Final Draft-Unified Building Bye Laws For Delhi - 12th March 2015 PDF

Prof. Dr. P. S. N.
Rao Chairman
Sonali Bhagwati Member
Durga Shanker Mishra Member & Additional Secretary,
(MoUD), Government of India
Sonali Rastogi Member
Samir Mathur Member
Vinod Kumar Secretary
FOREWORD
I am very happy to present to the residents of Delhi these "people friendly" Unified Building Bye-
laws. Coming after a period of 30 years, jointly by DDA and DUAC, these bye-laws incorporate
several new features, for the first time, in order to make the building plan sanction process simple,
smart and easy. This document is based on over 1000 suggestions received from various
persons/organizations. All these have been examined and incorporated to the extent possible.
Some of the key highlights of this document are SARAL process for small residential plots,
SIMPLIFIED Sanction, SINGLE WINDOW Plan Sanction, Competence of various professionals
defined, Various design and safety provisions as per National Building Code (NBC), Provisions for
inclusive and sustainable 'green' urban development, Provisions for Swachh Delhi and Provisions for
Public Art.
The above features would greatly help in making urban development in Delhi more contemporary
and attract entrepreneurship to the national capital, ease doing business and strengthen the economy.
New sanction systems now introduced shall greatly help the common man and make the process
less time consuming. Measures for safety in terms of provisions for structural design, earthquake
disaster mitigation, differently abled persons, children and the elderly make these bye-laws safe and
inclusive. Similarly, provisions for use of solar energy, water conservation and energy saving will go
a long way in making Delhi more sustainable and environment friendly. Provisions for public art shall
greatly contribute to creating an aesthetically pleasing and vibrant environment.
The chapter on ‘Swachh Delhi’ Public Washrooms shall go a long way in contributing to the
‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ announced by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and
contribute to enhance the pride of this great nation.
I take this opportunity to acknowledge the guidance of Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon'ble Union
Minister of Urban Development, Government of India for taking active interest in this task. I am
grateful to Shri. Najeeb Jung. Hon’ble Lt. Governor of NCT of Delhi for his involvement. I also
wish to place on record the suggestions of Shri . Madhusudan Prasad, Secretary, MoUD, GOI, Shri
Durga Shanker Mishra, Additional Secretary, MoUD, GOI and Shri Balvinder Kumar, Vice-
Chairman DDA for their keen involvement in making this document see the light of the day.
I thank Smt. Sonali Bhagwati, Shri Samir Mathur and Smt. Sonali Rastogi, Members of the
DUAC, for their kind cooperation. My thanks go out to all the consultants, advisors and members of
the Advisory Stakeholder Group, particularly representatives of the DDA, Indian Institute of
Architects, Indian Association of Structural Engineers, Institute of Town Planners, India, Delhi Fire
Service and various Municipal Corporations in Delhi for participating in the deliberations and giving
us valuable advice. My thanks also go out to each and every person who has taken the pain to read our
draft and give valuable suggestions. Shri Vinod Kumar, Secretary DUAC and all the other staff
members of DUAC have actively supported me. I thank all of them.
I take this opportunity to request the heads of all the local bodies, competent authorities and
agencies in Delhi to adopt and implement these building bye-laws, using online ‘e-technology’, in a
positive manner, so as to benefit the people at large, upholding the common good and public interest.
Date: 12th March, 2015 (Prof. Dr. P.S.N. Rao)

