PART-III

ERRECTIONS AND CONSTRUCTIONS

1. APPLICATION FOR ERECTION, ADDITION AND ALTERATION
1. Every person who intends to carry out building works within the area of Authority shall comply with the requirements of these Regulations.
2. Application for erection, construction addition alteration, major renovation and demolition of building shall be made to the Authority on the prescribed form for obtaining approval from the Authority for such erection, construction, addition alteration or major renovation.
3. No erection, construction, addition, alteration or major renovation and demolition etc, shall be allowed without the prior approval by the Authority.
2. DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS

Application for erection, construction, addition or alteration of building shall be made to the Authority with the following documents.

1. Six sets of drawings and one original on tracing cloth.
2. Copy of Site Plan showing the north direction, boundaries of proposed plot, adjacent plot, roads and the block, sector in which the plot is located.
3. Copy of computerized national identity card (C.N.I.C.)And allotment/transfer letter.
4. Paid challan for dues.
5. Undertakings required under these Regulations.
3. BUILDING PLAN

The building plan/drawings, signed by qualified architect, shall be submitted by the Registered Person to the DHA {Building Control Section), indicating the foll¬owing details:

1. External dimensions of the main building, with and without extended portions.
2. The thickness and composition of all beams/columns/lintels and other, RCC components and all other supports.
3. Schedule of open and covered area.
4. Positions and dimensions of all projections beyond the walls.
5. Internal dimensions of all rooms.
6. Lay out of water supply including construction details of underground and over head water tanks.
7. Detail of ramp with the help of cross section.
8. Layout of sewerage system, proposed and existing drains, prives, kitchen, gutters and spouts and cross section of septic tanks.
9. Schedule of steel reinforcement of roofs, beams and lintels and other RCC elements.
10. Location of kitchen greases traps and screens.
11. The level and width of the foundations and level of the ground floor and each floor with reference to the level of the center of the road on which the front of the proposed building is to abut.
12. The dimensions of all rooms and positions of doors, windows and ventilators in each room of every storey. Schedule of doors and windows indicating cill level.
13. Overall height of building including overhead water tank, staircase, machine room for lift and parapet walls etc. if any.
14. Cross-section of boundary wall towards road.
15. Details for foundations, plinth, super structure, roof, joinery, walls up to the roof level and parapet of the upper stories together with size and number of iron bars to be used in pillars, beams and slabs etc.
16. Assessment of electric load in the proposed building.
17. Site plan of the plot including width of road and key plan of layout of buildings.
18. Plan and elevation at the minimum scale of 1 inch=8ft.
19. Sectional drawings at the minimum scale of 1 inch=4ft.
20. A certificate from the registered engineer/architect that all components of the building have been designed by him or rechecked in case the same have been originally designed by some one other than the enlisted architect/engineer.
21. A structure stability certificate for residential buildings from the registered structural engineer where as for commercial buildings signed by a qualified structure engineer with valid registration with Pakistan Engineering Council as consulting Engineer (M. Sc Structure), with min 5 years experience shall be submitted alongwith building plans of multi storey buildings of public assembly.
22. The applicant shall on demand produce all necessary details of the structural designs/calculations in order to ensure the safety of the buildings.
4. SERUTINY OF DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS
1. The Authority Shall scrutinize the drawings and documents with in 30 days.
2. The Authority may reject the application and return the drawing and documents, if plans are unintelligible, ambiguous or are in contravention to the Regulations by giving reason in writing for such refusal or return.
3. The Authority also reserves the right of rejecting the plans or suggesting any modification which through may not contravene with the Regulations but are injurious to health, welfare, safety and comfort of the residents and their interests.
4. The applicant may resubmit such an application after necessary modifications, corrections and rectification/removal of observations in the drawings and documents, On resubmission it shall be deemed, as if the fresh application has been submitted and a period of 30 days for approval shall again commence from the date of resubmission.
5. After the approval the applicant shall collect the documents in person.
6. Any oversight in the scrutiny of documents and drawing at the time of the approval and sanction of the building plan shall not entitle the person to violate the Regulations.
5. ENGAGEMENT OF REGISTERED ENGINEER / ARCHITECT ETC
1. Every Registered Person, intending to carry out entirely new building work or to involve in addition, alteration or demolition, shall engage a registered engineer/architect to supervise the work.
2. Architects shall be required to know the regulations policies and procedures, in order to avoid any confusion and difficulties to the Registered Person. He shall also ensure that he keeps himself updated about any changes or modifications in the regulations.
3. A certificate as per Annex C duly signed by the architect shall be obtained by the Registered Person and shall be submitted to the Authority for such work, which is executed under the supervision of such experts.
4. The Authority reserves the right of blacklisting the architects or such other person/person whose, in opinion of the Authority performance /attitude towards the profession is objectionable.
6. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
1. The Registered Person shall commence construction of the building within a period of 3 years from the date the area has been opened for possession/construction by the Authority failing which the person shall be liable to pay non -construction penalty as prescribed by the Authority.
2. The person shall complete the building within a period of two years reckoned from the date of approval of the drawing by the Authority, failing which the Authority may impose penalty/fine for non-completion.
3. The drawing shall remain valid for two years from the date of its approval.
7. CLEAR SPACES
1. Registered Person shall have to leave the following minimum clear spaces for each category of plot

