depthof

Themeanhorizontaldistancebetweenthefrontandrearboundaries.

2.109 SmokeStopDoor

Adoorforpreventingorcheckingthespreadofsmokefromoneareatoanother.

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2.110 StairCover

Astructurewithacoveringroofoverastaircaseanditslandingbuilttoencloseonlythe
stairforthepurposeofprovidingprotectionfromweatherandnotusedforhuman
habitation.

2.111 StiltsorStiltFloor

Stiltsorstiltfloormeansportionofabuildingabovegroundlevelconsistingofstructural
columnsupportingthesuperstructurewithatleasttwosidesopen.

2.112 Storage

Aplacewheregoodsarestored.

2.113 StoreRoom

Aroomusedasstoragespace.

2.114 Storey

Theportionofabuildingincludedbetweenthesurfaceofanyfloorandthesurfaceof
thenextfloorimmediatelyaboveit,oriftherebenoflooraboveit,thenthespace
betweenanyfloorandtheceilingimmediatelyaboveit.

2.115 Tenement

Anindependentdwellingunitwithakitchenorcookingalcove.

2.116 Terrace

Aflatopentoskyrooforfloorofabuildingorapartofabuildinghavingparapet.

2.117 Terrace,doubleheight

Anunenclosedhorizontalcantileverorprojectiononanyfloorexceptthegroundfloor,
withaparapetandhandrail/balustradetoserveasasittingoutplacewithatleastone
sidefullyopen,exceptprovidedwithrailingorparapetwallforsafetywithitsheight
equaltotwicetheaveragefloortofloorheightofabuilding.Widthoftheterraceshall
be2.5mmeasuredperpendiculartothebuildingadmeasuredfromthatlinetothe
terracesoutermostedge.Itsareashallbeminimum7.5sqmandshallnotexceed15%
oftheBUAofafloor.Itshallhaveadividingwall/partitionwithaclearlydefined
doorwayopeningasanaccessbetweentheterraceanditsadjoiningroom.

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2.118 Towerlikestructure

Astructureinwhichtheheightofthetowerlikeportionisatleasttwicethewidthof
thebroaderbase.

2.119 Townhall

Atownhallisabuildingthatcontainstheofficesofpublicofficialsofthelocalauthority
orlocalgovernmentwithdefinedspaceforpublicmeetingsandgatherings.

2.120 Travelator

Apowerdrivenhorizontalwalkwayusedfortransportationofpeoplewithinsamefloor
ofabuilding.

2.121 TravelDistance

Thedistancefromtheremotestpointonafloorofabuildingtoaplaceofsafety,beita
verticalexit,horizontalexitoranoutsideexitmeasuredalongthelineoftravel.

2.122 UnsafeBuilding

Unsafebuildingsarethosewhicharestructurallyunsafe,unsanitaryornotprovided
withadequatemeansofingressoregresswhichconstituteafirehazardorare
otherwisedangeroustohumanlifeorwhichinrelationtoexistinguseconstitutea
hazardtosafetyorhealthorpublicwelfare,byreasonofinadequatemaintenance,
dilapidationorabandonment.

2.123 Verandah

Acoveredareawithatleastonesideopentotheoutsidewiththeexceptionof1.05m.
highparapetorstafetyrailingontheupperfloorstobeprovidedontheopenside.

2.124 WaterCloset(WC)

Aprivywitharrangementforflushingthepanwithwater.Itdoesnotincludea
bathroom.

2.125 WaterCourse

Anaturalchanneloranartificialoneformedbydrainingordiversionofanatural
channelmeantforcarryingstormandwastewater.

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2.124.1 MajorWaterCourseVenaRiver
Awatercoursewhichcarriesstormwaterdischargingfromacontributingareaofnot
lessthan160Ha.Note:ThedecisionoftheAuthorityasregardsthecalculationofthe
contributingareashallbefinal.

2.124.2 MinorWaterCourse
AnyotherwatercourseshownintheImprovementSchemeplan,whicharenot
classifiedasamajorwatercourseshallbeconsideredasaminorwatercourse.

2.126 WidthofRoad

Thewholeextentofspacewithintheboundariesofroadwhenappliedtoanewroad,as
laiddowninthejurisdictionalsurveysmapordevelopmentplanorprescribedroadlines
byanyActorLawandmeasuredatrightanglestothecourseorintendedcourseof
directionofsuchroadwhicheverismore.

2.127 Window

Anopeningtotheoutsideotherthanthedoorwhichprovidesallorpartofthe
requirednaturallight,ventilationorboth,totheinteriorspace.

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3 APPLICABILITY OF REGULATIONS
3.1 InadditiontotheprovisionscontainedintheMaharashtraRegional&TownPlanning
Act,1966,NagpurImprovementTrustAct,1936,theCityofNagpurCorporationAct,
1948andtheNationalbuildingcodeasamendedfromtimetotimetheseregulations
shallapplytothebuildingregulationactivitiesgivenbelow.

Theseregulationsshallapplytoalldevelopments.Furthertheseregulationsshallapply
todevelopmentworkdefinedinRegulationNo.3.1.1to3.1.4.

3.1.1 Whereabuildingiserected,theseRegulationsapplytothedesignandconstructionof
thebuilding.

3.1.2 PartConstruction
Wherethewholeorpartofabuildingisdemolishedoralteredorreconstructed,
removed,exceptwhereotherwisespecificallystipulated,theseRegulationsapplyonly
totheextentoftheworkinvolved.

3.1.3 ChangeofOccupancy
Wheretheoccupancyofabuildingischanged,exceptwhereotherwisespecifically
stipulated,theseRegulationsshallapplytoallpartsofthebuildingaffectedbythe
change

3.1.4 Reconstruction
Thereconstructioninwholeorpartofabuildingwhichhasceasedtoexistduetoan
accidentalfire,naturalcollapseordemolition,havingbeendeclaredunsafe,orwhichis
likelytobedemolishedbyorunderanorderoftheNIT/SPAandforwhichthe
necessarycertificatehasbeengivenbytheNIT/SPAbeallowedsubjecttothe
provisionsintheseRegulations.

3.1.5 Exclusions
NothingintheseRegulationsshallrequiretheremoval,alterationorabandonmentor
preventthecontinuanceofthelawfullyestablisheduseoroccupancyofanexisting
buildingoritsuseunless,intheopinionoftheChairman,suchabuildingisunsafeor
constitutesahazardtothesafetyofadjacentproperty.

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4 INTERPRETATION
4.1 Intheregulations,theuseofpresenttenseincludesthefuturetense,themasculine
genderincludesthefeminineandtheneutral,thesingularnumberincludestheplural
andthepluralincludesthesingular.Thewordpersonincludesa
corporation/agency/organization,writingincludesprintingandtypingand"signature'
includesthumbimpressionmadebyapersonwhocannotwriteifhisnameiswritten
neartosuchthumbimpression.

4.2 Wheneversizesanddimensionsofroomsandspaceswithinbuildingsarespecified,
theyshallmeancleardimensionsunlessotherwisespecifiedintheseregulations.

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5 BUILDING PERMIT, COMMENCEMENT CERTIFICATE AND OTHER

CLEARANCES
5.1 Thelandowner/plotownershallberesponsibleforobtainingallpermissionsand
requisiteNoObjectionCertificatesrequiredforthedevelopment.

5.2 Thelandowner/plotownershallobtainNonAgricultural(NA)permissionfrom
competentauthorityoftheRevenueDepartmentasperprovisionsofMaharashtra
landRevenueCode,1966.

5.3 EnvironmentalclearancesapplicableaspertheEnvironmentProtectionAct,1986and
otherprevailinglaw,asamendedfromtimetotimeshallbenecessaryfor
developmentoftheland/plot.

5.4 Nopersonshallcarryoutanydevelopment,erect,reerectormakealterationsor
demolishanybuildingorcausethesametobedonewithoutfirstobtainingaseparate
buildingpermitandcommencementcertificateforeachsuchdevelopmentwork/
buildingfromtheauthority.

5.5 ThefollowingoperationalconstructionoftheGovernment,whethertemporaryor
permanentwhichisnecessaryfortheoperation,maintenance,developmentor
executionofanyoffollowingservicesmaybeexemptedfromtheprovisionsofthese
regulations:

a) Railways;
b) NationalHighways;
c) Nationalwaterways;
d) Airwaysandaerodromes;
e) PostsandTelegraphs,telephones,wireless,broadcastingandotherlikeformsof
communication;
f) Regionalgridforelectricity,and
g) AnyotherservicewhichtheStateGovernmentmay,ifitisofopinionthatthe
operationmaintenancedevelopmentofexecutionofsuchserviceisessentialto
thelifeofthecommunity,bynotification,declaretobeaserviceforthepurpose
ofthisclause.
5.5.1 HoweverthefollowingconstructionsoftheGovernmentdepartmentsdonotcome
underthepreviewofoperationalconstructionforthepurposeofexemptionunder
regulationNo.5.5
(i) Newresidentialbuilding,roadsanddrainsinrailwaycolonies,hospitals,clubs,
instituteandschool,inthecaseofrailways;and
(ii) Anewbuilding,newconstructionornewinstallationoranyextensionthereof,in
thecaseofanyotherservices.
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5.5.2 InthecontextofregulationNo.5.5.1(i)and(ii)forthepurposeofdecidingwhat
constituteOperationalConstructionthefollowingmaybeusedasthebasis:
(i) Repair,renovationetc,tothefollowingworksintheexistinginstallations,
buildingsetc.oftheRailways:
a) Allrailwaystracksinandoutsidetheyardsincludingtheformation,culverts,
bridges,tunnelsandsidedrains.

b) Buildingplatforms,footoverbridges,subways,shedsoverplatforms,yard,
master'sandtraindispatcher'soffices,weighbridges;turntables,lifting
towers,gantries.

c) Running(locomotive)sheds,carriageandwagondeposits,carriagewashing
arrangement,runningrooms,trainexaminer'sofficeanddepotsintheyards,
permanentwayinspectorsandsignalinspectors,storesintheyards,water
tanksoverheadandgroundlevel,pipelinesandpumpingstations.

d) Goodssheds,parceloffices,goodsplatforms.

e) Storesheds,substations.

f) Signals,signalcabins,controlcabinsinhumpingyards.

(ii) Fencingorwallingforprotectionofrailwaylinesandyards.
(iii) Alloverheadelectricequipmentforelectrictraction.

Note1:Inthecaseofnewrailwaylines,therailwayadministrationshouldmakea
referencetothestategovernmentfortheirviewswhichwillbegivendueconsideration
bytherailwayadministration,beforefinalisingtheproject.

Note2:Forconstructionofnewstationbuildings,goodssheds,parceloffices,goods
platformsandworkshopsortheirmajorremodeling,asdistinctfromrepairs,
renovationsetc.,referredtounderitem(i)(a)to(f)above,referencetotheappropriate
Authoritywillbenecessary.

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6 PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING BUILDING PERMIT AND

COMMENCEMENT CERTIFICATE
6.1 Notice

Everypersonwhointendstocarryoutdevelopmentanderect,reerectormake
alterationsinanyplaceinabuildingordemolishanybuilding,shallgivenoticeinwriting
totheAuthorityofhissaidintensionintheprescribedform(SeeAppendix'A')andsuch
noticeshallbeaccompaniedbytherequiredbuildingpermitfeeandtheplansand
statementsinsufficient(SeeRegulationNo.6.1.1)copies,asrequiredunder6.2and6.3.
Theplansmaybeordinaryprintsonferropaperoranyothertype(printsonly),oneset
ofplansshallberetainedintheofficeoftheAuthorityforrecordaftertheissueor
permitofarefusal.

6.1.1 CopiesofPlansandStatements
Minimumtwocopiesofplansandstatementshallbemadeavailablealongwiththe
notice.Incaseofbuildingschemes,wheretheclearanceisrequired(NoObjection
Certificate)fromanyoneoftheChiefFireOfficer,NIT/DirectorofFireServices,
Maharashtra(seeRegulationNo.6.2.6.1andother),numberofcopiesofplansrequired
shallbeasdecidedbytherelevantAuthority.Onceapproved,additionalcopiesof
correctedplansshallbesubmittedtoNIT.

6.1.2 Thelandownershallsubmitlayoutdevelopment/buildingplanstoNIT/SPAasper
theseDevelopmentControlRegulations.

6.1.3 Thelandownershallhavetopaynecessarychargesaspertherulesforthesanctionof
buildingplansandcommencinganyconstructionactivityonplots.

6.1.4 NIT/SPAshallsanctionthelayoutplans/buildingplansasperthedevelopmentpolicies
ofNITinrespectoftheImprovementSchemeinforceatthattime.

6.1.5 ForthelayoutsanctionedontheFinalPlotareanominalSecurityDepositandnominal
supervisionchargesshallbepayablebylandowneratthetimeofdevelopment
agreementofFinalPlot.Thesecuritydepositandthesupervisionchargeshallbe
decidedbyNIT/SPAfromtimetotime.

6.1.6 Incaseofsubdivisionlayoutdevelopment,thedevelopershallenterintoa
developmentagreementwithNIT/SPAandabidebyit.

6.1.7 Incaseofgrouphousingschemelayouts,thedevelopershallenterintoadevelopment
agreementwithNIT/SPAandabidebyit.

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6.1.8 ThelandownershallpayfeestoNITforplantationandmaintenanceoftreeswithinthe
plotattheratepertreeasdecidedbyNIT/SPAfromtimetotime.
6.2 InformationAccompanyingNotice

TheNoticeshallbeaccompaniedbythekey(locationplan),siteplan,subdivisionlayout
plan,buildingplan,servicesplans,specificationandcertificateofsupervisionand
ownershiptitleasprescribedin6.2.1to6.2.13.

6.2.1 SizeofDrawingSheetsandcolouringofplans
6.2.1.1 ThesizeofdrawingsheetsshallbeanyofthosespecifiedinTable61.Inaddition,
electronicversionofalldrawingsshallbesubmittedtoNITinAutoCADformat.

Table61:Drawingsheetsizes

Sr.No. Designation TrimmedSize(mm)

1 A0 841x1189
2 A1 594x841
3 A2 420x594
4 A3 297x420
5 A4 210x297
6 A5 148x210

6.2.1.2 ColouringnotationsforPlans:ThePlansshallbecolouredasspecifiedinTable62,
furtherprintsofplansshallbeononesideofpaperonly.

Table62:Colouringofplans

SitePlan BuildingPlan
Sr.
Item White Blue White Blue Ammonia
No. Ammonia
Plan Print Plan Print Print
Thick Thick Thick Thick Thick Thick
1 Plotlines
Black Black Black Black Black Black
2 ExistingStreet Green Green Green
FutureStreet Green Green Green
3
ifany dotted dotted dotted
Permissible
4 Thick Thick Thick
Building
5 OpenSpaces Nocolour
Existingwork
6 Black White Blue Black White Blue
(outline)
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SitePlan BuildingPlan
Sr.
Item White Blue White Blue Ammonia
No. Ammonia
Plan Print Plan Print Print
Work
Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow
7 proposedto
hatched hatched hatched hatched hatched hatched
bedemolished
Proposed Redfilled
8 Red Red Red Red Red
work in
Drainageand
Red Red Red Red Red Red
9 sewerage
dotted dotted dotted dotted dotted dotted
work
Black Black Black Black Black Black
Watersupply
10 dotted dotted dotted dotted dotted dotted
work
thin thin thin thin thin thin
Red Red Red Red Red Red
11 Deviations
hatched hatched hatched hatched hatched hatched
Recreation Green Green Green Green Green Green
12
ground wash wash wash wash wash wash

Note:Forlanddevelopment/subdivision/layout,suitablecolouringnotationsshallbe
usedwhichshallbeindexed.

6.2.2 Ownershiptitleandarea
Everyapplicationfordevelopmentpermissionandcommencementcertificateshallbe
accompaniedbythefollowingdocumentsforverifyingtheownershipandareaetc.of
theland:

a) attestedcopyoforiginalsale/leasedeed/powerofattorney/enabling
ownershipdocumentwhereapplicable;

b) anextractoftheareastatementfromtheImprovementSchemeDocumentand
partplanoftheFinalPlot(FP)fromtheapprovedplanalongwithnew7x12
extractthathasbeencreatedaftertheImprovementSchemeissanctionedbythe
StateGovernment;

c) anyotherdocumentprescribedbytheChairman;

d) Ifthepropertyismortgagedetc.theregisteredconsentofsuchinterestedpersons
shallbesubmittedwiththeapplication;

e) acertifiedcopyofapprovedsubdivision/amalgamation/layoutoflandfromthe
concernedauthority;
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InthecaseoflandleasedbytheGovernmentorlocalauthorities,clearance/no
objectionofGovernmentorsuchauthoritiesregardingobservanceofthelease
conditionsshallbeobtainedandattachedtotheapplicationfordevelopment
permissioninrespectofsuchland.

6.2.3 Keyplanorlocationplan
Akeyplandrawntoascaleofnotlessthan1:10,000shallbesubmittedalongwiththe
applicationforaBuildingPermitandCommencementCertificateshowingtheboundary
locationsofthesitewithrespecttoneighbourhoodlandmarks.

6.2.4 SitePlan
Thesiteplansentwithanapplicationforpermissiondrawntoascaleof1:500shallbe
dulyauthenticatedbytheappropriateOfficeroftheDepartmentofLandRecords
showinginadditionthefollowingdetails:

a) boundariesofthesiteandofanycontiguouslandbelongingtotheownerofthe
site;

b) positionofthesiteinrelationtoneighbouringstreets;

c) nameofthestreetsonwhichthebuildingisproposedtobesituated,ifany;

d) allexistingbuildingscontainedinthesitewiththeirnames(wherethebuildings
aregivennames)andtheirnumbers;

e) positionofthebuildingandofotherbuildings,ifany,whichtheapplicantintends
toerect,uponhiscontiguouslandreferredtoin(a)aboveinrelationto;

f) theboundariesofthesiteand,inacasewherethesitehasbeenpartitioned,the
boundariesoftheportionsownedbyothers;

g) alladjacentstreets,buildings(withnumberofstoreysandheight)andpremises
withinadistanceof12m.oftheworksiteandofthecontiguousland(ifany)
referredtoin(a),and

h) ifthereisnostreetwithinadistanceof12mofthesite,thenearestexistingstreet
withitsname;

i) meansofaccessfromthestreettothebuildingandtoallothersbuildings(ifany)
whichtheapplicantintendstoerectuponhiscontiguouslandreferredtoin(a);
above;

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j) spacetobeleftaroundthebuildingtosecurefreecirculationsofair,admissionof
lightandaccessforscavengingpurposes;

k) widthofthestreet(ifany)infrontandwidthofthestreet(ifany)atthesideof
nearthebuilding;

l) directionofthenorthlinerelativetotheplanofthebuilding;

m) anyexistingphysicalfeatures,suchaswells,tanks,drainsortrees;

n) thegroundareaofthewholepropertyandthebreakupofthecoveredareaon
eachfloorwiththecalculationsforpercentagecoveredineachfloorintermsof
thetotalareaoftheplotasrequiredbytheRegulationsgoverningthecoverageof
thearea;

o) overheadelectricsupplylinesincludingspaceforelectricalsubstationaccordingto
therequirementsoftheelectricdistributionlicences,watersupplyanddrainage
line;

p) suchotherparticularsasmaybeprescribedbytheChairman.

6.2.5 Subdivision/Layoutplan
Inthecaseofdevelopmentwork,thenoticeshallbeaccompaniedbythesubdivision/
layoutplanwhichshallbedrawnonascaleofnotlessthan1:500,however,forlayout
havingareas4.0haandabovetheplanshallbedrawnatascaleofnotlessthan1:1000,
containingthefollowing:

a) scaleusedandnorthpoint;

b) thelocationofallproposedandexistingroadswiththeirexisting/proposed/
prescribedwidthswithintheland;

c) dimensionofplotalongwithbuildinglinesshowingthesetbackswithdimensions
withineachplot;

d) thelocationofdrainsofsewers,publicfacilitiesandservicesandelectricallines
etc.

e) tableindicatingsize,area,anduseofalltheplotsinthesubdivisionlayoutplan;

f) thestatementindicatingthetotalareaofthesite,areautilizedunderroads,open
spacesforparks,playground,recreationspacesandanydevelopmentplan
reservationifapplicable,schools,shoppingandotherpublicplacesalongwith
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theirpercentagewithreferencetothetotalareaofthesiteproposedtobesub
dividedincludingparkingcalculations

g) incaseofplotswhicharesubdividedinbuiltupareasinadditiontotheabove,
themeansofaccesstothesubdivisionfromexistingstreets.

h) streetsectionsofproposedstreetswithsidewalks,streettrees,streetlighting,
drainageetcasapplicable.

6.2.6 BuildingPlan
Theplansofthebuildingswithelevationsandsectionsaccompanyingthenoticeshallbe
drawntoascaleof1:100andshall:

a) includefloorplansofallfloorstogetherwiththecoveredareaclearlyindicating
thesizesofroomsandthepositionandwidthofstaircases,rampsandotherexit
ways,liftwells,liftmachineroomandliftpitdetails.Itshallalsoincludeground
floorplanaswellasbasementplansandshallindicatethedetailsofparkingspace,
loadingandunloadingspacesprovidedaroundandwithinbuildingasalsothe
accesswaysandtheappurtenantopenspaceswithprojectionsindottedlines,
distancefromanybuildingexistingontheplotinfigureddimensionsalongwith
accessorybuilding.

b) showtheuseoroccupancyofallpartsofthebuildings;

c) showexactlocationofessentialservices,forexample,WC,sink,bathandthelike;

d) includesectionaldrawingsofthebuildingshowingallsectionaldetails.

e) showallstreetelevations;

f) givedimensionsoftheprojectedportionsbeyondthepermissiblebuildingline;

g) includeterraceplanindicatingthedrainageandtheslopesoftheroof;

h) giveindicationsofthenorthpointrelativetotheplansand

i) givedimensionsanddetailsofdoors,windowsandventilators;

6.2.6.1 Buildingplansformultistoried,publicoccupancyandspecialbuildings:For

a) highrisebuildingswhicharemorethan15mheight;

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b) publicoccupancybuildingsandassemblybuildingssuchaseducational,hospitals,
mercantile,institutional,auditoriums,cinemahallsormultiplexes,malls;

c) specialbuildingssuchasindustrial,storageofhazardousandnonhazardous
materialsand

d) mixedoccupancieswithanyoftheaforesaidoccupancieshavingareamorethan
500sqm.

Thefollowingadditionalinformationshallbefurnished/indicatedintheBuildingPlans
inadditiontotheitems(a)to(i)ofregulationNo.6.2.6.

a) accesstofireappliances/vehicleswithdetailsofvehicularturningcircleandclear
motorableaccesswayaroundthebuilding;

b) size(width)ofmainandalternatestaircasesalongwithbalconyapproach,
corridor,ventilatedlobbyapproach;

c) locationanddetailsofliftenclosures;.

d) locationandsizeoffirelift;

e) smokestoplobby/door,whereprovided;

f) refusechutes,refusechamber,serviceduct,etc.;

g) vehicularparkingspaces;

h) refusearea,ifany;

i) detailsofbuildingservices:Airconditioningsystemwithpositionoffiredampers,
mechanicalventilationsystem,electricalservices,boilers,gaspipesetc.,

j) detailsofexitsincludingprovisionoframps,etc.forhospitalsandbuildings
requiringspecialfireprotectionmeasures,

k) locationofgenerator,transformerandswitchgearroom;

l) smokeexhaustersystem,ifany;

m) detailsoffirealarmsystemnetwork;

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n) locationofcentralizedcontrol,connectingallfirealarmsystems,builtinfire
protectionarrangementsandpublicaddresssystemetc;

o) locationanddimensionsofstaticwaterstoragetankandpumproomalongwith
fireserviceinletsformobilepumpandwaterstoragetank;

p) locationanddetailsoffixedfireprotectioninstallationssuchassprinklers,wet
risers,hosereels,drenchers,C02installationetc;

q) locationanddetailsoffirstaid,firefightingequipments/installations.

6.2.7 ServicePlan
Plans,elevationsandsectionsofprivatewatersupply,sewagedisposalsystemand
detailsofbuildingservices,whererequiredbytheAuthority,shallbemadeavailableon
ascalenotlessthan1:100andscaleof1:1000forlayouts.

6.2.8 StructuralDrawings
Forpurposesofrecord,structuraldrawingsshallbesubmittedforallbuildings.
StructuralLiabilityCertificateshallbedepositedwithNITbeforeobtainingthe
OccupationCertificate.ThirdpartyinspectionbyapanelappointedbyNITshallbe
applicableforallbuildingswithheightmorethan15m.

6.2.9 Specifications
Generalspecificationoftheproposedconstructions,givingtypeandgradeofmaterials
tobeusedintheformgiveninAppendixA,dulysignedbylicensedArchitectasthecase
maybeshallaccompanythenotice.

6.2.10 Supervision
Thenoticeshallbefurtheraccompaniedbyacertificateofsupervisionintheprescribed
formgiveninAppendixB,bythelicensedArchitect/Engineer/StructuralEngineeras
thecasemaybe.Intheeventofthesaidlicensedtechnicalpersonnelceasingtobe
employedforthedevelopmentwork,thefurtherdevelopmentworkshallstand
suspendedtillanewlicensedtechnicalpersonisappointedandhiscertificateof
supervisionalongwithacertificateforthepreviouswork(eitherfromtheprevious
technicalpersonnelornews).

6.2.11 BuildingPermitFee
Thenoticeshallbeaccompaniedbyanattestedcopyofthereceiptofpaymentofthe
BuildingPermitApplicationFee.Thebuildingpermitfeeandlayout/subdivisionofland
feesshallbeasdecidedbytheNITfromtimetotimeuniformly.

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6.2.12 SecurityDepositFee
ForensuringthefaithfulcomplianceoftheseRegulationsandthedirectionsgiveninthe
sanctionedplanandothertermsandconditions,asecurityfeeshallbechargedatrates
asspecifiedbytheAuthority.Thesameshallbereturnedtotheowneraftertheissueof
thefulloccupancycertificateforthebuildingbytheAuthority.

6.2.13 NoObjectionCertificate
InthecaseofcertainoccupanciesrequiringclearancefromtheauthoritieslikeCivil
AviationAuthorities,Railways,DirectorateofIndustries,MaharashtraPreventionof
PollutionBoard,DistrictMagistrate,InspectorateofBoilersandSmokeNuisanceetc.,
therelevantnoobjectioncertificatesfromtheseauthorities,applicabletheoccupancy,
shallalsoaccompanytheapplication.

6.2.14 Developmentcharges
DevelopmentchargesaspertheprovisionsoftheMR&TPAct,1966shallbedeposited
withtheAuthoritybeforeissueofdevelopmentpermission/commencementcertificate.

6.2.15 Premiumcharges
Premiumchargesasmayberequiredtoberecoveredundertheseregulationsshallbe
paidtotheAuthoritybeforeissueofdevelopmentpermission/commencement
certificateasperthescheduleofchargesasdecidedbytheAuthorityfromtimetotime.

6.2.16 Taxreceiptfortaxclearance
Thenoticeshallalsobeaccompaniedbytheattestedcopyofataxreceiptfromthe
relevantauthorityforpaymentoftaxuptodate.

6.3 SigningthePlan

AlltheplansshallbedulysignedbytheownerandtheArchitectorlicensedEngineer/
StructuralEngineer/Supervisorandshallindicatehisname,addressandlicencenumber
allottedbytheAuthority.

6.4 QualificationandCompetenceoftheArchitect/LicensedEngineer/Structural
Engineer/Supervisor

Architect/Engineer/StructuralEngineerSupervisorreferredanunder6.3shallbe
registered/licensedbytheauthorityascompetenttogivevariousworksasgivenin
Appendix"C".Thequalificationandprocedureforregistrationandlicensingofthe
EngineerIstructuralengineerIsupervisorshallbeasgiveninAppendix"C".

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6.5 DelegationofPowersandDiscretionaryPowers

6.5.1 DelegationsofPowers
Anyofthepowers,dutiesorfunctionsconferredorimposeduponorvestedinthe
Chairmanbyanyoftheseregulationmaybeexercised,performedordischargedunder
theAuthorityControlandsubjecttohisrevisionandtosuchconditionsandlimitations,
ifanyasheshallthinkfittoprescribe,byanyofficerwhomthe'Authoritygenerallyor
speciallyempowersinwritinginthisbehalfandineachofthesaidregulations.The
wordChairmanshalltotheextenttowhichanyofficerissoempowered,bedeemedto
includesuchofficer.

TheChairman,NITshallhaveappellatejurisdictionoveralldecisionstakenbyany
officersoempowered.

6.5.2 DiscretionaryPowers
6.5.2.1 InconformitywiththeintentandspiritoftheseregulationstheChairmanmay:

a) decideonmatterswhereitisallegedthatthereisanerrorinanyorder,
requirementdecision,determinationorinterpretationsmadebyhiminthe
applicationoftheseRegulations;

b) determineandestablishthelocationoflanduseboundariesinexceptionalcases,
orincasesofdoubtorcontroversy;

c) interprettheprovisionsoftheseregulationswherethestreetslayoutactuallyon
thegroundvariesfromthestreetlayoutasshownontheImprovementScheme;

d) withpriorapprovalofGovernmentmodifythelimitofazonewheretheboundary
lineofthelandusedividesaplotand

e) Authorisetheerectionofbuildingoruseofpremisesforapublicservice
undertakingforpublicutilitypurposesonly,wherehefindssuchanauthorisation
tobereasonable,necessaryforthepublicconvenienceandwelfareevenifitisnot
permittedinanyLandUse.

*6.5.2.2 TemporaryConstructions:TheChairmanmaygrantpermissionfortemporary
constructionforperiodnotexceedingsixmonthsatatimeandintheaggregatenot
exceedingforaperiodofoneyearsuchapermissionmaybegivenbyhimforthe
constructionofthefollowing,namely:

a) Structuresforprotectionfromtherainorcoveringoftheterracesduringthe
monsoononly;

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b) Pandalsforfairs,ceremonies,religiousfunction,etc.;

c) Structuresforgodowns/storageofconstructionmaterialswithinthesite;

d) Temporarysiteofficesandwatchmanchowkieswithinthesiteonlyduringthe
phaseofconstructionofthemainbuilding.

e) Structuresofexhibitions/circusesetc.;

f) Structuresforstorageofmachinery,beforeinstallation,forfactoriesinindustrial
landswithinthesite.

g) Structuresforancillaryworksforquarryingoperationsinconformingzones;

h) MAFCOstalls,milkboothsandtelephonebooths;

i) Transitaccommodationforpersonstoberehabilitatedinanewconstructionand

j) Structuresforeducationalandmedicalfacilitieswithinthesiteoftheproposed
buildingduringthephaseofplanningandconstructingthesaidpermanent
buildings.

Providedthat,temporaryconstructionsforstructuresetc.mentionedat(c),(d),(f),(i)
and(j)maybepermittedtobecontinuedtemporarilybytheChairman,butinanycase
notbeyondcompletionofconstructionofthemainstructureorbuildingandthat
structurein(g)maybecontinuedonannualrenewalsbasisbyChairmanbeyonda
periodofoneyear.

*Providedfurtherthatforthestructureaccommodatingmorethan50persons,no
objectioncertificatefromanyoneoftheChiefFireOfficer,NIT/DirectorofFireServices,
Maharashtrashallbeobtainedpriortoissuingpermission.

6.5.2.3 Inspecificcases,whereaclearlydemonstrablehardshipiscaused,theChairmanmayby
specialwrittenpermissionpermitanyofthedimensions/provisionprescribedbythese
regulationstobemodified,providedtherelaxationsoughtdoesnotviolatethehealth,
safety;firesafety,structuralsafetyandpublicsafetyoftheinhabitantsthebuildings
andtheneighbourhood.

However,norelaxationfromthesetbackrequiredfromtheroadboundaryorFSIor
parkingrequirementshallbegrantedunderanycircumstances.Whilegranting
permission,conditionsmaybeimposedon:

a) Size;

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b) costordurationofthestructure;

c) abrogationofclaimofcompensation;

d) paymentofdeposit;

e) itsforfeaturefornoncomplianceand

f) paymentofpremium.

6.6 GrantofPermitorRefusal

6.6.1 TheAuthoritymayeithersanctionorrefusetheplansandspecificationsormay
sanctionthemwithsuchmodificationsordirectionsasitmaydeemnecessaryafter
havingrecoveredthedevelopmentchargesaspersections124(A)and124(B)of
MR&TPAct,1966andthereuponshallcommunicateitsdecisiontothepersongiving
thenoticeintheprescribedformgiveninAppendixDandE.

6.6.2
i. ThebuildingplansforbuildingsidentifiedinregulationNo.6.5.2.2shallalsobe
subjecttothescrutinyoftheChiefFireOfficer,NIT/DirectorofFireServices,
Maharashtraandthesanctionthroughbuildingpermitshallbegivenbythe
NIT/SPAaftertheclearancefromtheChiefFireOfficer,NIT/DirectorofFire
Services,Maharashtra.
ii. Incaseoflandsubdivisionorlayout,tentativelayoutshallberecommendedfor
demarcationatfirstinstance.AfterhavingdemarcatedthelayoutbytheLand
RecordsDepartment,theownershallsubmitthedemarcatedlayoutforfinal
approvaltoNIT/SPA,whichwillgrantfinalapprovalifitisinaccordancewiththe
layoutrecommendedfordemarcationandconfirmingtotheregulations.

6.6.3 Ifwithinsixty(60),daysofthereceiptofthenotice,alongwithnecessary
fees/deposit/chargesetc.asmaybeapplicableunder6.2oftheseregulations,the
Authorityfailstointimateinwritingtothepersons,whohasgiventhenotice;ofits
refusalorsanctionorsanctionwithsuchmodificationordirections,thenoticewithits
plansandstatementsshallbedeemedtohavebeensanctioned,providednothingshall
beconstruedtoauthoriseanypersontodoanythingonthesiteoftheworkin
contraventionoragainstthetermsofleaseortitlesoftheland.

