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ANISH(154005)
BHARAT(154009)
 National Building Code is a document
containing standardized requirement for the
design & construction of most types of
buildings in the country.
 The Guiding Committee and its panels were
constituted with architects, town planners,
material experts, structural, construction,
electrical illumination, air conditioning,
acoustics and public health engineers.

 The first version of the Code was published in

1970.
 To provide the basic legal tools for ensuring
that homes are healthy and safe.

 Toregulate building construction & building

use in order to protect the health, safety &
welfare of the occupant.
INCOME

SQ.FT OF COVERED AREA

COST OF THE HOUSING

PLOT AREA
 The residential areas are developed either as
(a) plotted development
(b) group housing/flatted development.

 The density pattern i.e. (high density, high

medium density, low medium density or low
density) are followed for working out the
pattern of development with respect to the size
of the plot to number of dwelling units on each
plot, setbacks, FAR and the number of
storeys/height of the building.
 The layout plans for residential scheme are
formulated keeping in view
(1) that there would be sufficient light and air in
the buildings when constructed
(2) that there would be protection against noise,
dust and local hazards
(3) that there would be sufficient open space
for various family needs
(4) that the circulation and access is easy and is
safe from accident point of view
(5) that, as far as possible, the plots are of
regular shape and size

(6) these are logically arranged in a systematic

manner so as to give a regular pattern of
development in the form of row houses,
detached and semi-detached houses and if
necessary the regular bungalow type sites.
 For low-income
 Minimum plot size should not be less than 30 sq.m.
 However, the plot size may vary depending upon
the type of the housing needed for a particular
City based on general affordability of the people.
 The size of the plot would also depend on the
number of dwelling units to be permitted on each
plot.
 Normally, a plot should be built for two dwelling
units on each plot.
 However, on bigger size plots, more than one
dwelling unit per plot can be built. The following
Table is suggested for different size of the plots
applicable, ground coverage, FAR, height and
number of dwelling units for a residential area
SI. Plot Area MAX. F.A.R NO. OF D.US MAX. HT.
(sq.m.) GROUND (M)
COVERAGE
(%)

LOW INCOME GROUP HOUSING (FOR LARGE CITIES AND TOWNS)

30 75 150 1 8
ABOVE 30 75 150 2 8
UPTO 50
LOW INCOME GROUP HOUSING (MAINLY FOR LARGE ,MEDIUM AND
SMALL TOWNS)
ABOVE 50 65 180 3 12
UPTO 100
ABOVE 100 65 180 3 12
UPTO 250
SI. Plot AreaMAX. F.A.R NO. OF DUS MAX. HT.
(sq.m.) GROUND (M)
COVERAGE
(%)
LOW INCOME GROUP HOUSING (MAINLY FOR LARGE ,MEDIUM AND
SMALL TOWNS)

ABOVE 250 55 165 6 15

UPTO 500

ABOVE 500 45 120 8 15

UPTO 1000

ABOVE 1000 40 100 8 15

UPTO 1500
 In the already approved/developed plots the pattern of
development should conform to the existing
regulations.
 Basement , if constructed, may be used for incidental
use such as parking, servicing and household storage.
It is not to be used as dwelling unit.
 The area of the basement should not be more than the
ground coverage.
 Parking as per the prescribed norms should be
provided with the plot or provision should be made in
the layout plan without affecting the circulation pattern.
 50% of the open area of the plot should be used for
proper landscaping and for plantation.
 The number of dwelling units are calculated on the basis
of the density pattern given development plan, taking into
consideration a population of 4.5 persons per dwelling
unit.

 Minimum size of the plot 2250 sq.m

 In hill towns 5000 sq.m.
 Maximum ground coverage 35 %
 Maximum FAR 125
 Maximum Height 15 m(for plot sizes upto
400 sq.m.) and 26 m
plots above 400 sq.m
 In hill areas 15 m for all size of
plots

 Number of dwelling units To be calculated on the

basis of the net plot area of
a particular neighborhood.
This may varies between 50
DUs to 125 DUs per hectare
 Plot Size

 Minimum size of the plot 15 m2

 Maximum ground coverage 100 %
 Maximum FAR 200
LAYOUT PATTERN
 In the land to be developed,
 at least 75 percent of the plots may be of the size
less than or up to 60 sq.m per dwelling unit in
metropolitan towns and
 100sq.m in other towns and hill areas.
 Remaining 25 percent of the plots may be more
than 60 sq.m, however, no plot shall be more than
200 sq.m.
 In case of group housing or flatted development at
least 75 percent units should have a plinth area
(excluding external circulation such as stairs, lifts,
lobbies,etc)
 The minimum plot size with ground coverage not
exceeding 75 percent, shall not be less than 40 m²
in small and medium town and not less than 30 m²
in metropolitan cities.
 Plot sizes below 30 m² , but not less than 15 m² may
be permitted in case of cluster planning,
 however, in such cases the ground coverage and
FS1 shall he 100 percent and 2 percent ,
respectively
PLOT SIZE 80 M2 , MIN.
DENSITY (GROSS) 60 PLOTS PER HECTARE. MAX

FAR 2, Max
MINIMUM FRONTAGE 6M
GROUND COVERAGE 33 %
(SUBJECT TO A MAX. OF 50 %)
 EWS/LIG MIG
SIZE 300-600SQ.FT CARPET AREA NOT ECEEDING 1200
SQ.FT CARPET AREA
COST NOT EXCEEDING 4 TIMES NOT EXCEEDING 5 TIMES
HOUSEHOLD GROSS ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD GROSS
INCOME ANNUAL INCOME
EMI/RENT NOT EXCEEDING 30% OF NOT EXCEEDING 40% OF
GROSS MONTHLY INCOME GROSS MONTHLY INCOME
SINGLE STORYED HOUSES 50-65 HOUSES PER GROSS HECTARE
TWO STOREYED HOUSES 75-100 HOUSES PER GROSS HECTARE
THREE STOREYED HOUSES 100-125 HOUSES PER GROSS HECTARE