Front	Rear	Side	Side
2 Kanal Plots	20 ft 9 inch	8 ft 41/2 inch	5 ft 41/2 inch	5 ft 41/2 inch
1 Kanal Plots	15 ft 9 inch	5 ft 41/2 inch	5 ft 41/2 inch	5 ft 41/2 inch
10 Marla Plot	10 ft 9 inch	5 ft 41/2 inch	5 ft 41/2 inch	-
7/5 Marla Plot	5 ft	3 ft	3 ft	-

Note: Front clear space for 2 kanal plot will be 15 feet 9 inches if it lies in the row of 1 kanal plots. However, covered area of 1st floor will be calculated considering front clear space 20 feet 9 inches

2. For odd shaped/non-standard plots the requirements of clear spaces would be governed as stated below.
1. The open area required to be left as clear spaces on each side and is to be kept clear in totality instead of uniform space from the boundary wall.
2. The total area permissible to be covered could be built leaving the rest as open.
3. In case of non standard plots covered area proportionate to the plots size may be covered leaving the rest as open space on various sides.
4. The width of clear space on any side, for any size of plot would not be less than 3ft-9 inch (including the thickness of boundary wall).

Note: No construction, even temporary shall be carried out in the clear spaces except stairs for basement {2.5 feet wide) under ground water tank, drains, septic tanks, sewers and spiral steel stairs at the rear if servant quarter is located at the first floor, Pergola shall not be extended into clear space Sunken area can be extended into clear space leaving 2.5 feet wide clear passage only in case of construction of basement.