6.6.4 Providedfurtherthat,thedevelopmentproposal,forwhichthepermissionwasapplied
for,isstrictlyinconformitywiththerequirementsofalltheseDevelopmentControl
RegulationsframedundertheActorbyelawsorhaveregulationsframedinthisbehalf
underanylawforthetimebeinginforceandthesameinnowayviolateseither
provisionsofanydraftorfinalplanorproposalspublishedbymeansofnotice,
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submittedforsanctionundertheActs.Providedfurtherthatanydevelopmentcarried
outinpursuanceofsuchdeemedpermissionwhichincontraventionoftheprovisionsof
theaboveprovision,shallbedeemedtobeanunauthoriseddevelopmentforpurposes
ofsections52to57ofMR&TPAct,1966andotherrelevantAct.

6.6.5 Oncetheplanhasbeenscrutinisedandobjectionshavebeenpointedout,theowner
givingnoticeshallmodifytheplan,complywiththeobjectionsraisedandresubmitit,
theprintsofplanssubmittedforfinalapproval,shallnotcontainsuperimposed
corrections.Theauthorityshallgrantorrefusethecommencementcertificate/building
permitwithin60daysfromthedateofresubmission.Nonewobjectionsmaygenerally
beraisedwhentheyareresubmittedaftercomplianceofearlierobjections.
6.7 Commencementofwork

Commencementcertificate/developmentpermissionshallremainvalidfor4yearsin
theaggregatebutshallhavetoberenewedeveryoneyearfromthedateofitsissue.
Theapplicationforrenewalshallbemadebeforeexpiryofoneyeariftheworkisnot
alreadycommenced.Suchrenewalcanbedoneforthreeconsecutivetermsofoneyear
afterwhichproposalsshallhavetobesubmittedtoobtaindevelopmentpermission
afresh.Ifapplicationforrenewalismadeafterexpiryofthestipulatedperiodduring
whichcommencementcertificateisvalid,thentheChairmanmaycondonethedelayfor
submissionofapplicationforrenewalbychargingnecessaryfees.Butinanycase,
commencementcertificateshallnotberenewedforaperiodofmorethan4yearsfrom
thedateofcommencementcertificate/developmentpermission.

Forthepurposeofthisregulation,Commencement"shallmeanasunder:

a Forabuildingworkincluding
additionsandalterations
b Forbridgesandoverheadtanks
c Forundergroundworks
d Forlayout,subdivisionand
amalgamationproposals
Uptoplinthlevel
Foundationandconstructionwork
uptothebasefloor
Foundationandconstructionwork
uptofloorofundergroundfloor
Finaldemarcationandprovisionof
infrastructureservicesuptothe
followingstages:
(i)Waterboundmacadamroads.
(ii)Sewerage,drainageandwater
supplyexcavationandbase
concretingcomplete.

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6.8 Revocationofpermit

1. IfitappearstoNIT/SPAthatitisexpedient,havingregardtotheImprovement
Schemeplanpreparedorunderpreparationthatanypermissiontodevelopland
grantedordeemedtobegrantedundertherelevantactshouldberevokedor
modified,NIT/SPAmay,aftergivingthepersonconcernedanopportunityofbeing
heardagainstsuchrevocationormodification,byorder,revokeormodifythe
permissiontosuchextentasappearstoittobenecessary:

Providedthat:

a) Wherethedevelopmentrelatestothecarryingoutofanybuildingorother
operation,nosuchordershallaffectsuchoftheoperationsashavebeenpreviously
carriedout;orshallbepassedaftertheseoperationshavesubstantiallyprogressed
orhavebeencompleted;

b) Wherethedevelopmentrelatestoachangeofuseofland,nosuchordershallbe
passedatanytimeafterthechangehastakenplace.

2. Wherepermissionisrevokedormodifiedbyanordermadeundersubsection(1)
above,andanyownerclaimswithinthetimeandinthemannerprescribed,
compensationfortheexpenditureincurredincarryingoutthedevelopmentin
accordancewithsuchpermissionwhichhasbeenrenderedabortivebythe
revocationormodification,theNIT/SPAshall,aftergivingtheownerreasonable
opportunityofbeingheardbytheTownPlanningOfficer,andafterconsideringhis
report,assessandoffersuchcompensation(subjecttotheprovisionsofSection19
MR&TPAct)totheownerasitthinksfit.
3. Iftheownerdoesnotacceptthecompensationandgivesnotice,withinsuchtime
asmaybeprescribed,ofhisrefusaltoaccept,NIT/SPAshallreferthematterforthe
adjudicationofthecourt,andthedecisionoftheCourtshallbefinalandbindingon
theownerandNIT/SPA.

6.9 Appeals

AnypersonaggrievedbyanorderofanofficerofNITpassedunderanyrulesor
regulationscontainedherein,may,withinaperiodofthirtydaysfromthedateofthe
receiptofthisorder,appealtosuchanofficerdesignatedbytheChairman,NIT,orifno
suchofficerhasbeendesignated,totheChairman,NIT.

AnyorderpassedinappealbyanysuchofficerotherthantheChairman,shallbesubject
totherevisionoftheChairman.

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IftheoriginalorderhasbeenpassedbytheChairmanhimself,theappealshalllietothe
StateGovernmentoranyofitsofficersasitmaydirect.

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7 PROCEDURE DURING CONSTRUCTION

7.1 Ownersliability

Neitherthegrantofpermissionnorapprovalofthedrawingandspecificationsnor
inspectionsbytheChairmanduringerectionofthebuilding,shallinanywayrelievethe
ownerofsuchbuildingfromfullresponsibilityforcarryingouttheworkinaccordance
withtheseRegulations.

7.2 Noticeforstartofwork

TheownershallgivenoticetotheChairman,ofhisintentiontostartworkonthe
buildingsiteintheformgiveninAppendix'F'Theownermaystarttheworkafter7
dayslapsedfromthedateoftheservingsuchnoticetotheChairmanorearlier,ifso
permitted.

7.3 Documentsatsite

(i) Resultsoftests:Wheretestsofanymaterialaremadetoensureconformitywith
therequirementsoftheseRegulations,recordsofthetestdatashallbekept
availableforinspectionduringtheconstructionofthebuildingandforsuchperiod
thereafterasrequiredbytheChairman.

(ii) DevelopmentPermission:Duringtheentireperiodofconstruction,thepersonto
whomdevelopmentpermissionisissuedshallkeep:

(a) acopyofadevelopmentpermissionplacedinaconspicuousplaceonthe
siteforwhichpermissionhasbeenissued,;and

(b) AcopyoftheapproveddrawingsandspecificationsreferredtoinRegulation
6onthesiteforwhichthepermitwasissued.

7.4 Checkingofplinth,columnsuptoplinthlevel

Theownerthroughhislicensedserveyor,engineer,structuralengineerorsupervisoror
hisarchitectshallgivenoticeintheformofAppendix'G'totheChairmanon
completionofworkuptoplinthlevelenablingtheChairmantoensurethatthework
conformstothesanctionedplans.TheChairmanmayinspecttheworkjointlywiththe
licensedtechnicalpersonnelorarchitectwithin15(fifteen)daysfromthereceiptof
suchnoticeandeithergiveorrefusepermissionforfurtherconstructionasperthe
sanctionedplansintheforminAppendix'H'.Ifwithinthisperiod,thepermissionisnot
refuseditshallbedeemedtohavebeengivenprovidedtheworkiscarriedout
accordingtothesanctionedplans.

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7.5 Deviationduringconstructions

Ifduringconstructionofabuildinganydepartureofasubstantialnaturefromthe
sanctionedplansisintendedbywayofinternalorexternaladditions,sanctionofthe
Chairmanshallbenecessary.Arevisedplanshowingthedeviationshallbesubmitted
andtheprocedurelaiddownfortheoriginalplansshallapplytoallsuchamended
plans.Anyworkdoneincontraventionofthesanctionedplans,withoutpriorapproval
oftheChairmanshallbedeemedasunauthorised.

7.6 CompletionCertificate

Theownerthroughhislicensedsurveyor/engineer/structuralengineer/supervisoror
hisarchitectwhohassupervisedtheconstruction,shallfurnishabuildingcompletion
certificatetotheChairmanintheforminAppendix'J'.Thiscertificateshallbe
accompaniedbythreesetsofplansofthecompleteddevelopment,oneofwhichshall
beclothmountedforofficerecord.

7.7 OccupancyCertificate

TheChairmanafterinspectionoftheworkandaftersatisfyinghimselfthatthereisno
deviationfromthesanctionedplans,issuetheoccupancycertificateintheformin
Appendix`K`orrefusetosanctiontheoccupancycertificatewithin21daysfromthe
dateofreceiptofthesaidcompletioncertificate,failingwhichtheworkshallbe
deemedtohavebeenapprovedforoccupationprovidedtheconstructionconformsto
thesanctionedplans.Onesetofplans,certifiedbytheChairman,shallbereturnedto
theowneralongwiththeoccupancycertificate.Wheretheoccupancycertificateis
refusedorrejected,thereasonsforrefusalorrejectionshallbegiveninintimationof
therejectionortherefusal.

7.8 PartOccupancyCertificate

Whenrequestedbytheholderofthedevelopmentpermission,theChairmanmayissue
apartoccupancycertificateforabuildingorpartthereof,beforecompletionofthe
entirework,asperdevelopmentpermission,providedsufficientprecautionary
measuresaretakenbytheholdertoensurepublicsafetyandhealth.Theoccupancy
certificateshallbesubjecttotheownersindemnifyingtheChairmanintheformof
AppendixL.

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8 INSPECTION
8.1 Inspectionofwork

TheAuthorityshallhavethepowertocarryoutinspectionoftheworkunderthe
provisionsoftheAct,atvariousstagestoascertainwhethertheworkisproceedingas
pertheprovisionofregulationsandsanctionedplan.

9 UNSAFE BUILDINGS
Anybuildingthatconstitutesdangertopublicsafety,hygieneandsanitationoris
dilapidatedshallbeconsideredunsafeandshallberestoredbyrepairs,demolitionor
dealtwithasotherwisedirectedbytheAuthority.Theprocedureofactionstobetaken
bytheAuthorityforunsafebuildingsshallbeasunder:

a) Thenewbuildingmaybepermittedtobereconstructedinpursuanceofan
agreementtobeexecutedonstamppaperbyatleast70percentoftheownersin
theoriginalbuildingwithdeveloper.

b) Suchagreementshallmakeaprovisionforaccommodationfortheallownersin
thenewbuildingonagreedtermsandacopyofsuchagreementshallbe
depositedwiththeNITbeforegrantingpermissionofthenewbuilding.

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10 OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

10.1 OffencesandPenalties

Anypersonwhocontravenesanyprovisionsoftheseregulations/anyrequirementsor
obligationsimposedonhimbyvirtueoftheseregulations,includingthemaintenanceof
fireprotectionservicesandappliancesandliftsinworkingorderorwhointerfereswith
orobstructsanypersoninthedischargeofhisdutiesshallbeguiltyofanoffenceand
uponconvictionshall:

a) bepunishedbyafineasfixedbytheAuthorityandasstipulatedintheSection52
ofMR&TPAct,1966andtherelevantsectionofNITAct.
b) TheAuthoritymaytakesuitableactionsincludingdemolitionofunauthorised
worksasdecidedbytheAuthorityasstipulatedunderSection53ofMR&TPAct,
1966andrelevantsectionsofNITAct.
c) IncaseofLicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor,theNIT/SPAmay
takesuitableactionagainstlicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor
whichmayincludecancellationoflicenceanddebarringhimfromfurtherpractice
foraperiodextendingupto5years.
d) Incaseofregisteredarchitects,theplanningauthoritymaytakesuitableaction
againsttheregisteredarchitectaspertheprovisionsofArchitectsAct,1972.

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PART II SITE PLANNING AND LAYOUT

11 REQUIREMENTS OF SITES
11.1 Suitabilityofsiteforconstructionpurpose

Nopieceoflandshallbeusedasasitefortheconstructionofbuildingif:

a) theAuthorityconsidersthatthesiteisinsanitaryorthatitisdangerousto
constructabuildingonit;
b) thesiteiswithinadistanceof15mfromtheedgeofthehighestwatermarkofa
minorcourseand50mfromtheedgeofhighestwatermarkofamajorwater
courseasdefinedintheImprovementSchememap.Providedthatwhereawater
coursepassesthroughalowlyinglandwithoutanywelldefinedbanks,theowner
ofthepropertymaybepermittedbytheAuthoritytorestrictordivertthewater
coursetoanalignmentandcrosssectionasdeterminedbytheAuthoritysubject
toanyapprovalsorclearancesrequiredfromIrrigationDepartment,Maharashtra
PollutionControlBoardand/orMinistryofEnvironmentandForests,asapplicable
fromtimetotime;
c) thesiteisnotdrainedproperlyorisincapableofbeingwelldrained;
d) theownerofthebuildinghasnotshowntothesatisfactionoftheAuthorityallthe
measuresrequiredtosafeguardtheconstructionfromconstantlygettingdamp;
e) thebuildingisforassemblyuses,forcinemasandtheatresaswellasforpublic
worshipwhichhasnotbeenpreviouslyapprovedbytheAuthority;
f) thebuildingisproposedonanyareafilledupwithcarcasses,excreta,filthyand
offensivematter,includinghazardousmaterials,chemicals,etcthatmayendanger
healthandsafetyoftheoccupants.NoConstructionwillbepermitteduntilthe
ownercarriesoutnecessaryremediationandtilltheproductionofcertificatefrom
thecompetentauthoritytotheeffectthatitissafetobebuiltuponfromthe
heathandsanitarypointofview;
g) theuseofthesaidsiteisforthepurpose,whichintheopinionoftheAuthority
willbeasourceofnuisancetothehealthandcomfortoftheinhabitantsofthe
neighbourhood;
h) theplothasnotbeenapprovedasabuildingsitebytheAuthority;
i) theproposedoccupancyofthebuildingonthesitedoesnotconformtotheland
useproposalsintheproposedLandUseRegulations;and
j) thelevelofthesiteislessthanprescribeddatumleveldependingontopography
anddrainageaspects;

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k) itdoesntderiveaccessfromanauthorisedstreet/meansofaccessdescribedin
theseRegulations;
l) thesiteisnotdevelopablebyvirtueofrestrictionsimposedunderanylawor
guidelinesofanygovernmentdepartment;
m) Thebuildingoccupiesthatpartofthesitewhichhasagradientmorethan1:5
whenmeasuredacrosscontourintervalsof5meters.
11.2 Distancefromelectriclines

Nostructureincludingverandah,balconyorthelikeshallbeallowedtobeerectedor
reerectedoranyadditionsoralterationsmadetoabuildingonasitewithinthe
distanceinaccordancewiththeprevailingIndianElectricityRulesanditsamendments
fromtimetotimebetweenthebuildingandanyoverheadelectricsupplyline.(See
Table111below)

Table111:Minimumdistancefromelectriclines

LineVoltage Vertical Horizontal

Low/mediumvoltage
lines&servicelines 2.5 1.2
Highvoltagelinesupto
33Kvolt 3.7 2
3.7(plus0.3mforevery 2(plus0.3mforevery
Extrahighvoltage additional33,000Vor additional33,000Vorpart
beyond33KVA partthereof) thereof)

Note:Theminimumclearancespecifiedaboveshallbemeasuredfrommaximumsagfor
vertical clearance and from maximum deflection due to wind pressure for horizontal
clearance.

11.3 Distancefromhighways

Nostructureincludingverandah,balconyorthelikeshallbeallowedtobeerectedor
reerectedoranyadditionsoralterationsmadetoabuildingonasitewithinthe
distancefromcentrelinesofroadsquotedinTable112below,Theaboveshallbe
subjecttotheprovisionsoftheStateHighwaysAct,1965andtheNationalHighwayAct,
1956.

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Table112:Minimumdistancefromhighways*

Road Distancefromcentreofroad
Ringroad/NationalHighway 75m
Statehighway 20m
Expressway 75m
*asamendedfromtimetotime.
11.4 Distancefromrailways

Anydevelopmentcarriedoutwithin30mfromrailwayrightofwayoranylandowned
bytherailways,shallrequireaNoObjectionCertificatefromtheIndianRailways.

11.5 Stormwaterdrainage

11.5.1 Dischargeofstormwaterdrainagefromplots
Allplotsshallbegradedwithaminimumonepercentslopetoensureefficientdrainage
intothestormwaterdrainsprovidedalongthepublicroadrightofways,after
necessaryrainwaterharvestingmeasuresasdecribedintheseRegulationsarecarried
out.

Excessstormwaterfromplotsandinternalroadsshallbedischargeddirectlyintothe
commonstormwaterdrainsprovidedalongthepublicroadrightofways.Underno
circumstances,shallthestormwaterbedischargedonthepublicroadrightofways.

11.6 Siteplanningforthedifferentlyabled

Sites/plotsforallbuildingsshallbemadeaccessibletodifferentlyabledpersons.This
shallbeensuredbyresolvingproblemscreatedbytopography,definitivearchitectural
designsorconcepts,waterlogging,levelsandsoon,sothatingressandegressto
buildingsbythephysicallychallengedcanbefacilitated.

Sitesshallconformtotherequirementsgivenforphysicallyhandicappedpersonsin
Regulation31.Further,provisionsgiveninPart3AnnexD,Section3oftheNational
BuildingCode2005,asamendedfromtimetotimecanalsobereferredasguidance.

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12 MEANS OF ACCESS TO FINAL PLOTS

12.1 Everybuilding,existingorproposed,shallhavemeansofaccessasrequiredinthese
regulations

12.2 Everypersonwhoerectsabuildingshallnotatanytimeerectorcauseorpermitto
erectorreerectanybuildingwhichinanywayencroachesuponordiminishesthe
areasetapartasmeansofaccess.

12.3 Limitationsonaccesstoplotsthroughdrivewaysandcurbcutson30meterand36
meterwideroads

a) Noplotswithafrontagelessthan50mwillbealloweddirectvehicularaccessby
meansofaonewayortwowaydrivewayintotheplotfromthe30mand36m
widepublicroads;
b) Nodriveway(onewayortwoway)shallbepermissiblewithin40mofanother
driveway;
c) Twoormoreadjacentfinalplotsofindividualfrontagelessthan50mmayapply
foracommondrivewayandaccessfroma30mor36mroadprovidedthatthe
totalcombinedfrontageoftheplotsisatleast50m.Copiesofsuchaccess
agreementsandcovenantsdulysignedbyallpartiesconcernedshallaccompany
thesiteplansubmittalsforeachfinalplot;
d) Plotssmallerthan50mfrontageshallhaveameansofaccessontothe30mor
36mroadonlythroughaninternalroadofaminimumwidthof9.0msubjectto
meetingtheconditionsinRegulation13.4.Intersectionsofsuchstreetswiththe
30mor36mwideroadswillbespacedataminimumof40mofeachother;
e) FinalPlotswithfrontagebetween50mand25mmaybealloweddirectvehicular
accesstoa30mor36mwideroadifthatfinalplothasnoothermeansofaccess
andifnoneofitsneighbouringplotshavederivedaccesstothe30mor36mwide
road.Asthefirstapplicantforanaccess,throughtheirapplication,suchfinalplots
willbedeemedtohaveprovidedconsenttoallowadjacentplotsaccesstothe
30mand36mroadsthroughitsfinalplot.

12.4 Accessrequirementsforpublicoccupancybuildings

Thefollowingadditionalprovisionsofmeansofaccessshallbeapplicableforpublic
occupancybuildings,parkinggarages,highrisesandotherspecialbuildingsidentifiedin
RegulationNo.6.2.6.1:

a) Thewidthofthemainstreetonwhichthebuildingabutsshallnotbelessthan
12mandoneendofthisstreetshalljoinanotherstreetofwidthnotlessthan12m
inwidthsubjecttoRegulationNo.13.5.2.
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b) Theapproachtothebuildingandminimumbuildingsetbacksonitsallsidesand
thelayoutforthesameshallbedoneinconsultationwiththeChiefFireOfficer,
NIT/DirectorofFireServices,Maharashtraandthesameshallbeofhardsurface
capableoftakingtheweightoffireengine.Thesaidopenspaceshallbekeptfree
ofobstructionsandshallbemotorable.

c) Nobuildingshallbeatadistanceofmorethan25mfromameansofaccesstoa
firetender.

d) Mainentrancestotheplotshallbeofadequatewidthtoalloweasyaccesstothe
fireengineandinnocaseitshallmeasurelessthan3.5mforaonewayentrance
and6.5mforatwowaydriveway.

e) Theentrancegateshallfoldbackagainstthecompoundwallofthepremises,thus
leavingtheexterioraccesswaywithintheplotfreeformovementoffiretenders.
Ifmainentranceatboundarywallisbuiltover,theminimumclearanceshallbe
4.5m.

12.5 Accessrequirementsforfuelfillingstations

Thewidthofthemainstreetonwhichthefuelfillingstationsorfuelfillingcumservice
stationsshallabutshallnotbelessthan24mandoneendofthisstreetshalljoin
anotherstreetofwidthnotlessthan24minwidthsubjecttootherconditionsgivenin
Regulation15.

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13 SUB-DIVISION OF LAND
13.1 Proposalsforsubdivisionoflandshallbesubmittedforinthefollowingconditions:

a) Foreverylandadmeasuring0.2haormore,amasterplanindicatingasubdivision
layoutshallbesubmittedforapproval.

b) Incaseofresidentialuses,whenmorethanonebuildingexceptaccessory
structuresareproposedonanylandexceptaccessorybuildings,theownerofthe
landshallsubmitaproposalforlayoutofbuildingsorsubdivisionofhisentire
contiguousholding.

c) Whendevelopmentorredevelopmentofanytractoflandwhichincludesdivision
andsubdivisionoccurs,proposalsshallbesubmittedforapproval

d) Thesubdivisionoflandintoplotteddevelopmentshallbepermissibleonlyupto
maximumof40%ofthetotalfinalplotarea.

13.2 AmalgamationofPlots

13.1.1 Whenevertwoormoreplotsareamalgamatedtoformacombinedplotareagreater
than0.2ha,itsdevelopmentshallbetreatedasasubdivision.

13.1.2 Amalgamationofplotsshallnotbepermittedinthefollowingcases:
a) Whenplotstobeamalgamatedhavedifferenttenures(Class1andClass2
tenures)

b) Whenapublicrightofwayorpublicopenspaceislocatedorplannedbetween
theplotstobeamalgamated

13.3 Minimumrequirementsforsubdivisions

Subdivisionproposalsshallprovidefor:

a) Ameansofaccesstoeveryplot;

b) Fortotalsitearea0.2haandabove,aminimumof10percentofthetotalsitearea
underRecreationalOpenSpaces;

c) Fortotalsitearea2haandabove,aminimumof2%percentofthetotalbuiltup
areaunderConvenienceShopping;

d) Asuitablesiteforutilitiessuchasanelectricsubstationincaseswherethetotal
siteareaunderthesubdivisionis2haormore.
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13.4 Roads/streetsinlandsubdivisionorlayout

13.4.1 Whilegrantingthedevelopmentpermissionforlandsubdivisionorgroup
housing/campusplanning,itshallbenecessarytocoordinatetheroadstocreate
continuousroadconnectionsintheadjoininglands/plotsorpublicmeansofaccess/
roadrightofways.

13.4.2 Roadgeometryatjunctions
Roadjunctionsformingananglelessthan35degreeswillnotbepermitted.

Allroadsmeetingatrightanglesorotheranglesupto35degreesshallhaveaturning
radiusof6m,unlessotherwisedirectedbytheAuthority.Turningradiusfortheseroads
shallbemeasuredattheinneredgeoftheroadcarriagewayincaseacurbisnot
present.Incaseacurbispresent,theturningradiusshallbemeasuredattheouter
faceofthecurb.

13.4.3 Culdesacs
Culdesacsmaybeallowedsubjecttothefollowingconditions:

a) itisusedasameansofaccesstoanindividualplotusedforresidentialpurposes
only;

b) themaximumlengthshallnormallybe150m

c) culdesacsendsshallbehigherinlevelthanthelevelofstartingpoint;

d) theminimuminternalturningradiusattheculdesachead(turningspace)shall
be6mandminimumrightofwayof9m.

13.4.4 Sidewalks
Allinternalroadswithinasubdivisionshallhaveadesignatedareaforsidewalksas
shownintheroadcrosssections(referencetoAppendixM).Widthofsidewalksforall
publiclyassignedroadsshallbeasindicatedinthecorrespondingroadcrosssections.

a) Sidewalksonprivatelybuiltroadsshallhaveaclearwalkingpathofaminimum
1.5mwidthwithnoencumbrancesorverticalobstructionslikesignages,light
polesetc;

b) Sidewalksshallbeconstructedwithacrossslopeof1:50(2percentslope)inorder
tofacilitatedrainagetowardthestreetoranyadjacentplantingstrip.Nosidewalk
shalldrainintoaprivatelandparcel/plot.

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c) Sidewalksshallbegenerallybetween150mmto175mmhigherthantheroadlevel
measuredatthebaseofthecurb.

13.4.5 CurbCutsandDriveways
Curbcutsanddrivewaysshallbeprovidedonlyatthedesignatedpointofentryinto
eachplotandatallcrosswalkstoenablewheelchairaccesstoandfromthesidewalk.
Drivewaysshallbenomorethan4mforaonewayaccessintotheplot.Foradriveway
servingatwoway(twolane)accessintoaplot,thewidthofthedrivewayshallbea
minimumof5.5mandamaximumof7.0m.

Curbcutsanddrivewaysshallbeprovidedinamannersuchthatthecurbrampsdonot
interferewiththeflowofpedestriancirculationonthesidewalk.Thecurbrampshallbe
constructedwithinthewidthoftheplantingstrip,suchthatitflusheswiththesidewalk
landingatthetopandwiththestreetatthebottom,asshownintheFigure131below.

Figure131:Sidewalk,plantingstripandcurbcuts

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13.5 Meansofaccesswithinasubdivision

13.5.1 Everyindividualplottohavemeansofaccess
Everyplot,existingorproposed,shallhavemeansofaccessadheringtotheminimum
requirementsgivenintheseregulationswhichshallbeclearlydemarcatedonthesub
divisionlayoutplansubmittedforapproval.

Plotswithinasubdivisionshallabutonastreet/road.Plotswhichdonotabutona
roadshallabut/frontonameansofaccess,thewidthandotherrequirementofwhich
shallbeasgivenintheseregulations.

13.5.2 Minimumwidthofmeansofaccess
Theminimumwidthofthemeansofaccesstoindividualplotswithinasubdivisionshall
adherewiththerequirementsgiveninTable131.

Intheinterestofgeneraldevelopmentofanarea,theAuthoritymayrequirethemeans
ofaccesstobeoflargerwidththanthatrequiredbelow.

Table131:Minimumwidthofmeansofaccesscorrespondingtolengthofaccess

Maximum length of means of

Sr No Minimum width of means access measured from any point to
of access (ROW) the nearest intersection

1 9m 100m
2 12m 400m
3 15m 750m

Note:

1. Themeansofaccessshallbeclearofmarginalopenspacesandbuildingsetbacks
fromexistingbuildinglinesasrequiredinRegulation22.

2. Innocase,developmentonplotsshallbepermittedunlessitisaccessiblebythe
publicstreetofwidthnotlessthan9m.Providedfurtherthatforallpublic
occupancybuildingssuchastheatres,cinemahouses,assemblyhalls,stadia,
educationalbuildings(excludingpreprimaryschool),markets,otherpublic
occupancybuildingswhichattractlargecrowd,themeansofaccessshallnotbe
lessthan12mservinguptoalengthof400m,andforlengthhigherthan400m,the
widthshallnotbelessthan15m.Furtherinnocaseshallthemeansofaccessbe
lesserinwidththantheinternalaccesswaysinlayoutandsubdivisionunlesssuch
aroadisdesignatedasapublicroadandhandedovertotheAuthority.

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13.5.3 Pathways
Theapproachtothebuildingsfromroad/street/internalmeansofaccessshallbe
throughpavedpathwayofwidthnotlessthan1.5mprovideditslengthisnotmorethan
20mfromthemain/internalmeansofaccess.Forlengthsgreaterthan20m,a2.0m
pathwayclearofanyverticalobstructionsshallbeprovided:

Forgrouphousing,a3.5mwideunobstructedpedestrianpathwaymaybetreatedasa
meansofaccessprovided:

a) thatthepedestrianpathconnectsatatleasttwopointstoaproperroad,

b) itisgeometricallydesignedtoenablethemovementofafiretender,

c) itisabletosafelybeartheweightofemergencyvehicleslikeafiretenderand

d) thatnopointonthispedestrianaccessismorethan75mtraveldistancefromany
road.

Suchapedestrianaccesswayshallnotbeusedforparkingorforthemovementof
motorizedvehicles.Nobuildingshallbeatadistanceofmorethan25mfromsucha
pathway.

13.6 RecreationalOpenSpacesinasubdivision

13.6.1 Requirement
a) Inanylayoutorsubdivisionoflandadmeasuring0.2haormore,10percentofthe
entireFinalPlotareashallbereservedasplayground/recreationalopenspace
whichshallbeasfarpossiblebeprovidedinoneplaceandbecentrallylocatedto
allowaccesstoalluserswithinthefinalplot.
b) Incaseoflandadmeasuringmorethan0.8ha,recreationalopenspacemaybe
allowedtobeleftatdifferentlocationsprovidedthatthesizeandother
dimensionsconformtotheprovisionsgivenin13.6.4.
c) Notwithstandinganythingcontainedinthisrule,theshapeandlocationofsuch
openspaceshallbesuchthatitcanbeproperlyutilisedasplayground.
d) Incaseofdevelopmentoflandforeducationalpurpose,40percentofthegross
plotarea(orasdecidedbytheGovernment/Authorityfromtimetotime)shallbe
earmarkedforplaygroundwhichshallbeinclusiveof10percentrecreationalopen
space.Areacoveredbytheplaygroundshallbecomputedforplotareaandany
deductionswithregardtoFSIcomputationshallnotbepermitted.
e) Suchrecreationalopenspaceshallalsobenecessaryforgrouphousingschemeor
campus/clusterplanningforanyuse/zone.

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f) Theopenspacesshallbeexclusiveofareasofaccesses/internalroads/
designationsorreservations/developmentplanroads,andareasforroad
widening.Where,however,theareaofthelayoutorsubdivisionismorethan
5,000sqm,openspacesmaybeprovidedinmorethanoneplace,butatleastone
suchplaceshallbenotlessthan50percentatoneplaceandfurthernotlessthan
300sqmatoneplace.
g) Foreducationalinstitutions,suchrecreationalopenspacemaybelimitedto10
percentofplotareaincasetheinstitutionhasprovisionsforanindependent
playgroundadmeasuringminimum3500sqmwithaminimumdimensionof40m.

13.6.2 Theownershallgiveanundertakingthattherecreationalopenspaceshallbeforthe
commonuseofalltheresidentsoroccupantsofthelayout/buildingunit.
a) Onsanctionofthedevelopmentpermission,thecommonplotshalldeemtohave
vestedinthesociety/associationoftheresidents/occupants.Incasesuchsociety
orassociationistobeformed,thepossession/custodyofthecommonplotshall
remainwiththeChairmanuntilsuchassociation/societyisformed.The
recreationalopenspaceshallnotbesoldtoanyotherpersonanditshallnotbe
puttoanyotheruserexceptforthecommonuseofresidents/occupants.

b) Iftheauthorityisconvincedthatthereismisuseofopenspaces;insuchcasethe
authorityshalltakeoverthelandofrecreationalopenspace.

13.6.3 Permissionformodificationinsactionedlayout
Whilerevisingasanctionedlayout,recreationalopenspacemayberearrangedwith
reduction/increaseinareatomeettherequirementsoftheseregulationswiththe
consentofplot/tenementholders/coownersandplansresubmittedtotheNITfor
approval.

13.6.4 Measurementsanddimensions
a) Nosuchrecreationalspacesshalladmeasurelessthan200sqm

b) Theminimumdimensionsofsuchrecreationalspaceshallbenotlessthan7.5m
andiftheaveragewidthofsuchrecreationalspaceislessthan16.6m,thelength
thereofshallnotexceed2.5timestheaveragewidth.

13.6.5 StructuresandactivitiespermittedwithinRecreationalOpenSpaces
Thestructuresandactivitiestobepermittedintherecreationalopenspacesshallbeas
givenbelow.

a) StructuresuptotwostoreyswithBUAuptomaximumof15percentofthe
recreationalopenspace,outofwhichupto10percentbuiltupareashallbe
allowedongroundfloorandmaximum5percentcanbeconsumedonfirstfloor.
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HoweverallsuchstructuresshallbeincludedasapartofthebuiltupareaforFSI
calculations(SeeRegulation21).
b) Thestructuresusedforthepurposeofpavilionorgymnasiaorclubhouseor
vipasanaandyogacenterandotherstructuresforthepurposeofsportsand
recreationactivitylikeallindoorsportsmaybepermitted.Anopentosky
swimmingpoolandrelatedancillarystructuresmaybepermitted.(SeeRegulation
21forFSIprovisions)
c) Theownershipofsuchstructuresandotherappurtenantusersshallvest,by
provisioninadeedofconveyance,inalltheownersonaccountofwhose
cumulativeholdings,therecreationalopenspaceisrequiredtobekeptas
recreationalopenspaceorgroundvizR.Ginthelayoutofsubdivisionofthe
land.
d) Theproposalfortheconstructionofsuchstructureshouldcomeasaproposal
fromtheowner/owners/society/societiesorfederationofsocietiesandshall
bemeantforthebeneficialuseoftheowner/owners/membersofsuchsociety/
societies/federationofsocieties.
e) Suchstructureshallnotbeusedforanyotherpurpose,exceptforrecreational
activity,forwhichasecuritydepositasdecidedbytheChairmanwillhavetobe
paidtotheNIT.
f) Theremainingareaoftherecreationalopenspaceforplaygroundshallbekept
opentoskyandproperlyaccessibletoallmembersasaplaceofrecreation,
gardenoraplayground.
g) Garbagedumpingareawithinplots
h) Parking,eithertemporaryorpermenantshallnotbepermitted.
i) Theowner/owners/society/societiesthefederationofthesocietiesshallsubmit
totheChairmanaregisteredundertakingagreeingtotheconditionsin(a)to(h)
above.

