Galiyat Development Authority

Commercial Buildings Bye Laws

1. Set back or Compulsory Open Space (arcade, rear, side), footprint and Floor Area Ratio

The following minimum set back or Compulsory Open Space, foot print and Floor Area Ratio shall be
considered against the mentioned plot sizes:
Note:-
 No commercial building shall be auctioned less than two kanal. Those already done / share
transfer before the promulgation of BCR 2012 any building which was either divided /
bifurcated can be entitle as separate plot irrespective of size of the plot, the table below may
not be applicable regarding covered area on already constructed building before 2012.
Builder / owner needs to submit their building plan for regularization, taxation and record
purposes. In case the owner intend to demolish the old building the permissible limits is as
per tabulated below.
 Those plots where in the share are transferred and building are constructed before
promulgation of these by laws can be entitled as separate plot subject to submission of
building plan of existing structure and verification by the authority.
 Share in plot will not be entitled as separate plot. The construction will be permissible as per
detail given in the table.
2 Kanal and
Plot area Up to 5 Marlas Up to 15 Marlas Up to 2 Kanals
above
Percentage
85% 80% 75% 75%
Allowed (Footprint)
12’-0” Front
COS 8’-0” Front 12’-0” Front
5’-0” Front 5’-0” Rear
(Compulsory open 3’-0” Rear 10’-0” Rear
3’-0” Rear 5’-0” Left side
space) 3’-0” One side 5’-0” both side
5’-0” Right side
The road level and topographic positioning of the site to be investigated is of prime consideration
UPSIDE HILL
Max. Ground+3 or according to site topographical conditions amendments
Floors Allowed
may be allowed w.r.t. terraces or no. or floors
Max. 1 (if Feasible as per site) or decision may vary according to site and
Basement
land condition except excavation.
DOWNSIDE HILL
Max. Ground+2 or according to site topographical conditions amendments
Floors Allowed
may be allowed w.r.t. terraces or no. or floors
Allowed as per site condition without excavation, below 40’ feet the
Basement
structure shall not be allowed for human habitation.

2. Attic floor
 Attics will be considered as the separate floor.
 Minimum clear height should be 8’ on sides.
 60% Slope shall be provided for roofing structure
Attic should not be included in number of stories, but shall be subject to levy of taxes and the covered
area.
NOTE: For public building only according to site topographical conditions amendments may be
allowed w.r.t. terraces or no. or floors.

3. Height of Room and Minimum Floor height

The minimum clear height of a room shall be as follows:

S.No Particular of Building work Feet
i Habitable room 9.5
ii Kitchen - pantry 8
iii Bathroom , W.C’s latrine verandah, porch carriage 7½
iv Place of instruction, assembly 12
v Shop 10
Explanation: Height of a room shall be taken to be the vertical measurement from the upper surface
of the floor to the underside of the highest part of ceiling less one-half of the vertical measurement
between the lowest and highest parts of the ceiling. Where there is no ceiling, the measurement shall-
be to the underside of the rafters.

S.NO FLOOR AREA SQ.FEET

(i) Habitable room 100
(ii) Kitchen 50
(iii) Shop 100
(iv) Latrine /W.C 15
(v) Bathroom 20
(vi) Combined W.C Wash- basin and bathroom 45

 Cutting is not allowed. But it can only be utilized if that is not disturbing the original strata
and land character of the hilly topography in all senses.
 For downside hill area basement area can be used as habitable area only if they used the
existing slopes with proper ventilation and lighting.
 Bedrock is the limit for the excavation of foundations. Beneath bedrock excavation will be
prohibited. Bedrock provides the stable foundation base.
 The typology of foundation that is most viable in accordance to the soil bearing capacity and
also conforming to the land character and its topographical sequence that needs to be
designed by an experienced structural engineer having specified qualifications and
experience.
4. Commercial building and its height

For plots abutting on public streets at rear, the rear compulsory open space shall be condoned.
 In case of corner plot, the compulsory open space on side abutting the lane or road shall be
condoned and an arcade shall be provided.
 Ramp leading to the parking area upward or downward is allowed only within the
compulsory open space.
 Projected balconies maximum three feet wide within the compulsory open space shall only be
allowed at sixteen feet height from the finished floor level. Balconies shall always remain
open from three sides.
Following are the conditions of commercial buildings:
 Maximum height shall not exceed fifty feet from center of the adjacent road excluding stair
tower, machine room and hip or gable roof;
 attic floor is allowed if total height of the building does not exceed fifty feet;
 plinth level shall be four feet if basement is constructed, otherwise two feet;
 arcade from crown of the road shall be33feet;
 parapet wall shall be five feet;
 minimum clear ceiling height shall be 9-feet;
 minimum height of stair tower shall be 8-feet;
 minimum height of basement shall be 9- feet without obstruction;
 height of arcade and individual story shall be;
o width 8 feet;
o maximum height of arcade from adjacent road level 10′-6″;
o minimum height from floor level 10’-6” feet and
o no mezzanine in a commercial building shall be permitted in any room or garages
having clear height less than sixteen feet above the plinth level and the total
mezzanine in any room shall not exceed one third (1/3) of the total floor area of
room.

5. Ramp for disabled persons

In all commercial buildings, public buildings and apartments a ramp of minimum six feet width and
having maximum gradient of 1:12 shall be provided. In case of non-provisions of lifts, each floor
shall be accessible through this ramp.