Chairman, DUAC
PREFACE
The Delhi Urban Art Commission, with the approval of the Ministry of Urban Development
Government of India, initiated the exercise for simplification of the Delhi Building Bye Laws-
1983.
Delhi’s Unified Building Byelaws framed in 1983 were based on Development Control
Regulations (DCRs), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Building Bye Laws 1957 and 1967
and also National Building Code 1970. Later on the National Building Code was revised twice,
the latest in 2005. Development Control Regulations of Delhi Master Plan were extensively
amended in 1990 and 2007 and form part of MPD 2001 and MPD 2021.During this period, a
number of additions/alterations were also made in 1983 Building Byelaws. These amendments
MPD-2021 up to date are also incorporated.
Other aspects such as provision for differently abled persons, Water Harvesting, Water- Waste
Recycling System, regulations for conservation applicable in the vicinity of National Monuments,
Green Building Concept and provisions for mitigating Disaster, Structural and Fire Safety Codes;
all these are required to be the part of Unified Building Byelaws. Thus, in the present exercise on
simplifying Unified Building Bye Laws for Delhi, all these aspects have been considered and also
wherever felt necessary, references from National Building Code- 2005, other documents and
various websites have been quoted.
In these present modified Unified Building Bye laws for Delhi, additional provisions have
been made so as to make professionals more responsible. Under the provision of “Bulk
Characteristics” for development on specific site/plot, the Owner/Architect of the project may
approach to the Local Body/Authority to get information of the applicable DCRs such as
basement area, ground coverage, FAR, height, number of dwelling units, parking norms, setbacks
and other requirements for planning and designing the project. Also, fees and charges to be paid
at various stages have been grouped together.
These Unified Building Bye Laws as proposed to be amended are comprehensive, clear to
understand and easy to follow by Owners/Professionals and Local Body/Authority.
(Sonali Bhagwati)
Member, DUAC
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

1. Sh. Madhusudan Prasad, Secretary UD, MoUD, Government of India
2. Sh. Durga Shankar Mishra, Additional Secretary UD, MoUD, Government of India
3. Sh. Mrinal Kant Tripathi, Director (Delhi Division), MoUD, Government of India
4. Sh. Sunil Kumar, Under Secretary (DD-I) MoUD, Government of India
Delhi Development Authority

1. Sh. Balvinder Kumar, Vice Chairman 7. Sh. Karamjit Singh, Deputy Director
2. Sh. R. K. Jain, Commissioner, Planning (Building)
3. Sh. P. S. Uttarwar, Addl. Commissioner 8. Ms. Paromita Roy, Deputy Director
(Planning) (Architecture), UTTIPEC
4. Sh. Vinod Sakle, Director (Planning) 9. Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Asst. Director
5. Sh. Surajit Jaradhara, Director (Building) (Architecture, Building)
6. Ms. Meenakshi Singh, Deputy Director 10. Sh. Sanjeev Kumar, Architecture Asst.
HUPW
Municipal Corporations of Delhi

1. Sh. P. K. Gupta, Commissioner North DMC 6. Mr. Ajay Nagpal, EE (B)/HQ, North DMC
2. Sh. Manish Gupta, Commissioner South and 7. Mr. J.S Yadav, EE (B)/HQ, South DMC
East DMC 8. Mr. Rajeev Sharma, AE (B)/HQ, North DMC
3. Sh. Shamsher Singh, Chief Town Planner,
9. Mr. S.K Prabhakar, AE (B)/HQ, South DMC
SDMC and North DMC
10. Mr. Dinesh Kalra, AE (B)/SZ,South DMC
4. Sh. Sunil Mehra, Chief Town Planner,
11. Mr. R.K Gupta, SE (B)/HQ, North DMC
EDMC
5. Mr. R.K Gupta, AE (B),Shahdara, East DMC
New Delhi Municipal Council

1. Sh. A.M. Athale ,Chief Architect
2. Sh. Rakesh Goel, Deputy Chief Architect
3. Sh. Rajiv Sood, Deputy Chief Architect
Delhi Fire Service

1. Sh. A.K Sharma , Director
2. Dr. G.C Misra, Chief Fire Officer
3. Mr. A.K Malik, Delhi Fire Service
Delhi Jal Board

1. Sh. Vijay Kumar, CEO
2. Dr. Jaydev Sarangi, Member(Admin)
3. Sh. U.B. Tripathi, Secretary
Building Bye Laws Core Group