13.6.6 Accesstorecreationalopenspace
Everyplotmeantforarecreationalopenspaceshallhaveanindependentmeansof
access,unlessitisapproachabledirectlyfromeverybuildinginthelayout.

13.7 WhenevercalleduponbytheplanningauthoritytodosounderprovisionsofNITAct,
areasunderroadsandopenspacesshallbehandedovertotheplanningauthority
afterdevelopmentofthesameforwhichnominalamountofRs.1shallbepaidbythe
planningauthority.Incaseofownerswhoundertaketodeveloptheopenspacesfor
bonafidereasonsasrecreationalcommunityopenspaces,theauthoritymaypermit
theownertodeveloptheopenspacesunlesstheauthorityisconvincedthatthereis
misuseofopenspacesinwhichcasetheauthorityshalltakeovertheland.

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13.8 Minimumandmaximumplotareas

Minimumandmaximumareasforplotsundervariouslandusesthatareincludedinthe
subdivisionshallbeasgivenintheTable132below.

Table132:Minimumandmaximumplotareas

Width/
Sr PlotArea(sqm) Frontage(m) Type
No Use
Minimum50 Between4.5
maximum125 to8 Rowhouse
Row
house/
Minimum125 Between8to Semi
i maximum300 12m Detached*
Widthabove
12m;no
Residentialand dimension Semi
Commercial(exeptii,iii, lessthan12 Detached*/
iv) 300andabove m Detached
Publichousing,high
densityhousing,sitesand
ii services,slum
upgradation, Minimum25to
reconstructionscheme maximum125 4m Rowhouse
Fuelfillingstationwithout
iii servicebay/withservice Minimum545
bay maximum1080 30m Detached
Cinematheatre/
iv Assemblyhall Minimum2000 30m Detached
v MangalKaryalay Minimum1000 30m Detached
4/5starhotel
vi independentplot Minimum2500 30m Detached
3starhotelindependent
vii plot Minimum1000 30m Detached
*Withconsentofadjacentplotowner

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13.9 Convenienceshopping

13.9.1 Provision
Provisionmaybemadeforconvenienceshopping(see2.31)insubdivisions.Such
shoppingareashallnotexceed2percentofthetotalBUAofthesubdivision.

Furtherfollowingprovisionshallapply:

a) Suchconvenienceshoppingshallbedistributedwithinthelayoutareasothatitis
availablewithin500mfromanypartsofthelayout.
b) Withinalayout,theshoppingcentresandretailusescanbeprovidedonground
floor,andupperfloorsmaybeutilisedforresidentialpurposeandconveniences
likebanks,placesfordoctorsandmedicalpractitioners,architects/engineers,
incometaxconsultants/advocatesoranyothersuchprofessionals.
13.10 Utilities

Inanylayoutorsubdivisionofplotwitharea2haormore,asuitablesiteforanelectric
substationasdirectedbytheAuthorityshallbeprovided.Thissubstationshallbe
accessibleatalltimestoutilitymaintenancestaffoftheelectriccompany.

13.11 Computationoftotalbuiltupareaforsubdivisions

Computationoftotalbuiltupareaforsubdivisionsshallbeasgivenin21.1.1.

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14 PARKING
Whereverapropertyisdevelopedorredeveloped,parkingspacescorrespondingtothe
applicablebuildinguseoractivityshallbeprovidedaspertheseRegulations.
Whenadditionsaremadetoanexistingbuilding,thenewparkingrequirementswillbe
reckonedtothewholeofbuilding.However,thisconcessionshallnotapplywherethe
landuseischanged.
Wheredevelopmentsincorporatemorethanonelandusewhichisfunctioning
simultaneously,e.g.amultistoreyresidentialapartmentcontainingarestaurant,the
combinedfiguresapplicabletobothusescalculatedonthebasisoftheirindividual
areasoroccupancieswillapply.

14.1 Generalspacerequirements

14.1.1 Type
Theparkingspacesmentionedbelowincludeparkingspacesinbasementsoronafloor
supportedbystilts,oronupperfloors,coveredoruncoveredspacesintheplotand/or
lockupgarages.

14.1.2 Sizeofparkingspace
TheminimumsizesofparkingspacestobeprovidedshallbeasshownintheTable141
below.

Table141:Parkingspacedimensionsbyvehicletype

S.No TypeofVehicle Minimumsize/area

1 Bicycle 1.4sqm(1.0m.x1.4m.)
2 Scooter,motorcycle 3.0sqm(1.5m.x2.0m.)
3 Motorvehicle(passengercar) 2.5mX5m
4 Transportvehicle(tempo,trucketc) 3.75mX7.5m

14.2 Parkingprovisions:

ProvisionsforparkingofvehiclesinindividualplotsshallbeasgivenintheTable142
below.

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Table142:Parkingprovisionsbybuildingtype

Sr Occupancy Forevery Noof Noof Noof

Cars Scooters Cycles
1a Residential 4tenementswitharea 2 6 6
upto40sqmcarpetarea
1b 2tenementswitharea 2 4 4
above40andbelow
60sqmcarpetarea
1c 2Tenements with 3 4 4
carpetareaabove
60sqmorandbelow80
sqm
1d Tenementwithcarpet 2 2 2
areaabove80sqmupto
150sqm
1e Bungalow/tenement Minimum 2 2
with150sqmcarpet 2and1
areaorabove* additional
forevery
100sqm
carpet
area
2 Grade1Lodging& 60sqmBUAorpart 1 1 1
boarding thereof
establishmentsand3
to5starhotels
3a Grade2and3Lodging 40sqmBUA 1 2 1
&boarding
establishmentsand
hotelsbelow3star
3b Restaurant,barsand 25sqmBUA 1 2 0.5
eatingplacesGrade
I
3c Restaurant,barsand 15sqmBUA 1.5 2 1
eatingplacesGrade
IIandIII,
4 HospitalsandMedical 20bedsor150sqmBUA 3 4 4
Institutions
(secondaryand
tertiarylevelfacilities)
5 Theatres,cinema 10seats 1 3 3
halls,auditoriums
6 Mangalkaryalay, 100sqmBUA 2 8 1

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Sr Occupancy Forevery Noof Noof Noof

Cars Scooters Cycles
culturalhalls
7 Educational 100sqmcarpetarea 3 5 4
adminarea,staffoffices
etc.
1stto10thstandardfor 1 4 20
every100sqmof
classroomandlab
carpetarea
Standard11thandabove 1 15 15
includinghigher
educationlevelsfor
every100sqmof
classroomandlabareas
8 Hostels 300sqmcarpetarea 1 10 20
9 Govt/Semipublic/ 100sqmcarpetarea 3 4 4
Institutional/Private
office/businessbldgs
10 Mercantile/ 100sqm builtuparea 2 4 2
commercialretail
11 Wholesale 100sqmbuiltuparea 2 4 2

12 Hazardousbldg 100sqmbuiltuparea 1 4 4

13 Storage(anytype) 200sqmbuiltuparea 1 4 4
14 General(usesnot Plotslessthan200sqm 1 1
coveredin1to13) (anyuse)
Plotslessthan100sqm 1 (small 1
car
space)

Note1:Allparkingcalculationnumbersshouldberoundedofftothenextwhole
number.
Note2:Allcalculationsareforphysicalspacecalculationsonaparkingareaprovidedon
ground/floorandarenotapplicableformechanicalparking.
Note3:Visitorparkingshallnotbepermissibleinthefrontsetback.
Note3:Nobuiltstructurepermanentortemporaryasashedorgarageshallbe
permissibleinthemandatoryopenspaceswithinaplotexceptasdefinedinRegulation
22.7.

14.3 Parkingreservationandprovisionforphysicallyhandicappedpersons

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Whereparkingrequirementsasaresultofcalculations(asperRegulation14.2)exceed
25carspaces,parkingreservationtoprovideforphysicallyhandicappedpersonsshall
bemadeonthebasisoftheprovisionsgiveninTable143below.

Table143:Parkingforthephysicallyhandicapped

Calculationresultasnumberofcarsis Minimumnumberofhandicapped
spacesoutofthetotalresult
Between2550 1
Between5175 3
Between76100 5
Above100 8plus1additionalspacefor
every25cars

Forhospitals,orsecondaryandtertiaryhealthcarecenterstheabovehandicappedcar
parkingspacesshallbe1.25timestheabovecalculationsroundedofftothenextwhole
number.

RequirementsofRegulation31inrespectofthedesign,locationetc.forhandicapped
spacesshallbeapplicableforallhandicappedparkingspaces.

14.4 Offstreetparkingspacesshallbeprovidedwithadequatevehicularaccessandthe
areaofdrives,aislesandsuchotherprovisionsrequiredforadequatemaneuveringof
vehicleshallbeexclusiveoftheparkingspacestipulatedintheseRegulations.

14.5 IfthetotalparkingspacerequiredbytheseRegulationsisprovidedbyagroupof
propertyownersfortheirmutualbenefits,suchuseofthisspacemaybeconstruedas
meetingtheoffstreetparkingrequirementsundertheseRegulationssubjecttothe
approvalofNIT/SPA.

Insuchcases,thedetailsofrequirementsoftotaldevelopmentshouldbesubmitted.If
commonparkingspaceisproposedforagroupofbuildings,ownersofsuchbuildings
shallsubmitthelayoutshowingsuchreservationforparkingspaceandalsoaregistered
undertakingthattheareaearmarkedwillbedevelopedasaparkinglotforcommon
use.

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14.6 Loadingandunloadingspaces

Inadditiontotheparkingspacesrequiredformercantile(offices,markets,
departmentalstores)andindustrial/storagebuildings,loadingandunloadingspaces
shallbeprovidedattherateofonespaceper1000sqmoffloorarea.Oneadditional
spaceshallbeprovidedforevery500sqmabove1000sqm.Theminimumdimensionsof
eachspaceshallbe3.75mx7.5m.

14.7 Parkingarealayout

Aparkingarealayoutshallfulfilthefollowingconditions:

a) Theminimumwidthofaccesstostreetfromparkingspaceshallbe3mineach
directionoftravel,

b) Parkinglotsshallhaveindependentingressandegressleadingtoastreetifthe
capacityofthelotexceeds25cars(seeFigure141below);theminimumwidth
shallbe6mforatwowaydriveway.

c) Ifparkingspaceisnotprovidedatstreetlevelthegradientoframpleadingto
parkingspaceshallnotbesteeperthan1:10i.e.theverticalriseshallnotexceed
morethan1moverahorizontaldistanceof10m,

d) Forvehicleparkingonslopedrampswithinaparkingdeck(multilevelcarpark),
therampslopeshallnotexceed1:20,

e) Minimumclearheadwayof2.4mshallbeprovidedoneveryaccessleadingto
parkingspaceandatanypointwithintheparkingarea,

f) Incasewhereabasementisusedforparking,minimumwidthoftheramptothe
basementshallbe4moneway,and7mfortwoway;Ifthebasementifused
exclusivelyfortwowheelerparking,minimumwidthoftherampshallbe2min
eachdirectionoftravel.

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Figure141:Parkingarealayoutwithtwoormoreseparateaccesses

14.8 Treeplantationforopenparkingwithinplots

Shadetreesshallbeprovidedinopenparkinglotsattherateof1treeforeveryfourcar
parkingspacesand1treeforevery8twowheelerspacesprovided.Thematuretrees
shallbeofaminimum150mmcalliper.Thesetreesshallbecountedtowardsthetotal
treeplantationrequirementsforplots.

Figure142:Treeplantingforopenparking

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14.9 Parkingsurfacetreatment

14.9.1 Anysurfaceparkinglotwithmorethanthreecarspacesorfivetwowheelerspaces
shallbesuitablypavedwithasphalt,concrete,concretepaverblocksorsuchother
materialtoallowthesafemovementofvehicles.

14.9.2 Surfaceparkinglotsmayusematerialsorpavingthatallowsthepercolationof
rainwaterintothesoil.

14.9.3 Parkingspaceswithinlotsshallbesuitablypainted/markedtoindicatespacesfor
varioustypesofvehiclesincludingparkingforhandicappedpersons.Onewayand,two
wayparkingaislesshallbepaintedtoindicatedirectionoftravel.
14.10 Parkingunderflyovers

ParkingshallbeallowedunderflyoversandshallbemanagedandadministeredbyNIT
asperthepoliciesfromtimetotime.

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15 REQUIREMENTS FOR FUEL FILLING STATIONS

Theregulationsgivenbelowareapplicabletofuelstationswithorwithoutautoservice
stations.Thebasicprinciplegoverningtheseregulationsistominimiseinterferenceand
conflictofvehicleswithnormalflowoftrafficontheroad.

15.1 Location

Toassuresatisfactoryweavingdistances,locationoffuelfillingstationsshallbeasper
below:

a) Fuelfillingstationsshallnotbelocatedoncornerplots;
b) Theminimumdistanceoftheplotedgefromthenearestroadjunction/traffic
circle/trafficisland/bridge/railwaylevelcrossingshallbe90m;
c) Fuelfillingstationsshallnotbelocatedoppositeabreakoropeninginthecentral
vergeonadualcarriageroad;
d) Incaseswhereaserviceroadoramarginalaccessroadisprovidedinadditiontoa
mainroad,accesstothefuelstationshallbeprovidedfromtheserviceroad.Even
withthepresenceofaserviceroad,afuelstationshallnotbelocatedwithout
fulfillingconditionsatocabove.
e) Fuelfillingstationshallnotbesitedontheconvexsideofaroadcurve.Incasethe
curveisnotverysharpandcarsmovingoutofthestationarecompletelyvisibleto
thetrafficfromadistanceofatleast90mandviceversa,theymaybepermitted
onsuchaconvexcurve.
f) Fuelfillingstationsshallnotbesitedwithinadistanceof90m.fromthenearest
gateofaschool,hospital,theatre,placeofassemblyorstadium.
g) Theplotonwhichapetrolfillingstationwithorwithoutservicebaysisproposed
shallbeanindependentplotonwhichnootherstructureshallbeconstructed,
exceptancillarystructuresasmentionedinregulation15.5.

15.2 Spacerequirements

15.2.1 a)PlotSizes
Theminimumsizeofplotsforfuelfillingstationsshallbeasgivenbelow:

a) Fuelfillingstation:30mx17m(withaminimumfrontageof30m)
b) Fuelfillingcumservicestation:30mx36m(withaminimumfrontageof30m)

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15.3 Curbcutsanddriveways

Plotsforfuelfillingstationsshallhaveonlyonesinglecurbcut(anddriveway)for
incomingandoutgoingvehicles,notexceeding10minwidth;

PermissionfortwocurbcutsmaybegrantedbytheAuthorityontheconditionthatthey
shallbespacedminimum40mcentretocentre.Insuchcases,theminimumwidthof
eachdrivewayshallbe5m.

15.4 Parking

Fuelfillingstationsshallprovidefor:

a) minimumofonecarparkingspace,onetwowheelerparkingspaceandtwo
bicycleparkingspacesper100sqmofsitearea
b) Parkingforancillarycommercialusesshallbecalculatedasperparkingregulations
inRegulation14.2inadditionto(a)above.Incaseparkingrequirementsexceeds
10cars,70%oftheparkingrequirementsasper(a)abovemaybeconsideredas
sharedparkingandmaybecountedtowardsfulfillingtheparkingrequirementfor
ancillaryuses.

15.5 Ancillarycommercialuses

Ancillarycommercialusesshallbepermittedwithinplotsforfuelfillingstations,
providedareacoveredunderthecombinationofallsuchusesislimitedto30%ofthe
consumableFSIoftheplot.Suchusesshallbelimitedtothefollowing:

a) restaurantorcoffeeshopupto60sqm;
b) bookshopupto60sqm;
c) smallscaleretailforfooditemsupto60sqm;
d) saleofsmallmotorpartsupto60sqmand
e) ATMs(anytimemachine)upto10sqm.

15.6 Firesafetyrequirements

FuelFillingStationspresentafirehazardduetostorageofexplosivematerialand
operationssuchasfillingwhenfiremaybreakoutbecauseofcarelessness.Therefore,in
additiontotheMaharshtraFirePreventionandLifeSafetyMeasuresAct2006,fuel
fillingstationsshouldcomplywiththeExplosives(TemporaryProvisions)Act,1947,as
amendedfromtimetotime.Thestorageandhandlingoffuelshouldbeinconformity
withtherestrictionsandsafetystandardsunderthesaidActwhichregulatesoperations

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ofinflammablesubstanceslikeloading,unloading,handling,storageandconveyance
etc.

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16 PLANTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TREES

Plantationoftreesinindividualplotsshallbedoneattherateof1treeper75sqmof
grossplotarea.Provisionsofregulation6.1.8shallbeapplicable.

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17 RAINWATER HARVESTING
AlldevelopmentsRegulationsshallconformtotherainwaterharvestingregulation
giveninMaharashtraStateUrbanDevelopmentDepartmentsNotificationNo.TPS
2409/191/CR124/09/UD9,dated28thAugust2009publishedintheMaharashtra
GovernmentGazettedated17thSeptember,2009,andallsubsequentrevisionsthereof.

Therequirementsoftheaforementionednotificationaregivenbelowforreference.

17.1 Requirement

a) Allthelayoutopenspaces/amenityspacesofhousingsocietiesand,new
constructions/reconstruction's/additionsonplotshavingareanotlessthan300
sqminnongaothanareasofalltownsshallhaveoneormoreRainWater
Harvestingstructureshavingaminimumtotalcapacityasdetailedbelow.

a) ProvidedthattheAuthoritymayapprovetheRainWaterHarvestingStructuresof
specificationsdifferentfromthose,inthisrequirement,subjecttotheminimum
capacityofRainWaterHarvestingbeingensuredineachcase.

b) Theowner/societyofeverybuildingmentionedin(a)aboveshallensurethatthe
RainWaterHarvestingstructureismaintainedingoodrepairforstorageofwater
fornonpotablepurposesorrechargeofgroundwateratalltimes.

c) TheAuthoritymayimposealevyofnotexceedingRs.1000/perannumforevery
100sqmofbuiltupareaforthefailureoftheownerofanybuildingmentionedin
the(a)abovetoprovideortomaintainRainWaterHarvestingstructuresas
requiredunderthesebyelaws.

17.2 RainWaterHarvestingincludesstorageorrechargingintogroundtherainwater
fallingonanyimpervioussurfacelikebuildingroofsandterraces,parkinglots
walkways,orpavedsurfaceswithinthebuildingsiteorplots.

17.3 Thefollowingsystemsmaybeadoptedforharvestingtherainwaterdrawnfrom
terraceandthepavedsurface.
1. Openwellofaminimumof1.0mdiameterand6.0mdepthintowhichrainwater
maybechanneledandallowedafterfiltrationforremovingsiltandfloating
material.Thewellshallbeprovidedwithventilatingcovers.Thewaterfromthe
openwellmaybeusedfornonpotabledomesticpurposessuchaswashing,
flushingandforlandscapeirrigation,andprocesswaterforcooling,etc.
2. Rainwaterharvestingforrechargeofgroundwatermaybedonethroughabore
wellaroundwhichapitofonemetrewidthmaybeexcavateduptoadepthof

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atleast3.0mandrefilledwithstoneaggregateandsand.Thefilteredrainwater
maybechanneledtotherefilledpitforrechargingtheborewell.
3. Animpervioussurface/undergroundstoragetankofrequiredcapacitymaybe
constructedinthesetbackorotheropenspaceandtherainwatermaybe
channeledtothestoragetank.Thestoragetankshallalwaysbeprovidedwith
ventilatingcoversandshallhavedrawofftapssuitablyplacedsothattherain
watermaybedrawnoffforabovementionedpurposes.Thestoragetanksshallbe
providedwithanoverflow.
4. Thesurplusrainwaterafterstoragemayberechargedintogroundthrough
percolationpitsortrenchesorcombinationofpitsandtrenches.Dependingon
thegeomorphologicalandtopographicalconditionandrainwaterdischarge
calculations,thepitsmaybeofthesizeof1.2mwidthX1.2mlengthX2.0mto
2.50mdepth.Thetrenchescanbeor0.60mwidthX2.0to6.0mlengthX1.50to
2.0mdepth.Pitdimensionsshallbesupportedbyrainwaterdischarge
calculations.Terracewatershallbechanneledtopitsortrenches.Suchpitsor
trenchesshallbebackfilledwithfiltermediacomprisingthefollowingmaterials:

a) 40mmstoneaggregateasbottomlayerupto50%ofthedepth;

d) 20mmstoneaggregateaslowermiddlelayerupto20%ofthedepth;

e) Coarsesandasuppermiddlelayerupto20%ofthedepth;

f) Athinlayeroffinesandastoplayer;

g) Top10%ofthepits/trencheswillbeemptyandasplashistobeprovidedin
thisportioninsuchawaythatrooftopwaterfallsonthesplashpad.

h) Aretentionwallinmasonryshallbeconstructedtolinethepit.Thiswallwill
extendabovetheimmediatesurroundinggroundlevelby15cms.

i) Perforatedconcreteslabcoversshallcoverallsuchpitsandtrenches.

5. Vehicularparkingmaybepermittedontopofrechargepitsortrenchesprovided
thatthecoverslabsaredesignedtotaketheloadofvehicles.
6. Iftheopenspacesurroundingthebuildingisnotpaved,thetoplayeruptoa
sufficientdepthshallberemovedandrefilledwithcoarsesandorsuchother
absorptionmediatoallowpercolationofrainwaterintoground.

17.4 Theterraceshallbeconnectedtotheopenwell/borewell/storagetank/recharge
pit/trenchbymeansofHDPE/PVCpipesthroughfiltermedia.Avalvesystemshallbe
providedtoenablethefirstwashingsfromrooforterracecatchment,astheywould
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containundesirabledirt.Themouthsofallpipesandopeningshallbecoveredwith
mosquito(insect)proofwirenet.Fortheefficientdischargeofrainwater,thereshall
beatleasttworainwaterpipesof100mmdiameterforaroofareaof100sqm.

17.5 Rainwaterharvestingstructuresshallbesitedasnottoendangerthestabilityof
buildingorearthwork.Thestructuresshallbedesignedsuchthatnodampnessis
causedinanypartofthewallsorfoundationofthebuildingorthoseofanadjacent
building.

17.6 Thewatersocollected/rechargedshallasfaraspossiblebeusedfornonpotable
purposes.

Providedthatwhentherainwaterinexceptionalcircumstanceswillbeutilizedfor
drinkingand/orcookingpurpose,itshallbeensuredthatproperfilterarrangementand
theseparateoutletforbypassingthefirstrainwaterhasbeenprovided.

Providedfurtherthatitwillbeensuredthatforsuchuse,properdisinfectantsandthe
waterpurificationarrangementshavebeenmade.

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18 COMPOUND WALLS AND GATES

18.1 Heightofcompoundwalls

a) Except with the special permission of the Chairman, NIT, solid compound walls
constructedonplotsidesfrontingapublicroadrightofwayshallhavemaximum
heightof1.0mmeasuredfromthefinishedlevelofthesidewalk.
b) Solidcompoundwallsonplotsidesotherthanthosefrontingaroadshallhavea
maximumheightof1.2m.
c) An additional screen or fenced grill erected above the wall may be permitted,
providedithasaminimumof60percentsurfaceperforation(opentypesuchas
railings)andamaximumheightof0.5mabovethesolidcompoundwall.

Figure181:Compoundwallonplotfrontage

0.5m
1m

d) However, the provisions of (a) and (b) are not applicable to boundary wall of
industrial buildings, electric sub stations, transformer stations institutional
buildings like sanatoria, hospitals, industrial buildings like workshops, factories
and educational buildings like schools, colleges, including the hostels, and other
usesofpublicutilityundertakings.Boundarywallsof2.4mheightforthesetypes
ofbuildingmaybepermittedbytheChairman,NIT.

18.1.1 Compoundwallsatroadjunctions
Inthecaseofcornerplotsatthejunctionofstreets,themaximumheightofthesolid
compoundwallshallbe0.75mmeasuredfromthefinishedlevelofthesidewalk,fora
length of 10m from the junction of streets. Further, balance height of 0.5 m. shall be
permittedifrequiredinaccordancewith(c)above.

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18.1.2 Gates
Plotaccessgatesshallopeninwardandshallbeprovidedwithacontrivancewhichshall
preventthegatefromopeningoutwardonthefootpathorroad.Theheightofgates
shallnotbemorethan1mfromthefinishedlevelofthesidewalk.

Incaseofcornerplots,gatesshallbeprovidedonlyonthestraightedgeoftheplotand
notonthetangent.

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19 EASEMENTS
19.1 Utilityeasement

Easements established as per the width and locations required by the engineering or
theutilitydepartment,butinnocaselessthan3mwide,shouldbeprovidedforopenor
pipedstormdrainage,sanitarysewers,waterlinesandotherutilities.Thisrequirement
appliestosuchlinesinstalledatthetimeofthedevelopmentandtoeasementsforsuch
lineswhichmayreasonablybeexpectedtobeinstalledinthefuture.

19.2 Streambuffereasement

Thestreambuffereasementisapplicableforplotswhichhaveoneormoreboundaries
adjoining a natural stream. Stream buffer as per the Regulation 11.1 (b) shall be
reservedasastreambuffer.Theplotownershallprovideaccessformaintenanceofthe
streamatalltimes.

The stream buffer area can be landscaped or retained in its natural condition.
Constructionofpermanentbuildingsshallnotbepermitted.Notmorethan10percent
areawithinthestreambuffershallbepaved.

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20 SUSTAINABILITY
Incentivesshallbeprovidedfordevelopmentofgreenbuildingswithaviewtopromote
sustainabledevelopmentwithintheimprovementschemes.Foravailinganyincentives,
certificationfromtworatingagenciesshallbeacceptabletoNIT.ThesearetheIndian
GreenBuildingCouncil(www.igbc.in)andGRIHA(GreenRatingIntegratedHabitat
Assessment)conceivedbyTERIanddevelopedjointlywiththeMinistryofNewand
RenewableEnergy,GovernmentofIndia.

Ownersshallindependentlyapplytoanyoneoftheratingagenciesandfollowthe
processeslaiddownbytheratingagenciesincludinganyexternalauditsasmaybe
necessarytoobtaincertification.

IncentivesbyNITshallbeintheformofrefundofpremiumschargedtoownersfornew
constructionprojectsonthebasisofthefollowingtable.

Table201:Buildingsetbacksforresidentialbuildings

PointsScored GRIHARating Levelof Percentageof

withinthe (numberof Certificationas Refundfrom
GRIHAsystem stars) perIGBCnorms NIT

5060 * Certified 10%

6170 ** OR Certified THEN 20%

7180 *** Silver 30%

8190 **** Gold 40%

91100 ***** Platinum 50%

RefundofpremiumspaidtoNITshallbeapplicableonlyafterthecertificateisobtained
fromtheratingagencyandsubmittedtoNITasanattestedcopydulyexaminedagainst
theoriginalcertificatebythedesignatedofficerwithinNITalongwithaletterrequestinga
refund.

Theauthorityfromtimetotimemayamendthepercentageofrefundandalsoreserves
therighttochangeormodifytheaboveonthebasisofanychangetotheratingscaleby
GRIHAorIGBCtotheirrespectiveratingsystems.

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PART III BUILDING CONTROLS WITHIN PLOTS

21 FLOOR SPACE INDEX

21.1 ForthepurposeofFSIcomputation,areaoftheFinalPlotorsubdivisionsofthefinal
plotasmaybeapplicableshallbeconsidered.

21.1.1
Note:ExampleFSIcomputationscenariosforsubdivisionandlayoutdevelopment
withintheImprovementSchemearegiveninAppendIxN,forpurposesofclarity.

21.2 AreasexemptedfromFSIcomputation

Thefollowingshallnotbecountedunderbuiltupareacalculationsforcomputationof
FSI:

1. opentoskyrooftopterraceatanyfloorofthebuilding;
2. coveredparkingunderstilts(withamaximumclearheightof3.2m;ifabovethis
height,thestiltareawillbecalculatedintheFSI)andparkingaboveground
designedasavehicularparkingareawithatleast10carparkingspaces;
3. coveredrampsleadingtoparking;
4. chajjaprojectionsupto0.6mmeasuredfromthefinishedsurfaceoftheexternal
wall;
5. areaoccupiedbytheswimmingpoolopentosky;
6. watertanks;
7. Voidsinthefloorplatetocreatedoubleheightspacesandatriumsinbasements,
groundandupperfloors.
Suchatriumsanddoubleheightspacesoccurringatthegroundandupperfloors
shallbecomputedwithinFSIcalculationsforonlytheuseableareaonthat
particularfloorprovidedthatsuchareadoesnotexceed15%ofthetotalBUAfor
thebuildingbetweenthegroundandthetopfloor.Atriumordoubleheight
spaceswithinthebuildingthatexceedsthe15%limitshallbecomputedat1.5
timestheatriumordoubleheightspaceuseablefloorarea.Doubleheightspaces
occurringinthebasementforbuildingutilitiesandmechanicalequipmentetc.and
doubleheightterracesareexemptfromtheabove15%limitsandshallbe
countedonceaspertheiruseablefloorplate.
(Example:AbuildingwithtotalBUAof10,000sqmbetweenthegroundandtopmost
floorhasanatriumfromthethirdfloortotheroofofthebuilding.Areaoftheatrium
atthethirdflooris1800sqm.HencethetotalareaforFSIcomputationwillbe15%of

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10,000sqmwhichis1500sqmplus300sqmx1.5=450sqm.Thustotalareaconsumed
undertheatriumspacewillbeconsideredas1950sqm.)

21.3 Allotherpartsofthebuildingexceptthosementionedin21.2shallbeincludedinthe
builtupareaforcomputationofFSI.

21.4 PermissibleFSI

FSIof1.5shallbepermittedforalldevelopmentsinalllandusezonesofthis
ImprovementScheme.

21.5 AdditionalFSIonpaymentofpremium

AdditionalFSIofuptoamaximumof0.5overandabovethebaseFSIof1.5canbe
obtainedbypaymentofpremium.However,norelaxationshallbegrantedincaseof
groundcoverages,marginaldistances,parkingandotherrequirementsasperthese
regulationssoastoconsumethemaximumpermissibleFSI.

21.6 AdditionalFSIforBasicshelterforurbanpoor

Anyhousingschemeundertakenbytheplanningauthority,government/semi
governmentorganisation,underthebasicshelterforurbanpoororsimilarprogramme
/schemeoftheCentral/StateGovernment,maybeallowedFSIupto2.5,without
paymentofpremiumsubjecttofollowingcondition:

a) ThesaidschemeshallbeforEWS/LIGhousing.

b) Norelaxationshallbegrantedincaseofmarginaldistances,parkingandother
requirementaspertheseregulations.

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22 BUILDING SETBACKS AND GROUND COVERAGE

22.1 ResidentialBuildings

TheprovisionsasgiveninTable221shallapplyforallresidentialbuildings,residential
withshoplineongroundfloorandresidentialbuildingswithothernonresidentialuses
permissibleunderthisDCR.
Table221:Buildingsetbacksforresidentialbuildings

S. Road MinPlot Plotwidth Maximum Min.front Min.side Min.rear

No Size (m) Ground setback setback setback
Coverage (m) (m)
(sqm) (m)
1 National/ 65% 4.5mfromroad
State Minimum lineorasper
Highway 750 18 HighwayRules, 4.5 4.5
whicheveris
greater
2 M.D.R/30m 65% 4.5mfromroad
wide/36m lineorasper
Minimum
wideroads 600 HighwayRules, 3 3
18
whicheveris
greater
3 24mwide Minimum 65%
500 4.5 3 3
roadsorODR 15
4 12mto18m Minimum No
300 4.5 3 3
wideroads 13 requirement
5 9mwide Minimum No 3onone
150 3 3
roads 8 requirement side
6 Rowhousing Minimum No None
on9mwide 50to 4to requirement subjectto
3 3
roads.* 125 Maximum note(c)
8 below
7 Rowhousing Minimum No 2.5mfromroad None
forL.I.G. 50to 4to requirement ROWor subjectto
2
125 Maximum pedestrian note(c)
8 pathway below

Notes:
*OnlyG+2structureallowedasmaximumdevelopment

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a) Wheretheheightofthebuildingexceeds10m.orG+2,thensideandrear
marginalspacesshallbeleftasperRegulationNo.22.4.4or22.5,whicheveris
applicable.
b) Subjecttotheconditionthatrowhousingplotatthejunctionoftworoadsshall
belargertomaintainthesetbackfrombothroadsandshallbetreatedasfront
setbackonbothroads
c) Acontinuousrowofhousesshallnotexceedatotallengthof65meters.Adjacent
continuousblocksofrowhousingshallbeseparatedby6meters.
d) Constructionofottas,railings,barricadesorsupportingcolumnsforcanopyor
porchshallnotbeallowedinfrontmarginalopenspace.Howeverstepsmaybe
permittedwithin1.2mfromthebuildingline.
22.2 OtherBuildings

TheProvisionasgivenintheTable222belowshallapplyforotherbuildings

Table222:Buildingsetbacksforotherbuildings

No Road Minimum road Maximum Minimum

width Ground Setbacks
Coverage
1 Hospital,MaternityHomes, 65%
HealthClub,PublicSemipublic 15mandabove 6mallsides
buildings
2 Preprimaryschool 9mandnot 40% 6monall
morethan18m sides
3 Primaryschool 12mandnot 40% 6monall
morethan30m sides
4 Othereducationalbuildings 40% 6monall
15mandabove
sides
5 Cinematheatre/drama 65%
Front12m;
theater/assemblyhall/ 24mandabove 6monall
multiplex/shoppingmall/
othersides
Mangalkaryalay
7 Mercantile/business/ 65% 6monall
12mandabove
commercialbuidings sides
8 Petrol/Fuelfillingstationswith 65%
12mfront;6m
orwithoutservicebays 24mandabove
allothersides

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22.3 Otherconditionspertainingtobuildingsetbacks

22.3.1 Buildingsshallbesetbackatleast3.0mfromaninternalmeansofaccessinalayoutof
buildings.

22.3.2 Buildingsabuttingontwoormorestreets
Whenabuildingabutstwoormorestreets,thesetbacksfromthestreetsshallbesuch
asifthebuildingwasfrontingeachsuchstreet.