6. Projections

No bay window, porch or any other projection shall be constructed beyond the building line provided
that the projection of:
 a window sill at a distance of not more than 64 mm (2.5 inches) at a height of not less than
750mm (2feet 6 inches) above plinth; and
 a sun shade or roof slab extension not projecting more than (3feet) in a building within the
compound
Office building.
Roof slab or a sunshade project of 1-meter (3.28’) length shall be permissible on all sides of the office
building into mandatory open spaces.
7. Basement

Basement shall be permitted or allowed in all the cases provided that:

 the engineering instructions are given full regard, and that the foundations of the basement
do not intrude in the adjoining plot;
 independent entrance as well as an emergency exit is provided;
 proper sanitary arrangements are made;
 the drainage passing under the basement is gas tight and;
 the minimum height is not less than 3.1 meters;
 Minimum area of basement shall be 9.3 square meter (100 square feet.);
 Basement can be provided on max. 100% of the ground coverage area; and
 Construction of basement may be allowed under the ground floor, in case the ground level
so permit and it is not carved out by way of any excavation below ground level. Such
basement may be used for human habitation, and shall not be taken in to consideration for
the purpose of determining number of storey’s and building height. Number of basements is
permissible depending upon the availability of natural gradient and minimum cut fill.
However in such cases the basement area shall be subject to levy of taxes and the covered
area of any basement level shall not exceed / extend beyond the foot print of ground floor
area and roof of the basement is below ground level or street level on any side.
o Structure stability Drawing/Calculations are mandatory
o In case of amalgamation, Building Regulations of the resultant plot size shall be
applicable.
o Applied only on New Proposed and Rebuild Plans
o For Parking Provision a floor/storey must contain at least a habitable room, a latrine,
bath room and a kitchen.

8. Shops

Minimum area and width of shops shall be 100 square feet and 8 feet respectively.
 Height of ceiling of each floor of a shop shall not be less than ten feet except mezzanine
which shall not exceed eight feet from finished floor level.

9. Arcades

 The minimum width of arcade in main civic and commercial centers and division or district
centers shall be ten feet in case of neighborhood shops or Centre the minimum width of
arcade shall not be less than five feet. The provision of this sub rule shall also be applicable
in all approved private commercial centers.
 The level between arcade and shopping floor shall not exceed 1’-6” whereas the level of
arcade from the center of road crest shall not exceed 6 inches.
 Arcade to be used as foot path for pedestrians shall be constructed in front of shops
throughout and no building obstruction of any kind shall be allowed within arcade.

10. Doors, windows and ventilators

All doors, windows and ventilators provided for rooms in the proposed building shall not be less than
the following:
 ventilators – 2sq feet;
 doors – 2’6” x 6’6”; and
 Windows – 6sq feet.

11. Vehicle workshops

The maximum allowable covered area of vehicle workshop shall be 25% of plot area, which shall
not be used for residential purpose with the following conditions:
 height shall not exceed thirty feet including parapet walls;
 no basement is allowed to be constructed;
 premises shall not be used for residential purposes; and
 Proper toilet facilities shall be provided.

12. Means of escape in case of emergency

All means of escape from a building including windows and extra corridors shall permit unobstructed
access to a street or to an open space or adjoining building or roof and from where access to the
street is obtained.

13. Fire resistance and fire precautions

 No building shall be roofed with straw or other easily inflammable material.

 No fireplace, to be used as such, shall be constructed unless the floor beneath it and around it
for a width of three feet has been rendered fireproof by being covered with earthenware tiles
or concrete or some other fireproof substance.
 Every fire place shall, before use as such, be provided with chimney with an iron, brick, or
stone flue to afford free means of exit for smoke

14. Stairs
Open stairs in setback, spiral or straight, shall be allowed provided that:
 these fall in the rear setbacks having a width of 10'-0" and above, and in side set back
towards road or open space in case of corner plots;
 the width of spiral stairs shall not be less than 5'-0" and not more than 6'-0" and in the
straight stairs, not more than 3'-3" and not less than 2'-9" including railing;
 these stairs are provided for servant room located at first floor;
 in no case, open stairs in the setback shall be used as main stairs for approach to first floor;
and
 Suitable visual barrier of a height, not more than 6’-0”, shall be erected in front of servant
rooms for the privacy of neighboring houses.
 There shall not be more than 15 risers between each landing. A landing shall not be less than
1.6 meters (3.5 feet.) in depth except in case of service stair case where the number of risers
may be increased depending upon the situation and design.
 Winders may only be permitted in residential building other than apartment houses.
 All stair cases in apartment houses shall be of RCC or other non- inflammable material.

15. Stair cases, passages and corridors

1. Every building other than apartments, houses up to three storeys shall have stair cases
having a clear width of 1.06 meters (3 feet. 6 inch) and four feet. Where it exceeds three
story:
o In apartment houses, stair cases shells have the following minimum width for all the
storey:
 Up to five storey: 1.22 meters (4 feet.) clear; and
 Above five storey: 1.37meters (4feet 6 inches)
2. Every block of apartment houses having more than six units shall be provided with an
additional stair case.
3. In a block of apartment houses emergency stair cases shall be provided in addition to main
stair case or stair cases
4. An emergency stair-case shall be sited at such a position that it shall be accessible to all the
units without any hindrance or obstruction.

16. Emergency Exit

An exit may be a door way or corridor, passageways to an internal stair case or external stair case or
to a verandah or terraces which shall have access to the adjoining street. An exit may also include a
horizontal exit leading to an adjoining of the same level but lift and escalators shall not consider as
exists.