1. Prof. Dr. P. S. N. Rao, Chairman, DUAC 9. Sh. S. C. Gupta, Sr. Consultant, DUAC
2. Smt. Sonali Bhagwati, Member, DUAC 10. Sh. Vinod Kumar, Secretary, DUAC
3. Sh. Samir Mathur, Member, DUAC 11. Sh. Shamsher Singh, Chief Town Planner,
4. Smt. Sonali Rastogi, Member, DUAC South and North DMC
5. Prof. Satish Khanna, Sr. Consultant, DUAC 12. Sh. A.M. Athale ,Chief Architect, NDMC
6. Sh. P. S. Uttarwar, Addl. Commissioner 13. Sh. R.K. Gupta, SE (Bldg), North DMC
(Plg), DDA 14. SE (Bldg), SDMC
7. Sh. Vinod Sakle, Director (Plg), DDA 15. SE (Bldg), EDMC
8. Sh. Sunil Mehra, Chief Town Planner,
EDMC
Building Bye Laws Drafting Committee
1. Prof. Dr. P. S. N. Rao, Chairman, DUAC

2. Smt. Sonali Bhagwati, Member, DUAC
3. Sh. P. S. Uttarwar, Addl. Commissioner (Planning), DDA
4. Sh. S.C Gupta, Sr. Consultant, DUAC
5. Prof. Satish Khanna, Sr. Consultant, DUAC
DUAC Consultants
1. Sh. Amit Ghosal Senior Consultant 8. Sh. Prashant Chaturvedi Consultant

2. Sh. Abhishek Gaurav Consultant 9. Ms. Priyadarshini Ghosh Consultant
3. Sh. Bharat Chugh Consultant 10. Ms. Priyanka Sulkhlan Consultant
4. Ms. Divya Menon Consultant 11. Ms. Riti Samanta Consultant
5. Ms. Kirti Kawale Consultant 12. Ms. Shanu Raina Consultant
6. Mr. Nikhil Pandey Consultant 13. Ms. Snigdha Sarkar Consultant
7. Ms. Parul Kapoor Consultant 14. Sh. Sulabh Goel Consultant
15. Ms. Vanita Verma Consultant
DUAC Staff
1. Sh. Vinod Kumar Secretary 7. Mrs. Manju Anjali Arch. Assistant

2. Sh. Rajeev Kr Gaur Asstt. Secretary (Tech.) 8. Sh. Sidharth Sagar Arch. Assistant
3. Sh. Raghvendra Singh Admin. Officer 9. Mrs. Indu Rawat Admin. Coordinator
4. Sh. Amit Mukherji Consultant 10. Sh. Nihal Chand Technical Support
5. Sh. V.K Tyagi PS to Chairman 11. Ms. Jenny John Consultant
6. Mrs. Nishi Sachdeva Arch. Assistant
Advisory Stakeholder Group
1. Consulting Engineers Association of India 12. National Monument Authority