22.3.3 Setbacksseparateforeachbuildingorwingwithinaplot
Theopenspacesrequiredundertheseregulationsshallbeseparateordistinctforeach
buildingandwhereabuildinghastwoormorewings,eachwingshallhaveseparateor
distinctopenspacesaccordingtotheseregulationsforthepurposeoflightand
ventilationofthewings.

22.4 Sideorrearsetbacksongroundwithrespecttotheheightanddepthofthebuilding

22.4.1 OpenspacestobeprovidedforthefullconsumptionofFSI
Thesetbackstobeleftatthesidesandrearshallconfirmtotheheightnecessaryto
consumefullFSIpermissiblefortheoccupancyinthezone.

22.4.2 Sideorrearopenspaceinrelationtotheheightofthebuildingforlightandventilations
Theopenspacesonallsidesexceptthefrontsideofabuildingshallbeminimum(H/3)
onethirdofthebuildingheightabovegroundlevel,subjecttoaminimumof3.0mfor
residentialbuildingand6.0mforcommercialbuilding.

22.4.3 ResidentialandCommercialZones:
a) Buildingwithlength/depthupto40m:Thesetbacksonallsidesexceptthefront
sideofabuildingshallbeofawidthnotlessthanonethirdoftheheightabove
thegroundlevelroundedtothenearestdecameter.Thiswillbesubjecttoa
maximumof20m,withtheminimumbeing3.0mforaresidentialbuildingand
6.0mforacommercialbuilding,subjecttocompliancewithTables221and222.
b) Buildingwithlength/depthexceeding40m:Ifthelengthordepthofbuilding
exceeds40manadditionalsetbackof10%oftherequireddistanceshallbe
necessaryonthesideandrearopenspaceasthecasemaybe.

Providedthatnosuchincreaseinadditionalsetbackshallbenecessaryifitisfrontopen
marginspaceorwhenonlystoreroomsandstairwaysderivelightandventilationfrom
theopenspace.

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Providedfurtherthat:

a) Theopenspaceforseparationbetweenanybuildingandasinglestoreyaccessory
buildingshallnotbelessthan1.5m.
b) Theminimumdistancebetweenanytwobuildingswithamaximumheightof15m
inhousingdevelopedbygovernmentorsemigovernmentagenciesonlyshallbe
4.5m.
c) Exceptwheretheplotsizeislessthan,2500sq.m,thesetbacksinaplotabutting
theamenity/recreationalopenspaceinthesamelayoutshallnotbelessthan
3m.
d) Wheretheamenityopenspacebeingaccessiblefromallthelayoutplotsdoesnot
haveanexclusivemeansofaccess,therearsetbackshallnotbelessthan3m.

22.4.4 Setbacksfortowerlikestructures
Notwithstandinganyprovisiontothecontrary,towerlikestructuresmaybepermitted
onlywiththefollowingconditions(subjecttomeetingtheminimumrequirementsset
outinTable222):

a) Forbuildingswithheightupto24m:Atowerlikestructuremaybepermittedonly
withminimum6msetbackatthegroundlevel
b) Forbuildingswithheightbetween24mand37.5m:Minimumsetbackatground
levelshallbe9mandonesetbackat24montheupperlevel
c) Forbuildingswithheightbeyond37.5m:Minimumsetbackatgroundlevelshall
be12mwithtwosetbacksatupperlevel.Onesetbackshallbeat24mandthe
otherat37.5mheight.
d) Theterracecreatedbythesetbackshallbeaccessiblethroughacommonpassage
andorcommonstaircaseonly.
e) Noobjectioncertificateshallbeobtainedforbuildingswithheightmorethan24m
fromDirectorofMicrowaveProject,NagpurTelephone,ChiefFireOfficer,NIT/
DirectorofFireServices,MaharashtraandCivilAviationAuthority.

Minimumclearwidthofsetbacksattheupperlevelshallbe1.5m.

22.5 Interioropenspaces

22.5.1 Innerchowk
Thewholeofonesideofeveryroomexceptingbath,W.C.andstoreroomandnot
abuttingoneitherthefront,rearorside(s)setbacksshallabutonaninternalopen
space(courtyard,innerchowk),whoseminimumwidthshallbe3m.Furtherinner

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chowkshallhaveanareaatalllevelsofchowkofnotlessthanthesquareofthe1/4th
theheight,ofthehighestwallabuttingthechowk.

Whereonlywaterclosetandbathroomareabuttingontheinterioropenspace,thesize
oftheinterioropenspaceshallbeinlinewiththeprovisionforventilationshaftas
giveninregulation25.11.4.

22.5.2 Outerchowk
Theminimumwidthofouterchowk(asdistinguishedfromitsdepth)shallbenotless
than2.4m.Ifthewidthofouterchowkislessthan2.4m.thenitshallbetreatedasa
notchandtheprovisionsofouterchowkshallnotapply.However,ifthedepthofouter
chowkismorethanthewidth,theprovisionsofregulation22.3.3shallapplyforthe
openspacestobeleftbetweenthewings.

22.6 Projectionsinmarginalopenspacescreatedinaccountofbuildingsetbacks

22.6.1 Allmarginalopenspaceswithinplotsshallbekeptfreefromanyerectionthereonand
shallbeopentoskyexcept:
a) Anychajja,cornice,roof,weathershadeorbalconyshallnotoverhangorproject
overthesaidopenspacebeyond0.6msoastoreducethewidthtolessthanthe
minimumrequired.Slopingchajjaprovidedoverbalcony/galleryetc.maybe
permittedtoproject0.3mbeyondbalconyprojectionsatanangleof30degrees
fromhorizontallevelintothesaidopenspace.Inallinstances,theclearheight
belowsuchprojectionsshallbemaintainedat3.2mfromthefinishedground
level.

b) Acanopy(asdefinedinRegulation2.24)whichdoesnotexceed5minlengthand
2.5minwidthprovidingaminimumclearheightof2.4mbelowthecanopy.A
minimumclearanceof2.0mbetweentheplotboundaryandacanopyshallbe
provided.

c) Whenprovidedonthegroundfloor,balconiesshallbeclearofthebuilding
setbacks.

d) Aprojectionof0.6monterracelevelmaybeallowedthroughouttheperipheryof
thebuildingprovidedthattheclearheightbelowsuchaprojectionisatleast3.2
meters.

Note:

1. FSIcalculationsforallprojectionswithinoroutsidethemarginalopenspacesshall
beasperRegulations21.2and21.3.

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22.7 Accessorybuildingsinmarginalopenspacescreatedonaccountofbuildingsetbacks

Thefollowingaccessorybuildingsmaybepermittedinthemarginalopenspaces:

a) Openshedasagaragegaragenotexceeding2.4minheightshallnormallybe
permittedinthesidemarginofaplotforindividualsemidetachedordetached
plottedresidentialdevelopment.

b) Openshedasagaragewhenattachedtothemainbuildingshallbeataminimum
distanceof7.5mfromtheaccessroadlineandshallbeofsuchconstructiongiving
fireresistanceof2hours.

c) Onewatchmansboothadjacenttothegatewithareaupto2sqmorlessthan
1.2minlength/width/diameter.

Note:

1. Areaofoneparkinggarageperplotshallbeexemptfromcalculationofground
coverageforthatplot.
2. FSIcalculationsforallaccessorybuildingswithinoroutsidethemarginalopen
spacesshallbeasperRegulations21.2and21.3.

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23 LENGTH AND HEIGHT LIMITATIONS

23.1 Maximumlengthofbuildings

Maximumlengthofabuildingshallnotexceed66mwithoutanopeningattheground
andoneupperleveltopermitthroughmovementofemergencyvehiclesand
pedestrians.Suchanopeningshallbeatleast6mwideand6minfinishedheight.

23.2 Buildingheightlimitations

Themaximumheightofabuildingshallbesubjecttotheprovisionsgivenbelow:
a) Buildingonroadsofwidthbelow15m:Maximumheightshallnotexceed1.5times
thetotalwidthofroadabuttingplusfrontopenspacesubjecttootherrestrictions,
ifany.
b) Buildingonroadsofwidth15mandabove:Maximumheightshallnotexceed
twicethetotalwidthofroadabuttingplusfrontopenspacesubjecttoother
restrictions,ifany.
c) Ifabuildingabutsontwoormorestreetsofdifferentwidths,theheightof
buildingshallberegulatedbythestreetofgreaterwidth.
d) Forbuildinginthevicinityofaerodromes,themaximumheightofsuchbuildings
shallbesubjecttorestrictionsframedbytheCivilAviationAuthoritiesorthe
developmentpermissionshallbeconsideredonlyafterapplicantproducesNOC
fromAirport.
e) Inadditionto(c)forindustrialchimneyscominginthevicinityofaerodromes,it
shallbeofsuchheightandcharacterasprescribedbyCivilAviationAuthorities
andallIndustrialChimneysshallbeofsuchcharacterasprescribedbytheChief
InspectorofSteamBoilersandSmokeNuisance.
f) Buildingsintendedforhazardousgodownsstorageofinflammablematerialsand
storageofexplosivesshallbesinglestoriedstructuresonly.
23.3 HeightExemptions

Theappurtenantstructuressuchasrooftanksandtheirsupports,ventilation,air
conditioning,liftroomsandsimilarserviceequipment,staircover,chimneys,mobile
communicationtowers,andparapetwallsandarchitecturalfeaturesnotexceeding1.2
m.inheightshallnotbeincludedincomputationofheightofbuilding.

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PART IV LAND USES

24 LAND USE CLASSIFICATION AND PERMISSIBLE USES

24.1 ImprovementSchemeResidential1(ISR1)

24.1.1 Intent
Theintentinestablishingaresidentialzoneis:
a) Topromoteresidentialdevelopmentonarangeofbuildingtypologiesonexisting
undevelopedland;
b) Toprovideforthedevelopmentofrecreational,religiousandeducationalfacilities
asbasicelementsofabalancedcommunity;
c) Toprotecttheresidentialcommunitiesfromnuisancesarisingfromincompatible
uses.

24.1.2 UsesPermitted
Theresidentialzoneisprimarilyintendedforthefollowingresidentialbuildingtypes
1. Residentialmultistoreyapartment
2. Rowhouseandsemidetacheddwellings
3. Villas/bungalow
4. Siteandservices/otherhousingschemesfortheEWS
5. Preprimaryschool
6. Oldagehome
7. Hostels
8. Serviceapartments(nothotels)

24.1.3 Accessoryusespermitted
Followingaccessoryuses(nonresidentialbuildingusesthatarecomplimentarytothe
residentialdevelopment)willbepermittedprovidedthatthetotalareaforallofthese
eithersinglyorcombineddoesnotexceed25percentofthepermissiblebuiltuparea.
1. Banquet/Communityhall
2. Library
3. PlacesforWorship,providedaNoObjectionCertificateshallbeobtainedfromthe
concernedPoliceAuthorityandCollectorbeforeapplicationofbuilding
permission.Commercialusesshallnotbepermissibletobecombinedwiththe
religiousbuilding.Minimumplotareashallbe300sqm.

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4. Customaryhomeoccupation(asdefinedin2.71)withoutemployinghiredlabour
andincludingstitching,embroidery,buttonmaking,etc,withorwithoutmotive
power.Ifmotivepowerisused,thetotalelectricityloadshouldnotexceed1HP.
5. Medicalanddentalpractitioner'sdispensaryincludingpathologicallaboratory,
diagnosticclinic,polyclinic,tobepermittedonanyfloorabove.However,
maternityhomes,clinics,nursinghomewithindoorpatientslocatedonthe
groundorstiltfloororonfirstfloor,shallbeprovidedwithaseparatemeansof
accessofstaircasefromwithinthebuildingoroutside.Suchmeansofaccessshall
notbeprovidedwithintheprescribedmarginalopenspacesinanycaseandwith
thespecialpermissionofChairman,NIT.
6. Maternityhomesinindependentbuildingswithonedoctorsresidencewiththe
specialwrittenpermissionoftheChairmanwhowilltakeintoconsiderationthe
suitabilityofthesite,sizeandshapeofthesite,meansofaccess,waterand
sanitaryarrangementetc,beforegrantingthepermission;providedtheplotis
minmimum500sqminareaandthebuildinghas6msetbackonallsides.
7. Professionalofficesandstudiesofresidentsofthepremisesthatareincidentalto
suchresidentialuse,notoccupyingafloorareaexceeding20sqmperoffice.
8. Publiclibrariesandmuseumsinindependentstructuresrestrictedtogroundfloor.
9. Clubhousesnotconductedasabusiness.
10. Publicparkswhicharenotutilizedforbusinesspurpose.
11. Busshelters,autorickshaw/taxistands.
12. Convenienceshopsnotmorethan20sqm(builtuparea)
13. Vegetableandfruitmarketplace
14. FlourmillwithspecialwrittenpermissionoftheChairman,NITif
Itislocatedongroundfloor
Adequatecarehasbeentakeninstructuraldesign
Itdoesnotcauseanynuisancetotheneighbourandresidentsofupperfloor
Powerrequirementdoesnotexceed7.5kw,andhorsepowerupto5HP,may
begrantedwithspecialpermissionofChairman,NIT.

24.1.4 Amendmentstousespermitted
Theauthoritymayfromtimetotimeaddtoamendtheabovelistwiththeapprovalof
Secretary,UrbanDevelopmentDepartment,GovernmentofMaharashtra,Mumbai.

24.2 ImprovementSchemeMixedResidential(ISMR)

24.2.1 Intent
TheintentinestablishingaMixedResidentialzoneis:
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a) Topromotemixedusedevelopmentonexistingundevelopedland
b) Toachievehigherlevelsofaccessinthezoneandchoiceforresidentsandvisitors
toaccessemploymentcentres,servicesandrecreationalactivities;
c) Toachievehighresidentialdensity

24.2.2 Specialconditionsforusepremiseswithshoplines
Abuildingorpremiseswithashoplinealongastreetmaybeusedonlyforthepurposes
indicatedin24.2.3belowsubjecttothefollowingconditions:

a) Itislocatedonaroadwithminimumwidthof18m
b) Theadditionalusespermissiblehereundershallberestrictedtoadepthof
12.00m.measuredfromthebuildinglineandonlyonthegroundfloorofthe
buildinginthefrontportionabuttingthestreet
c) SuchadditionalusesshallinnocaseconsumeFSIofmorethan0.5exceptin
buildingsonindependentplots.Notwithstandinganythingcontainedabovea
pedestrianshoppingprecinctextendingtoadepthofmorethan12mmaybe
providedsubjecttotheconditionthatnoshopinsuchpedestrianprecinctshallbe
allowedtoopendirectlyontheroadinfront.Theminimumwidthofpedestrian
wayprovidedshallbe3mclearofallsteporprojectionsandbollardsshallbe
placedattheentranceofsuchpedestrianpassagetoprevententryofvehicles
providedfurtherthatsatisfactoryarrangementsfornaturalorartificialventilation
aremadeasmaybedirectedbytheNIT
d) Allgoodsofferedforsaleandbroughtforrepairshallbedisplayedandkeptwithin
thebuildingandshallnotbekeptinthepassagesorfootpathsorroads.
e) Notradeandbusinessinvolvinganydangeroffire,explosionoffensivenoise,
vibrations,smoke,dustglareheatorotherobjectionableinfluencemaybe
allowed.

24.2.3 UsesPermitted
1. AllusespermittedinISR1underregulation24.1.2and24.1.3
2. Storesorshopsfortheconductofretailbusinessincludingdepartmentalstores.
Storageandsaleofcombustiblematerialsshallnotnormallybepermittedexcept
withthespecialpermissionoftheconcernedauthority.
3. Personalserviceestablishments:professionaloffices
4. Frozenfoodlockers,fastfoodandvendingstalls
5. Tailorshopsnotemployingmorethan9personsandembroideryshopsand
buttonholemakingshopsnotemployingmorethan9personswithindividual
motorsnotexceeding1HPandtotalHPnotexceeding3HP.

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6. Shopsforgoldsmiths,locksmiths,watchandclockrepairs,opticalglassgrinding
andrepairs,musicalinstrumentrepairs,pictureframing,radioandhousehold
appliancesrepairs,upholsteryanddiamondcuttingandpolishingnotemploying,
morethan9personswithindividualmotorsnotexceeding1HPandtotalHPnot
exceeding3HP
7. Coffeegrindingwithelectricmotivepowernotexceeding1HP
8. Autopartstoresandshowroomsformotorvehiclesandmachinery
9. Saleofusedorsecondhandgoodsormerchandise(notjunk,cottonwaste,rage
orothermaterialsofoffensivenature)
10. Clubhousesorotherrecreationalactivities,conductedasbusiness
11. Storageoffurnitureandhouseholdgoods
12. Repairstoallhouseholdarticles(excludingautovehicle)
13. Veterinarydispensariesandhospitals
14. Repair,cleaningshopsandanalytical,experimentalortestinglaboratoriesnot
employingmorethan15personsintheindustrialactivitybutnotincluding
cleaninganddyeingestablishmentusingacleaningordyeingfluidhavingaflash
pointlowerthan60degreeC.andmachineswithdryloadcapacityof30kg.for
anyestablishmentcarryingonactivitiesthatarenoxiousoroffensivebecauseof
emissionofodour,dust,smoke,gas,noiseorvibrationorotherwisedangerousto
publichealthandsafety,providedthatthemotivepowerrequirementofsuch
establishmentdoesnotexceed10HP
15. Accessoryusescustomarilyincidentaltoanypermittedprincipaluseincluding
storagespace,upto50percentofthetotalfloorareausedfortheprincipaluse.
16. Paperboxmanufacturingincludingpapercutting,notemployingmorethan9
persons,withmotivepowernotexceeding5HPandareanotmorethan50sqm.
17. Mattressmakingandcottoncleaning,notemployingmorethan9personswith
motivepowernotexceeding3H.P.andareanotmorethan50sqm.
18. Establishmentrequiringpowerforsealingtin,packages,etc.notemployingmore
than9persons,withmotivepowernotexceeding3H.P.
19. Commercialhalls,exhibitionhalls,communityhalls,welfarecentre,gymnasia,etc.
20. Artgalleries,aquariums
21. Research,experimentalandtestinglaboratoriesnotinvolvinganydangeroffireor
explosionnorofanynoxiousnatureandlocatedonasitenotlessthan4Ha.in
areaandwhenthelaboratoryiskeptatleast30mfromanyoftheboundariesof
thesiteandthenecessaryresidentialbuildings30mfromthelaboratory.
22. Restaurants,eatinghouses,cafeteria,icecreambar.

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23. Establishmentforpreparationandsaleofeatablesnotoccupyingforproduction
anareainexcessof75sq.m.perestablishmentandnotemployingmorethan9
persons.Sugarcaneandfruitjuicecrushersinareanotmorethan25sqmand
employingnotmorethan6personsandpowernotexceeding1.5H.P.
24. Tradeorothersimilarschoolsnotinvolvinganydangeroffireorexplosionnorof
offensivenoise,vibration,smoke,dust,odour,glare,heatorotherobjectionable
influences;
25. Repairinggaragesnotemployingmorethan9personsand2H.P.motivepowerin
theindustrialactivitywithnofloorabove.
26. Batterychargingandrepairing,notemployingmorethan6personswithanarea
notmorethan25sqmandnotmorethan2chargerswithpowernotexceeding5
KW.
27. Photographicstudiosandlaboratorieswithnotmorethan50sqm.area,not
employingmorethan9personsandnotusingpowermorethan3H.P
28. ShowroomfordistributionandsaleofLPG;andcoalandfirewoodshops
29. Polyclinicsonseparatefloors,preferablygroundfloor,pathologylaboratories
30. Residentialhotels,boardingandlodgingshallbepermittedinindependent
buildingoronseparatefloorsofpartsofabuilding
31. Bookdepot,medicineandchemistshops
32. Business/corporateofficeonanyfloor.

24.2.4 Usespermittedinindependentpremises/buildings
Thefollowingusesshallbepermittedinindependentpremises/building:
1. Driveintheatres,theatres,cinemahousesmultiplex,clubhouses,assemblyor
concerthalls,danceandmusicstudiosandsuchotherplacesofentertainment.
2. PetrolfillingandCNGservicestations.
3. Colleges,SecondarySchools,Tradeorothersimilarschools.
4. Storageandsaleofkerosenenotexceeding1000litersingroceriesandapproved
rationshopsonretailbasis.
5. Bulkstorageandsaleofkerosenenotexceeding13000litersinseparategodowns
confirmingtotheexistingregulationsofChiefControllerofExplosives,
GovernmentofIndiaprovidedfurtherthattheapplicantshallmakeadequatefire
fightingarrangementsathiscostinhisplottothesatisfactionoftheChairman,
NIT.
6. StorageandsaleofLPGincylindersnotexceeding100kg.inshowrooms/
distributioncentre.

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7. StorageandsaleofLPGincylindersnotexceeding6300kginaseparategodown
confirmingtotheexistingregulationsofChiefControllerofExplosives,
GovernmentofIndiaprovidedfurtherthattheapplicantshallmakeadequatefire
fightingarrangementsathiscostinhisplottotheentiresatisfactionofthe
Chairman,NIT.
8. Parkingofautomobilesandotherlightvehiclesonopenplotsevenasabusiness.
9. Fishormeatmarketplace.
10. Generalagricultureandhorticulture(includingdomesticpoultry)uptotheuseof
20birdsperplotandwithaspacerequirementof0.25sqm.perbird.
11. Correctionalandmentalinstitutions,institutionsforthechildren,theagedor
widows,sanatoriaandhospitalsinindependentbuildingfacingonroadsofwidth
notlessthan15m.(exceptveterinaryhospitals)providedthatthoseprincipally
forcontagiousdiseases,theinsaneorforcorrectionalpurposesshallbelocated
notlessthan45mfromanyresidentialpremises.

24.2.5 Amendmentstousespermitted
Theauthoritymayfromtimetotimeaddtoamendtheabovelistwiththeapprovalof
Secretary,UrbanDevelopmentDepartment,GovernmentofMaharashtra,Mumbai.

24.3 CommercialZone(ISC3)

24.3.1 Intent
TheintentinestablishingaCommercialzoneis:

a) Toencouragesettingupofbusiness,tradingenterprises
b) Topromoteconcentrationandmixtureofcommercialofficeandretailalongwith
institutional,health,andcivicuses
c) Tocreateavibranturbanenvironmentthroughachievingabalanceintheshareof
landbetweenthepublicandprivaterealm,providingopportunitiesforthe
creationofpedestrianfriendlystreetscapeandpublicplazas

24.3.2 Specialconditionsforcommercialuses
a) allgoodsofferedforsaleshallbedisplayedwithinthebuildingexcludingpassages
b) whenthecommercialzoneboundaryfallsshortofastreet,thefrontagealong
suchstreetshallnotbepermittedtobedevelopedforuseswhichwouldnotbe
permissiblealongsuchstreetsand
c) whenusesotherthanthosepermissibleintheImprovementSchemeResidential1
(ISR1)haveandaccessfromthesideorrearopenspaces,thewidthofsuchopen
spacesshallnotbelessthan7m.

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24.3.3 Usespermissible
a) Anyusepermittedinresidentialzonewithoutareaandfloorrestrictions
b) Club,businesshouses,veterinarydispensaries,testinglabs,paperandplastic
packingbagsandboxesmanufacturing,mattressmaking
c) Businessofficesandexchanges
d) Wholesaleestablishmentswithstorageareanotexceeding200sq.m.subjectto
fireprotectionrequirements
e) Publicutilitybuildings
f) Headquartersoforganizations/institutes
g) Cinemahall,multiplex,mall
h) Commercialcomplex
i) Officepark/businesspark
j) Radiostation

24.3.4 Amendmentstousespermitted
Theauthoritymayfromtimetotimeaddtoamendtheabovelistwiththeapprovalof
Secretary,UrbanDevelopmentDepartment,GovernmentofMaharashtra,Mumbai.

24.4 Public/SemipublicZone(ISPS3)

24.4.5 Intent
TheintentinestablishingaPublic/Semipubliczoneistopromotedevelopmentofuse
premisesorfacilitiesmeantforusebythegeneralpublic,welldistributedandeasily
accessibletopeoplelocatedinallpartsoftheImprovementScheme.

24.4.1 Permissibleuses
Thefollowingusesshallbepermissible:
1. Preprimary,PrimarySchools,HighSchools,Technical/TradeSchools,Colleges,
EducationalComplex,Hostelforstudentsandessentialstaffquarters.
2. Hospital,Sanatoria,Dispensary,MaternityHomes,HealthCentre,Complexofsuch
uses,essentialstaffquarters,
3. Dharmashala
4. Veterinaryhospital
5. Traininginstitutions,Homeforaged,essentialquarters.
6. Government/SemiGovernment/LocalselfGovernmentoffices,Courtbuildings,
essentialstaffquarters.

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7. PostOffice,Telegraphoffice,TelephoneExchange,Complexofsuchuses,Staff
quartersandsimilarpublic/Semipublicuses.
8. MangalKaryalaya,Communityhall,ReligiousStructures,Watertanks,
9. Museums,artgalleries,libraries,exhibitionhalls,auditoriums
10. Sportsfacilitiessuchasstadia,gymkhana,gymnasiaandsoon
11. Combinationofusesasmentionedbelowmaybepermissibleevenifthe
reservationisforaspecificpurpose:
a) PlaygroundInplaygroundreservation,minimum90%areashallbekeptopenfor
openplayactivities.Inaddition,coveredswimmingpool&alliedconstruction,
gymnasium,coveredbadmintoncourt,pavilion,watchmanquarter,smallrestaurant
totheextentof20sqm;notexceeding10%oftheplaygroundarea.

b) StadiumInadditiontotheusespermissibleinplaygroundmentionedabove,shops
belowthespectatorstieredgallery.

c) GardenInadditiontothemainuseofgarden,openswimmingpoolandallied
construction,watertank,rainwaterharvestingsystem,gardener/watchman
quarter,smallrestaurantorfoodstallstotheextentof20sqm.

d) WeeklyMarketWeeklyvegetablemarketwithopenottas,cattlemarketand
ancillarypettyconvenienceshops.

e) VegetableMarketOpenorcoveredottasalongwithpettyconvenientshops,fruit
stalls.

f) ShoppingCentre/MarketShopping,Vegetablemarket,departmentalstores,
offices,banks/communityhallonupperfloors.

g) TownhallTownhall,exhibitionhall,artgallery,meeting/conferencehall,library,
smallrestauranttotheextentof20sqm.

h) DramaTheatre/NatyagrihaDramatheatre/natyagriha,artgallery,exhibition
hall,library,smallrestauranttotheextentof20sqm.,allieduserssuchasguest
roomsfortheartists.

i) CulturalHallCulturalhall,marriagehall,socioculturalactivities,artgallery,
exhibitionhall,performingartsactivities,smallrestauranttotheextentof20sqm.,
allieduserssuchasguestrooms,yogacentre.

j) PrimarySchoolPrimary&preprimaryschoolsandalliedactivities.

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k) Secondary/HighSchoolJuniorcollege,secondary/highschoolandprimary
preprimaryschoolandalliedactivities.

l) LibraryInadditiontolibrary,nurseryschool,balwadi.

m) HealthCentre/hospital/maternityHome/dispensaryAnysortofmedical
facilitiesalongwithancillaryconstructionsuchasstaffquarters,chemistshop,
restaurant,ATM,PCO,cybercafofnotmorethan20sqm.,etc.Sleeping
accommodationforguestsincaseofbiggerhospitalsofbuiltupareanotlessthan
6000sq.m.maybepermissible.

n) TruckTerminusInadditiontominimum60%areaforparkingoftrucks,restaurant,
hotel,motel,lodgingfacilityfordrivers,autorepaircentre,autoservicecentre,
shopsforautospareparts,shopsfordailyneeds,ATM,PCO,primaryhealthcentre/
firstaidcentre,provisionforloadingunloading.

12. Theusespermissibleinreservedsitesshallbeconformingtotheuseforwhichitis
reserved.Therequiredparking,publictoiletsandseparateplaceforgarbagebins
shallalsobeprovidedinthereservedsiteitself.

24.4.2 Conditionalusespermissible
1. Commercialuseupto15percentofthepermissiblebuiltupareashallbe
permissiblesubjecttofollowingconditions:
a) Convenientshopping,etc.shallbepermitted.
However,hotels/shopsforliquor,pan,cigarette,tobacco,lotteryticketsand
suchotherswhichdonotservepublicpurpose,similarlydomesticgas,
keroseneshops/godownswhicharedangeroustopublichealthshallnotbe
permitted.
b) Forparking,sufficientareashallbekeptintheplot.
c) Chairman,NITshallnotallowsubdivisionofsurveynumber/GatNo./Plot
numberonwhichsuchaDevelopmentwhichmaycause/hastakenplace/
wouldtakeplace.
d) Thecommercialuseispermitteduptoadepthof12mfromthebuildingline
havingpublicroadfrontage
2. Theplotsinwhichthereisanexistingdevelopment;suchcommercialuseshallbe
restrictedtomaximum15percentoftheexistingandproposeddevelopment
takentogether.
3. Thelandowner/developer/institutionshallgiveguaranteeinwittingtothe
Chairman,NITforfollowingallthestipulatedconditionsscrupulously.

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Note:WithpriorapprovaloftheSecretary,UrbanDevelopment,Governmentof
Maharahstra,Mumbai,theChairman,NITshallincludeotheritemsofpublicinterestin
thelistwhicharenotcoveredintheabovelist.

24.5 OpenSpace(ISOS)

24.5.1 Intent
TheintentinestablishinganOpenSpacelanduseistoreservelandforpublicrecreation
purpose,eitherinitsnaturalstateorasalandscapedgarden,park,playgroundetc.

24.5.2 Permissibleuses
Thefollowingusesshallbepermissible:

a) Park,garden,
b) BotanicalGardenorNaturePark
c) Playground
d) Plantnursery
e) Opentoskyamphitheatre
f) Childrenspark/playarea

24.5.3 Conditionalaccessoryusespermitted
Thefollowingusesmaybepermittedasanaccessorytoanyoftheaboveprincipaluses,
providedthetotalBUAundertheseusesdoesnotexceedthespecifiedpercentageof
siteareagivenbelow:

a) Officeand/orgreenroomwithattachedtoilet:notexceeding10percentofsite
area,
b) Greenhouse:notexceeding10percentofthesitearea,
c) Kiosks:notexceeding5percentofthesitearea,
d) Detachedtoiletblock:notexceeding5percentofthesitearea,
e) Restaurantsorcafs,eachnotexceeding100sqmBUAor5percentofthesite
area,whicheverissmaller,
f) Communityhall:notexceeding1500sqmBUAor15percentofthesitearea,
whicheverissmaller.

Further,thetotalcoveredareasprovidedunderacombinationofaccessoryuses(a)to(f)
aboveshallnotexceed15percentsiteareawithnumberofstoreyslimitedtoground+1.

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24.5.4 Parking
Openairparkingspaces,providedaspertherequirementsgiveninRegulation14canbe
permittedwithspecialapprovalfromNIT.

24.6 Nobuildingorpremisesshallbechangedorconvertedtoausewhichisnotin
conformitywiththeprovisionsoftheseRegulations.

24.7 Usestobeinconformitywiththezone

Wheretheuseofbuildingsorpremisesisnotspecificallydesignatedonthe
DevelopmentPlan,itshallbeinconformitywiththezoneinwhichtheyfall.Anylawful
nonconforminguseofpremisesexistingpriortothedateofenforcementofthese
regulations,shallcontinueuptoaperiodasmaybespecifiedintheDevelopmentPlan;
providedfurtherthatanonconforminguseshallnotbeextendedorenlargedexceptas
providedinRegulationNo.14.4andthatwhenabuilding,containingnonconforming
useispulleddownorhasfallendown,theuseofthenewbuildingshallbeinconformity
withtheseRegulations.
24.8 NonConformingUses

Wherenonconformingusersexistingpriortothedateofenforcementofthese
regulationsareallowedtobecontinuedintheDevelopmentPlan,andadditionstosuch
nonconformingusenotexceedingthepermissibleFSI/totalpermissiblebuiltuparea
forthezoneorthenormalfloorarearatioforthenonconforminguser,whicheveris
less,maybepermittedsubjecttothefollowingtermsandconditions,namely:

a) Thewholebuildingisownedandoccupiedbytheoneestablishmentonly;
b) Theproposedadditionsareforpreventingunduelossorforimprovingworking
efficiencyorconditionsofexistinguser;
c) Theadditionsandalternationsaremeantfortheexistinguserandnotproposed
tobeletout;and
d) OpenspacesandparkingspacesrequiredundertheseDevelopmentControl
Regulationsshallbeprovided.

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PART V GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

25 PARTS OF BUILDINGS
25.1 Plinth

25.1.1 Mainbuilding
Theplinthoranypartofabuildingorouthouseshallbesolocatedwithrespectto
surroundinggroundlevelthatadequatedrainageofthesiteisassuredbutheightshall
notbelessthan45cmabovethesurroundinggroundlevel.Inareassubjecttoflooding,
theheightoftheplinthshallbeatleast60cm.abovethehighfloodlevel.

25.1.2 Courtyards:
Everyinteriorcourtyardshallberaisedatleast15cmabovethesurroundingground
levelandshallbesatisfactorilydrained.