The emergency escape shall conform to the following requirements:

 every building meant for human habitation shall be provided with exit sufficient to permit
safe escape of occupants, in case of fire or other emergency;
 in every building exit shall comply with the minimum requirements of this part except the
building not assessable for the general public use;
 all exits shall be free from obstructions;
 no building shall be altered so as to reduce the number and provisions of exits to less than
that of the requirement as by the approved architect or town planner;
 where necessary, adequate and reliable illumination shall be provided for exits;
 exits shall be clearly visible and routes to reach exits clearly marked and sign posted to guide
the inhabitants of the concerned;
 firefighting equipment shall be suitably located and clearly marked;
 alarm devices shall be installed to ensure prompt evacuation of inhabitants concerned; and
 Fire resisting doors or roller shutters of approved specification shall be provided at
appropriate places along the escapes routes to stop the spreading of fire and smoke and
particularly at the entrances and stairs where a final effect may be created including upward
spread of fire.

17. Structures on roofs

Only the following structures of permanent nature may be constructed on roofs provided these are
designed and built as per architecture and engineering design and to the satisfaction of the Authority:
 chimneys, air conditioning and other ducts, vents and wind catchers;
 water tanks suitably designed or not visible from the road;
 parapet walls of five feet high. in case of accessible roof, the provision of railing or parapet
wall shall be compulsory;
 stair tower;
 lift rooms skylights, etc; and
 other structure which the Authority may, by general or special order, permit.

18. Chimneys and flues

Wherever deemed required, a compatible sized chimney shall be included in a building with
construction of non-combustion materials of such a nature, quality and thickness as not to be unduly
affected by heat condensation or the products of combustion.

19. Dangerous buildings

For the purposes of this chapter all such buildings, walls or structures which are declared by the
Authority as dangerous shall lie in the following two categories, namely:
 building or structure whose strength, stability, serviceability, robustness or durability has
been impaired due to any reason such as improper structural design and detailing, faulty or
poor construction, decay, dilapidation, obsolescence, natural disasters or leading to
abandonment due to all these reasons to a level, where it cannot be restored to its original
status shall be classified as dangerous building category-1 by the authorized structural
engineer of the Authority or a structural engineer as appointed by the Authority for said
purpose and shall liable to be demolished; and
 any building or structure or part thereof whose strength, stability, robustness, serviceability
or durability has been impaired due to all such reasons as cited in clause (a) to a level where
it could by way of strengthening, appraisal and restoration be brought partially or wholly
near to its original status shall be classified as dangerous building category-2 by the
authorized structural engineer of the Authority, or as appointed by the Authority, for the said
purpose and shall be governed by rule 41 of these rules.

20. Buildings unfit for human habitation and notice of prohibition

If for any reason it shall appear to the Authority that any building or part thereof intended or used for
human habitation or human occupation for any purpose whatsoever is unfit for such use, it shall
signify its intention to prohibit the further use of such building or part of a building and call upon the
owner or occupiers or tenants to state in writing their objections, if any, to such prohibition within
fifteen days after the receipt of such notice. If no objection is raised by such owner or occupier or
tenant, as the case may be, within the prescribed period or if any objection which is raised appears to
the Authority to be invalid or insufficient, the Authority may prohibit by an order in writing the
further use of such building or part thereof. The owner, occupier or tenant of the building shall be
given an opportunity of appearing before the Authority in person or by an agent in support of the
objection, if so desired.

21. Alteration, modification, uplifts and repairs of dangerous buildings of category-2

 At any time if the Authority considers that it can be rendered fit for human habitation by the
structural alterations, repairs, modifications or uplifts, it may by notice, in writing, call upon
the owner or occupier, as the case may be, to commence the specified works within such time
as may be specified in the notice, but not less than thirty days which shall be completed
within the period as specified in the notice but not more than ninety days from the date of
receipt of such notice, at the expiration of the aforesaid period such alterations, modification,
uplifts or repairs have not been commenced or completed to the satisfaction of the Authority,
it shall issue to the said owner or occupier, as the case may be, a notice in writing ordering
the demolition of the subject building within thirty days from the date of receipt of such
notice.
 If the Authority considers it impracticable to render such building or part thereof fit for
human habitation, it may send a notice in writing, call upon the owner or occupier to
demolish it in a period specified by the Authority.

22. Demolition of dangerous building on expiration of notice period

  If at the expiration of the period specified in the notice and order to demolish a building or
part of a building issued under sub-rule(2) of rule-43has not been complied with, the
Authority may direct, by an order in writing, the demolition thereof through a contractor,
who has on his roll at least one Authority qualified engineers responsible for undertaking all
necessary safety measures during the process of demolition as per procedure laid down by
the Authority.
 All expenses incurred by the Authority under sub-rule (1) shall be paid by the owner or
occupier, as the case may be, of the building.
 The Authority may extend, in case of genuine reason, the prescribed time for repair works, so
specified in the notice.

23. Evacuation of dangerous buildings

 If in the opinion of the Authority, any building wall or structure or anything affixed thereto is
in a hazardous or dangerous state, the Authority may, by notice, in writing, require the owner
or occupier thereof either to remove the same or to cause such, as the case may be, repairs to
be made thereto forthwith as the Authority may deem fit to avert such danger, including the
evacuation without notice from such building of all the occupiers thereof.
 Any expense incurred, by the Authority, under sub rule (1) shall be paid by the owner or
occupier, as the case may be, of the building.
Installation of antenna tower
Certification regarding protection against lightening and proper earthing as applicable the following
documents to be submitted by the owner or builder to the Authority along with request for installation
of antenna tower:
 foundation design for tower to ensure safety of structure or tower;
 undertaking of architect or structural engineer that design is safe and he or she shall
supervise the installation of tower;
 detail of equipment to be installed;
 a drawing of front view of tower showing height of tower (maximum permissible height is
above roof top);
 No Objection Certificate from all occupants (subleases or tenants) and builders shall be
attached; and
 Proposed agreement to be executed, between the cellular company installing the tower and
the owner.
 No construction work except tower is allowed on roof top, provided it is approved by a
qualified structural engineer.
 Generator, if fixed for backup support, shall be placed in shop on ground floor or basement,
with proper canopy for sound proofing and shocks for minimizing vibration.
 Maintenance staff shall be issued with proper cards to ensure security of building.
 Building light shall be fixed on top of the tower.
 Permission shall be valid for one year, which may be renewed every year with prescribed fee.