(CEAI) 13. Delhi Fire Service
2. Institution of Engineers (India) 14. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
3. Indian Association of Structural Engineers 15. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
4. Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI) 16. National Institute of Disaster Management
5. Indian Institute of Architects, Northern (NIDM)
Chapter 17. Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
6. South DMC 18. CREDAI (South)
7. North DMC 19. Bhagidari RWA
8. East DMC 20. Engineering Council of India
9. New Delhi Municipal Council 21. PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry
10. Airport Authority India (AAI) 22. INTACH
11. Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
CONTENTS
Chapter 1
General
1.0 Short Title, Extent and Commencement ............................................................................. 1
1.1 Jurisdiction .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Applicability ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Information ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Definitions........................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Interpretation ..................................................................................................................... 12
1.6 Pre-Code Building Permit ................................................................................................. 13
1.7 Development and Construction ......................................................................................... 13
1.8 Grievance Redressal Committee for Building Bye-laws .................................................. 13
Chapter 2
Procedure and Documentation for ‘Saral’ Scheme for Small Residential Plots .............. 16
Chapter 3
Procedure and Documentation for Sanction/ Completion of Building Plans
3.0 Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Copies of Plans and Statements ........................................................................................ 19
3.2 Key Plan of Building Proposal: ........................................................................................ 20
3.3 Site Plan of Building Proposal .......................................................................................... 20
3.4 Layout/ Site Plan or Sub-division Plans: .......................................................................... 20
3.5 Requirement of Site .......................................................................................................... 21
3.6 Building plan ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.7 Means of Access ............................................................................................................... 22
3.8 Building Plans for High-Rise and Buildings requiring clearance from DFS .................... 23
3.9 Service Plan ...................................................................................................................... 23
3.10 Specifications .................................................................................................................... 23
3.11 Supervision ....................................................................................................................... 23
3.12 Documents ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.13 Signing of Submission Plans to Authority/ Concerned Local Body ................................. 24
3.14 Building permit not required ............................................................................................. 25
3.15 Fees and charges ............................................................................................................... 26
3.16 Bulk characteristics for Development on specific plot ..................................................... 26
3.17 Qualification and Competence of Professionals ............................................................... 26
3.18 Sanction............................................................................................................................. 26
3.19 Grant, Refusal and Deemed to be Sanctioned ................................................................... 27
3.20 Validity period of building permit .................................................................................... 27
3.21 Procedure for obtaining revalidation of building permit ................................................... 27
3.22 Revocation of building permit .......................................................................................... 28
3.23 Procedure during construction .......................................................................................... 28
3.24 Inspection .......................................................................................................................... 28
3.25 Procedure for obtaining Completion-cum-Occupancy Certificate.................................... 28
3.26 Communication for occupancy /completion certificate: ................................................... 29
3.27 Unauthorized Construction ............................................................................................... 30
3.28 Penal Action ...................................................................................................................... 30
3.29 Unsafe Buildings ............................................................................................................... 30
3.30 Simplified Procedure for Government Building Plan Sanction ........................................ 31
3.31 Simplified Procedure for Residential Plotted Plan Sanction ............................................. 31
Chapter 4
Procedure and Documentation for Single Window Plan Sanction and Completion .................... 33
Chapter 5
Master Plan Delhi -2021, Development Control Regulations (DCR) ............................................. 35
Chapter6
Other Regulations Notified by Delhi Development Authority ........................................................ 37
Chapter 7
General Building Requirements/Provisions
7.1 Space requirement for different parts of building of different size of Dwelling Units: .... 39
7.2 Other general requirements ............................................................................................... 40
7.3 Non-residential buildings: ................................................................................................. 42
7.4 Basement ........................................................................................................................... 42
7.5 Exit requirements .............................................................................................................. 43
7.6 Types of Exits ................................................................................................................... 44
7.7 Number and size of Exits .................................................................................................. 44
7.8 Arrangement of Exits ........................................................................................................ 44
7.9 Capacity of Exits: .............................................................................................................. 44
7.10 Staircase Requirements ..................................................................................................... 45
7.11 Stairways ........................................................................................................................... 45
7.12 Doorways .......................................................................................................................... 48
7.13 Provision of exterior open spaces and height limitation around the building ................... 48
7.14 Interior Open Space for Light and Ventilation ................................................................. 48
7.15 Provision of parking in stilts, podium and landscaping .................................................... 49
7.16 Joint Open Air Space ........................................................................................................ 49
7.17 Exemption to Projections in Open Spaces/Covered area .................................................. 49
7.18 Height Limit ...................................................................................................................... 51