8. MAXIMUM HEIGHT
1. Maximum height of residential building of any type shall not exceed 30 feet from road for phase I to IV whereas it can be 35 feet for such buildings in phase V and onward.
2. The height of sector shop shall be restricted to a maximum of 18 feet from the crown of the road.
3. The height of car porch if resting on boundary wall shall not be less than 9 feet and not more than the roof level of ground floor.
4. Height of sector shops in Ph-IV shall be 33 feet, allowing construction of basement (ground+ mezzanine) and first floor.
5. Maximum height of buildings in Commercial Zones shall be as follow:-
1. Phases I to IV
1. For 4 to 20 Marla Plots Height of building may be increased to 50 feet for accommodating machine room for lift and water tank and stair mumtee (Ground floor, mezzanine and two floors).
2. For plots more than 20 Marla but upto 3 kanals.
1. The height of building may not be exceed 72 feet including machine room for lift, water tank and stair mumtee (ground floor, mezzanine and four floors).
2. Additional floors may be allowed to the existing configuration of building in commercial area. Maximum height of commercial buildings constructed on plot more than 20 Marla but upto 3 kanal shall be 72 feet from adjacent road level subject to the satisfying the authority with respect to the structure strength/stability.
3. For plots more than 3 kanal upto 6 kanal
1. Maximum height of commercial building constructed on plot measuring more than 3 kanal upto 6 kanal with single basement for parking and ground, mezzanine and four floors shall be 72 feet from adjacent road including stair mumtee, machine room for lift and overhead water tank.
2. Maximum height of commercial building constructed on plot measuring more than 3 kanal upto 6 kanal with double basement for parking and ground mezzanine and five floors shall be 82 feet from adjacent road including stair mumtee machine room for lift and overhead water tank
4. For plots more than 6 kanal Maximum height of commercial building constructed on plot measuring more than 6 kanal shall be decided by the executive Board on case to case basis.
2. Phases V Onwards
1. 'For 4 to 20 Marla plots’ Height of building shall be 72 feet including machine room for lift, water tank and stair mumtee (Ground floor, mezzanine and four floors)
2. ‘For plots more than 20 Marla upto 3 kanal’ Height of building shall be 82 feet including machine room for lift, water tank and stair mumtee (Ground floor, mezzanine and five floors) and minimum two basement for parking.
3. ‘For Plots more than 3 kanal’ Maximum height of commercial building constructed on plot measuring more than 3 kanal shall be decided by the Executive Board on case to case basis.
3. Height of Building Commercial Broadway Phase-VIII
1. Height of 4 Marls plot will be 72 feet.
2. In case of amalgamation, height of original unit is to be maintained
9. COVERED AREAS
1. In case of Residential Buildings
1. Basement 100% of allowable covered area excluding porch area.
2. Ground Floor Refer to regulation No 23
3. First floor if construction is envisaged on the first floor, covered area of first floor shall not exceed 75% of the total permissible area, of the ground floor irrespective of the area covered at the ground floor, the second floor shall not be permitted However for 5 and 7 marlas plot 100% area of Ground Floor may be covered at First Floor.
4. 2 feet wide sun/rain shade shall be permitted however, the shade cannot be combined with open terrace except on front side. This shade shall not be used as balcony, walkway and passage however, concrete/bricks parapet wall & railing may be allowed
5. Towards front porch roof shall be projected as cantilever maximum of 2 feet provided no construction shall be made on the extended portion.
6. Folding Shelter can be used to extend car porch by maximum of 6 feet from the edge, of the car porch for use as sunshade for parking vehicles as per sketch annexed as Annex ‘D’
7. No balcony shall be made on the sides
8. Maximum number of porches which may rest on boundary wall: -

2 Kanal	Two
1 Kanal	One (Cornet Plot shall have two)
10 Marla or less	One

9. Depth of car porch shall not be less than 12 feet excluding 2 feet projection, where as maximum depth shall not exceed 18 feet excluding 2 feet projection if resting on boundary wall
10. Explanation: Covering open area and pergola with fiberglass, steel structure, asbestos, cement sheet and with other similar material shall be taken as covered Area.
2. In Case of Commercial Buildings
1. Basement 100% of plot leaving space for septic tank and under ground water tank
2. Ground floor 100 % of plot
3. Mezzanine floor 70% of shop area excluding verande
4. 1st floor & onward 100%
3. In Case of Sector Shop
1. Ground floor 100%
2. Mezzanine floor 75%
10. HEIGHT OF PLINTH LEVEL ABOVE GROUND/ROAD LEVEL
1. The top of plinth of the buildings shall not be less than 1.5 feet from the crown of the adjoining road, in case of building without basement and 3 ft- 6 inch in case of building with basement.
2. Lawn level/top of ramp and clear spaces shall be 6 inch higher than the crown of the adjoining road in order to have smooth slope of ramp. Ramp shall be made as per approved plan of the Authority.
11. BOUNDARY WALL
1. Registered Person who constructs boundary walls first shall be entitled to make 9 inch thick wall using 4 1/2 inch of the adjoining plot, provided the layout, has been got approved from the Authority However no space from Right of Way (ROW) of Road/street shall be utilized for this purposes. The boundary wall shall be considered as Common Boundary Wall and both neighbors shall have full right to use it on their respective sides/top. The maximum height of boundary wall shall be 7 feet from the crown of the adjacent road, however 2 feet high steel grill can be erected on top of the boundary wall for security purposes.
2. Before starting main building, boundary wall shall be got checked at ground level.
3. The gate of the house of the corner plot shall not be provided in the chamfered portion of the boundary wall.
12. DISPOSAL OF SURFACE WATER