24. Ramp, Stairs, Basement and Projections

  No ramp or stairs on the road or green belt is allowed.
 Basement can be provided on maximum hundred percent (100%) of the ground coverage
area.
 Maximum allowable projection of chajjas and sunshades in compulsory open spaces shall be
2.5feet. (0.75m) or half the width of compulsory open space whichever is less.
 No construction shall be allowed in the chamfered portion up to 17feet (5.17m) measured
from the adjacent road.
 Open balconies projecting on to public streets from buildings abutting such streets shall be
permitted by the Authority only for residences or apartments. Such projection shall not be
used as a room as per conditions stated in the table below:
Max-length of Max. Projection Balconies and
Width of Street
balconies of balconies sunshades
30feet.(9.13m) and less
23feet(7m) 2feet(60cm) 17feet(5.17m)
than 40feet (12.18m)
40feet.(12.18m) and less
23feet(7m) 3feet(90cm) 17feet( 5.17m)
than 50feet (15.2m)
50feet(15.2m) and above 23feet(7m) 4feet(120cm) 17feet( 5.17m)
 Plots abutting a public street, lane and permanent open space on the rear shall be exempted
from the provision of rear compulsory open space.
 One basement at residential plots shall be permissible maintaining the compulsory open
space, which shall not be included in permissible floor area ratio.
 In case of corner plots, no balcony shall be allowed at the corner of the plot below 17feet
(5.17m).
 Boundary wall of a plot from crown of the road shall be 6 to 8 feet.

25. Lighting and Ventilation

1. Size of External and Internal openings.
 Every room, other than rooms used predominantly for the storage of goods, shall be provided
with natural light and natural ventilation by means of one or more openings in external
walls. These openings shall have a combined area of not less than 10% for habitable rooms
and 7.5% for other rooms of the floor space of such opening, and the whole of such openings
shall be capable of allowing free and uninterrupted passage of air.
 Area for openings in case of warehouse, godown, storage places etc. shall not be less than
five percent of the floor space unless the space is mechanically ventilated.
 Unless the light and ventilation requirements are met by an air well or ventilation duct, all
internal habitable rooms must have openings in internal air wells in addition to door
openings not less than 7.5% of the floor area of such room. Access for maintenance of shaft
be provided at level for where the shaft is commenced.
 Habitable rooms may receive daylight and natural ventilation from internal air wells which
shall conform to the following minimum sizes:
 o For buildings up to two storeys, fifty square feet(4.6 square m) with minimum width
of well five feet.(1.5m);for buildings with three to five storeys, hundred square
feet(9.3 square m) with minimum width of well eight feet.(2.44m);for buildings higher
than five storeys, hundred square feet(9.3 square m) plus 10 square feet.(0.93 square
m) for each additional floor over five storeys and minimum width of well 10feet.
(3.0m); andwhere only kitchens, water closets and bathrooms receive daylight and
ventilation from air-wells, their sizes shall conform with the following as minimum:
o For buildings up to two storeys, twenty-five square feet. (2.3 square m) with
minimum width of well three feet. (0.9m).
o For buildings with three to five storeys, fifty square feet. (4.6 square m) with
minimum width of well five feet. (1.5m). and
o For buildings higher than five storeys, fifty square feet.(4.64 square m) plus five
square feet(0.46 square m) for each additional floor with minimum width of well five
feet.(1.5m).
o Access for maintenance of each such shaft shall be provided at lowest level of the
shaft.
2. Permanent openings in kitchen.
Every kitchen shall have openings for permanent ventilation into the external air space not less than
15% of its floor area.
3. Water closet, Bathroom and ablution places.
Every water closet, urinal stall, and bath room and ablution area shall be provided with natural
lighting and ventilation by means of one or more openings in external walls having a combined area
of not less than two square feet (0.2 square m) per water closet, urinal or bathroom except where
adequate and permanent mechanical ventilation is provided and which discharges into an open
space.
4. Garages and staircases.
Every garage shall be provided with opening of not less than 5 percent well as the enclosed staircase
not less than 7.5percent of the floor area for ventilation and lighting incorporated in a wall or in the
door.
5. Mechanical ventilation and central air-conditioning waiver and minimum requirement:
Where undertaking for central air-conditioning and permanent mechanical ventilation is provided in
respect of lavatories, water closets, bathrooms, corridors, basement, underground car parking,
cinema or other projection rooms, where photographic film is being used processed or stored and in
respect of which no such external walls overlooking verandas, pavements or walkways are present,
conditions relating to natural ventilation and natural lighting under these rules shall not apply to
such areas and spaces.