25.2 HabitableRooms

25.2.1 Size:
Nohabitableroomshallhaveacarpetareaoflessthan9.50sqm.exceptthoseinthe
hostelsattachedtorecognizededucationalinstitutions,theminimumsizeofahabitable
roomfortheresidenceofasinglepersonshallbe7.5sqm;theminimumwidthofa
habitableroomshallbe2.4m.Onefullsideofahabitableroomshallabutontheopen
space.Wherethereismorethanoneroomoneshallbenotlessthan9.5m2andother
7.5m2.

Thesizeoftheroominasingleroomtenementshallnotbelessthan12.5sqmwitha
minimumwidthof2.4m.

25.2.2 Height
Theheightofallroomsforhumanhabitationshallnotbelessthan2.75mmeasured
fromthesurfaceofthefloortothelowestpointoftheceiling(bottomofslab).The
minimumclearheadroomunderbeamshallbe2.4m.Incaseofcentrallyair
conditionedbuilding,heightofthehabitableroomshallnotbelessthan2.4m,
measuredfromthesurfaceofthefloortotheundersideoftheslabortotheunderside
ofthefalseceiling.

a) Inthecaseofpitchedroof,theaverageheightshallnotbelessthan2.75mand
theminimumheightateaveslevelshallnotbelessthan2.1m.
b) Incaseofdoubleheightspacesinresidentialvillasorportionscommontotwo
floorsofduplexflats,themaximumheightshallbe5.65m.

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c) HeightofroomforI.T.E.foranytelematicequipmentstorageerectionfacility
canhaveaheightasrequiredforeffectivefunctioningofthatsystem.

Table251:Maximuminternalroomheightsinbuildings

Sr Occupancytype Maximuminternalheightof
No rooms(meters)
1 Residential 3.6
2 EducationalorInstitutional 4.5
(includinggovt.offices)
3 Publicoccupancyorassembly 4.5
buildings
4 Businesspremises 4.2
commercialoffices
5 MercantileRetail 5.5
6 Mercantilewholesale 5.5
7 Auditorums,cinemahallsand 14
theatreswithcapacitylessthan
200persons
8 Auditorums,cinemahallsand 11
theatreswithcapacitymore
than200persons
9 Banquethallsandconvention 9
hallslessthan1000sqm
10 Banquethallsandconvention 14
hallsmorethan1000sqm
11 Industrialbuildings Asperindustryrequirementfor
processbuildings;4.2mforall
otherbuildings
12 Storagebuildings 15mincaseofwarehouses;
4.2mforallotherbuildings
13 Hazardousbuildings Asperindustryrequirementfor
processbuilding;4.2mforall
otherbuildings

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25.3 Kitchen

25.3.1 Kitchensize
Theareaofthekitchenshallnotbelessthan3.3sqmwithaminimumwidthof1.5m.

InthecaseofEWShousingasoneroomtenementsprovisionforakitchenisnot
necessary.Wherealcoves(acookingspacehavingdirectaccessfromthemain
roomwithoutanyintercommunicatingdoor)forcookingareprovided,thesize
shallnotbelessthan2.4sqmwithaminimumwidthof1.2m.

25.3.2 Height
Theroomheightofakitchenmeasuredfromthesurfaceofthefloortothelowest
pointintheceiling(bottomofslab)shallnotbelessthan2.75m.,subjectto
provisionsof25.2.2.

25.3.3 OtherRequirement:
Everyroomtobeusedaskitchenshallhave

a) Meansforthewashingofkitchenutensilswhichshallleaddirectlyorthrougha
sinktogratedandtrappedconnectiontothewastepipe;
b) Impermeablefloor;
c) Windowofnotlessthan1.0sqmarea,openingdirectlyontoaninterioror
exterioropenspace,butnotintoaventilationshaft;
d) Incasemultistoreyedresidentialbuildingsmorethan15minheightprovisionfor
refusechutesshallbenecessary.

25.4 BathRooms,WaterClosets,combinedbathroompluswatercloset

25.4.1 Size:
Theminimumsizeshallbeasunder

a) IndependentBathroom1.00x1.2m.
b) IndependentWaterCloset0.9m.x1.2m.
c) Combinedbathroomandwatercloset.1.80sq.m.withminimumwidthof1.20
m.

25.4.2 Height:
Theheightofabathroomorwaterclosetmeasuredfromthesurfaceofthefloortothe
lowestpointintheceiling(bottomofslab)shallbenotlessthan2.1m.

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25.4.3 OtherRequirements:
Everybathroomorwaterclosetshall

a) besosituatedthatatleastoneofitswallshallopentoexternalairwiththesizeof
opening(windows,ventilators,louvers)notlessthan0.3sq.m.inareaandside
notlessthan0.3m.(SeeRegulationNo.25.11.3);
b) havetheplatformorseatmadeofwatertightnotabsorbentmaterial;
c) beenclosedbywallsorpartitionsandthesurfaceofeverysuchwallorpartitions
shallbefinishedwithasmoothimperviousmaterialtoaheightofnotlessthan1
m.abovethefloorofsucharoom;and
d) beprovidedwithanimperviousfloorcovering,sloppingtowardsthedrainwitha
suitablegradeandnottowardsverandahoranyotherroom.

25.4.4 Noroomcontainingwaterclosetsshallbeusedforanypurposeexceptasalavatory
andnosuchroomshallopendirectlyintoanykitchenorcookingspacebyadoor,
windoworotheropening.Everyroomcontainingwaterclosetshallhaveadoor
completelyclosingtheentrancetoit.
25.5 Loft

Themaximumdepthofaloftshallbe1.5m.andtheloftmaybeprovided,over
residentialkitchens,habitablerooms,bathrooms,corridorsandovershopfloor,built
uptoanarea25percentoverkitchensandfullspaceofbathrooms,waterclosetsand
corridors.Intheshopsloftoveranareaupto33%ofthecarpetareamaybeprovided.
However,loftwillnotbeallowedwheremezzaninefloorisprovided.

25.5.1 Theclearheadroomunderloftshallnotbelessthan2.1m.

25.5.2 Loftincommercialareasandindustrialbuildingsshallbelocated2m.awayfromthe
entrance.
25.6 Mezzaninefloor

25.6.1 Size
Theaggregateareaofthemezzaninefloorshallnotexceed50%ofthebuiltupareaof
thatfloor.Theminimumsizeofamezzaninefloorifitisusedasahabitableroomshall
notbelessthan9.00sq.m.

25.6.2 Height
Theminimumheightofamezzaninefloorshallbe2.2m.Theheadroomunder
mezzanineroomshallnotbelessthan2.10m.

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25.6.3 OtherRequirements:
Amezzaninefloormaybepermittedinaroom,providedthatitconfirmstothe
standardsofhabitableroomsasregardslightingandventilation.

25.7 StoreRoom

25.7.1 Size
Thefloorareaofastoreroominaresidentialbuildingwherelight,ventilationand
heightareprovidedatspecialstandardslowerthanasrequiredforhabitableroomshall
notbemorethan3sq.m.

25.7.2 Height
Theheightofastoreroomshallnotbelessthan2.10m.

25.8 Garage

TheareaofparkinglockupgarageshallbeincludedinFSIcalculations.

25.8.1 Garage
Thesizeofagarageinindividualresidentialbuildingshallbenotlessthan2.5m.X5m.
andnotmorethan3m.X6m.

25.8.2 Height
Themaximumheadroominagarageshallbe2.4m.

25.8.3 Theplinthofgaragelocatedatgroundlevelshallnotbelessthan15cm.abovethe
surroundinggroundlevel.

25.8.4 Thegarageshallbesetbackbehindthebuildinglineforthestreet/roadontowhich
theplotabut,andshallnotbelocatedaffectingtheaccesswaystothebuilding.

25.8.5 CornerSite
Whenthesitefrontsontwostreets,thelocationofagarage(inacomerplot)(if
providedwithintheopenspaces)shallbeplacedatthefarthestpossiblepartoftheplot
awayfromtheintersection.

25.9 Roofs

25.9.1 Theroofofabuildingshallbesoconstructedorframedastopermiteffectivedrainage
oftherainwatertherefrombymeansofsufficientrainwaterpipesofadequatesize,
whereverrequired,soarranged,jointedandfixedastoensurethattherainwateris

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carriedawayfromthebuildingwithoutcausingdampnessinanypartofthewallsor
foundationsofthebuildingorthoseofanadjacentbuilding.

25.9.2 TheChairman,NITmayrequirerainwaterpipestobeconnectedtoastormwaterdrain
throughacoveredchannelformedbeneaththepublicfootpathorinanyother
approvedmanner,ifnotusedforrainwaterharvesting.

25.9.3 Rainwaterpipesshallbeaffixedtotheoutsideofthewallsofthebuildingorinsuch
othermannerasmaybeapprovedbytheChairman,NIT.

25.9.4 Terraceofabuildingshallnotbesubdividedanditshallhaveonlycommonaccess.
25.10 Basement

25.10.1 Basementshallbeconstructedwithintheprescribedsetbacksandprescribedbuilding
lineinoneortwolevelsandmaybeputtoonlyfollowinguses:
a) Airconditioningequipmentandothermachineusedforservicesandutilitiesof
thebuilding;
b) Parkingspacesand
c) Strongroom,bankcellarsetc.
d) Storageofhouseholdorothergoodsofordinarilynoncombustiblematerialand
e) Storageincidentaltoprincipaluser.

25.10.2 Thebasementshallnotbeusedforhabitation,shoppingoranyusesotherthanthose
mentionedabove.

25.10.3 Thebasementshallhavethefollowingrequirements
a) Everybasementshallbeineverypartatleast2.4m.inheightfromthefloortothe
soffitofbeam.
b) Portionofbasementbeyondthebuildinglineshallnotbewithin1.5moftheplot
boundaryandthetopofthisshallalignwithgroundlevelofthesite.
c) Theminimumheightoftheceilingofanybasementshallbe0.9m.andmaximum
of1.2m.abovetheaveragesurroundinggroundlevel.Howeveritdoesnotapply
tothelowerlevelofthebasementincaseswheretwolevelsareproposed.
d) Adequateventilationshallbeprovidedforthebasementwithaventilationarea
notlessthan2.5%oftheareaofthebasement.Anydeficiencymaybemetby
providinginadditionadequatemechanicalventilationintheformofblowers,
exhaustfans,airconditioningsystemsetc.
e) Adequatearrangementshallbemadesuchthatsurfacedrainagedoesnotenter
thebasement.

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f) Thewallsandfloorofthebasementshallbewatertightandbesodesignedthat
theeffectofthesurroundingsoilandmoisture,ifany,aretakenintoaccountin
designandadequatedampproofingtreatmentisgiven;and

g) Theaccesstothebasementshallbeseparatefromthemainandalternate
staircaseprovidingaccessandexitfromhigherfloors.Wherethestaircaseis
continuousincaseofbuildingservedbymorethanonestaircase,thesameshall
beofenclosedtypeservingasafireseparationfromthebasementfloorand
higherfloors[seeRegulationNo.27.3.3(m)]Openrampsshallbepermittedif
theyareconstructedwithinthebuildinglinesubjecttotheprovisionof(d).

h) Inanycircumstances,abasementshallnotbeusedforcommercialuseorstorage
ofanykindoranysuchuseswhichmayposerisktolifeincaseofanemergency.

25.11 LightingandVentilationofRooms

25.11.1 Theminimumaggregateareaofopeningofhabitableroomsandkitchensexcluding
doorsshallbenotlessthan1/10thoffloorarea.

25.11.2 Noportionofaroomshallbeassumedtobelightedifitismorethan7.5m.fromthe
openingassumedforlighting/ventilationoftheportion,providedadditionaldepthof
livingroombeyond7.5m.maybepermittedsubjecttoprovisionofproportionate
increaseintheopening.

25.11.3 Wherethelightingandventilationrequirementsarenotmetthroughday
lightingandnaturalventilation,thesameshallbeensuredthroughartificiallighting
andmechanicalventilationasperlatestversionofPartVIIIBuildingServicesSection,
LightingandVentilationofNationalBuildingCodeofIndiapublishedbytheBureauof
IndianStandards.Inthecaseofspecialtypesofbuildingsrequiringartificiallighting
andairconditioningforspecialtypesofmanufacturingorotherprocessthe
requirementsaboutnaturaldaylightingandventilationmayberelaxed.

25.11.4 VentilationShaft
Forventilatingthespaceforwaterclosetsandbathroom,ifnotopeningontheexterior
sideofabuilding,openontheventilationshaft,thesizeofwhichshallnotbelessthan
thevaluesgivenbelowinTable252.

Table252:Ventilationshaftdimensionsbyheightofbuildings

Sizeofventilationshaftarea Minimumwidthofshaft
Heightofbuilding(m)
(sq.m) (m)
Upto10 1.2 0.90
Upto12 3.0 1.50

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Sizeofventilationshaftarea Minimumwidthofshaft
Heightofbuilding(m)
(sq.m) (m)
Upto18 4.5 1.80
Upto24 5.4 1.80
Upto30 8.0 2.40
Forevery10mabove30m 8.0+1.0(maximum12sqm) 3m

25.11.5 Inresidentiallodginghotelswhereattachedtoiletsareprovidedwithmechanical
ventilationsysteminstalledasperRegulationNo.25.11.3,thesizeofventilationshaft
mayberelaxedbytheChairman,NIT.
25.12 Parapet

Parapetwallsandhandrailsprovidedontheedgesofroofterraces,balconyetc.shall
notbelessthan1.05m.andnotmorethan1.20m.inheight.

25.13 Wells

Wellsintendedforsupplyofwaterforhumanconsumptionordomesticpurposes
whereprovided,shallcomplywiththerequirementsofRegulationNo.25.13.1and
25.13.2.

25.13.1 Location:
Thewellshallbelocated:(a)Notlessthan15m.fromsoakpit,refusepit,earthcloset
orprivyandshallbelocatedonasideupwardsfromtheearthclosetorprivy.(b)Not
lessthan18m.fromanycesspit,soakwayorboreholelatrineandshallbelocatedona
siteupwardsfromtheearthclosetorprivy.(c)Suchthatcontaminationbythe
movementofsubsoilorotherwaterisunlikely;and(d)Notunderatreeorotherwise
itshouldhaveacanopyoveritsothatleavesandtwigsdonotfallintothewellandrot.

25.13.2 Requirements:
Thewellshall:

a) haveminimuminternaldiameterofnotlessthan1m;
b) beconstructedtoaheightnotlessthan1mabovethesurroundinggroundlevel
toformaparapetorcurbandtopreventsurfacewaterfromfollowingintoawell,
andshallbesurroundedwithapavingconstructedofimperviousmaterialwhich
shallextendforadistanceofnotlessthan1.8mineverydirectionfromthe
parapetorthecurbformingthewellheadandtheuppersurfaceforsuchpaving
shallbeslopedawayfromawell;
c) beasoundandpermanentconstruction(pakka)throughout;
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d) theinteriorsurfaceoftheliningorwallsofthewellshallberenderedimpervious
fordepthofnotlessthan1.8mmeasuredfromtheleveloftheground
immediatelyadjoiningthewellhead.

25.14 SepticTanks

Whereaseptictankisusedforsewagedisposal,thelocation,designandconstruction
oftheseptictankshallconformtorequirementsof25.14.1and25.14.2.

25.14.1 Locationofseptictanksandsubsurfaceabsorptionsystem
Asubsoildispersionsystemshallnotbecloserthan12.00m.ofanysourceofdrinking
water,soastoavoidthepossibilityofbacterialpollutionofwatersupply.Itshallalsobe
asfarremovedfromthenearesthabitablebuildingaseconomicallyfeasiblebutnot
closerthan6m.toavoiddamagetothestructures.

25.14.2 Requirements:
a) Dimensionsofseptictanks:Septictanksshallhaveminimumwidthof75cm,
minimumdepthof1m.belowthewaterlevelandaminimumliquidcapacityof1
cu.m.Lengthoftanksshallbe2to4timesthewidth.
b) Septictanksmaybeconstructedofbrickwork,stonemasonry,concreteorother
suitablematerialsasapprovedbytheChairman,NIT.
c) Undernocircumstancesshouldeffluentfromaseptictankbeallowedintoan
openchanneldrainorbodyofwaterwithoutadequatetreatment.
d) Minimumnominaldiameterofpipeshallbe100mm.further,atjunctionsofpipes
inmanholes,direction'offlowfromabranchconnectionshouldnotmakean
angleexceeding45degreewiththedirectionofflowinthemainpipe.
e) Thegradientsoflanddrainsunderdrainageaswellasthebottomofdispersion
trenchesandsoakwayshouldbebetween1:300and1:400.
f) Everyseptictankshallbeprovidedwithventilatingpipeofatleast50mm
diameter.Thetopofthepipeshallbeprovidedwithasuitablecageofmosquito
proofwiremesh.Theventilatingpipeshallextendtoaheight,whichwouldcause
nosmellnuisancetoanybuildinginthearea.Generally,theventilatingpipemay
extendtoaheightofabout2m.whentheseptictankisatleast15m.awayfrom
thenearestbuildingandtoaheightof2m.abovethetopofthebuildingwhenit
islocatedcloserthan15m.
g) Whenthedisposalofseptictankeffluentistoseepagepit,theseepagepitmaybe
ofanysuitableshapewiththeleastcrosssectionaldimensionof90cm.andnot
lessthan100cm.indepthbelowtheinvertleveloftheinletpipe.Thepitmaybe
linedwithstone,brickorconcreteblockswithdryopenjointswhichshouldbe
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levelshouldbefinishedwithmortar.Inthecaseofpitsoflargedimensions,the
topportionmaybenarrowedtoreducethesizeoftheRCCcoverslabs.Whereno
liningisused,especiallyneartrees,theentirepitshouldbefilledwithloose
stones.Amasonryringmaybeconstructedatthetopofpittopreventdamageby
floodingofthepitbysurfacerunoff.Theinletpipemaybetakendowntoadepth
of90cm.fromthetopasanantimosquitomeasure.
h) Whenthedisposalofseptictankeffluentistoadispersiontrench,thedispersion
trenchshallbe50to100cm.deepand30to100cm.wideexcavatedtoaslight
gradientandshallbeprovidedwith15to25cm.ofwashed'gravelofcrushed
stonesOpenjointedpipesplacedinsidethetrenchshallbemadeofunglazed
earthenwareclayorconcreteandshallhaveminimuminternaldiameterof75to
100mm.Eachdispersiontrenchshouldnotbelongerthan30m.andtrenches
shouldnotbeplacedcloserthan1.8m.

25.14.3 SepticTankRequirements:
RequirementsspecifiedbyStateandCentralGovernment,publicHealthInstitutessuch
asNEERI,formodernmethodsofdisposal,mayalsobepermissible.

25.15 OfficecumLetterBoxRoom

Inthecaseofmultistoreyedmultifamilydwellingapartmentsconstructedbyexisting
orproposedCooperativeHousingSocietiesorApartmentOwnersAssociations,limited
companiesandproposedsocieties,anofficecumletterboxroomofmaximum
dimension3.6m.x3m.shallbeprovidedonthegroundfloor.Incasethenumberof
flatsismorethan20,maximumsizeoftheofficecumletterboxshallbe20sq.m.

25.16 MeterRooms

Meterroomsizeshallbeofminimum3.00mx5.00m.Dependinguponthe
requirements,thesizeshallbeincreasedinconsultationwithM.S.E.D.C.L.

25.16.1 Thespacesforprovisionoftransformersshallbeprovidedaspertherequirementsof
M.S.E.D.C.L.

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25.17 Chimneys

25.17.1 Chimneys,whereprovidedshallconformtherequirementsofIS1451960oflatest
version.

25.17.2 NotwithstandingtheprovisionsofRegulationNo.25.17.1,theChimneysshallbebuilt
atleast0.9m.parapetwall.Inthecaseofslopingroofs,thechimneytopshallnotbe
lessthan,0:6m.abovetheridgeoftheroofinwhichthechimneypenetrates.

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26 PROVISION OF LIFTS
26.1 Provisionofliftshallbemadeforallbuildingsmorethan16m.inheight(See
RegulationNo.27.3.9).

27 EXIT REQUIREMENTS
27.1 General

Thefollowinggeneralrequirementshallapplytoexits.

(a) Everybuildingmeantforhumanoccupancyshallbeprovidedwithexitssufficient
topermitsafeescapeofoccupantsincaseoffireorotheremergency;
(b) Ineverybuilding,exitsshallcomplywiththeminimumrequirementsofthispart,
exceptthosenotaccessibleforgeneralpublicuse;
(c) Allexitsshallbefreeofobstructions;
(d) Nobuildingshallbealteredtoreducethenumber,widthorprotectionofexitsto
lessthanthatrequired;
(e) Exitsshallbeclearlyvisibleandtheroutestoreachtheexitsshallbeclearly
markedandsignpostedtoguidetheoccupantstothefloorconcerned;
(f) Allexitwaysshallbeproperlyilluminated;
(g) Firefightingequipmentwhereprovidedalongexitsshallbesuitablylocatedand
clearlymarkedbutmustnotobstructtheexitwayandyetthereshouldbeclear
indicationaboutitslocationfromeithersideoftheexitway;
(h) Alarmdevicesshallbeinstalledforbuildingsabove15m.inheight,toinsure
promptevacuationoftheoccupantsconcernedthroughtheexits;
(I) Allexitsshallprovidecontinuousmeansofegresstotheexteriorofabuildingor
toanexterioropenspaceleadingtoastreetand;
(j) Exitsshallbesoarrangedthattheyshallbereachedwithoutpassingthrough
anotheroccupiedunit.

27.2 Typesofexits

Exitsshallbeeitherofhorizontalorverticaltype.Anexitmaybedoorway,corridor,and
passagewaystoaninternalstaircaseorexternalstaircase,rampsortoaverandah
and/orterraceswhichhaveaccesstothestreetortoroofofabuilding.Anexitmayalso
includeahorizontalexitleadingtoanadjoiningbuildingatthesamelevel.Liftsand
escalatorsshallnotbeconsideredasexits.

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NumberandSizeofExits

Therequisitenumberandsizeofvariousexitsshallbeprovided,basedonnumberof
occupantsineachroomandfloorbasedontheoccupantload,capacityofexits;travel
distanceandheightofbuildingasperprovisionsofRegulationNo.27.2.1,27.2.2to
27.2.3.

27.2.1 ArrangementofExits
Exitsshallbesolocatedsothatthetraveldistanceonthefloorshallnotexceedasgiven
inTable271below.

Table271:Maximumtraveldistancetoanexit

TypeofBuilding TravelDistance
1)Residential,educational,institutionalandhazardous 22.5m
occupancies
2)Assembly,business,mercantile,industrialandstorage 30.0m
occupancies
Note:Forsprinkleredbuildings,themaximumtraveldistancetoanexitshallbe1.5
timesthedistancegivenabove.

Wherevermorethanoneexitisrequiredforafloorofabuilding,theyshallbeplacedas
remotefromeachotheraspossible.Alltheexitsshallbeaccessiblefromtheentire
floorareaatallfloorlevels.

27.2.2 OccupantLoad:
Fordeterminingtheexitsrequiredthenumberofpersonswithinanyfloorareaorthe
occupantloadshallbebasedontheactualnumberofoccupantsbutinnocase,less
thanthatspecifiedinTable272.

Table272:OccupantLoad

OccupantLoadGross
Sr.
GroupofOccupancy Area*insq.m.per
No.
person
1 Residential 12.5
2 Educational 04.00
3 Institutional 15(seeNote1)
4 Assembly
(a) withfixedorlooseseatsanddance 0.6(seeNote2)

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OccupantLoadGross
Sr.
GroupofOccupancy Area*insq.m.per
No.
person
floors
(b)withoutseatingfacilities 1.5(seeNote2)
5 Mercantile
Streetfloorandsalesbasement 3
Uppersalefloors 6
6 Businessandindustrial 10
7 Storage 30
8 Hazardous 10

*Thegrossareashallmeanplinthareaorcoveredarea

Note1: Occupantloadindormitoryportionsofhomesfortheaged,orphanages,
insaneasylums,etc.wheresleepingaccommodationisprovidedshallbe
calculated@notlessthan7.5sq.mgrossarea/person.

Note2: Thegrossareashallinclude,inadditiontothemainassemblyroomorspace,
anyoccupiedconnectingroomorspaceinthesamestoreyorinthestoreys
aboveorbelowwhereentranceiscommontosuchroomsandspacesandthey
areavailableforusebytheoccupantsoftheassemblyspace.Nodeductions
shallbemadeinthegrossareaforcorridors,closetsorothersubdivisions.
Theareashallincludeallspaceservingtheparticularassemblyoccupancy.

27.2.3 CapacityofExits
Thecapacityofexits(doorsandstairways)indicatingthenumberofpersonsthatcould
besafelyevacuatedthroughaunitexitwidthof50cm.shallbeasgiveninTable273.

Table273:OccupantsperUnitExitWidth

Numberof Numberof Numberof

personsper personsper personsper
Sr.No. GroupofOccupancy
Stairwaysof Rampof50cm doorwayof
50cmwidth width 50cmwidth
1 Residential 25 50 75
2 Educational 25 50 75
3 Institutional 25 50 75

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4 Assembly 40 50 60
5 Business 50 60 75
6 Mercantile 50 60 75
7 Industrial 50 60 75
8 Storage 50 60 75
9 Hazardous 25 30 40

27.2.4 ForallbuildingsidentifiedinRegulationNo.6.2.6.1thereshallbeaminimumoftwo
staircases.Theyshallbeofanenclosedtypestairway.Atleastoneofthemshallbeon
theexternalwallsofbuildingsandshallopendirectlytotheexterior,interioropen
spaceortoanyopenplaceofsafety.

27.2.5 Thefollowingminimumwidthprovisionsshallbemadeforstairways:
(a) ResidentialBuildings(multistorey) 1.2m
Note:ForIndividualHouseandRowhousingwithG+2storeys 0.75m
(b) Hotel(withaccommodation) 1.50m
(c) Assemblybuildingslikeauditoria,theatres, 2.00m
Cinemasetc.,mangalkaryalaya,marriagehalls.
(d) InstitutionalBuildingslikehospitals&Educational 2.00m
(e) Allotherbuildings 1.50m

27.3 OtherRequirementsofIndividualExits

ThedetailedrequirementsofindividualexitsaregiveninregulationNo.27.3.1to
27.3.10.

27.3.1 Doorways
(a) Everyexitdoorwayshallopenintoanenclosedstairway,ahorizontalexitora
corridororpassagewayprovidingcontinuousandprotectedmeansofegress.
(b) Noexitdoorwayshallbelessthan90cminwidthincaseofresidentialand100
cm.inwidthincaseofotherbuildings.Doorwaysshallbenotlessthan200cm.in
height.Doorwaysforbathrooms,watercloset,storesetc.shallbenotlessthan75
cm.wide.
(c) Exitdoorwaysshallopenoutwards,thatisawayfromtheroombutshallnot
obstructthetravelalonganyexit.Nodoor,whenopen,shallreducetherequired
widthofstairwayorlandingtolessthan90cm.Overheadorslidingdoorsshall
notbeinstalled.
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(d) Exitdoorshallnotopenimmediatelyuponaflightofstairs,alandingequaltoat
leastthewidthofthedoorshallbeprovidedinthestairwayateachdoorway.
Leveloflandingshallbethesameasthatofthefloorwhichitserves.
(e) Exitdoorwaysshallbeopenablefromthesidewhichtheyservewithouttheuseof
akey.

27.3.2 RevolvingDoors
(a) Revolvingdoorsshallnotbeusedasrequiredexitsexceptinresidential,business
andmercantileoccupancies,butshallnotconstitutemorethanhalfthetotal
requireddoorwidth;
(b) Whenrevolvingdoorsareconsideredasrequiredexitwaythefollowing
assumptionsshallbemade;
(i) Eachrevolvingdoorshallbecreditedonehalfaunitexitwidth;and
(ii) Revolvingdoorsshallnotbelocatedatthefootofastairway.Anystairway
servedbyarevolvingdoorshalldischargethroughalobbyorfoyer.

27.3.3 Stairways
(a) Interiorstairshallbeconstructedofnoncombustiblematerialsthroughout;
(b) Interiorstaircaseshallbeconstructedasaselfcontainedunitwithatleastone
sideadjacenttoanexternalwallandshallbecompletelyenclosed;
(c) Astaircaseshallnotbearrangedroundaliftshaftunlessthelatterisentirely
enclosedbyamaterialofrequiredfireresistancerating.Forbuildingsmorethan
16m.inheight,thestaircaselocationshallbetothesatisfactionoftheChiefFire
Officer,FireBrigadeAuthority
(d) Hollowcombustibleconstructionshallnotbepermitted.
(e) Theminimumwidthofaninternalstaircaseshallbeaspertheprovisionsof
regulationNo.27.2.5
(f) Theminimumwidthoftreadswithoutnosingshallbe25cm.foraninternal
staircaseforresidentialbuildings.Inthecaseofotherbuildings,theminimum
treadsshallbe30cm.Thetreadsshallbeconstructedandmaintainedinamanner
topreventslipping.
(g) Themaximumheightofrisershallbe20cm.inthecaseofresidentialbuildings
and15cm.inthecaseofotherbuildings.Theyshallbelimitedto12perflight.For
lowincomehousingschemeinnarrowplots,therisermaybeprovidedinone
flight.
(h) Handrailsshallbeprovidedwithaminimumheightof90cm.fromthetread.
(i) Theminimumunobstructedheadroominapassageunderthelandingofa
staircaseandunderthestaircaseshallbe2.2m.
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(j) Nolivingspace,storeorotherfireriskspacesshallopendirectlyintotheexternal
staircaseorstaircases.
(k) Externalexitdoorofstaircaseenclosureatgroundlevelshallopendirectlytothe
openspacesorcanbereachedwithoutpassingthroughalargelobby.
(l) Inthecaseofassembly,institutional,residential,hotels,industrialandhazardous
occupancies,theexitsignwitharrowindicatingthewaytotheescaperouteshall
beprovidedonthewall/floorandshallbeilluminatedbyelectriclightconnected
tocorridorcircuits.Allexitwaymarkingsignsshouldbeflushwiththewallandso
designedthatnomechanicaldamageshalloccurtothemduetomovingof
furnitureorotherheavyequipments.Furtheralllandingsoffloorshallhavefloor
indicationboardsindicatingthefloornumber.Thefloorindicationboardshallbe
placedonthewallimmediatelyfacingtheflightofstairsandnearesttothe
landing.Itshallbeofappropriatesize.
(m) Incaseofsinglestaircaseitshallterminateatthegroundfloorlevelandtheaccess
tothebasementshallbebyaseparatestaircase.Whereverthebuildingisserved
bymorethanonestaircase,oneofthestaircasesmayleadtobasementlevels,
providedthesameisseparatedatgroundlevelbyeitheraventilatedlobbyorcut
offscreenwallwithoutopening,havingafireresistanceofnotlessthan2hours
withdischargepointattwodifferentendsorthroughenclosures.Itshallalsobe
cutofffromthebasementareasatvariousbasementlevelsbyaprotectedand
ventilatedlobby/lobbies.Thestaircaseshallbelightedandventilatedandthe
minimumsizeofopeningsonwallsabuttingtoopenspacesshallbe0.3sq.m.per
landing.

27.3.4 Fireescapeorexternalstairs
Forbuildingsabove15m.inheightfireescapestairsshallbeprovidedsubjecttothe
followingconditions:

(a) Fireescapeshallnotbetakenintoaccountincalculatingtheevacuationtimeof
building;
(b) Allfireescapesshallbedirectlyconnectedtotheground;
(c) Entrancetofireescapeshallbeseparateandremotefromtheinternalstaircase;
(d) Theroutetofireescapeshallbefreeofobstructionsatalltimes,excepta
doorwayleadingtothefireescape;whichshallhavetherequiredfireresistance;
(e) Fireescapeshallbeconstructedofnoncombustiblematerials;
(f) Fireescapestairsshallhavestraightflightsnotlessthan75cm.widewith25cm.
treadsandrisersnotmorethan20cm.Thenumberofrisersshallbelimitedto16
perflight.
(g) Handrailshallbeofheightnotlessthan90cm.

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(h) Fireescapestaircaseshallbeconnectedtootherstaircasesthroughcommon
passageateveryfloor.
(i) Unprotectedsteelframestaircasewillnotbeacceptedasmeansofescape.
However,steelstaircaseinanenclosedfireratedcompartmentof2hourswillbe
acceptedasmeansofaccess.

27.3.5 Spiralstairs(fireescape)
Theuseofspiralstaircaseshallbelimitedtolowoccupantloadandtoabuildingof
height9m.unlesstheyareconnectedtoplatforms,suchasbalconiesandterracesto
allowescapeetopause.Aspiralfireescapeshallnotbelessthan150cm.indiameter
andshallbedesignedtogiveadequateheadroom.

27.3.6 Ramps
(1) Rampsforpedestrians:

(a) Rampswithaslopeofnotmorethan1in10maybesubstitutedforandshall
complywithalltheapplicablerequirementsofrequiredstairwaysasto
enclosurecapacityandlimitingdimensions.Rampsshallbesurfacedwith
approvednonslippingmaterial;
(b) Theminimumwidthoftherampsinhospitalsshallbe2.25m;
(c) Handrailsshallbeprovidedonbothsidesoftheramp.

(2) Rampsforbasementorstoreyedparking:Forparkingspacesinabasementand
upperfloors,atleasttworampsofminimum3m.widthandslopeofnotsteeper
than1:10,shallbeprovidedpreferablytotheoppositeends.Suchrampsmaybe
permittedinthesideandrearmarginalopenspacesafterleavingsufficientspace
requiredformovementoffirefightingvehicles.Providedthatwhenabuildingis
abutting3ormoreroads,thenrampsshallbeallowedinfrontmarginalopen
spacesfacingthesmallerroadorlessimportantroadfromtrafficpointofview.