A water channel of 3 inch x 6 inch size shall be constructed in line with boundary wall inside the gate This drain shall suitably be disposed off into septic tank of the house.

13. ROOM SIZE AND HEIGHT
1. The minimum size of living room shall be less than 100 square feet (minimum dimension not less than 9 feet). All rooms shall be well lit and well ventilated.
2. The height of ceiling of living rooms in residential building shall not be less than 10 feet or more than 12 feet for ground and first floors for phases 1 to IV Minimum height of ceiling for phase V and onward shall be 9 feet 6 inches where as maximum height shall be 12 feet.
3. Height of ceiling of basement shall not be less than 9 feet and more than 10 feet.
14. STAIR CASE / MUMTEE & MACHINE ROOM FOR LIFT

The maximum size of machine room for lift will be75sft and area of stair mumtee will be as follow within permissible height:-

a.	10 Marls plot & below	-	100Sft
b.	More than 10 Maria to 1 Kanal plot	-	175Sft
c.	2 Kanal and above plot	-	225Sft

Note: Incase of amalgamation of plots, area of stair mumtee will be same as of original unit.

15. SWIMMING POOL

Construction of swimming pool shall not be permitted in the residential building having area less that one kanal and the construction of swimming pool on roof top of first floor shall also be not allowed

16. BASEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL AREA
1. Single storey basement shall be permitted in the residential area. In such cases, the height of plinth of ground floor shall be 3 ft-6 inch from the crown of adjoining road, However height of plinth of ground floor can be relaxed upto the normal plinth level where sunken area is allowed.
2. Sunken area can be extended into clear space leaving at least 2.5 feet wide clear passage.
3. Construction of basement is optional for residential building
17. VERIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION AT DIFFERENT STAGES

Every Registered Person shall be bound to get construction verified from the Engineering branch of the Authority at the following stages in order to avoid violations of the Regulations.

1. When the layout has been completed before starting the work.
2. On completion of the boundary wail at Natural Ground Level.
3. On construction of the main building upto DPC Ievel.
4. Before pouring of roof slab of the ground floor.
5. On raising of 1st floor structure one foot above roof of ground floor.
6. Before pouring roof slab of 1st floor.
7. On Construction of septic tank and ramp.
8. On final completion before occupation at the time of getting sewer connection opened.

Note: Permission to proceed further after inspection of a stage does not absolve the registered person from his responsibility to construct a house free of violations in case some violations are observed at any stage the registered person shall have to get these regularized/ removed as soon as such a violation is intimated to him by the Authority.