26. Parking Requirements

 1. Parking and its general conditions:
 The general conditions relating to Parking, so specified under sub rule (2), in respect of new
buildings is constructed or a change of use of existing building is made or there is an
increase in the floor area of the building, as the case may be, shall be strictly followed.
 The following are the general conditions which are applicable to the parking in the building.
 adequate car parking to be provided for all commercial buildings, residential buildings,
residential-cum-commercial and high-rise buildings designed on plots above three hundred
and ninety-nine square yards and having front more than sixty feet;
 the parking space, including ramps, shall be exempted from floor area ratio;
 total parking space requirements of every building shall be determined as a sum of parking
requirements for each type of use to which the building is subjected;
 minimum clear height of parking structure without obstruction shall be seven feet six inches;
 detailed plan clearly showing entry, exit, gradient of ramp, turning radius, circulations and
movement of vehicles etc. shall be submitted;
 parking may be provided on any floor with ramps or lifts as a means of access;
 electrical or mechanical ventilators to be provided for parking in the basement;
 multiple basements for parking may be permitted; and
 Sixteen percent of the total car parking space shall be utilized to provide space for
motorcycle parking at the rate of six motorcycle and eight bicycles for every one car.
 When units of measurement used in computing the number of parking spaces result in the
requirements of a fractional space, the nearest whole number to next higher side of parking
spaces shall be taken;
 Where car lifts are provided there shall be a minimum of two car lifts with facilities of
standby generators wherever so required.
 Minimum one car lift, wherever so required with standby generator, shall be provided for
every forty cars, if parking level is at more than forty feet (12m) in height from road level.
 One car lift with standby generator shall be provided for every fifty cars. If parking level is
up to forty feet in height.
 The standards for parking spaces are specified in the table below.
DESCRIPTION---. FOR CAR, FOR MOTORCYCLES,
Bay width---. 8 feet---. 2.5 feet---.
Bay length---. 16 feet---. 6.0 feet---.
Gradient of ramp---. 1:7.5---. 1:8.5---.
Straight turning radius
24 feet---. -
(outer) ---.
Helical ramp turning
32 feet---. -
radius---.
Lot turning radius---. 17.5 feet---. -
Minimum ramp and driveway width:
Two-way traffic---. 18 feet---. -
One-way traffic---. 10 feet---. -
Minimum space for
8 feet x 16 feet---. -
parking one car---.
 2. Minimum space for parking under special conditions.
Minimum space for parking under special conditions are as follows:
 sufficient car parking space shall be provided within the plot area for faculty staff and
visitors according to the standards;
 one car space for every 1000 sq. feet of floor area;
 40% of parking space shall be reserved for cycles and motorcycles;
 one motor car space for every eight hundred square of floor area for retail shopping areas,
business offices, hotels, restaurants, conference rooms, indoor recreational areas and retail
outlets shall be provided;
 one motor car space for every one thousand square of floor area for apartment or flat site
building or residential-cum-commercial building shall be provided; and
 Minimum one out of every fifty-car parking stalls shall be dedicated for the special person’s
at the most convenient location. Exemption from provision of parking space. In all places of
worship and all buildings on plots of odd shapes and dimensions, where there is no physical
possibility of designing car parking space within the premises, necessary exemption may be
given by the Authority.
3. Ramp, parking and ventilation.
 The lower ground floor or basement if used for car parking purposes may be constructed
after leaving four feet (1.22 m) space all around within the plot. This would apply in the case
where only one basement is provided with a maximum excavation of twelve feet (3.66 m)
Ramp may be provided in the mandatory open spaces in the basements subject to the
condition that it shall not obstruct these spaces on ground level.
 For the construction of basement beyond twelve feet (3.66 m) depth from road level, the
entire plot area can be covered subject to the provision of RCC piling or adequate structural
system along all four sides of the plot.
 The lower ground floor or basement if used for purposes other than car parking shall be
constructed after leaving all the mandatory open spaces as required under these Rules.
 No ramp shall start within ten feet clear space from the plot line for entry and exit purpose
such ramp shall have a minimum slope of 1:7.5with transition slopes minimum eight feet long
and maximum 1:10 gradient at both ends.
 In the parking basement non-usable areas such as generator room or water tanks or pumping
stations or engineering services or transformer may be permitted subject to the condition that
the area does not exceed 10% of the particular floor area with proper enclosure.
 The rooms for security or emergency staff may also be permitted in parking basement which
shall not create any hindrance in parking.
 In case of provision of parking in basement, the parking space shall be provided for both
motor bikes and motor cars. Parking basement only for motor bikes shall not be approved.
 Gradient of ramp or access to the building shall be included with in the property line.

27. Building Structure Design and Construction Requirements

1. Loads and design.

 Structure analysis, design, and detailing (for both vertical and horizontal load) shall be in
accordance with the requirements of the provisions of the Building Code of Pakistan (Seismic
Provisions-2007) and its future updates
  In view of the structural design in Seismic hazard zone, type of Sub-Soil for foundation shall
be thoroughly ascertained by geo-technical investigation under the direct supervision of
qualified and experienced geo-technical engineers. The soil report shall correlate the sub-
soil type with UBC-97 (or current) sub-soil list.
 Wind load shall be based on the velocity and gust factors data from local Meteorological
Department.
 No building foundation shall be erected upon a site reclaimed by town sweepings or other
refuse, except on recommendation of geo-technical and structural engineer. No building
Plans shall be approved on open nullah, water courses, public sewers and the like.

 Where a building is to erected adjacent to existing building, or near a drain or nullah, or an

excavation at a distance less than depth of the said drain or nullah or such as to effect the
stability of drains or nullah, the owner through a structural engineer, shall satisfy the
Authority that the foundation of the building have been carried down to a level safeguarding
its stability

2. Building structure design, material specifications and supervision.

 The building structure design shall be carried out by a structural engineer. The structural
engineer shall ensure that the design meets the seismic codes defined in the Pakistan
Building Codes.
 Specifications of material quality control and workmanship shall be of high quality and in
accordance with the requirements of American Concrete Institute building codes, Uniform
Building Code and American Society for Testing and Materials Standards.