27.3.7 Corridors
(a) Theminimumwidthofacorridorshallnotbelessthan90cmincaseof2storey
rowhousingresidentialbuildingand150/200cmincaseofotherbuildings.Actual
widthshallbecalculatedbasedontheprovisionsofaregulationNo.27.2.1to
27.2.5asperthecorrespondingwidthofstaircase;
(b) Incaseofmorethanonemainstaircaseofthebuildinginterconnectedbya
corridororotherenclosedspace,thereshallbeatleastonesmokestopdoor
acrossthecorridororenclosedspacebetweenthedoorsintheenclosingwallsof
anytwostaircases;and

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(c) Thepassages(coveredoruncovered)includinganarcade,acourtyard,aporchor
portico,spacestobeleftopentoskyinaccordancewiththeseRegulations,inany
premisesshallnotbeusedforanyotherpurposethantheonepermissible.

27.3.8 RefugeArea
Forbuildingsmorethan24minheight,refugeareaof15sq.moranareaequivalentto
0.3sq.mperpersontoaccommodatetheoccupantsoftwoconsecutivefloors
whicheverishighershallbeprovidedasunder:

Therefugeareashallbeprovidedontheperipheryofthefloororpreferablyona
cantileverprojectionandopentoairatleastononesideprotectedwithsuitable
railings.

a) Forfloorsabove24mandupto39mOnerefugeareaonthefloorimmediately
above24m.
b) Forfloorsabove39mOnerefugeareaonthefloorimmediatelyabove39mand
soonafterevery15m.Refugeareaprovidedinexcessoftherequirementsshall
becountedtowardsFSI.

Note:Residentialflatsonmultistoreyedbuildingswithbalcony,neednotbeprovided
withrefugearea.However,flatswithoutbalconyorwithenclosedbalconiesshall
beprovidedwithrefugeareaasgivenabove.Allrefugeareasshallbeaccessible
fromcommonpassages/staircases.

27.3.9 Lifts
(a) Allthefloorsshallbeaccessiblefor24hoursbythelifts.Theliftsprovidedinthe
buildingsshallnotbeconsideredasameansofescapeincaseofemergency.
(b) Groundingswitchatgroundfloorleveltoenablethefireservicetogroundthelift
carsinanyemergencyshallalsobeprovided.
(c) Theliftmachineroomshallbeseparateandnoothermachineryshallbeinstalled
therein.

27.3.10 FireLift
Whereapplicable,fireliftsshallbeprovidedwithaminimumcapacityfor8passengers
andfullyautomatedwithemergencyswitchongroundlevel.Ingeneral,buildings15m
inheightoraboveshallbeprovidedwithfirelifts.Incaseoffire,onlyfiremanshall
operatethefirelift.Innormalcourse,itmaybeusedbyotherpersons.Eachfirelift
shallbeequippedwithsuitableintercommunicationequipmentforcommunicating
withthecontrolroomonthegroundfloorofthebuilding.Thenumberandlocationof
fireliftsinabuildingshallbedecidedaftertakingintoconsiderationvariousfactorslike
buildingpopulation,floorarea,compartmentation,etc.
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28 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

Allbuildingsshallbeplanned,designedandconstructedtoensurefiresafetyandthisshall
bedoneinaccordancewiththeregulationsmentionedinPartIVofFireProtectionof
NationalBuildingCodeofIndia,unlessotherwisespecifiedintheseregulations.Incaseof
buildingsidentifiedinRegulationNo.6.2.6.1thebuildingschemesshallalsobeclearedby
theChiefFireOfficer,NIT/DirectorofFireServices,Maharashtra.

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29 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER BUILDINGS

29.1 Educationalbuildings

29.1.1 Educationalbuildingsshallnotbepermissiblewithin60m.fromtheexistingassembly
buildingand90m.fromtheexistingpetrolpump.

29.1.2 Noclassroomshalladmeasurelessthan38sq.m.withaminimumdimensionof5.50m

29.1.3 Theheightofanyclassroomshallnotbelessthan3.60m

29.1.4 ExitRequirementsThisshallconformtoRegulationNo.27

29.1.5 RequirementsofWaterSupply,DrainageandSanitation:Thisshallconformto
requirementsofRegulation30

29.1.6 ParkingspacesThisshallconformtoregulationNo.14.

29.2 InstitutionalBuildings(Hospital,MaternityHomesandHealthCentre,Sanatoria)

29.2.1 HospitalsandSanatoriashallbeconstructedonindependentplot.

29.2.2 AnySpecialwardinthehospitalbuildingshallnotadmeasurelessthan9.0sq.m.inarea
withnosidelessthan3m.

29.2.3 Areaofthegeneralwardsshallnotadmeasurelessthan40sq.m.withnosidelessthan
5.5m,andminimuminternalroomheightof3.3m.

29.2.4 Everybuildingshallhavearefugecollectionareaofminimum7.50sq.m.sizewithcover
ontopandunclosedonatleastthreesides.Thesameshallnotbeallowedinmarginal
openspaces.Modernmethodofincinerationoftherefugemaybeadopted.

29.2.5 ExitRequirementsThisshallconformtoregulationNo.27.

29.2.6 Institutionalbuildingsotherthanhospitalsshallhaveaminimuminternalroomheight
of3.6m

29.2.7 RequirementsofWaterSupply,DrainageandSanitationThisshallconformto
requirementsofRegulation30

29.2.8 ParkingSpacesThisshallconformtoRegulationNo.14.

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29.3 CinemaTheatre(AssemblyHalls)

29.3.1 Cinematheatresshallnotbelocatedwithinadistanceof60m.fromexistingschooland
hospitalbuilding.

29.3.2 TheyshallconformtotheprovisionsofMaharashtraCinema(Regulations)Rules,1966,
asamendedfromtimetotime.

29.3.3 ExitRequirementsThisshallconformtoregulationsNo.27.

29.3.4 RequirementsofWaterSupplyDrainageandSanitationThisshallconformtothe
requirementsofSection30

29.3.5 ParkingSpacesThisshallconformtoregulationNo.14.

29.4 IndustrialBuildings

29.5.1 Inadditionofprovisionsoftheseregulations,regulationsprescribedundertheFactory
Actshallbeapplicable.

29.5.2 Inthecaseofindustrialbuildingswithdifferentoperations/processes,thedifferent
(gaseous,solid,liquid)effluentsshallbesotreated,subjecttotheapprovalof
MaharashtraPreventionofWaterPollutionControlBoardandChiefInspectorofSteam
BoilersandSmokeNuisance,beforelettingitoutintotheair,groundorwatercourse.

29.5.3 ExitRequirementsThisshallconformtoRegulationNo.27.

29.5.4 RequirementsofWaterSupply,DrainageandSanitationThisshallconformRegulation
30

29.5.5 Parkingspaces/LoadingandunloadingspacesThisshallconformtoregulationNo.14.

29.5.6 Forconstructionofindustrialbuilding,bufferzoneof24m.wideshallbeleftfrom
residentialzone,wherevernecessary.

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30 INSTALLATION OF SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS

30.1 General

30.1.1 Allbuildingpremiseswithhotwaterrequirementsofacapacityexceeding100litresper
dayshallinstallandusesolarwaterheating(SWH)system,foratleast50percentof
theirannualwaterheatingrequirement.
Notwithstandingtheabove,SWHsystemshouldbeinstalledinthefollowingbuildings
wherehotwaterisrequiredcontinuously:

a) Hospitals
b) Hotelsandguesthouses
c) Hostels
d) Police/ArmyBarracks
e) Canteens
f) Laboratoriesandresearchinstitutions
g) Otherinstitutions

30.1.2 Electricalbackupsystem
Theinstallationofbackupheatersystemsutilizingtraditionalfuels,thatis,electricity,
gas,orsimilarfuels,shallbeoptionaldependinguponthenatureofrequirementofhot
water.ThebackupsystemsmaybeintegratedintoSWHsystemorbeseparate.

30.1.3 Maintenanceandrepair
AnowneroroccupierofpremisesinstalledwithSWHshalluseandcarryoutoperation,
maintenanceandrepairsrequiredtokeeptheinstallationingoodandefficientworking
condition.

30.2 Buildingstohavesuitableprovisions

Inordertofacilitatetheinstallationofsolarwaterheatingsystems,buildingsshallhave
thefollowingprovisions:

a) Opentoskyrooftoparea
b) Adequateroofloadingcriteriaadoptedinthestructuraldesign
c) Insulatedsolarwaterdistributionpipelinestoeachpointwherehotwateris
requiredinthebuilding

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d) Ifsolarheatingdevicesareintegratedwithinthebuildingdesign,suitable
provisionshallbemadeontheparapetwallsorsouthfacingverticalwallsofthe
building.Solarcollectorsshouldalwaysfacesouthwards.

Note:Inordertooptimiseregularusethroughouttheyear,thebestinclinationforsolar
collectorsisequaltothelocallatitudeoftheplace.Inwinters,theoptimuminclination
ofthesolarcollectorislatitude+15degreessouth.

30.3 Occupancynorms

Capacityofthesolarwaterheatingsystemshallbebaseduponthebuildingoccupancy
normsasgiveninTable301below.

Table301:Occupancynormsforsolarwaterheatingsystem

SrNo Typeofuse 100litersperdayshallbe

providedforevery

1 Restaurantsservingfoodanddrinkswith 40sq.m.ofseatingor
seating/servingareaofmorethan100sq. serving
mandabove area

2 LodgingestablishmentsandTouristHomes 3rooms
3 Hostelandguesthouses 6beds/personscapacity
4 Industrialcanteens 50workers
5 Nursinghomesandhospitals 4beds
6 KalyanaMandira,CommunityHalland 30sq.moffloorarea
Conventionalhall(withdininghalland
kitchen)
7 Recreationalclubs 100sq.moffloorarea
8 Residentialbuildings Singledwellingunit
measuring200sq.moffloor
areaorsiteareaofmore
than400sq.mwhicheveris
more

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31 PROVISIONS IN BUILDINGS FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED

31.1 Definitions

31.1.1 NonambulatoryDisabilities
Impairmentsthat,regardlessofcauseormanifestation,forallpracticalpurposes
confineindividualstowheelchairs.

31.1.2 SemiambulatoryDisabilities
Impairmentsthatcauseindividualstowalkwithdifficultyorinsecurity,individuals
usingbracesorcrutches,amputees,arthritics,spastics,andthosewithpulmonaryand
cardiacillsmaybesemiambulatory.

31.1.3 HearingDisabilities
Deafnessorhearinghandicapsthatmightmakeanindividualinsecureinpublicareas
becauseheisunabletocommunicateorhearwarningsignals.

31.1.4 SightDisabilities
Totalblindnessorimpairments,whichaffectsighttotheextentthattheindividual,
functioninginpublicareas,isinsecureorexposedtodanger.

31.1.5 WheelChair
Chairusedbydisabledpeopleformobility.Thestandardsizeofwheelchairshallbe
takenas1050mmx750mm.

31.2 Scope

Theseregulationsareapplicabletoallbuildingsandfacilitiesusedbythepublicsuchas
educational,institutional,assembly,commercial,business,mercantilebuildings
constructedonplothavinganareaofmorethan2000sq.m.Itdoesnotapplytoprivate
andpublicresidences.

31.3 Sitedevelopment

Leveloftheroads,accesspathsandparkingareasshallbedescribedintheplanalong
withspecificationofthematerials.

31.3.1 AccessPath/WalkWay
Accesspathfromplotentryandsurfaceparkingtobuildingentranceshallbeminimum
of1800mmwidehavingevensurfacewithoutanysteps.Slope,ifany,shallnothave
gradientgreaterthan5%.Selectionoffloormaterialshallbemadesuitablytoattractor

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toguidevisuallyimpairedpersons(limitedtocolouredfloormaterialwhosecolourand
brightnessisconspicuouslydifferentfromthatofthesurroundingfloormaterialorthe
materialthatemitsdifferentsoundtoguidevisuallyimpairedpersons;hereinafter
referredtoasguidingfloormaterial(AnnexureI).Finishesshallhaveanonslip
surfacewithatexturetraversablebyawheelchair.Curbswhereverprovidedshould
blendtoacommonlevel.

31.3.2 Parking
Forparkingofvehiclesofhandicappedpeople,thefollowingprovisionsshallbemade:

a) Surfaceparkingfortwocarspacesshallbeprovidednearentranceforthe
physicallyhandicappedpersonswithmaximumtraveldistanceof30.0mfrom
buildingentrance.
b) Thewidthofparkingbayshallbeminimum3.6m.
c) Theinformationstatingthatthespaceisreservedforwheelchairusersshallbe
conspicuouslydisplayed.
d) Guidingfloormaterialsshallbeprovidedoradevice,whichguidesvisually
impairedpersonswithaudiblesignals,orotherdevices,whichservesthesame
purpose,shallbeprovided.

31.4 Buildingrequirements

Thespecifiedfacilitiesforthebuildingsforphysicallyhandicappedpersonsshallbeas
follows:

a) Approachtoplinthlevel
b) Corridorconnectingtheentrance/exitforthehandicapped.
c) Stairways
d) Lift
e) Toilet
f) DrinkingWater

31.4.1 Approachtoplinthlevel
Everybuildingshouldhaveatleastoneentranceaccessibletothehandicappedand
shallbeindicatedbypropersignage.Thisentranceshallbeapproachedthrougharamp
togetherwiththesteppedentry.

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31.4.2 RampedApproach
Rampshallbefinishedwithnonslipmaterialtoenterthebuilding.Minimumwidthof
rampshallbe1800mmwithmaximumgradient1:12.Lengthoframpshallnotexceed
9.0meterhaving800mmhighhandrailonbothsidesextending300mmbeyondtop
andbottomoftheramp.Minimumgapfromtheadjacentwalltothehandrailshallbe
50mm.

31.4.3 SteppedApproach
Forsteppedapproachsizeoftreadshallnotbelessthan300mmandmaximumriser
shallbe150mm.Provisionofa800mmhighhandrailonbothsidesofthestepped
approachsimilartotherampedapproach.

31.4.4 Exit/EntranceDoor
Minimum&clearopeningoftheentrancedoorshallbe900mmanditshallnotbe
providedwithastepthatobstructsthepassageofawheelchairuser.Thresholdshall
notberaisedmorethan12mm.

31.4.5 EntranceLanding
Entrancelandingshallbeprovidedadjacenttorampwiththeminimumdimension
1800mmx2000mm.Theentrancelandingthatadjoinsthetopendofaslopeshallbe
providedwithfloormaterialstoattracttheattentionofvisuallyimpairedpersons
(limitedtocolouredfloormaterialwhosecolourandbrightnessisconspicuously
differentfromthatofthesurroundingfloormaterialorthematerialthatemitsdifferent
soundtoguidevisuallyimpairedpersonshereinafterreferredtoasguidingfloor
material(AnnexureI).Finishesshallhaveanonslipsurfacewithatexturetraversable
byawheelchair.Curbswhereverprovidedshouldblendtoacommonlevel.

31.4.6 Corridorconnectingtheentrance/exitforthehandicapped:
Thecorridorconnectingtheentrance/exitforhandicappedleadingdirectlyoutdoorsto
aplacewhereinformationconcerningtheoveralluseofthespecifiedbuildingcanbe
providedtovisuallyimpairedpersonseitherbyapersonorbysigns,shallbeprovided
asfollows:

a) Guidingfloormaterialsshallbeprovidedordevicethatemitssoundtoguide
visuallyimpairedpersons.
b) Theminimumwidthshallbe1500mm.
c) Incasethereisadifferenceoflevel,slopewaysshallbeprovidedwithaslopeof
1:12.
d) Handrailsshallbeprovidedforramps/slopeways.

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31.4.7 Stairways
Oneofthestairwaysneartheentrance/exitforthehandicappedshallhavethe
followingprovisions:

a) Theminimumwidthshallbe1350mm.
b) Heightoftherisershallnotbemorethan150mmandwidthofthetread300mm.
Thestepsshallnothaveabrupt(square)nosing.
c) Maximumnumberofrisersonaflightshallbelimitedto12.
d) Handrailsshallbeprovidedonbothsidesandshallextend300mmonthetopand
bottomofeachflightofsteps.

31.4.8 Lifts
Whereverliftisrequiredasperbyelaws,provisionofatleastoneliftshallbemadefor
thewheelchairuserwiththefollowingcagedimensionsofliftrecommendedfor
passengerliftof13personscapacityofBureauofIndianStandards:

Clearinternalwidth1100mm
Clearinternallength2000mm
Entrancedoorwidth900mm

a) Ahandrailnotlessthan600mmlongat1000mmabovefloorlevelshallbe
fixedadjacenttothecontrolpanel.
b) Theliftlobbyshallbeofaninsidemeasurementof1800mmx1800mmor
c) Thetimeofanautomaticallyclosingdoorshouldbeminimum5secondsand
theclosingspeedshouldnotexceed0.25m/sec.
d) Theinteriorofthecageshallbeprovidedwithadevicethataudiblyindicates
thefloor,thecagehasreachedindicatesthatthedoorofthecageof
entrance/exitiseitheropenorclosed.

31.4.9 Toilets
OnespecialW.C.inasetoftoiletsshallbeprovidedfortheuseofhandicappedwith
essentialprovisionofwashbasinneartheentranceforthehandicapped.

a) Theminimumsizeshallbe1500mmx1750mm.
b) Minimumclearopeningofthedoorshallbe900mmandthedoorshallswingout.
c) Suitablearrangementofvertical/horizontalhandrailswith50mmclearancefrom
wallshallbemadeinthetoilet.
d) TheW.C.seatshallbe500mmfromthefloor.

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31.4.10 DrinkingWater
Suitableprovisionofdrinkingwatershallbemadeforthehandicappednearthepecial
toiletprovidedforthem.

31.4.11 DesigningforChildren
Inthebuildingsmeantforthepredominantuseofthechildren,itwillbenecessaryto
suitablyaltertheheightofthehandrailandotherfittings&fixtures,etc.

31.5 Explanatorynotes:

31.5.1 Guiding/WarningFloorMaterial:
Thefloormaterialtoguideortowarnthevisuallyimpairedpersonswithachangeof
colourormaterialwithconspicuouslydifferenttextureandeasilydistinguishablefrom
therestofthesurroundingfloormaterialsiscalledguidingorwarningfloormaterial.
Thematerialwithdifferenttexturegivesaudiblesignalswithsensorywarningwhena
personmovesonthissurfacewithwalkingstick.Theguiding/warningfloormaterialis
meanttogivethedirectionaleffectorwarnapersonatcriticalplaces.Thisfloor
materialshallbeprovidedinthefollowingareas:

a) Theaccesspathtothebuildingandtotheparkingarea.
b) Thelandinglobbytowardstheinformationboard,reception,lifts,staircasesand
toilets.
c) Immediatelyatthebeginning/endofwalkwaywherethereisavehiculartraffic.
d) Atthelocationabruptlychanginginlevelorbeginning/endofaramp.
e) Immediatelyinfrontofanentrance/exitandthelanding.

31.5.2 Propersignage
Appropriateidentificationofspecificfacilitieswithinabuildingforthehandicapped
personsshouldbedonewithpropersignals.Visuallyimpairedpersonsmakeuseof
othersensessuchashearingandtouchtocompensateforthelackofvision,whereas
visualsignalsbenefitthosewithhearingdisabilities.

Signsshouldbedesignedandlocatedsothattheyareeasilylegiblebyusingsuitable
lettersize(notlessthan20mmhigh).Forvisuallyimpairedpersons,informationboard
inbrailshouldbeinstalledonthewallatasuitableheightanditshouldbepossibleto
approachthemclosely.Toensuresafewalking,thereshouldnotbeanyprotrudingsign
whichcreatesobstructioninwalking.

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Publicaddresssystemmayalsobeprovidedinbusypublicareas.The
symbols/informationshouldbeincontrastingcolourandproperlyilluminatedbecause
peoplewithlimitedvisionmaybeabletodifferentiateamongstprimarycolours.

Internationalsymbolmarkforwheelchairbeinstalledinalift,toilet,staircase,parking
areas,etc.,thathavebeenprovidedforthehandicapped.

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PART VI STRUCTURAL SAFETY, WATER SUPPLY, DRAINAGE AND

SANITARY REQUIREMENTS

32 STRUCTURAL DESIGN
32.1 Thestructuraldesignoffoundations,elementsmadeofmasonry,timber,plain
concrete;reinforcedconcrete,prestressedconcreteandstructuralsteelshallbecarried
outinaccordancewithPartVI.StructuraldesignSection1Loads,Section2Foundation
Concrete,Section3Wood,Section4Masonry,Section5Concrete,Section6Steelof
NationalBuildingCodeofIndia.

33 QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

33.1 Allmaterialsandworkmanshipshallbeofgoodqualityconforminggenerallyto
acceptedstandardsofPublicWorksDepartmentofMaharashtraandIndianStandard
SpecificationsandCodesasincludedinPartVBuildingMaterialsandPartVII
ConstructionPracticesandSafetyofNationalBuildingCodeofIndia.

33.2 Allburrowpitsduginthecourseofconstructionandrepairofbuildings,roads,
embankmentsetc.shallbedeepandconnectedwitheachotherintheformationofa
draindirectedtowardsthelowestlevelandproperlystoppedfordischargeintoariver
stream,channelordrainandnopersonshallcreateanyisolatedburrowpitwhichis
likelytocauseaccumulationofwaterwhichmaybreedmosquitoes.

34 ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS, METHODS OF DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION AND TESTS
34.1 Theprovisionoftheregulationsarenotintendedtopreventtheuseofanymaterialor
methodofdesignorconstructionnotspecificallyprescribedbytheregulationsprovided
anysuchalternativehasbeenapproved.

34.1.1 Theprovisionoftheseregulationsarealsonotintendedtopreventtheadoptionfor
architecturalplanningandlayoutconceivedasanintegrateddevelopmentscheme.

34.2 Theauthoritymayapproveanysuchalternativeprovideditisfoundthattheproposed
alternativeissatisfactoryandconformstotheprovisionsofrelevantpartsregarding
material,design,andconstructionandthatmaterial,methodorworkofferedis,forthe
purposeintended,atleastequivalenttothatprescribedintherulesinquality,strength,
compatibility,effectiveness,fireandrateresistance,durabilityandsafety.

34.3 Tests:Wheneverthereisinsufficientevidenceofcompliancewiththeprovisionsofthe
regulationsofevidencethatanymaterialormethodofdesignorconstructiondoesnot
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conformtotherequirementsoftherulesorinordertosubstantiateclaimsfor
alternativematerials,designormethodsofconstruction,theAuthoritymayrequire
testscarriedoutsufficientlyinadvanceasproofofcompliance.Thesetestsshallbe
madebyanapprovedagencyattheexpenseoftheowner.

34.3.1 Testmethodsshallbeasspecifiedbytheregulationsforthematerialsordesignor
constructioninquestionpreferablytherelevantISCodes.Iftherearenoappropriate
testmethodsspecifiedintheregulations,theAuthorityshalldeterminethetest
procedure.Formethodsoftestsforbuildingmaterials;referencemaybemadeto
relevantIndianstandardsasgiventheNationalBuildingCodeofIndia,publishedbythe
IndianStandardsInstitution.ThelatestversionoftheNationalbuildingCodeofIndia
shallbetakenintoaccountatthetimeofenforcementoftheserules.

34.3.2 Copiesoftheresultsofallsuchtestsshallberetainedbytheauthorityandtheowner
foraperiodofnotlessthantwoyearaftertheacceptanceofthealternativematerial.

35 BUILDING SERVICES
35.1 Theplanning,designandinstallationofelectricalinstallations,airconditioningand
heatingworkshallbecarriedoutinaccordancewithPartVIIIBuildingServicesSection
2ElectricalInstallations,Section3AirconditioningandHeatingofNationalBuilding
CodeofIndia.

35.2 Theplanning,designincludingthenumberoflifts,typeoflifts,andcapacityoflifts
dependingonoccupancyofbuilding;populationoneachfloorbasedonoccupantload,
heightofbuildingshallbeinaccordancewithSection5InstallationofLiftsand
Escalators,NationalBuildingCodeofIndia.Inexistingbuildings,incaseofproposalfor
oneadditionalfloor,existingliftmaynotberaisedtotheadditionalfloor.

35.2.1 Maintenanceofliftinworkingorder:theliftsshallbemaintainedinworkingorderin
linewithprovisionsofRegulation40.

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36 PLUMBING SERVICES
36.1 Theplanning,design,constructionandinstallationofwatersupply,drainageand
sanitationandgassupplysystemsshallbeinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofPartIX
PlumbingServicesSection1WaterSupply,Section2Drainageandsanitationand
Section3GassupplyofNationalBuildingCodeofIndia.

36.2 Requirementsofwatersupplyinbuilding

Thetotalrequirementsofwatersupplyshallbecalculatedbasedontheoccupancy
normsasgiveninTable361below.

Table361:Occupancynormsforwatersupply

Occupancy Basis
ResidentialBuilding 5personstenement
OtherBuildings No.ofpersonsonoccupantloadand
areaoffloorsgiveninTable142.

36.2.1 TherequirementsofwatersupplyforvariousoccupanciesshallbeasgiveninTables36
2,363,and364orasspecifiedbytheAuthorityfromtimetotime.

Table362:Percapitawaterrequirementsforvariousoccupancies/uses

Occupancy Consumptionper
Sr. headperday(in
No. litres)
1 Residential
(a)inlivingunits 135
(b)Hotelswithlodgingaccommodation 180
(perbed)
2 Educational:
(a)DaySchools 45
(b)BoardingSchools 135
3 Institutional(MedicalHospitals):
(a)No.ofbedsnotexceeding100 340
(b)No.ofbedsexceeding100 450
(c)Medicalquartersandhostels 135
4 Cinematheatres,auditoriumetc.(per 15
seatofaccommodation).
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Occupancy Consumptionper
Sr. headperday(in
No. litres)
5 GovernmentofSemipublicbusiness. 45
6 Mercantile(Commercial):
(a)Restaurants(perseat) 70
(b)Otherbusinessbuildings. 45
7 Industrial:
(a)Factorieswherebathroomsaretobe 45
provided 30
(b)Factorieswherenobathroomsare
requiredtobeprovided.
8 Storage(includingwarehousing) 30
9 Hazardous. 30
10 Intermediate/Stations(excludingmail 45(25)*
andexpressstops).
11 JunctionStations 70(45)*
12 Terminal/Stations. 45
13 InternationalanddomesticAirports. 70
*Thevaluesinparenthesisareforstationswherebathingfacilitiesarenotprovided.

Note: ThenumberofpersonsforSr.No.(10)to(13)shallbedeterminedbythe
averagenumberofpassengershandledbythestationdaily;dueconsideration
maybegiventothestaffandworkerslikelytousethefacilities.

Table363:FlushingStorageCapacities

SerialNo. Classificationofbuilding Storagecapacity

1 Fortenementshavingcommon
convenience
2 Forresidentialpremisesother
thantenementshavingcommon
convenience
3 ForFactoriesandWorkshops
4 Forcinemaspublicassembly
halls,etc.
900litresnetperw.c.seat
270litresnetforonew.c.seatand
180litresforeachadditionalseatin
thesameflat
900litresperw.c.seatand180litres
perurinalseat
900litresperw.c.seatand350litres
perurinalseat

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Table364:DomesticStorageCapacities

SrNo. No.ofFloors Storage Remarks

Capacity
Forpremisesoccupiedastenementswithcommonconveniences
1 Floor(Ground) NIL Providedno
downtake
fittingsare
installed.
2 Floors1,2,3,4,5andupper 500litres*per
floors tenement
ForpremisesoccupiedasFlatsorblocks
1 Floor(Ground) NIL Providedno
downtake
fittingsare
installed.
2 Floors1,2,3,4,5andupper 500*litres.
floors
Note1:Ifthepremisesaresituatedataplacehigherthantheroadlevelinthefrontof
thepremises,storageatgroundlevelshallbeprovidedonthesamelineason
floor1.

Note2:Theabovestoragemaybepermittedtobeinstalledprovidedthatthetotal
domesticstoragecalculatedontheabovebasisisnotlessthanthestorage
calculationonthenumberofdowntakefittingsaccordingtothescalesgiven.

Downtaketaps 70litreseach
Showers 135litreseach
Bathtubs 200litreseach

*Subjecttoprovisionsofwatersupplyanddrainagerules.

36.3 RequirementsofSanitaryFittingsThesanitaryfittingsandinstallationsfordifferent
occupanciesshallbeasgiveninTables365to3616.Thetotalrequirementsshallbe
calculatedbasedontheoccupancynormsaspertable362.

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Table365:Sanitationrequirementsforshopsandcommercialoffices

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Table366:SanitationRequirementsforHotels

Table367:SanitationRequirementsforEducationalOccupancy

137

Table368:SanitationRequirementsforInstitutional(Medical)Occupancy(Hospitals)

Table369:SanitationRequirementsforInstitutional(Medical)Occupancy(StaffQuartersandHostels)

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Table3610:SanitationRequirementsforGovernmentandPublicBusinessOccupanciesandOffices

Table3611:SanitationRequirementsforResidences

DwellingswithIndividual DwellingswithoutIndividual
Sr Fitments
Conveniences Conveniences
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1 BathRoom 1Providedwithwatertap 1foreverytwotenements
2 WaterCloset 1Providedwithwatertap 1foreverytwotenements
3 Sink(Nahani) 1Providedwithwatertap
4 WaterTap 1withdrainingarrangementsin
eachtenement
1incommonbathroomsand
commonwaterclosets
Note: Whereonlyonewaterclosetisprovidedinadwelling,thebathandthewaterclosetshallbe
separatelyaccommodated.

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Table3612:SanitationRequirementsforAssemblyOccupancyBuildings(Cinemas,Theatresand
Auditoria)

Table3613:SanitationRequirementsforPublicOccupancyBuildings(ArtGalleries,Librariesand
Museums)

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Table3614:SanitationRequirementsforRestaurants

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Table3615:SanitationRequirementsforFactories

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Table3616:SanitationArrangementsforLargeStationsandAirports

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PART VII OTHER REGULATIONS

37 SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY STRUCTURES

37.1 ThedisplayofadvertisingsignsonbuildingsandlandshallbeinaccordancewithPart
X"Signsandoutdoordisplaystructures"ofNationalBuildingCodeofIndiaas
amendedfromtimetotime.

InadditiontoprovisionsofRegulationNo.37.1thefollowingprovisionsshallbe
compliedwithforpermittingadvertisingsigns.

37.1.1 RoofSigns
Roofsignsshallnotbepermissible.

37.1.2 WallSigns
Wallsignsshallbebelowtheleveloftheroofslabofthegroundfloor.

a) Anysignattachedtothewallshallnotprojectmorethan7.5cmfromthewall.

b) Lightingreflectionsmayprojectmaximum50cmbeyondthewallsurface.

37.1.3 Projectsignshallnotprojectbeyond0.90mfromthewall

37.1.4 Theoverheadclearancefromthegroundlevelshallnotbelessthan2.50m.

37.1.5 Noprojectsignshallbeabovethegroundfloorroofslablevel.

37.1.6 Projectingsignsshallincludepollssigns.

37.1.7 Marqueesigns
Theyshallnotprojectbeyondthechajjainthebuildingandshallnotbeabovethe
groundfloorroofslabheight.Theyshallbeabove2.50mheightfromgroundlevel.

37.1.8 SkysignsshallnotbepermittedwithintheboundariesoftheImprovementScheme.

37.1.9 Prohibitionofadvertisingsignsandoutdoordisplaystructureincertaincases
Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofsubregulationsnoadvertisingsignoroutdoordisplay
structuresshallbepermittedonbuildingsofarchitectural,aesthetical,historicalor
heritageimportanceasmaybedecidedbytheChairman,oronGovernmentBuildings
savethatinthecaseofGovernmentbuildingsonlyadvertisingsignsoroutdoordisplay
structuremaybepermittediftheyrelatetotheactivitiesforthesaidbuildingsown
purposesorrelatedprogrammes.

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38 ERECTION OF MOBILE TOWERS

38.1 Mobiletowersmaybeallowedtobeerected,subjecttofollowingconditions:

a) Mobiletowersmaybeallowedtobeerectedonlywithinthecommerciallanduse
zoneonground.Mobiletowersarenotpermittedtobeconstructedontopof
buildings
b) Approachroadofminimum12mwidthshallbenecessary.
c) Theareaofthecabinshouldnotbemorethan20sqm.
d) TheuseofthecabinisforkeepingtheinstrumentsusedforCellularMobile
Phone.
e) AnychangemadebytheGovernmentinthisrespectisbinding.
f) Onterminationofserviceofmobilephone,theapplicant/landowner/agency
shoulddemolishthecabinandtowerathisowncost.
g) Thestructuralstabilityofthetowerorbuildingshouldbecertifiedbythe
appropriateauthorities.
h) Licenseshouldbeproducedfromthetelecommunicationauthorities.
i) IfthelandcomesunderAviationZone,noobjectioncertificateshouldbe
producedfromtheaviationauthorities.
j) Entireresponsibilitieswillbefixedontheconcernedapplicantagency/land
ownerforanymishapoccurredduringerectionoftower.
k) Theconsentsfromtheowner,coownerandtenementownerarenecessary.
l) DevelopmentChargesunderChapterVIAoftheMaharashtraRegionalandTown
PlanningAct,1966shallbeleviedasdecidedbytheGovernmentfromtimeto
time.
m) AnydirectionsinthisregardissuedbytheGovernmentfromtimetotimeor
policiesframedbytheGovernmentshallprevailovertheseRegulations.

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39 REGULATIONS FOR GAOTHAN AREAS

39.1 Usespermitted

Developmentingaothanareasshallbeintendedmainlyforresidentialpurposeexcepting
areasreservedforpublicpurposeormunicipalpurposesintheImprovementSchemeplan.
AllotherusesaslistedoutunderResidentialuse(ISR1)andMixedResidentialuse(ISMR)
inRegulation24shallbepermittedinthegaothanareas.