18. INSPECTION OF BUILDING
1. The authorized officer/staff of the Authority may inspect the premises, at any time during execution of work or after the completion without giving prior notice, to ensure the compliance of the regulations and check violations. If the Registered Person denies inspection, the authority may disconnect water supply sewerage services and a fine may be imposed. Water supply sewerage services shall be restored on payment of fine (if any) and restoration charges.
2. If on such inspection, it is found that the building works contravene to any of the regulations, the Authority shall give due notice to the Registered Person with the object of bringing the works in conformity to the approved plan or stop the work till the approval of amended/revised plan.
3. In the event of non-compliance the work shall not be proceeded further and the Authority may order to demolish that much of the construction as contra venus to any of the Regulations at the cost of the person, The Authority reserves the right to disconnect or refuse any or all the services and impose fine. Water supply and sewerage services shall be restored on payment of fine {if any) and restoration charges.
4. If the Registered Person is dissatisfied with the notice under Regulation 35 (b) he/she can file an appeal before the administrator within 15 days to reconsider the case, provided that work is suspended on filing of the said appeal and till the decision of such appeal. The Authority shall decide the said appeal after hearing the appellant within such period as consented or agreed upon.
5. If the appeal is rejected, the appellant shall be bound to rectify the violation with in such period as specified in the decision made on said appeal.
19. WATER TANKS

The Registered person shall construct underground and over head water tank in the house/shop. He shall make arrangements for pumping water from underground water tank to overhead water tank. The Authority shall be responsible to ensure that the water reaches underground water tank.

20. GUARD POST

In a residential building a guard post may be constructed having size of 5ft x 5ft. with a maximum height of eight feet from the road level adjoining to the main gate towards the lawn.

21. COMPLETION OF BUILDING
1. On completion of building the Registered Person shall contract Authority for sewer connection before occupation of the building.
2. The Registered Person shall submit two copies of completion drawing two photograph of 6 inch x 4 inch size showing front elevation of the building and 2 more for side elevation in case of corner plot along with requisite fee for issuance of completion certificate.
3. Completion certificate shall be issued normally within 20 days, if no violation is observed and construction is found in accordance with the approved drawing. Date of completion shall be treated as 1.5 year from the date of approval of drawing or opening sewer whichever is earlier.
4. Registered Person is bound to obtain completion certificate within 2 years of approval of drawing failing which fine shall be levied per month.
22. CONSTRUCTION VIOLATIONS

The following shall also be considered as construction violations.