 Regular testing shall be carried out of materials such as aggregates. Cement, concrete and
reinforcing steel and all architectural materials the quality control and quality assurance
criteria laid down in the project specification or the quality assurance program of the
Architect or Engineer.
 Construction supervision and quality assurance shall be carried out by full time or top
supervision by the designer or supervision engineers or architects or inspectors etc. as
required in these rules. Contractor or builders or developers full time supervisory staff for
the category of building in these rules shall carry out supervision and quality control.

28. Water Supply, Drainage and Sanitation

A. Water service pipe, storage capacity for buildings and Distribution of water.
 Except as permitted in the following rule, underground water service piping and the building
sewer line shall be not less than seven feet. (2.13m) apart horizontally and shall be separated
by undisturbed or compacted earth.
 The water service pipe may be placed within seven feet (2.13m) of sewerage line provided
that the bottom of the water service pipe is at least 12 inch (300mm) above the top of the
sewer line.
 Minimum capacity of water storage tanks in buildings except residential bungalows shall be:
 Overhead tank = 1 day+ 25% reserved for fire fighting; and
 Underground tank = 21/2 days out of the reserved capacity 25% shall be kept reserved for fire
fighting purposes by making suitable arrangements.
The design of water supply pipe work, underground and overhead tanks shall be in accordance with
the following schedule as Per capita water requirements or demand for various occupancies:
Consumption Per
Sr. No. Type of occupancy---. head or day (in litre)
---.
1. Residential---. 135---.
Institutional:
45-100
a) Day Schools
135-225
2. b) Boarding Schools
450
c) Medical Hospitals 450
135
d) Medical Quarters and Hostels 135
Assembly-Cinema, Theatre Auditorium etc. (per seat
3. 45
of accommodation).
4. Government or semi-public business. 45
Mercantile (commercial)
90
a)Restaurants
5. 200
b)Shopping Centres, Stores(per toilet fixture)
45
c) Other Business Buildings
6. Hotels 225
7. Industrial 45-135
8. Storage including warehouse 30
9. Service Station 200
10. Bus or Truck Stands (per vehicle) 200
11. Live Stock (per animal) 45-150
12. Poultry (per chicken) 45
B. Recycling plans and treatment of sewage and drainage.
 In case recycling plants or treatment of effluent or sewage are provided, all requirements for
construction and maintenance as set by National Environmental Quality Standard shall be
followed:
 All drainage and sanitary installations shall be carried out in accordance with Authority
rules made there under for drainage, plumbing and sanitary fitting.
 All drainage connection shall not directly fall in to natural springs, rivers, canals and
irrigation channels.
 Where there is a public sewer, all sludge, sewerage water shall be connected thereto and
where no public sewer in existence, all sludge water shall be connected to septic tank and
then to a soak pit. Septic tanks and soak pits shall:
o be so connected as to be impervious to liquid either from the outside area or inside;
and
o be as sited as not to render pollution to any spring, stream or water-course or any
well, the water from which is used for drinking or domestic purpose.
 Septic tanks shall be provided in all the residential and commercial buildings. All the sludge
water of the buildings shall be connected to the septic tank and then to the public sewer. The
size of septic tanks for residential plots shall be as follows:
D L W

up to 1-Kanal 4.25 8 4

1-Kanal to 2-Kanal 4.25 9 4.5

Above 2-Kanal 4.25 10 5

  Size of septic tanks for other commercial and public buildings shall be as per requirements of
the Authority. However if the public sewer does not exist, the owner shall provide soakage
well in his own premises.
 In case of the commercialization of a residential building, the owner or the developer shall
either pay the compulsory open space of revised usage of utilities of construct the same with
his own resources.
 The roof of every building and floor of balcony abutting a street or constructed over a street
shall be drained by means of down tank pipes.
1. Sanitation and solid waste.
All hospital waste and industrial waste shall be safely collected, transported and disposed off in
accordance with the public health standards, and up to satisfaction of the Authority and as per
National Environment Quality Standards.
2. Cesspools, septic tanks and soakage pits.
 Where no public sewer is in existence, all sludge water shall be connected to soakage pit,
where no public sewer is existing, all wastewater shall be connected through septic tank to
soakage pits.
 Septic tanks shall be so-constructed as to be impervious to liquid either from the out-side or
inside; and sited as not to render liable to pollution any spring of water or any well, the
water of which is used or likely to be used for drinking or septic tanks and drainage mains
within boundaries of the plot are so sited as not to render it liable for pollution of any water
line.
 There shall be a minimum distance of one meter between the two, and where this distance
is to be reduced due to any unavoidable reason, then the water
main be protected by encasing of concrete which Shall be completely impervious to liquid
from outside any settlement tank or septic tank shall be of suitable depth and adequate
size covered or fenced and if covered, adequately be ventilated and shall be constructed
with means of access for the purpose of inspection including inspection of the inlet and outlet
emptying and cleaning.
C. Soil pipes, water pipes, ventilating pipes rain water pipes and trenches for drains.
 Every soil pipe, water pipe or ventilating pipe shall be of adequate size for its purpose but in
no case shall the internal diameter of any soil pipe or waste pipe be less than the internal
diameter of any pipe or the outlet of any application which discharges into it.
 The internal diameter of a soil pipe shall not be less than-


o 50mm, if it exclusively serves one or more urinals;
o 75mm, in any other case; and
o 32mm in the case of a waste pipe, if it serves a lavatory basin.
 Any soil pipe, waste pipe or ventilating pipe shall:

1.
 o Be composed of suitable materials of adequate strength and durability.
o have all joints formed in a manner appropriate to the materials of which the pipe is
composed and in such a way that the joints shall remain airtight, not cause
electrolytic corrosion due to the association of dissimilar materials, and not form any
obstruction in the interior of the pipe;
o if it is necessary to have a bend, be so constructed that the bend does not form an
acute angle but has the largest practicable radius of curvature and that there is no
change in the cross section of the pipe throughout the bend.
o be adequately supported through its length without restraining thermal movement, by
fitting which gives such support being securely attached to the building;
o be so constructed as to be capable of withstanding as smoke or air test for minimum
period of three minutes at a pressure equivalent to a head of not less than 38mm of
water;
o be so placed as to be reasonably accessible for maintenance and repair through its
length; and
o Have such means as are necessary to permit internal cleaning.
 Any soil pipe from a soil appliance and any waste pipe from a waste appliance shall have
fitted close to such appliance a suitable and readily accessible trap of adequate diameter,
having an adequate water seal and means of access for internal cleaning, provided that this
clause shall not apply to:
o any soil pipe serving only soil appliances or any waste pipe serving only a waste
appliance, if the appliance has an internal trap;
o any waste pipe serving a bath or lavatory basin is so fixed in a range that waste pipe
discharged into a semi-circular and accessible open channel of glazed stone-ware or
other equally suitable materials, formed or fixed in, on or above the floor
immediately beneath such baths or lavatory basins and discharging over, or into a
suitable trap; and
o any waste pipe serving a lavatory, basin or shower trays or both are so fixed in a
range that each such waste pipe discharges into a common waste pipe which does
not exceed five meters in length, is fitted with a suitable trap, and has means of
access suitable and adequate for the cleaning of the trap and of the whole length of
the trap.
  No Soil pipe or waste pipe shall be placed outside the external walls of a building so as to
cause dampness in that building.
 An overflow pipe connected to a waste appliance shall either discharge into a waste pipe in
such a way as to be disconnected from the drainage system by the trap installed or otherwise
so discharged as not to cause dampness in or to any part of any building.
 Every ventilating pipe shall be carried upwards to such a height and so positioned as not to
transmit foul air in such a manner as to become prejudiced to health or a nuisance and it
shall be fitted at its topmost with a durable cowl or other cover which does not unduly restrict
the flow of air.
 Every rain water pipe which is on a building and intended for collecting rainwater shall be:
o of adequate size for its purpose;
o composed of suitable materials of adequate strength and durability;
o adequately supported through its length without restraining thermal movement and
fitting, which gives such support being attached to the building;
o so arranged as not to cause dampness in, or damage to, any part of a building;
o jointed in a manner appropriate to the material or materials of which it is composed
so as to remain watertight; and
o Fitted with an adequate outlet or outlets so placed as to drain the whole length of the
pipe.
 Any inlet to a drain, other than a junction between the drain and a soil pipe, a waste pipe or
a ventilating pipe, shall be effectively trapped by means of a suitable trap having a seal not
less than fifty mm in depth.
 Where any drain or sewer is constructed adjacent to a load bearing part of a building, such
precaution shall be taken as may be necessary to ensure that the trench in which the drain of
private sewer is laid in no way impairs the stability of the building. Except where the nature
of the ground makes it unnecessary, where any drain or private sewer is adjacent to a wall
and the bottom of the trench is lower than the foundation of the wall, the trench shall be filled
in with concrete to a level which is not lower than the bottom of the foundation of the wall by
more than the distance from that foundation to the near side of the trench less than one
hundred and fifty millimeters provided that where the trench is within one meter of the
foundation of the wall. The trench shall be filled in with concrete to the level of the underside
of the foundation.
D. Refuse chutes (waste waterfalls).
 All buildings which are three storyed and above shall be provided with compatible refuse
chutes and shall conform to the following minimum requirements:
 the number of refuse chutes for a building shall be in compatibility with the refuse load
generated by a building; and
 the chutes shall be vertical for the whole length and shall be constructed with a smooth
finished impervious inner surface and shall:
o have an internal diameter of not less than thirty-eight mm;
o be adequately ventilated at the top and shall be provided with suitable arrangement
for flushing with water for the full length of the chute;
o discharge into a suitable movable receptacle of a compatible size and pattern;
o be 4-feet above the roof and shall be covered with a ventilating sky light;
o be fitted with a self-closing hopper light fitting plan k or hopper constructed of
inflammable materials; and
 o Be enclosed with walls of masonry of not less than two hours’ fire resistance.
 Refuse receptacles shall be housed in a chamber which shall:
o be provided with concrete curbs for the refuse receptacles to stand on;
o be adequately fly and vermin proofed;
o be connected to and drained by a foul water and lined throughout with glazed tiles;
and
o Open to the external air.
E. Sanitary Provisions.
The minimum requirements or sanitary provisions as prescribed hereunder shall be followed:
 for every five (5) single room units or servant quarters, one wash-basin, one wash closet. and
one (1) bathroom shall be provided;
 for every 10(ten) bedrooms or less in a boarding house or guest house there shall be at least
two(2) Wash closets, two(2) washbasins and two(2) showers;
 for every 20(twenty) persons in a dormitory and hostel there shall be at least three(3) Wash
closets, three(3) wash-basins and three(3) showers, and for every 10(ten) additional persons
one(1) wash closet, one(1) wash-basin, and one(1) shower are to be added;
 In an office with up to 20(twenty) persons (calculated at a rate of one (1) person per
120Sqfeet. (11.15 Sq.M), there shall be minimum of two (2) Wash closets, two (2)
washbasins. For every additional 20 (twenty) persons or part thereof there shall be one (1)