39.2 Floorspaceindex

39.2.1 ApplicableFSIforresidential,mixedresidentialandcommercialdevelopmentswithin
gaothanareasshallbeasgivenbelow:
a) Plotswithareaupto1000sqm:1.00

b) Plotswithareamorethan1000sqm:1.25

39.2.2 Incaseofredevelopmentschemeofaresidentialproperty
a) Thesizeofthetenementsshallbeminimum15sqm

b) Wheretheexistingtenementdensityexceeds250tenementsperhectare,the
developmentschemeshouldaccommodatealltheexistingtenements,asfaras
possiblesubjecttotheconditionthatproposedFSIdoesnotexceed25%abovethe
permissibleFSIof1.00

c) Wheretheexistingtenementdensityislessthan250tenementsperhectare,the
redevelopmentschememayaccommodatethenumberoftenementssothattheFSI
doesnotexceed1.00andthetenementdensitydoesnotexceed250perHa.

39.2.3 Education,publichealthandcharitablebuildings
Normally,theFSIpermissibleforabovebuildingswouldbe1.00.However,inspecial
circumstancesadditionalFSIupto50%subjecttomaximumof2.50maybepermitted
inconsultationwithSecretary,UrbanDevelopment,GovernmentofMaharashtra,
Mumbai.

39.3 Buildingsetbacks

39.3.1 Theminimumfrontsetbackfromtheexistingorproposedroadsshallbeasunder:
(i) Plotsonstreetswithwidth7.5mto12m:2.0m

(ii) Plotsonstreetswithwidth12mandabove:3.0m

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39.3.2 Sideandrearsetbacksforstreetsabove7.5mwideshallbeasbelow:
ResidentialPlotArea Sides Rear
Below180sqm 1.00m 1.00m

Between180and270sqm 2.00m 2.00m

Above270sqm 3.00m 3.00m

Forcommonwallconstructiondepthor/andwidthshallnotbemorethan8mts.

39.3.3 Setbacksforplotsonstreetsbelow7.5mwide
Forpropertieswhichhaveaccessfromstreetsbetween4.5and7.5mwide,setbacksshall
notberequiredsubjecttoconditionthatthestreetshallbeclearofanystructural
projectionfromthebuilding.

Propertieswhichhaveaccessfromlaneslessthan4.5mwide,asetbackof2.25mshallbe
providedfromthecentrelineofsuchlane.

Streetslessthan4.5mwideshallbetreatedaslanesonlywhentheyserveasaccesstothe
propertiesfrontingonthem.Wherethestreets,despitetheirnarrowness,formpartof
trafficcirculationsystem,wideningshallbeproposedandnormalsetbackmentioned
aboveshallbeapplicable.

39.3.4 Permissibleprojectionsinthemarginalopenspacesresultingfrombuildingsetbacks
Structuralprojectionssuchasbalconies,cornices,weathersheds,roofshallbeallowed
onlyuptowidthof0.6mwithinthemarginalopenspace,asgiveninregulation21.

39.3.5 Setbacksforeducation,publichealthandcharitablebuildings
Buildingsrelatedtoeducation,publichealthandcharitableinstitutionsshallhavea
setbackof3monallsides.

39.4 Permissibleheight

Theheightofthebuildingshallnotbemorethan18mandshallalsobegovernedbythe
widththeroadinfrontasperregulationNo.23.2.

39.5 Groundcoverage

Themaximumgroundcoverageshallbe2/3rdoftheplotarea.

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39.6 Pathwayforaccesstotheinternalbuildingorinteriorpartofthebuilding

Thepathwayshallnotbelessthan3.6m.(12ft)inwidthandnoportionofanybuilding
shalloverhangorprojectbelowaheightof3.6mfromthesurfaceofsuchpassage.Subject
totheconditionthatifintheopinionoftheChairman,thelengthofsuchpassageorthe
numberofbuildingsservedbysuchpassagerequiresextrawidthorclearheightthangiven
above.

39.7 Parking

Sr Occupancy Forevery Noof Noof Noof

Cars Scooters Cycles
1 Residential 1tenementwithcarpet 1 2 2
areaupto80sqm
2tenementswithcarpet 0 2 4
area40to80sqm
4tenementswithcarpet 0 4 8
areaupto40sqm
2 Publichealth Carpetareaof80sqmor 3 2 4
(hospital/nursing 20beds
home/clinic)
3 Educational Carpetarea100sqm 2 2 4
administration/public
servicearea
4 GovernmentorSemi Carpetarea100sqm 2 2 4
public(library,
auditorium,placeof
worship,community
hall)
5 Commercial/ Carpetarea100sqm 2 2 4
Mercantile

39.8 Relaxations

Theprovisionsof39.2to39.7mayberelaxedbytheChairmaninspecialcircumstances.
However,ifthewidthofpropertyislessthan3.6m(12ft)theentiregroundfloorshallbe
onstilts.

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40 ADDITIONAL FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS

40.1 General

InadditiontotheprovisionsofPartIVFireProtectionofNationalbuildingCodeofIndia,
theChiefFireOfficer,NIT/DirectorofFireServices,Maharashtramayinsistonsuitable
provisionsinbuildingsfromfiresafetyandfirefightingpointofviewforbuildingsmore
than15minheightandbuildingscoveredbyRegulationno6.2.6.1

40.2 Construction

a) Loadbearingelementsofconstructionandelementsofconstructionforwhichthe
requiredfireresistanceisonehourormoreshallbeofnoncombustiblematerial.
Interiorfinishmaterials(wallpanelling,floorcoveringetc.)maybepermittedof
materialshavingtheirratingforflamespreadandsmokedevelopednotexceeding
averylowflamespreadlimitinaccordancewithIS:16421960"ClassI".Ceiling
liningsshallbeonnoncombustibleorofplasterboard.
b) Stairwaysandcorridorsshallnotcontaincombustiblematerials.
c) Structuralmemberssuchassupportsandbearingwallsshallhavefireresistance
ratingof3hours,transomsandceilings2hoursto4hours.
d) Internalwallsandpartitionsseparatingcorridorsfromareasoffloorthatareused
foranypurposeotherthancirculationshallhaveafireresistanceofnotlessthan
onehour.Thereshallbenoopeningsinsuchwallsotherthanfordoorsordelivery
hatcheswithfireresistancenotlessthanhalfanhourtoonehour.Firesections(fire
walls)subdividingthebuildingtopreventfirespread,shallhaveafireresistance
ratingnotlessthantwohours.
e) Facadesshallconsistofnoncombustiblebuildingmaterials.Afiremustbridgea
distanceofatleast0.9metersbetweenstoreys.

40.3 Staircaseenclosuresforbuildingsmorethan15minheight

a) TheinternalenclosingwallsofstaircaseshallbeofbrickorR.C.C.Construction
havingfireresistanceofnotlessthantwohours.Allenclosedstaircaseshallbe
reachedviaventilatedlobbyandshallhaveaccessthroughselfclosingdoorsofat
leasthalfhourfireresistance.Theseshallbesingleswingdoorsopeninginthe
directionoftheescape.Thedoorshallbefittedwithcheckactiondoorclosers.
b) Thestaircaseenclosuresonexternalwallsofthebuildingshallbeventilatedto
atmosphereateach'landing.
c) Permanentventatthetopequalto5%ofthecrosssectionalareaoftheenclosure
andopenablesashesateachlandinglevelwithareanotlessthan0.5sq.mshallbe
providedontheexternalwall.Theroofoftheshaftshallbeatleast1m.abovethe

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surroundingroof.Thereshallbenoglazingorglassbricksinanyinternalenclosing
wallofastaircase.Ifthestaircaseisinthecoreofthebuildingandcannotbe
ventilatedateachlanding,apositivepressureof5mm.w.g.byanelectrically
operatedblower/blowersshallbemaintained.
d) Themechanismforpressurisingthestaircaseshaftshallbesoinstalledthatthe
sameshalloperateautomaticallyandalsowithmanualoperationfacilities,when
theautomaticfirealarmoperates.

40.4 Liftenclosures

a) Thewallsenclosingliftshaftsshallhaveafireresistanceofnotlessthantwohours
shaftsshallhavepermanentventsatthetopnotlessthan1800sq.mm.(0.2sq.
m.)incleararea.Liftmotorroomsshallpreferablybesitedatthetopoftheshaft
andshallbeseparatedfromliftshaftsbytheenclosingwalloftheshaftorbythe
floorofthemotorrooms.
b) Exitfromthelift,lobbyiflocatedinthecoreofthe,building,shallbythroughaself
closingsmokestopdoorofhalfhourfireresistance.
c) Liftshallnotnormallycommunicatewiththebasement.However,oneofthelifts
maybepermittedtoreachthebasementlevelsprovidedtheliftlobbyateach
basementlevelispressurisedandseparatedfromtherestofthebasementareas,by
smokeactuatedfireresistingdooroftwohoursfireresistance.Thesedoorscanalso
bekeptinholdopenpositionbyanelectromagnetdevicetobelinkedwithsmoke
detector.

40.5 Externalwindows

Areasoftheopenableexternalwindowsonafloorshallbenotlessthan2.5%ofthe
floorarea.Thelocksforthesewindowsshallbefittedwithbudgetlockofthecarriage
keytype(whichcanbeopenedwiththepointofafireman'saxe.)

40.6 Basements

a) Eachbasementshallbeseparatelyventilated.Ventswithcrosssectionalarea
(aggregate)notlessthan2.5percentofthefloorareaspreadevenlyroundthe
perimeterofthebasementshallbeprovidedintheformofgrillsorbreakablestall
boardslightsorpavementlightsorbywayofshafts.Alternatively,asystemofair
inletsshallbeprovidedatbasementfloorlevelandsmokeoutletsatbasement
ceilinglevel,Inletsandexhaustsmaybeterminatedatgroundlevelwithstall
boardsorpavementlightsasabovebutductstoconveyfreshairtothebasement
floorlevelhavetobelaid.Stallboardsandpavementlightsshouldbeinpositions
easilyaccessibletotheFireBrigadeandclearlymarked'SMOKEOUTLET'or'AIR
INLET'withanindicationofareaservedatorneartheopening.

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b) Thestaircaseofbasementsshallbeofenclosedtypehavingfireresistanceofnot
lessthantwohoursandshallbesituatedattheperipheryofthebasementtobe
enteredatgroundlevelonlyfromtheopenairandinsuchpositionsthatsmoke
fromanyfireinthebasementshallnotobstructanyexitservingthegroundand
upperstorageofthebuildingandshallcommunicatewithbasementthrougha
lobbyprovidedwithfireresistingselfclosingdoorsforonehoursfireresistance.If
thetraveldistanceexceeds18.50m.additionalstaircasesatproperplacesshallbe
provided.
c) Mechanicalextractorsforsmokeventingsystemfromlowerbasementlevelshall
alsobeprovided.Thesystemshallbeofsuchdesignastooperateonactuationof
heatsensitivedetectorsorsprinklersifinstalledandshallhaveaconsiderablyhigher
performancethanthestandardunits.Itshouldalsohaveanarrangementtostartit
manuallyandshallbedesignedtofunctionatatemperaturenotlessthan550
degreeC.
d) Kitchensworkingongasfuel,departmentalstores,andshopsshallnotbepermitted
inbasement.

40.7 Compartmentation(FireSections)

Iftheuncompartmentedfloorspaceonafloorexceeds750sq.mitshallbeseparated
incompartmentseachnotexceeding750sq.m:bymeansoffirewallsofnotlessthan
twohoursfireresistance.Inextendedbuildings,firewallsshouldbeerectedat
distancesnotexceeding40m.Forfloorswithsprinklers,theareamentionedabovemay
beincreasedby50percent.

40.8 ServiceDucts

a) Serviceductsshallbeenclosedbywallshavingafireresistanceofnotlessthan
twohours.Doorsforinspectionofaccessshallalsohaveafireresistancenotless
thantwohours.
b) Ifthecrosssectionalareaexceeds1sq.m.,itshallbesealedwhereitpassesafloor
bycarryingthefloorthroughtheduct.Thefloorwithintheductshallbepiercedfor
anyservicepipeorventilationtrunkandshallfitascloselyaspossiblearoundany
suchpipeortrunk.
c) Apermanentventshallbeprovidedatthetopoftheserviceshaftofcrosssectional
areanotlessthan460sq.cm.or6.25sq.cm.foreach900sq.cm.oftheareaofthe
shaftwhicheverismore.

40.9 RefuseChutesandRefuseChambers

a) Hopperstorefusechutesshallbesituatedinwellventilatedpositionandthe
chutesshallbecontinuedupwardswithanoutletaboverooflevelandwithan

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enclosurewallofnoncombustiblematerialwithfireresistancenotlessthantwo
hours.Thehoppersshallnotbelocatedwithinthestaircaseenclosure.
b) Inspectionpanelandhopper(chargingstation)openingshallbefittedwithtight
fittingmetaldoors,covers,havingafireresistanceofnotlessthanonehour.
c) Refusechutesshallnotbeprovidedinstaircasewalls,airconditioningshaftsetc.
d) Refusechambersshallhavewallsandfloorsorroofsconstructedofnon
combustibleandimperviousmaterialandshallhaveafireresistanceofnotlessthan
twohours.Theyshallbelocatedatasafedistancefromexistroutes.

40.10 BuildingServices

40.10.1 ElectricalServices
a) Theelectricdistributioncables/wiringshallbelaidinseparateduct.Theductshall
besealedateveryalternativefloorwithnoncombustiblematerialshavingthe
samefireresistanceasthatoftheduct.
b) Watermains,telephonelines,intercomlines,gaspipesoranyotherserviceline
shallnotbelaidintheductforelectriccables.
c) Separatecircuitsforwaterpumps,lifts,staircasesandcorridorlightingandblowers
forpressurisingsystemshallbeprovideddirectlyfromthemainswitchgearpanel
andthesecircuitsshallbelaidinseparateconduitpipessothatfireinonecircuit
willnotaffecttheothers.Masterswitchescontrollingessentialservicescircuitsshall
beclearlylabelled.
d) Theinspectionpaneldoorsandanyotheropeningintheshaftshallbeprovided
withairtightfiredoorshavingthefireresistanceofnotlessthantwohours.
e) Mediumandlowvoltagewiringrunninginshaftsandfalseceilingshallruninmetal
conduit.
f) Anindependentandwellventilatedserviceroomshallbeprovidedontheground
floorwithdirectaccessfromoutsideorfromthecorridorforthepurposeof
terminationofelectricsupplyfromthelicenseeserviceandalternatesupplycables.
Thedoorsprovidedfortheserviceroomshallhavefireresistanceofnotlessthan
twohours.
g) Ifthelicenseesagreetoprovidemetersonupperfloors,thelicenseescablesshall
beaggregatedfromconsumercablebyprovidingapartitionintheduct.Meter
roomsonupperfloorsshallnotopenintostaircaseenclosuresandshallbe
ventilateddirectlytoopenairoutside.
h) PVCcablesshouldhaveanadditionalsheathingorprotectionprovidedby
compoundssprayedonafterinstallationbecauseofthenotorioussecondary
damageincaseoffire.

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40.10.2 TownGas/L.P.Gassupplypipes.
Wheregaspipesareruninthebuilding,thesameshallberuninseparateshafts
exclusivelyforthispurposeandtheseshallbeonexternalwalls,awayfromthe
staircases.Thereshallbenointerconnectionofthisshaftwiththerestofthefloors.Gas
metersshallbehousedinasuitablyconstructedmetalcupboardlocatedatwell
ventilatedspaceatgroundlevel.

40.10.3 StaircaseandCorridorLightings
a) Thestaircaseandcorridorlightingshallbeonseparatecircuitsandshallbe
independentlyconnectedsoasitcouldbeoperatedbyoneswitchinstallationon
b) Thegroundflooreasilyaccessibleoffirefightingstaffatanytimeirrespectiveofthe
positionoftheindividualcontrolofthelightpoints,ifany.
c) Forassembly,institutionalbuildingsofheightlessthan24m.,thealternatesource
ofsupplymaybeprovidedbybatterycontinuouslytricklechargedfromtheelectric
mains.
d) Suitablearrangementsshallbemadebyinstallingdoublethrowswitchestoensure
thatthelightinginstalledinthestaircaseandthecorridordonotgetconnectedto
twosourcesofsupplysimultaneously.Doublethrowswitchshallbeinstalledinthe
serviceroomforterminatingthestandbysupply.
e) Emergencylightsshallbeprovidedinthestaircasecorridorforassembly,and
institutionalbuildings.

40.10.4 AlternateSourceofElectricSupply
Astandbyelectricgeneratorshallbeinstalledtosupplypowertostaircasearidcorridor
lightingcircuits,firelifts,thestandbyfirepump,pressurizationfansandblowers,
smokeextractionanddampersystemsincaseoffailureofnormalelectricsupply.The
generatorshallbecapableoftakingstartingcurrentofallthemachinesandcircuits
statedabovesimultaneously:Ifthestandbypumpisdrivenbydieselengine,the
generatorsupplyneednotbeconnectedtothestandbypump.WhereparallelHV/LV
supplyfromaseparatesubstationisprovidedwithappropriatetransformerfor
emergency,theprovisionofgeneratormaybewaivedinconsultationwiththeChief
FireOfficer,NagpurFireBrigade.

40.10.5 Transformers
a) Iftransformersarehousedinthebuildingbelowthegroundlevel,itshallbe
necessarilyinthefirstbasementinseparatefireresistingroomoffourhours
rating.Theroomshallnecessarilybeattheperipheryofthebasement.The
entrancetotheroomshallbeprovidedwithsteeldooroftwohoursfirerating.A
curve(sill)ofasuitableheightshallbeprovidedwithattheentranceinorderto
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basement.Thedirectaccesstothetransformerroomshallbeprovidedpreferably
fromoutside.Theswitchgearsshallbehousedinaseparateroomseparatedfrom
thetransformerbaysbyafireresistingwallwithfireresistancenotlessthanfour
hours.
b) Thetransformerifhousedinbasementshallbeprotectedbyanautomatichigh
pressurewaterspraysystem.(MulsifyreSystem).
c) Incaseoftransformershousedinthebasementstotallysegregatedfromother
areasoftilebasementsbyfourhoursfireresistingwallswithanaccessdirectlyfrom
outsideitmaybeprotectedbycarbondioxideorB.C.F.fixedinstallationsystem.
d) Whenhousedatgroundfloorlevelit/theyshallbecutofffromtheotherportionof
thepremisesbyfireresistingwallsoffourhoursfireresistance.
e) Theyshallnotbehousedonupperfloors.
f) AtankofRCCconstructionofcapacitycapableofaccommodatingentireoilofthe
transformersshallbeprovidedatlowerlevel,collecttheoilfromthecatchpitin
caseofemergency.Thepipeconnectingthecatchpittothetankshallbeofnon
combustibleconstructionandshallbeprovidedwithaflamearrester.

40.10.6 Airconditioning
a) Escaperouteslikestaircases,commoncorridors,liftlobbiesetc.shallnotbeused
asareturnairpassage.
b) TheductingshallbeconstructedofsubstantialgaugemetalinaccordancewithIS.
6551963metalairducts(Revised):
c) Wherevertheductspassthroughfirswallsorfloorstheopeningaroundtheducts
shallbesealedwithfireresistingmaterialssuchasasbestosrope,vermiculite
concreteglasswooletc.
d) Asfaraspossiblemetallicductsshallbeusedevenforthereturnairinsteadof
spaceabovethefalseceiling.
e) Thematerialsusedforinsulatingtheductsystem(insideoroutside)shallbeofnon
combustiblematerialssuchasglasswool,spunglasswithneoprenefacing.
f) Areamorethan750sq.m.onindividualfloorshallbesegregatedbyafirewalland
Automaticfiredampersforisolationshallbeprovidedwheretheductspassthrough
walls.Thefiredampersshallbecapableofoperatingmanually.
g) Airductsservingmainfloorareas,corridoretc.shallnotpassthroughthestaircase
enclosure.
h) Theairhandlingunitshallasfaraspossiblebeseparateforeachfloorandair,ducts
foreveryfloorshallbeseparateandinnowayinterconnectedwiththeductingon
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i) Iftheairhandlingunitservesmorethanonefloor,therecommendationsgiven
aboveshallbecompliedwithinadditiontotheconditionsgivenbelow.
j) Properarrangementsbywayofautomaticfiredampersworkingonsmokedetectors
forisolatingallductingateveryfloorfromthemainrisershallbemade.
k) Whentheautomaticfirealarmoperatestherespectiveairhandlingunitsoftheair
conditioningsystemshallautomaticallybeswitchedoff.
l) Automaticfiredampersshallbeprovidedattheinletofthefreshairductandthe
returnairductofeachcompartmentoneveryfloor.
m) Automaticfiredampershallbesoarrangedsoastoclosebygravityinthedirection
oftheairmovementandtoremaintightlycloseduponoperationofasmoke
detector.
n) Theairfiltersoftheairhandlingunitsshallbeofnoncombustiblematerials.
o) Theairhandlingunitshallnotbeusedforstorageofanycombustiblematerials.
p) Inspectionpanelsshallbeprovidedinmaintrunkingtofacilitatethecleaningof
ductsofaccumulateddustandtoobtainaccessformaintenanceoffiredampers.
q) Nocombustiblematerialshallbefixednearerthan15cm.toanyductunlesssuch
ductisproperlyenclosedandprotectedwithnoncombustiblematerial(Glasswool
orspunglasswithneoprenefacingenclosedandwrappedwithaluminiumsheeting)
atleast3.2mm.thickandwhichwouldnotreadilyconductheat.

40.10.7 BoilerRoom
ProvisionsofBoilerandBoilerRoomsshallconformtoIndianBoilerAct.Further,the
followingadditionalaspectsmaybetakenintoaccountinthelocationofBoiler/Boiler
Room;

a) Theboilersshallnotbeallowedinsubbasementbutmaybeallowedinthe
basementsawayfromescaperoutes.
b) Theboilershallbeinstalledinafireresistingroomoffourhoursfireresistance
rating,andthisroomshallbesituatedontheperipheryofthebasement.Catch
pitsshallbeprovidedatthelowlevel.
c) Entrytothisroomshallbeprovidedwithacompositedooroftwohoursfire
resistance.
d) TheBoilerroomshallbeprovidedwithfreshairinletsandsmokeexhaustsdirectly
totheatmosphere.
e) ThefurnaceoiltankfortheBoileriflocatedintheadjoiningroomshallbe
separatedbyfireresistingwalloffourhoursrating.Theentrancetothisroom
shallbeprovidedwithdoublecompositedoors.Acurbofsuitableheightshallbe

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providedattheentranceinordertopreventtheflowofoilintotheboilerroomin
caseoftankrupture.
f) Foaminletsshallbeprovidedontheexternalwallsofthebuildingneartheground
leveltoenablethefireservicestousefoamincaseoffire.

40.11 Provisionoffirstaidfirefightingappliances

a) Thefirstaidfirefightingequipmentsshallbeprovidedonallfloorincluding
basements,liftroomsetc.inaccordancewithIS:2217,1963Recommendations
forprovidingFirstaidFireFightingArrangementsinPublicBuildingsin
consultationwiththeChiefFireOfficer,NagpurfireBrigade
b) Thefirefightingapplianceshallbedistributedoverthebuildinginaccordancewith
IS:2190.1971Codeofpracticeforselection,installationandmaintenanceof
portablefirstaidfireappliances.

40.12 FixedFireFightingInstallations

Buildingsabove15m.inheightdependingupontheoccupancyuseshallbeprotected
bywetriser,wetrisercumdowncomer,automaticsprinklerinstallation,high
pressurewatersprayorfoamgeneratingsystemetc.asperdetailsgivenin(a)to(h).

a) ThewetriserinstallationsshallconformtoIS:3844.1966Codeofpracticefor
installationofinternalfirehydrantsinmultistoreyedbuildings.Inaddition,Wet
Risershallbedesignedforzonaldistributionensuringthatundulyhighpressures
arenotdevelopedinrisersandhosepipes.
b) StaticWaterStorageTankAsatisfactorysupplyofwaterforthepurposeoffire
fightingshallalwaysbeavailableintheformofundergroundstaticstoragetank
withcapacityspecifiedforeachbuildingwitharrangementsofreplenishmentby
mainoralternativesourceofsupplya1000litresperminute.Thestaticstorage
watersupplyrequiredfortheabovementionedpurposeshouldentirelybe
accessibletothefireenginesofthelocalfireservice.Provisionofsuitablenumber
ofmanholesshallbemadeavailableforinspection,repairsandinspectionof
suctionhoseetc.Thecoveringslabshallbeabletowithstandthevehicularloadof
18tons.Thedomesticsuctiontankconnectedtothestaticwaterstoragetank
shallhaveanoverflowcapableofdischarging225litresperminutetoavisible
drainpointfromwhichbyaseparateconduits,theoverflowshallbeconveyedto
astormwaterdrain.
c) Topreventstagnationofwaterinthestaticwaterstoragetankthesuctiontankof
thedomesticwatersupplyshallbefedonlythroughanoverflowarrangementto
maintainthelevelthereinattheminimumspecifiedcapacity(Fig.402).
d) Thestaticwaterstoragetankshallbeprovidedwithafirebrigadecollecting
branchingwith4Nos.63mm.dia.(2Nos.63mmdiameterforpumpwithcapacity
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1400litres/minute)instantaneousmaininletsarrangedinavalveboxata
suitablepointatstreetlevelandconnectedtothestatictankbyasuitablyfixed
pipenotlessthan15cm.dia.,todischargewaterintothetankwhenrequiredata
rateof2250litresperminute.
e) AutomaticSprinklers:Automaticsprinklersshallbeinstalled

(i) Inbasementusedascarparks,iftheareaexceeds500sq.m.
(ii) Inmultistoreybasementsusedascarparks,andforhousingessential
servicesancillarytoaparticularoccupancy
(iii) Anyroomorothercompartmentofabuildingexceeding500sq.marea
(iv) Departmentalstoresorshopsthattotallyexceed750sq.marea
(v) Alfnondomesticfloorsofmixedoccupancyconsideredtoconstitutea
hazardandnotprovidedwithstaircasesindependentsoftheremainderofa
building
(vi) Godownandwarehousesasconsiderednecessary,
(vii) Onallfloorsofthebuildingsotherthanapartmentbuildings,iftheheightof
thebuildingexceeds60m.
(viii) Dressingrooms,scenerydocks,stagesandstagebasementoftheatre.

f) Automatichighpressurewatersprays(mulsifyresystem).Thissystemshallbe
providedforprotectionofindoortransformersofasubstationinabasementarea.

g) Foamgeneratingsystem:Thissystemshallbeprovidedforprotectionofboiler
roomswithitsancillarystorageoffurnaceoilsinbasement.

h) CarbondioxideFireExtinguishingsystem:FixedCo2fireextinguishinginstallation
shallbeprovidedasperIS:6382,1971codeofpracticefordesignandinstallation
offixedCo2fireextinguishingsystemonpremiseswherewaterorfoamcannotbe
usedforfireextinguishmentbecauseofthespecialnatureofthecontentsofthe
building/areastobeprotected.WherepossibleBCF(BromochlorideFluromethane)
installationmaybeprovidedinsteadofCo2installation.

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Figure401:Arrangementforprovidingcombinedfirefightinganddomesticwaterstoragetankasperruleno40.12
(d)

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Figure402:Apartmentbuildingsexceeding16m

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Figure403:Apartmentbuildingsexceeding13m

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40.13 LighteningProtectionofBuildings

Thelighteningprotectionforbuildingsshallbeprovidedbasedontheprovisionsofpart
IIIoftheNationalBuildingCodeofIndia1970.

40.14 HouseKeeping

Toeliminatefirehazardsagoodhousekeepinginsidethebuildingandoutsidethe
gildingshallbestrictlymaintainedbytheoccupantsand/ortheownerofthebuilding.

40.15 FireDrillsandFireOrders

a) Firenotices/ordershallbepreparedtofulfiltherequirementsofthefirefighting
andevacuationfromthebuildingsintheeventoffireandotheremergency.The
occupantsshallbemadethoroughlyconversantwiththeiractionintheeventof
theemergency,bydisplayingfirenoticesatvantagepoints.Suchnoticesshould
bedisplayedprominentlybroadlettering.
b) Thewetriser/wetrisercumdowncomersinstallationswithcapacityofwater
storagetanksandfirepumpsshallconformtotherequirementsasspecifiedinTable
30.

Table401:FireFightingInstallation/Requirements

Sr TypeofBuilding Requirements
No /Occupancy Typeof Watersupply PumpCapacity
Installation Underground Terrace Nearthe atthe
StaticTank Tank underground Terrace
StaticTank Level
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 ApartmentBuilding Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
below15m.inheight
2 ApartmentBuildings Wetriser Nil 10,000 Nil 100
a)above15m.butnot Cumdown litre litres
exceeding24m. comerwith per
provision minute
offire givinga
serviceinlet pressure
onlynear notless
ground than1.5
level kg./cm2
atthe
topmost
hydrant

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Sr TypeofBuilding Requirements
No /Occupancy Typeof Watersupply PumpCapacity
Installation Underground Terrace Nearthe atthe
StaticTank Tank underground Terrace
StaticTank Level
3 Nonapartment
building:
(a)Industrial,storage Nil 50,000 Nil Nil Nil
andHazardous
upto15m.inheight
(b)above15m.in Wetriser 50,000litres 10,000 1,350litres 450
heightbutnot Cumdown litres perminute litres
exceeding24m. comer givinga per
exceptingeducational pressurenot minute
buildings lessnotthan giving
3.2kg/Cm2 pressure
atthetop notless
most than2.1
hydrant kg/Cm2
exceptfor atthe
institutional, topmost
Businessand hydrant
educational
Building
(c)Educational Wetriser Nil 10,000 Nil Nil
buildingabove Cumdown litres
15m.butnot comer
exceeding24m.in
height

NOTE:

1. Anyoftheabovecategoriesmayincorporateandautomaticsprinkle/drencher
system,iftheriskisSuchthatitrequiresinstallationofsuchprotectivemethods.
2. Minimumoftwohydrantsshallbeprovidedwithinthecourtyard.
3. Wetrisercumdowncomerisanarrangementforfirefightingwithinthe
buildingbymeansofverticalrisingmainsnotlessthan10.00cm.internaldia.with
hydrantoutletsandhosereeloneachfloor/landingconnectedtoanoverhead
waterStoragetankforfirefightingpurpose,throughaboosterpumpcheckvalue
andnonreturnvalvenearthetankandafirepumpgatethenonreturnvalve,
overtheundergroundstatictank.Afireserviceinletatgroundlevelfittedwith
nonreturnvalve,shallalsobeprovidedtotherisingmainforchargingitbyfire
servicepumpincaseoffailurestaticfirepumpovertheundergroundstatictanks.
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4. TheperformanceofpumpsspecifiedaboveshallbeatR.P.M.notseeding2,000.
5. Theabovequantitiesofwatershallbeexclusivelyforfirefightingandshallnotbe
utilizedfordomesticorotheruse.Thelayoutofundergroundwaterstatictank
shallbeaspersketchattached.
6. Sizeoftherisershallbeasunder(internaldiameter)
a. Apartmentbuildings:Upto24m.10cm.withsinglehydrantoutletandhose
reeloneachfloor.
b. Nonapartmentbuilding:Upto24m.10cm.withhydrantoutletandhose
reeloneachfloor.

7. Afacilitytoboostupwaterpressureintheriserdirectlyfromthemobilepump
shallalsobeprovidedtothewetrisersystemwithasuitablefireserviceinlets
(collectingbreachingwith2numbersof63mminletsfor10cm.risingmainand
numbersof63mm.inletswithcheckvalvefor15cm.dia.Risingmain)andanon
returnvalueandgatevalve.
8. HoseReelInternaldiameterofrubberhoseforhosereelshallbeminimum19
mm.Ashunoffbranchwithnozzleof4.8mm.sizebeprovided.

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41 REGULATIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ESTABLISHMENTS
41.1 Notwithstandinganythingcontainedintheseregulations,followingregulationsshall
applytothebuildingtobeusedforinformationtechnologyestablishment

a) DefinitionInformationTechnologyEstablishment(ITE)meansanestablishment
whichisinthebusinessofdevelopingeithersoftwareorhardware.
a) HeightoftheroomforITE:Anytelemetricequipmentstorageerectionfacilitycan
haveaheightasrequiredforeffectivefunctioningofthatsystem.
b) Anycoveredantenna/dishantenna/communicationtowerwillbeallowedtobe
erectedfreeofFSIif,itisusedfortelecom(basiccellularorsatellitetelephone)or
ITEpurposewhichshallincludeequipmentrelatingtoearthstation,Vsat,routes
transpondersandsimilarITErelatedstructuresorequipments.
c) ITE(pertainingsoftwareonly)maybepermittedinISR1zoneontheplots/
premisesfrontingonroadshavingwidth9.0mtandabove.
d) ITEshallbepermittedinserviceindustrieszoneandindustrialzoneonallroads
havingwidthmorethan12m.
e) ITE(pertainingtosoftwareonly)withancillaryresidentialdevelopmentshallbe
allowedinnodevelopmentzonesubjecttothefollowingconditions:
i. ThetotalFSIshallnotexceed0.5.
ii. ResidentialdevelopmentshallnothaveFSIofmorethan0.15.
iii. ConstructionofITE/Ancillaryresidentialusemaybepermitted(insuitable
locationsoastokeepasmuchasremainingspaceopen)upto15%on50%
oftheareaofplot.Onremaining50%plot,treesshallbeplantedatthe
rateof500treesperhectare.
iv. Subdivisionoflandshallbepermittedwiththeareaofplottobe
subdividedbeingnotlessthan400sq.mt.

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APPENDICES

 APPENDIXA
(Regulation6)

Formforfirstapplicationfordevelopmentundersection44/45/58/89oftheMaharashtraRegionaland
TownPlanningAct,1966andtoerectabuildingundersection_____oftheNagpurImprovementTrust
Act,1936.

To,
TheChairman,
NagpurImprovementTrust

Sir,

I hereby give notice that I intend to carry out development in the site/to erect, to reerect/to
demolish/to make material alterations in the building _________________on/in plot No
___________ Town and Revenue No _______________ C.T.S. No ________________ situated at
Road/Street _________________ City No ________________ and in accordance with Section
44/45/58/89 of Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 and Section _______ of the
NagpurImprovementTrustAct,1936.