1. Sewer manhole shall not be tempered for drainage of surface water.
2. Ramp slope must finish within 5 ft from the boundary wall and drive way shall have a slope conforming to road slope towards the house.
3. Since the area outside the boundary wall is liable to be dug by the Authority for providing connection/carrying out repairs without intimation therefore the Registered Persons must not construct costly ramps.
4. No water points/taps shall be installed outside the commercial building as well as outside the boundary wall the residential building.
5. Permanent fence, rockery hedge and other permanent structure out side the boundary wall shall not be permitted.
6. Earth filling out side the boundary wall shall be 2 inches below the adjoining road edge. Authority reserves the right to work there whenever the need a rises or it wishes to widen the Road.
7. No permanent or temporary guard post including tents shall be made out side the boundary wall.
8. Damaging the Road by mixing concrete or cutting/bending steel bars on the road, placing concrete mixer on road berm.
9. Cutting the Road surface without written approval from the Authority or causing damage to the road or erecting speed breakers or any other obstruction on road shall not be permitted.
23. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONE
1. Basement may be constructed under verandah by leaving space on either side to accommodate under ground water tank and septic tank. The level of verandah shall be kept at the same level as that of existing building on either side in that row.
2. The slope of verandah floor shall be 1:20 width or verandah shall be 8 feet between the wall and the outer side of verandah pillars for commercial buildings, whereas for sector shops and commercial plots having two marla areas the clear verandah of 6 feet shall be constructed.
3. The person may construct one or two shops in the available frontage.
4. The person shall ensure the fulfillment of the following standards:-
1. Floor level of the shop shall be 1 ft 6 inch above the road level for shops without basement and 3 ft - 6 inch for shops with basement.
2. No spouts shall be fixed on the top roof for drainage of water. It shall be drained through down pipes.
3. Height of the ground floor excluding the roof thickness shall not be more than 16 feet if mezzanine floor is constructed and shall not be less than 12 feet without mezzanine floor whereas minimum height of first floor and second floor excluding roof thickness shall be 10 feet. Minimum height, if mezzanine floor is constructed, shall be 8 feet. Clear head room of mezzanine floor shall not be less than 7 feet.
4. Mezzanine floor may be allowed at ground floor only up to 70% of ground floor area excluding verandah. The approach to the mezzanine floor shall be from the ground floor shop. Area adjacent to verandah shall be kept void. No access shall be provided to mezzanine floor from the stairs leading to upper floors.
5. For the first and onward, the person shall make the stairs in his own space excluding verandah.
6. The fascia shall be provided at the roof level of ground floor and first floor , which should be 2 feet wide to fix the hoarding etc. Sponsored hoardings are not permitted.
7. No step are allowed to be constructed in the verandah to access shop or upper floor these shall be planned within the shops.
5. Joining of two independent buildings/shops through inter connecting Door/opening shall not be permitted.
6. 2 feet projection is allowed towards road side but no construction shall be permitted on the projection.
7. Layout of sewerage shall show grease trap, screen, main hole, septic tank etc.
8. Foundation shall not be permitted to extend beyond the property line.
9. No. ramp shall be constructed in commercial area but hard standing with a gradient of 1:300 shall be constructed sloping from road edge to property line, terminating into a masonry drain of approved designed and size, covered with steel grating to receive storm water. The drain would be linked to service sewer through septic tank. There shall be no separation between adjacent hard standings.
10. Obstruction of any nature, such as steps (concrete, steel, wooden) placing of flower pots, erection of any fence/structure and storage of any items in verandah of any shops/building shall not be permitted it shall be used as free passage only.
11. Basement parking in all commercial buildings having area more than 4 kanals shall be compulsory.
12. Machine room for lift is permitted to be constructed on roof top up to 75 sq. feet but within permissible height.
13. Staircase {Mumtee) is permitted to be constructed on rooftop within permissible height as follow:-
1. 4 Maria commercial plot - 150 Sft
2. 8 Maria commercial plot & above - 275 Sft

Note: Incase of amalgamation of plots, area of stair mumtee will be same as of original unit.

24. PARAMETERS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED ON AREAS MORE THAN 3 KANAL (WITH AMENDMENTS VIDE MINTS OF MEETING OF GOVERNING BODY HELD ON 24TH AUGUST 2006)
1. Clear Space; Clear space having a width of 8 feet shall be left on both sides of building to accommodate services, providing air circulation/sunlight to the occupants of building and caters for emergency requirements such as access for the fire fighting etc.
2. Number of floor; Maximum number of floor can be four (i.e. Ground, Mezzanine plus three floors) with single basement parking or five (i.e. Ground. Mezzanine plus four floors) in case of double basement parking in Phase-l to IV.
3. Const of Basement; For construction of basement beyond 15 feet depth, (one basement plus lower ground floor) from Road level, RCC piling along all the four sides of the plot after leaving four feet clear space is must. The design of RCC piling will be based on the soil investigation report and the design shall be submitted along with the building plan.
4. Width; Minimum width of main corridors shall not be less than 10 feet. However corridors serving up to three shops only can have a width of 8 feet.
5. Size of shop; Minimum size of individual shops shall not be less than 150 square feet.
6. Parking space; Minimum parking space in the basement shall be one parking bay for every 1000 square feet of covered area (excluding basement Area). for providing required space two basements can be constructed. Sufficient space for surface parking shall also be depressed by 20 feet for entire length of on all sides (facing Road) supported on columns, if required. Construction of first second and onward up to plot line on sides (facing Road)shall be anyhow be permitted.
7. Reserved Parking Area; One parking per 9000 square feet for covered area shall be reserved in surface parking close to main entrance for handicapped/senior citizen which shall be marked as such prominently.
8. Minimum Accesses; Minimum two accesses i.e two stairs or two escalator or one stair and one escalator (other than lifts) shall be provided if the plot size is upto 3 kanals. One additional accesses shall be provided for every subsequent area of 2 kanals or its fraction. In case of double basement parking or number of floors more than 3 it shall be mandatory to provide one lift/escalator providing access through lift/escalator to all the floors.
9. Public Toilets; Public toilets (separate for gents and ladies) shall be provided on each floor. One toilet each for ladies and gents would be mandatory for covered area of 4500 square feet and its fraction.
10. Fire Fighting; Latest fire alarm and fire fighting systems shall be installed in all the buildings constructed on large size plots.
11. Maximum Height; Maximum height of commercial building constructed on plot more than 3 kanal but upto 6 kanal shall be 72 feet, 82 feet as per para 25d(1)(c).
12. High Rise Buildings; Maximum height of commercial building (constructed on plots measuring more than 6 kanals) shall be decided by the executive board on case to case basis.