wash closet, one (1) wash-basin;
 In factory with 30(thirty) persons (calculated at a rate of one (1) person per 100 square feet.
(9.29 square m), there shall be minimum of three wash closets, two (2) wash-basins and one
(1) urinals. For every additional 20(twenty) persons there shall be one(1) wash closet, one(1)
wash-basin and one(1) urinal. One (1) wash-basin or equivalent washing space per
25(twenty five) or less persons shall be provided for ablution purposes, and shall be divided
proportionately amongst the genders;
 a minimum of three(3) wash closets, one(1) urinals, and one(1) wash-basin shall be provided
for 3000 square feet.(278.8 square m) or less total floor area. For every additional 2000
square feet. (185.8 square m) floor area, one (1) wash closet, one (1) wash-basin, and one (1)
urinal shall be provided for shopping centre;
 for public assembly building, two(2) wash closets, one(1) wash-basin, and three(3) urinals
shall be provided for 1500 square feet(139 square m) or less of total floor area and for every
additional 1500 square feet.(139 square m) of floor area one(1) wash closet, one(1) wash-
basin and two(2) urinals shall be provided;
 for mosque, five(5) ablution space for every hundred(100) namazis, and two(2) Wash closets,
one shower room shall be provided, for every additional (100) Namazis, the number of
ablution space shall be extended by 8,6,4 respectively plus special arrangement for the
female having a capacity of 300 namazis, three(3) ablution and one(1) wash closet shall be
provided;
 for cinema and auditorium, every 50 seats or less, two(2) Wash closets, two(2) urinals and
two(2) wash-basins shall be provided, and for every additional 50 seats one(1) wash closet,
two(2) urinals and two(2) wash-basin shall be provided and shall be divided proportionately
amongst the genders;
 for schools, four(4) wash closets and two(2) wash-basins per hundred(100) students and for
every additional fifty(50) students, one(1) wash closet and one(1) wash-basin shall be
provided.
  for hospital, every 10 beds in a general ward there shall be at least one (1) water closet, one
(1) wash-basin, one (1) ablution tap and one (1) bathroom with shower. One (1) kitchen sink
shall be provided in each ward;
 for 50 seats or part thereof of restaurant, one(1) water closet, one(1) urinal, one(1) wash-
basin shall be provided;
 two urinals may be replaced by wash closet, while proportionately dividing the fixtures
among the genders;
 provision of one (1) wash closet for special persons shall be providing;
 all fixtures shall be divided proportionately amongst the genders;
 five wash closets and five urinals per one hundred males, five wash closets per one hundred
females and one wash basin or equivalent washing trough space per twenty patients for
ablution purposes shall be provided in a health unit;
 one out of every two lavatories in hospital buildings shall be dedicated for disabled persons
with grab bars of minimum width of six feet;
 five wash closets and five urinals per one hundred boys;
 five wash closets per one hundred girls;
 one wash basin or equivalent washing trough space per twenty pupils for ablution purposes
shall be provided in a school; and
 Communal sanitary facilities shall be provided at the discretion of the Authority for shops
and stalls having a floor area of less than 37m2. The shops and stalls having a floor area of
more than 37m2 shall have a minimum of one wash closet or latrine and one draw off tap at
the premises.
F. Walls and floors of latrines, wash closets and bathrooms.
Walls of wash closets and bathrooms shall be furnished in cement mortar or other impervious
materials to a minimum height of 1.3m. All floors to wash closets and bathrooms shall be paved in
concrete with cement or other approved material rendering it impervious and laid in the case of
bathrooms with proper falls to an approved outlet.
G. Manholes and inspection chambers.
 At every change of alignment, gradient or diameter of a drain, there shall be a manhole or
inspection chamber. Bends and junctions in the drains shall be grouped together in manholes
as far as possible. The spacing of manholes in case of pipe having a diameter 6inch or 8inch
(150mm or 200mm) shall be 50feet or 110feet (15.2m. or 35.5m) according to respective
diameter, and in case of diameter more than 8inch (200mm) the distance shall be not more
than 150feet (45m).
 The chamber shall be so designed to make the cleaning and inspection conveniently.
 Proper benching shall be provided equal to half the diameter of pipe in semi-circular shape
with proper slope in either direction so that no solid shall accumulate in the manhole or
inspection chamber.
 Cast Iron rungs shall be provided at 16inch(400mm) centre to centre in all manholes over
four feet(1.2m) in depth. The size of the manhole cover shall be such that there is a clear
opening of at least two feet (60cm) in diameter for manholes exceeding four feet (1.2m) in
depth.
H. Storm water drainage.
  The roofs of every building, and the floor or balconies abutting on a street or constructed
over a street, shall be so constructed or framed as to permit effectual drainage of the rain
water there from, by means of a sufficient number of leaders of adequate sizes, so arranged,
jointed, and fixed as to ensure that the rain water is carried away from the building without
causing dampness in any part of the walls, or foundations of the walls, or foundations of the
building, or those of an adjacent building, provided the fall is not greater than 20feet (6m) in
case of spouts.
 A leader shall not discharge into or connect with any soil pipe or its ventilating pipe, or any
waste pipe or its ventilating pipe, nor shall it discharge into a sewer.
 Rain water from leader spouts etc; shall not discharge onto a public street at a height greater
than 12inch (300mm) from that street, or onto a neighboring property.
I. Rain Water Harvesting.
 Central Rain water collection Units at Street or Mohallah levels to provide water for local
houses.
 Rain Water Harvesting to be made mandatory for Tourist and commercial zones with a
compulsory Rain water harvesting tank.
 To be made compulsory for houses of 5 Marla and bigger sizes.
 Roof slopes need to be fixed at 25 to 45 degrees, or any appropriate angles in order to ensure
good quantity rain water collection.
 5 Marla houses should be encourage to store rain water (rain water harvesting) through
additional benefits and rewards
 Proper drawing along with the submission drawing shall be mandatory that should have all
details pertaining to rainwater collection, distribution and reuse strategies both in
commercial, residential and any building typology.

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