I forward herewith the following plans and statements (Item 1 to 6) wherever applicable, in
quadruplicate signed by me and (Name in block letters) _________________, the Architect /
LicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor,theLicenseNo___________whohasprepared
theplans,designsandacopyofotherstatements/documentsasapplicable(Items7to10).

(1)KeyPlan(LocationPlan)
(2)SitePlan
(3)SubDivision/LayoutPlan
(4)BuildingPlan
(5)ServicePlan
(6)ParticularsofDevelopment
(7)OwnershipTitle
(8)AttestedcopyofReceiptforpaymentofBuildingPermission
(9)ClearanceCertificateofTaxArrears
(10)NoObjectionCertificate,whererequired.

Irequestthattheproposeddevelopment/constructionmaybeapprovedandpermissionaccorded
tometoexecutethework.

SignatureofOwner__________________

NameofOwner_____________________

AddressofOwner___________________

Dated_______________

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 FORMGIVINGPARTICULARSOFDEVELOPMENT
(PARTOFAPPENDIXA,ITEM6)

1 a (i) FullNameofApplicant : ____________________________

(ii) Addressofapplicant : ____________________________

b NameandaddressofArchitect/licensedEngineer/
StructuralEngineer/Supervisoremployed : ____________________________

c NumberanddateofissueofLicense : ____________________________

2 Istheplotaffectedbyanyreservationsorroadlines?If
yes,arethesecorrectlyandclearlymarkedontheblock
plan? : ____________________________

3 a WhatisthetotalareaoftheFinalPlotaccordingto
thedocument?* : ____________________________

b DoesittallywiththeRevenue/CTSRecord* : ____________________________

c Whatistheactualareaavailableonsitemeasured
bytheArchitect/licensedEngineer/Structural
Engineer/Supervisor.* : ____________________________

d Isthereanydeductionintheoriginalareaofthe
plotonaccountofroadlinesorreservation?Please
statethetotalareaofsuchdeductions. : ____________________________

e Ifso,whatisthenetarea? : ____________________________
*Thepermissionshallbebasedonthearea
whicheverisminimum. : ____________________________

Note:INDICATEDETAILSONTHESITE/BUILDINGPLANASINPROFORMA

4 AreallplansasrequiredunderRuleNo.6.2enclosed? : ____________________________

5 a WhatistheFinalPlotNumberoftheImprovement
Scheme?AlsogivenameoftheImprovement
Scheme. : ____________________________

b Pleasestatesanctionnumberanddateofsub
division/layout : ____________________________

6 a Inwhatlandusezonedoestheplotfall? : ____________________________

b WhatisthepermissibleFSI? : ____________________________

c Whatisthenumberofthetenementsperhectare
permissibleinthezone? : ____________________________

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7 a Istheuseofeveryroomintheproposedwork
markedontheplans? : ____________________________

b Isitinaccordancewiththerules? : ____________________________

c Doestheuseofthebuildingfallinthecategoryof
special/publicoccupancybuildingslikecinema
halls,theatres,assemblyhalls,stadia,religious
buildings,hospitals,educationalbuildings,markets
andexhibitionhallsetc? : ____________________________

8 Iftheworkisinconnectionwithanindustry: :

a Pleasebrieflydescribethemainandaccessory
process : ____________________________

b Pleasestatethemaximumnumberofworkmenand
thetotalhorsepowerlikelytobeemployedper
shiftinthefactory : ____________________________

c Underwhatindustrialclassificationdoesitfall
(Referencetorelevantregulationshouldbegiven) : ____________________________

d Istheproposalforrelocationofanexistingindustry,
ifsogivethenameandaddressofexistingindustry : ____________________________

e Willthebuildingbeat10m.awayfromthe
boundaryofaresidentialandcommercialzone? : ____________________________

f Istheproposalforascenicindustrialestateona
plotreservedforserviceindustry? : ____________________________

g Natureandquantum,ofindustrialwaste/effluents
andmethodofdisposal : ____________________________

9 a Whatistheaverage

(i)Prescribedwidth? : ____________________________

(ii)Existingwidthofthestreet? : ____________________________

(If the plots abuts on two or more streets, the above
informationinrespectofallstreetsshouldbegiven)

b Whatistheheightofthebuilding?

(i)Abovethecenterofthestreet : ____________________________

(ii)Abovetheaveragegroundleveloftheplot : ____________________________

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 c
DoesitcomplywiththeRuleNo.23.2? : ____________________________

10 a
Ifthereareexistingstructuresontheplot:

(i) Aretheycorrectlymarkedandnumberedon
thesiteplan? : ____________________________

(ii) Arethoseproposedtobedemolished
immediatelyandcoloredyellow? : ____________________________

(iii) Whatistheplinthareaandtotalfloorareaofall
existingstructurestoberetained?
(PleaseappendstatementIgivingdetails) : ____________________________

(iv) Whatisthenumberofexistingtenementsin
thestructuretoberetained? : ____________________________

b Whatistheplinthareaandtotalfloorareaofthe
proposedwork?
(PleaseappendstatementIIgivingdetails) : ____________________________

c Whatisthenumberoftenementsproposed? : ____________________________

NOTE:TOINDICATEDETAILSONTHEBUILDINGPLANASINPROFORMAI

11 a Pleasestatetheplinthareaandtotalfloorarea,
existingandproposed(totalofItemNo.10(a)(iii)
and10(c) : ____________________________

b PleasestatetheoverallFSI(Item11(a)dividedby
Item3(e) : ____________________________

c DoestheworkconsumethefullFSIoftheplot,as
giveninItem6(b)?Ifnot,whynot? : ____________________________

d Doestheproposedbuildinghavesetbacksonupper
floors? : ____________________________

e Whatisthetotalnumberoftenements?(Item10
(a)plusItem10(c) : ____________________________

NOTE:TOINDICATEDETAILSONTHEBUILDINGPLANASINPROFORMAI

12 a Whatisthewidthofthefrontopenspace?Ifthe
buildingabutstwoormorestreets,doesthefront
openspacecomplywithRuleNo.22.2.2? : ____________________________

b Pleasestatewhichofthefollowingrulesis
applicableforthefrontopenspaces:
Table221(1to8),Table222(1to8)
Doesthatfrontopenspacecomplywiththatrule? :

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 ____________________________

13 a Whatis:

(i) Thewidthofthesideopenspace(s)? : ____________________________

(ii) Thewidthoftherearopenspace(s)? : ____________________________

(iii) Thedistancebetweenbuildings? : ____________________________

b Aretheretwoormorewingstothebuildings?Ifso,
aretheopenspacesseparateordistinctforeach
wingasrequiredunderRuleNo.22.3.3? : ____________________________

14 a Whatarethedimensionsoftheinnerorouter
chowk? : ____________________________

b (i) Areanyroomsdependentforitslightand
ventilationonthechowk?Ifso,arethe
dimensionsasrequiredforeachwingofthe
building? : ____________________________

Ifnot,istheareaequalasperRuleNo.22.5? : ____________________________

15 Iftheareaofthebuildingisgreaterthan16meters
abovetheaveragegroundlevel,isprovisionforlifts
made? : ____________________________

a Ifso,givedetailsofthelift

Type PassengerCapacity No.ofthelifts TypeofDoors
(1) (2) (3) (4)


b Detailsofthefirelift : ____________________________

16 a DoesthebuildingfallunderpurviewofRuleNo.
6.2.6.1? : ____________________________

b Ifso,doestheproposedfireprotection
requirementsconfirmtoRegulationNo.40? : ____________________________

c Ifnot,givereasonsfornonconformity : ____________________________

17 a (i) Whataretherequirementsforparkingspaces
underRegulationNo.14? : ____________________________

(ii) Howmanyareproposed? : ____________________________

(iii) Howmanylockupgaragesareproposed? : ____________________________

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 b (i) Areloading/unloadingspacesnecessaryunder
RuleNo.14.6?
(ii) Ifso,whatistherequirement?
(iii) Howmanyareproposed?
NOTE:INDICATEDETAILSONBUILDINGPLANSASINPROFORMAI
18 a (i) Whatisthemaximumwidthofthebalconies?
(ii) Willtheyreducetherequiredbuildingsetbacks/
marginalopenspacestolessthanthe
provisionsofRules?
(iii) Dotheyserveasapassagetoanypartofthe
building?
(iv) Whatistheirtotalarea?
b Whatisthemaximumwidthofweatherframes,
sunshades(chajja),sunbreakers,cornice,eavesor
otherprojections?
c (i) Areanyporches/canopiesproposed?
(ii) AretheyincompliancewithRuleNo.22.6
19 a Whatisthewidthofthemeansofaccess?
b Whatisitsclearheight?
c Willitbepaved,drainedandkeptfreeof
encroachment?
20 Isrecreationaloramenityopenspaceprovidedas
requiredunderRuleNo.13.6?
a Areanyaccessorybuildingsproposed?Ifso,for
whatpurpose?
b Whataretheirheights?
c Arethey7.5mawayfromthestreetorfront
boundaryandiflocatedwithintheopenspaces
1.5mfromotherbuildingsintheplot?
d IstheirareacalculatedintheFSI?
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: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
____________________________
:
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
: ____________________________
21 a Whatistheproposedheightofthecompound
boundarywall : ____________________________

Isitonaroadjunction/cornerplot? : ____________________________

b IsitincompliancewithRuleNo.18? : ____________________________

22 a IstheproposalintheAirPortZone? : ____________________________

b IsaNoObjectionCertificateforheightand
characterofsmokefromchimneysobtainedin
compliancewithRuleNo.23.2? : ____________________________

23 Doestheproposalfallinanyoftherestrictedzones? : ____________________________

24 a Doesanynaturalwatersourcepassthroughthe
landunderdevelopment? : ____________________________

b IsthenecessarysetbackprovidedasperRuleNo.
11.1? : ____________________________

25 Istheplinthlevelproposedtobeabovethe
surroundinggroundlevel? : ____________________________

26 Thedetailsofthematerialstobeusedinconstruction
withspecificationareasbelow:

a Roofs : ____________________________

b Floors : ____________________________

c Walls : ____________________________

d Columns : ____________________________

e Anyothermaterial : ____________________________

27 Thenumberofwatercloset,urinals,kitchens,bathsto
beprovidedareasfollows:
Waterclosets Baths Urinals Kitchens
Existing
Proposed

28 Detailsofthesourceofwatertobeusedinthe
construction : ____________________________

29 Distancefromthesewer : ____________________________

30 Areaofmunicipallandthatwillbeusedforstacking
buildingmaterial? : ____________________________

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31 Pleaseexplainindetailinwhatrespecttheproposal
doesnotcomplywiththeapplicableDevelopment
ControlRulesandthereasonsthereof,attachinga
separatesheetifnecessary. : ____________________________

I hereby declare that I am the owner / lessee / mortgagee in possession of the plot on which the
workisproposedandthatthestatementsmadeinthisformaretrueandcorrecttothebestofmy
knowledge.

Date:

Address: SignatureoftheApplicant

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 FormofcertificatetobesignedbytheArchitect/LicensedEngineer/Structural
Engineer/SupervisoremployedbytheApplicant

I(Name )havebeenemployedbythe
applicantashisArchitect/LicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor.Ihaveexaminedthe
boundaries and thearea* oftheplot and I do herebycertifythat I have personally verified and
checkedallthestatementsmadebytheapplicantwhoistheowner/lessee/mortgageeinpossession
oftheplotasintheaboveformandtheattachedstatement1and2andfoundthemtobecorrect.

Date: SignatureofArchitect/Licensed

Engineer/StructuralEngineer/

Address: Supervisor

*NOTE:TOINDICATEONBUILDINGPLANASINFORMII

FORMOFSTATEMENT1
[Sr.No.10(a)(III)]

ExistingBuildingtoberetained

Existing Floor Plinth TotalFloorAreaofExisting UseoccupancyofFloors

BuildingNo. No. Area Building
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

OR

FORMOFSTATEMENT2
[Sr.No.10(b)]Proposed
Building

Existing Floor Plinth TotalFloorAreaofExisting UseoccupancyofFloors

BuildingNo. No. Area Building
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

OR

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PROFORMAI

(AtRightHandTopCornersofSite/BuildingPlanatFloorLevel)

A AREASTATEMENTS

1 Areaofplot : __________________________sqm

2 Deductionsfor

a)Roadacquisitionarea : __________________________

b)Proposedroad : __________________________

c)Anyreservation : __________________________

Total(a+b+c) : __________________________

3 Netgrossareaofplot(12) : __________________________

4 Deductionfor

a)RecreationopenspaceasperRuleNo. __________________________
13.7.1 :

b)Internalroads : __________________________

c)Total(a+b) : __________________________

5 Netareaofplots(34c) : __________________________

6 AdditionalforFSI(2a) : __________________________

Totalbuiltuparea(2b) : __________________________

Purpose+For..(2c) : __________________________

7 Totalarea(5+6) : __________________________

8 FSIpermissible : __________________________

9 Permissiblefloorarea(7x8) : __________________________

10 Existingfloorarea : __________________________

11 Proposedareas : __________________________

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 Areastatement : __________________________sqm


12 ExcessbalconyareatakeninFSI(AsperB(c)
below : __________________________

13 Totalbuiltuparea(10+11+12) : __________________________

14 FSIconsumed(137) : __________________________

B BALCONYAREASTATEMENT

a Proposedbalconyareaperfloor : __________________________

C TENEMENTSTATEMENT

a NetareaofplotItemAgreed(7)above : __________________________

b Lessdeductionofnonresidentialarea(shops
etc.) : __________________________

c Areaoftenements(ab) : __________________________

d Tenementspermissible : __________________________

e Tenementsproposed : __________________________

Totaltenements(d+c) : __________________________

D PARKINGSTATEMENT

a Parkingrequiredfor:(byRule14)
Cars : __________________________
Scooters/MotorCycles : __________________________
Cycles : __________________________

b Garagespermissible : __________________________

c Garagesproposedfor:
Cars : __________________________
Scooter/MotorCycles : __________________________
Cycles : __________________________

d Totalparkingprovided : __________________________

E LOADING/UNLOADINGSPACES

Loading/Unloadingprovided : __________________________
TotalLoading/Unloadingprovided : __________________________

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 PROFORMAII
(AtRightHandBottomCornerofPlans/BelowPerformaI)ContentsofSheet
StampsofDateofReceiptofPlans
StampsofApprovalofPlans

Revision Description Date Signature

CERTIFICATEOFAREA

Certifiedthattheplotunderreferencewassurveyedbymeon___________and thedimensionsof
sidesetc.ofplotstatedonplanareasmeasuredonsiteandtheareasoworkedouttallieswiththe
areastatedindocumentofownership/ImprovementSchemeRecords

__________________________________
SignatureofArchitect/Licensed
Engineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor

DescriptionofProposalandProperty___________________________________________________

NameofOwner____________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
JobNo.Drg.No. Scale DrawnBy CheckedBy NorthLine
__________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________
Signature,NameandAddressofArchitect/
LicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor

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 APPENDIXB

(RegulationNo.6.2.9)

FORMFORSUPERVISION

To
TheBuildingEngineer,NIT
Nagpur

Sir,

I hereby certify I hereby certify that the development/erection/reerection/demolition or material

alterationin/orBuildingNoon/inPlotNo______________inBlockNo_______________situated
atRoad/streetCityNo_________________shallbecarriedoutundermysupervisionandIcertify
that all the materials (types and grade) and the workmanship of the work shall be generally in
accordancewiththegeneralspecificationssubmittedalongwith,andthattheworkshallbecarried
out according to the sanctioned plans. I shall be responsible for the execution of the work in all
respects.

SignatureoftheArchitectorLicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor

NameofArchitectorLicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor(inblockletter)

LicenseeNo.ofArchitectorLicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor

AddressofArchitectofLicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor

Date:

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(RegulationNo.6.4)

Qualification,Competence,DutiesandResponsibilitiesetc.ofLicensedTechnicalPersonnelor
ArchitectforpreparationofSchemesforDevelopmentPermissionandSupervision

C1 GENERAL

C1.1 The qualifications of the technical personnel and their competence to carry out different
jobsforbuildingpermitandsupervisionforthepurposeoflicensingbytheAuthorityshallbe
asgiveninregulationNo.C2toC6.Theproceduresforlicensingthetechnicalpersonnelis
giveninregulationNo.C6.

C2 ARCHITECT

C2.1 QualificationsTheQualificationsforlicensingofArchitectwillbetheAssociateMembership
oftheIndianInstituteofArchitectsorsuchDegreeorDiplomawhichmakeshimeligiblefor
such membership or such qualifications listed in Schedule XIV of Architects Act, 1972 and
shallberegisteredundertheCouncilofArchitectureasperArchitectsAct,1972.

C2.2 Competence of Architect: To carry out work related to development permission as given
belowandtosubmit.

(a) Allplansandinformationconnectedwithdevelopmentpermission.

(b) Structural details and calculations for building on plot upto 500 sq. m. and upto 3
storeysor11mheightand

(c) Certificateofsupervisionandcompletionforallbuilding.

C3 ENGINEER

C3.1 QualificationsThe qualifications for a licensed engineer will be the corporate membership
(civil) of the Institution of Engineers or such Degree or Diploma in Civil or Structural
Engineering.

C3.2 Competence Tocarryout workrelatedtodevelopment permission asgiven belowandto

submit.

(a)Allplansandrelatedinformationconnectedwithdevelopmentpermission.

(b) Structural details and calculations for building on plot upto 500 sq. m. and upto 5
storeysor16mt.height,and

(c)Certificateofsupervisionandcompletionforallbuilding.

C4 STRUCTURALENGINEER

C4.1 Qualifications Qualifications for licensing of structural engineers shall be in the following
withminimum3yearsexperienceinstructuralengineeringpracticewithdesigningandfield
work;

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 (a) GraduateinCivilEngineeringofrecognisedIndianorForeignUniversityand'Chartered
EngineerorAssociatedMemberinCivilEngineeringDivisionofInstitutionofEngineers
(India)orequivalentOverseasInstitution;and

(b) Associate member in Civil Engineering Division of institution of Engineers (India) or

equivalentoverseas:Institutionpossessingexceptionalmerits.

The 3 years experience shall be relaxed to 2 years in the case of Postgraduate degree of
recognisedIndianandForeignUniversityintheBranchofStructuralEngineering.Inthecase
ofdoctorateinStructuralEngineering,theexperiencerequiredwouldbeoneyear.

C4.2 Competence To submit the structural details and calculations for all building and
supervision.

C4.2.1Complicated buildings and sophisticated structures, as decided by Chairman, N.I.T., which

are within the horizontal areas and vertical limits under C2.2 (b), C3.2 (b) & C5.2 (a) (I)
shallbedesignedonlybystructuralEngineer.

C5 SUPERVISOR

C5.1 Qualification

(a)ForSupervisor1:

(i) Three years architectural assistantship or intermediate in architecture with two

yearsexperience,or

(ii) DiplomainCivilengineeringwithtwoyear'sexperience.

(b)ForSupervision2:

(i) DraftsmaninCivilEngineeringfromITIwithfiveyear'sexperienceunderArchitect
/Engineer.

C5.2COMPETENCE

(a)ForSupervisor1:Tosubmit,

(i) Allplansandrelatedinformationconnectedwithdevelopmentpermissiononplot
upto200sq.m.andupto2storeys;and

(ii) Certificateassupervisionofbuildingsonplotupto200sq.m.andupto2storeys
andcompletionthereof.

(b)ForSupervisor2:Tosubmit,

(i) Allplansandrelatedinformationupto50sq.m.builtupareaandupto2storeys,
and

(ii) Certificateofsupervisionforlimitsat(i)aboveandcompletionthereof.

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C6. LICENSING

C6.1Technicalpersonneltobelicensed:

Thequalifiedtechnicalpersonnelorgroupasgiveninregulations;NoC3,C4,C5shallbe
licensedwiththeauthorityandthelicenseshallbevalidforonecalendaryearending31st
Decemberafterwhichitshallberenewedannually.

C6.2 FeesforlicensingTheannuallicensingfeesshallbeasfollows:

ForEngineerandstructuralEngineer:Rs.250perannum.

Forsupervisor(I)Rs.100perannum

Forsupervisor(II)Rs.50perannum

C6.3DutiesandResponsibilitiesofalicensedtechnicalpersonnel:

ThedutiesandresponsibilitiesoflicensedtechnicalPersonnelshallbeasfollows:

(1) Itwillbeincumbentoneverylicensedtechnicalpersonnel,inallmattersinwhichhe
may be professionally consulted or engaged, to assist and cooperate with the
Chairman,NITandotherOfficersincarryingoutandenforcingtheprovisionsofNIT
Act,andofanyregulationsforthetimebeinginforceunderthesame.

(2) Every licensed technical personnel shall in every case in which he may be
professionally consulted or engaged, be responsible, so far as his professional,
connection with such case extends, for due compliance with the provisions of
ChapterXVoftheNITAct,andofanyregulationsforthetimebeinginforceunder
thesaidAct,orsuchofthemasmayrespectivelybeapplicabletothecircumstances
oftheparticularcaseandinparticularitwillbeobligatoryonhimtosatisfyhimself
thataqualifiedandcompetentMistryorInspectorofWorksisconstantlyemployed
andpresentontheworktosupervisetheexecutionofallworkandtopreventthe
useofanydefectivematerialthereinandtheimproperexecutionofanysuchwork.

(3) Ineverycaseinwhichalicensedtechnicalpersonnelisprofessionallyconcernedin
connectionwithanybuildingorworkuponanypremises,inrespectofwhicharight
torequireasetbackhasaccruedorisabouttoaccruetotheChairmanunder,the
provisions of relevant Acts or any of them it will be incumbent on such licensed
technicalpersonneltoascertainwhether"theregular lineofthestreet"hasbeen
prescribedundertheprovisionsofrelevantAct;andwhetheranyportionofthesaid
premisedisrequiredforthestreetandnolicensedtechnicalpersonnelmust,onany
account or under any pretext whatever, be a part to any evasion or attempted
evasionofthesetback(ifanythatmayberequired).

(4) Ineverycaseinwhichalicensedtechnicalpersonnelisprofessionallyconcernedin
connectionwithanybuildingorworkuponanypremisesdesignedorintendedtobe
used forany purposesinrespectofwhichthewrittenpermissionorlicenseofthe
ChairmanisprescribedbythesaidActatanecessaryconditiontotheestablishment
or use of such premises for such purpose, it shall be incumbent on such licensed
technicalpersonnel,sofarashisprofessionalconnectionwithsuchcaseextends,to
seethatallconditionsprescribedbythesaidAct,orbyanyruleforthetimebeingin
forcethereunder,inrespectorpremisesdesignedorintendedtobeappliedtosuch
use,aredulyfulfilledorprovidedfor.

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(5) Alicensedtechnicalpersonnelshallnotcarryoutanyworkinconnectionwithany
building or other erection on a plot of land leased or agreed to be leased by the
Municipalcorporation/NITincontraventionofanytermorconditionoftheleaseor
agreementforlease.

(6) When licensed technical personnel to be in the employment for the development
work,heshallreportthefactforthwithtotheauthority.

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(RegulationNo.6.6.1)

FORMFORSANCTIONOFBUILDINGPERMITANDCOMMENCEMENTCERTIFICATE

To,

Sir,

WithreferencetoyourapplicationNo_____________dated_________forthegrantofsanctionof
CommencementCertificateunderSections45 and 69ofMaharashtraRegionalandTownPlanning
Act,1966;

Inordertocarryoutdevelopmentwork/andbuildingpermitunderSection____oftheNITActto
erectbuildinginBuildingNo_____on/inplotNo____BlockNo_____situatedatRoad/Street
________CitySurveyNo______village______.Thecommencementcertificate/buildingpermitis
grantedsubjecttothefollowingconditions:

1 Thelandvacatedinconsequenceoftheenforcementofthesetbackruleshallformpartofthe
publicstreet.

2 No new building or part thereof shall be occupied or allowed to be occupied or used or
permittedtobeusedbyanypersonuntiloccupancypermissionhasbeengranted.

3 The commencement Certificate/ Building permit shall remain valid for a period of one year
commencingfromthedateofitsissue.

4 Thispermissiondoesnotentitleyoutodevelopthelandwhichdoesnotvestinyou.




OfficeNo

OfficeStamp

Date: Yoursfaithfully,

BuildingEngineer
NIT

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(RegulationNo.6.6.1)

FORMFORREFUSALOFBUILDINGPERMITANDCOMMENCEMENTCERTIFICATE

To,

Sir,

WithreferencetoyourapplicationNo_____________dated_________forthegrantofsanctionfor
thedevelopmentwork/theerectionofabuilding/executionofworkinBuildingNo_____plotNo
____ situated at _________ Road / Street ________ City Survey No ______ village ______. I have
informyouthatthesanctionhasbeenrefused,onthefollowinggroundsandalsoasmentionedon
thereversepage.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Yoursfaithfully,


BuildingEngineer
NIT
OfficeMemoNo.BE/

OfficeStamp

Date:

OBJECTIONS:

1. Applicationform

2. PlansandStatement

3. Architect

4. Ownership

5. PlinthArea

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6. MarginalSpace

i) FrontMargin

ii) SideMargins

iii) RearMargin

7. FloorAreas

a) Bedroom;diningroom,hall

b) Bathroom

c) Kitchen

d) Anyotherroom

8. Ventilation

9. Detached/Semidetached

10. Projection/Balcony

11. StairCase/StairCaseLanding

12. Enclosure/Compoundwall

13. Well

14. Porch

15. Canopy

16. Colorcodeisnotasperbuildingregulations

17. Miscellaneous

AssistantEngineerII/JuniorEngineer/SectionalEngineer

BuildingSection

NIT

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[RegulationNo.7(2)]

FORMOFNOTICEFORCOMMENCEMENTOFWORK

To,

TheChairman
NagpurImprovementTrust
Nagpur

Sir,

The development work / erection / reerection / demolition or material alteration of Building No

_____ on / in plot No / C.S No. / C.T.S No. ____ Division / Village / Town Planning Scheme No
________situated at _________ Road / Street ________ Ward _______ will start on ______ in
accordance with your permission No _________ dated ________ under the supervision of ______
(nameofArchitect)ArchitectorLicensedEngineer/StructuralEngineer/SupervisorbearingLicense
No______andinaccordancewiththeplansanctioned.

Yoursfaithfully,

Signatureofowner

Nameoftheowner
(InBlockLetters)

AddressofOwner

Date:

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 APPENDIXG

[RegulationNo.7(4)]

FORMFORINTIMATIONOFCOMPLETIONOFWORKUPTOPLINTHLEVEL

To,

TheChairman
NagpurImprovementTrust
Nagpur

Sir,

Theconstructionuptoplinth/columnuptoplinthlevelhasbeencompletedinBuildingNo_____on
/ in plot No / C.S No. / C.T.S No. ____ Division / Village / Town Planning Scheme No
________situated at _________ Road / Street ________ Ward _______ in accordance with your
permissionNo______dated____undermysupervisionandinaccordancewiththesanctionedplan.

Pleasecheckthecompletedworkandpermitmetoproceedwiththerestofthework.

Yoursfaithfully,

SignatureofArchitect
orLicensedEngineer/
StructuralEngineer/
Supervisor

Name:
(InBlockLetters)

Address:

Date:

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[RegulationNo.7(4)]

FORMOFAPPROVAL/DISAPPROVALOFDEVELOPMENTWORKUPTOPLINTHLEVEL

To,

Sir,

Please refer to your intimation No ______ dated _____ regarding the completion of construction
workuptoplinth/columnuptoplinthlevelinBuildingNo_____on/inplotNo/C.SNo./C.T.SNo.
____Division/Village/TownPlanningSchemeNo________situatedat_________ward_______.
Youmay/maynotproceedwiththefurtherworkaspersanctionedplan/astheconstructionupto
plinthleveldoes/doesnotconfirmtothesanctionedplans.

BuildingEngineer
NagpurImprovementTrust,Nagpur

OfficeNo

OfficeStamp

Date:

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[RegulationNo.7(6)]

FORMFORCOMPLETIONCERTIFICATE

To,

TheBuildingEngineer
NIT,Nagpur

Sir,

Iherebycertifythattheerection/reerectionorpart/fulldevelopmentworkin/onbuilding/part
building No _____ on / in plot No ____ situated at Road / Street ______ City Survey No _____
Village ________ has been supervised by me and has been completed on
according to the plans sanctioned, vide office communication No ________ dated _____.
Theworkhasbeencompletedtomybestsatisfaction,theworkmanshipandallthematerials(type
andgrade)havebeenstrictlyinaccordancewithgeneralanddetailedspecifications.Noprovisions
oftheActorthebuildingregulations,norequisitionsmade,conditionsprescribedorordersissued
there under havebeentransgressed in thecourse of thework. I am enclosingthree copiesof the
completionplans,oneofwhichisclothmounted.Thebuildingisfitforoccupancyforwhichithas
beenerected/reerectedoraltered,constructedandenlarged.

I have to request you to arrange for the inspection & give permission for the occupation of the
building.

LicenseNo.ofArchitect

Signature of Architect or Licensed Engineer / Address of Architect or Licensed Engineer/

StructuralEngineer/Supervisor StructuralEngineer/Supervisor




Address of Architect or Licensed Engineer Name of Architect or Licensed
/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor Engineer/StructuralEngineer/Supervisor

Encl: Asabove

Date:

SignatureofOwner

NameofOwner(BlockLetters)

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[RegulationNo.7(7)]

FORMFOROCCUPANCYCERTIFIATE

To,

i)Owner

ii)Architect,LicensedEngineer
StructuralEngineer/Supervisor

Sir,

The part / full development work / erection / reerection / or alteration in of building / part of
buildingNo_____on/inPlotNo.____BlockNo._______situatedat_____Road/Street____City
S.No.______Village___completedunderthesupervisionof______Architect,LicensedEngineer/
StructuralEngineer/Supervisor/LicenseNo.____maybeoccupiedonthefollowingconditions.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Asetofcertifiedcompletionplansisreturnedherewith.

Yoursfaithfully,

BuildingEngineer
NagpurImprovementTrust,Nagpur

OfficeNo

OfficeStamp

Date:

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[RegulationNo.7(8)]

FORMOFINDEMNITYFORPARTOCCUPANCYCERTIFICATE

(ONSTAMPPAPER)*

To,

NagpurImprovementTrust,Nagpur

Subject:

Sir,

I thank you for letting me occupy a portion of the above building before acceptance of the
CompletionCertificateofthewholebuildingfortheplansapprovedinletterdated_____.Hereby,I
indemnifyNITagainstanyrisk,damageanddangerwhichmayoccurtooccupantsandusersofthe
saidportionofthebuildingandalsoundertaketotakenecessarysecuritymeasuresfortheirsafety.
Thisundertakingwillbebindingonme/us,ourheirs,administratorsandourassignees.

Yoursfaithfully,

SignatureofOwner

NameoftheOwner(inblockletters)

Witness:
(Signatureandnameinblockletters)

Address:

Date:

*OfsuchvalueasdecidedbytheChairman.

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RoadCrossSections

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 APPENDIXN

ExampleScenariosforsubdivisionandlayoutdevelopmentwithintheImprovementScheme

Anownerowns10haoflandasaFinalPlotwithintheImprovementScheme.Twodevelopment
scenarioshavebeenoutlinedtoillustrateFSIcomputationincaseofthelayoutdevelopment.

FinalPlotAreainHectares 10 ha
FinalPlotAreainsq.mts. 100,000 sqm
FSI 1.5
MaximumpermissibleBuilt 150,000 sqm
upAreawithaboveFSI

Scenario1:TheentireFinalPlotAreaisdevelopedasagrouphousingscheme

Considerthatabout15%ofthefinalplotareainthedevelopmentwillbeusedforroads(15,000
sq.mts).Alsoconsiderthat10%ofthefinalplotareawillbereservedasrecreationalopenspace
(10,000sq.mts).Thustheavailablenetlandareaforgrouphousingwillbe75,000sqmandthenet
FSIforgrouphousingwillbe2.00,sincelandunderroadsandopenspacesareconsideredvalidfor
computationofFSI.

Recreationalopenspace(10%) 10,000sqm
Roadsforgrouphousing(15%) 15,000sqm
Landavailableforgrouphousingdevelopment 75,000sqm
AvailableDevelopableBUA 150,000sqm
NetFSI(150,000/75,000) 2.57

Scenario2:Plottedresidentialdevelopmentoccupies40%oftheFinalPlotAreaandthe
remaining60%isdevelopedasagrouphousingscheme

Assumethatthebreakupofplotteddevelopmentisasfollows:

Area Number Totallandarea FSI Total

perplot ofplots asplot(sqm) permissible
(sqm) BUAunder
FSI
consumed
(sq.mts.)

Plottype1 150 40 6,000 1.5 9,000

Plottype2 200 40 8,000 1.5 12,000
Plottype3 250 44 11,000 1.5 16,500
Plottype4 300 50 15,000 1.5 22,500
TotalAreaunderplots 40,000 1.5 60,000

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 ,
Thus,thepercentageoflandareaunderplotsis whichis40%
,

Consideringthatabout15%oflandareainthedevelopmentwillbeusedforroads(15,000
sq.mts).Alsoconsiderthatanadditional10%willbereservedasrecreationalopenspace(10,000
sq.mts).Thustheavailablenetlandareaforgrouphousingwillbe35,000sqm.Thisresultsinthe
netFSIforgrouphousingas2.57sincelandunderroadsandopenspacesareconsideredvalidfor
computationofFSI.

Remaininglandforgrouphousingafter 60,000sqm
deductingareaunderindividualplots
Recreationalopenspace(10%) 10,000sqm
Roadsforgrouphousing(15%) 15,000sqm
Landavailableforgrouphousingdevelopment 35,000sqm
AvailableDevelopableBUA 90,000sqm
NetFSI(90,000/35,000) 2.57

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