Other byelaws pertaining to commercial buildings, not specially covered above for large size plots, shall be applicable to the commercial buildings constructed on large size plots.

25. PARAMETERS FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
1. Parking Space; All Educational institutions shall leave 20 feet wide parking space in addition to the Road Space (ROW) on all the sides of their having roads. Parking shall also be provided in the basement for vehicles of the staff as approved by the Authority.
2. Clear Spaces: All Educational institutions shall leave 30 feet clear space at front whereas 10 feet space at other three sides between the compound wall and the building line.
3. Ventilation: Each classroom should have at least two doors, one on each end for better and free ventilation Adequate cross/forced ventilation shall be provided at opposite directions.
4. Lavatories; An adequate number of lavatories should be provided at each floor.
5. Water Points; Electric water cooler shall be provided on as required basis.
6. Residential Accommodation; No residential accommodation shall be built for the staff in the premises allocated for institute. However guardrooms may be constructed in the premises with the approval of the Authority.
7. Height of Rooms:
1. Minimum 12 feet clear height from floor to ceiling shall be provided for main rooms such as classrooms.
2. Within compound, height of activity rooms like halls laboratories, library etc shall be 12 to 15 feet. The clear height of these rooms may be 10 feet, if air conditioning is proposed and implemented.
3. In off ice complex floor to ceiling height shall not be less than 10 feet.
4. In basement floor to ceiling height shall not be less than 9 feet.
8. Master plan: School administration shall submit a Master Plan of the use of space even if they may not be interested to construct the total area initially. The master plan shall clearly indicate the playing areas, which shall never be utilized for construction purposes. The assessment of such areas shall be made keeping in view the standard sizes of playground for various games. Above 2nd storey all storeys be used for senior classes.
9. Building Height;
1. Minimum height of the educational institutions shall be restricted to 44 feet with three storeys, if it is constructed in area other than residential area, whereas it shall be 30 feet with two storeys in residential area.
2. In Phase-V and onward height of the educational institutions shall not be less than 40 feet and not more than 72 feet.
10. M.I. Rooms; A room for medical treatment shall be provided.
11. Grill Height;Height of grill in front of verandah at upper storeys shall not be less than 6 feet and spacing between grill rods also not more than 6 inches.
12. Fire Protection;
1. Building shall be planned, designed and constructed to ensure elaborate fire safety to the property and inhabitants.
2. All education institutions shall be bound to provide at least one fire extinguisher in each floor with indication the location of the same in the proposed plan.
3. The thickness of all wall enclosing stair case shall not be less than 9 inches in case brick masonry and not less than 6 inches in case of RCC.
4. Standard fire alarm/ protection system shall be installed in all school buildings.
5. All other rules/construction byelaws of DHA will be adhered to.

Note: The Authority can take any action deemed fit and proper, in respect of any violation done by anyone. Therefore, no violation done by an person would be treated as precedent for the others.