FOUR STOREYED HOUSES 125-150 HOUSES PER GROSS HECTARE

FIVE STOREYED HOUSES 150 HOUSES PER GROSS HECTARE

SR. USE/USE PREMISES EQUIVALENT CAR
NO. SPACES PER 100 SQ.M
OF FLOOR AREA
1. RESIDENTIAL
GROUP HOUSING,PLOTTED HOUSING 0.5 – 1.50
(PLOTS ABOVE 250 SQ.M) AND MIXED USE
2. PUBLIC / SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITES
SCHOOLS,COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY 0.25 – O.75
GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS
 Detached, semi-detached and row houses
PLOT AREA UPTO 100 SQ.M NO PRIVATE OR COMMUNITY
PARKING SPACE
PLOT AREA UPTO 101 - 200 SQ.M ONLY COMMUNITY PARKING SPACE

PLOT AREA UPTO 201 - 300 SQ.M ONLY COMMUNITY PARKING SPACE

PLOT AREA UPTO 301 - 500 SQ.M MIN. 1/3 OF OPEN AREA FOR
PARKING
PLOT AREA UPTO 501 - 1000 SQ.M MIN. 1/4 OF OPEN AREA FOR
PARKING

PLOT AREA 1000 + SQ.M MIN. 1/6 OF SPACE AREA FOR

PARKING
 Every dwelling unit to be provided should have at least
two habitable rooms.
 In case single room where future additions art not
possible, the carpet area of multipurpose single room
should he at least 12.5 sq.m.
 In a house of two rooms, first room shall not he less than
9.0 sq.m with minimum width of 2.5 m and second room
shall not he less than 6.5 sq.m with a minimum width of
2.1 m provided the total area of both the rooms is not less
than 15.5 sq.m.
 The size of independent water-closet shall be 0.90
m² with minimum width of 0.9 m.
 The size of independent bathroom shall be 1.20 m²
with a minimum width of 1.0 m.
 The size of combined bathroom and water-closet
shall be 1.80 m² with minimum width of 1.0 m.
 The size of a cooking alcove serving as cooking
space shall not be less than 2.4 m² with a minimum
width of 1.2 m.
 The size of individual kitchen provided in a two-
roomed house shall not be less than 3.3 m² with a
minimum width of' 1.5 m.
 The minimum width of' individual balcony where
provided, shall be 0.9 m and shall not be more than
1.2 m and it shall not project beyond the plot line
and on roads or pathway.

BASEMENT
 No basement floor shall be allowed.
 The minimum height of rooms/spaces shall be as
follows:
a) Habitable room 2.6 m
b) Kitchen 2.6 m
c) Bath/water-closet 2.1 m
d) Corridor 2.1 m
 In the case of sloping roofs, the average height of
roof for habitable rooms shall be 2.6 m.
 The minimum height of rooms/spaces shall be as
follows:
a) Minimum Width
2 storeyed - straight 0.60 m
2 storeyed - winding 0.75m
3 or more storeyed 0.75 straight
3 or more storeyed 0.90111 winding
b) Riser 200 inin, Mat
c) Tread
2 storeyed 225 mm
3 storeyed or more 250 mm
d) Head Room The min. clear head room shall be 2.1m
 Plot Size
The minimum plot size permissible shall be 15 m2 with
100 % ground coverage and an FSI of 2.
 Hundred percent ground coverage and FSI of 2 will be
applicable up to plot size of 25 m².

Plot/Plinth Area for Slum Resettlement on Same

Site
 In case of slum resettlement on the same site, minimum
area may be reduced to 12.5 m2 with potential for
adding another 12.5 m2 on first floor with an internal
staircase.
 SIZE OF CLUSTER
 In ground and one storeyed structures not more than 20
houses should be grouped in a cluster.

SIZE OF CLUSTER OPEN SPACE

 Minimum dimensions of open spaces shall be not less
than 6 m or 3/4th of the height of buildings along the
cluster open space, whichever is higher.
 The area of such cluster court shall not be less than 36
m².
 Group housing around a cluster open space should not
be normally more than 15 in in height.
 Maximum cluster courtyard width and breadth shall be
13 m.
 SETBACKS
 No setbacks are needed from the edges of cluster as
pedestrian/vehicular access roads surrounding the
cluster.
RIGHT TO BUILD IN SKY
 While bridging the pedestrian path way minimum
clearance should be one storey height, length of such
bridging should be not more than two dwelling units.
 While bridging the vehicular access roads minimum
clearance should be 6 m.
VEHICULAR ACCESS
 A right of way of at least 6 m width should be provided
up to the entrance to the cluster to facilitate emergency
vehicle movement up to cluster.
 PEDESTRIAN PATHS
 Minimum width of pedestrian paths shall be 3 m.

WIDTH OF ACCESS BETWEEN TWO CLUSTERS

 Built area of dwelling unit within cluster shall have no
setbacks from the path or road, space. Hence, the
height of the building along the pathway or roads shall
be not less than 60 % of the height of the adjacent
building subject to minimum of 3 m in case of pathway
and 6 m in case of vehicular access.

DENSITY:
 With per dwelling unit covered area of 15 m² densities
of 500 dwelling units per hectare (net) shall be
permissible. Densities higher than this should not
allowed.
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