7.19 Height Exemptions ............................................................................................................ 51
7.20 Lighting and ventilation of rooms ..................................................................................... 51
7.21 Ventilation Shaft ............................................................................................................... 51
7.22 Parapet............................................................................................................................... 52
7.23 Special requirements for Occupancy/Land Development ................................................. 52
7.24 Special Provisions (if any)for other buildings not covered in these bye laws .................. 53
7.25 Provisions in the public buildings for differently abled persons ....................................... 54
7.26 Provision for conservation of Heritage ............................................................................. 54
7.27 Rules for Development of land ......................................................................................... 54
7.28 Lifts and Escalators ........................................................................................................... 54
Chapter 8
Provisions for High Rise Development.............................................................................................. 55
8.0 High Rise .......................................................................................................................... 55
8.1 Plot Area ........................................................................................................................... 55
8.2 Means of access ................................................................................................................ 55
8.3 Peripheral access around the building including set backs ............................................... 55
8.4 Parking Spaces .................................................................................................................. 56
8.5 Building components ........................................................................................................ 56
8.6 Building Services .............................................................................................................. 63
8.7 Helipad .............................................................................................................................. 66
8.8 Disaster Management And Fire Safety ............................................................................. 66
8.9 Environment Protection and Preservation Plan................................................................. 66
8.10 General .............................................................................................................................. 66
8.11 Structural Safety................................................................................................................ 67
Chapter 9
Provisions for Structural Safety, Natural Disaster, Fire and Building Services
9.1 Structural Safety...................................................................................................................... 69
9.2 Disaster Management .............................................................................................................. 70
9.3 Fire Safety ............................................................................................................................... 70
9.4 Building Services .................................................................................................................... 76
Chapter 10
Provisions for Green Buildings
10.0 Green Buildings .................................................................................................................... 87
10.1 Provisions and Applicability ................................................................................................. 87
10.2 Provisions for Sanction: ........................................................................................................ 88
Chapter 11
Provisions for Universal Design for Differently Abled, Elderly and Children
11.0 Applicability ......................................................................................................................... 89
11.1 Building to be designed for Ambulant Disabled People ....................................................... 89
11.2 Building to be designed for Non-Ambulant Disabled People ............................................... 89
11.3 Building to be designed for Non-Ambulant People (using small wheel chairs) ................... 89
11.4 Site development ................................................................................................................... 90
11.4.1 Access Path / Walk Way .................................................................................................... 90
11.4.2 Parking ............................................................................................................................... 90
11.5 Building requirements ........................................................................................................... 90
11.5.1 Approach to plinth level ..................................................................................................... 90
11.5.2 Corridor connecting the entrance/ exit for the differently abled ........................................ 91
11.6 Stair-ways ............................................................................................................................. 91
11.7 Lifts ....................................................................................................................................... 91
11.8 Toilets ................................................................................................................................... 92
11.8.1 Provision of W.Cs in buildings without lift: ...................................................................... 92
11.8.2 Provisions of W.Cs in buildings with lift ........................................................................... 92
11.8.3 Toilet Details: For Toilets Designed for Ambulant Disabled ............................................ 92
11.8.4 For Toilets Designed for Non-Ambulant Disabled Small Wheel Chair: ........................... 92
11.8.5 For Toilets Designed for Non-Ambulant Disabled Using Large Wheel Chair: ................. 92
11.9 Designing for Children.......................................................................................................... 93
11.10 Drinking Water: .................................................................................................................. 93
11.11 Refuge ................................................................................................................................. 93
11.12 Proper signage ..................................................................................................................... 93
Chapter 12
“SWACCH DELHI”- Provisions for Public Washroom Complexes ............................................. 95
Chapter 13
Provisions for Public Art .................................................................................................................... 97
FORM-‘A–1’ ........................................................................................................................ 99
Form of Application To Erect, Re-Erect Or To Make Material Alteration In A Building
FORM- ‘A-2’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.10) ................................................................................. 100
Form for Design and Specifications of Proposed Buildings
FORM‘A-3’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.11) .................................................................................. 101
Certificate for Supervision
FORM‘A-4’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.2) ................................................................................ 101
Certificate for Incorporation of Green Building Features
FORM‘A–5’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.3 & 3.25.4 (c) ............................................................ 102
Certificate Regarding Safety from Natural Hazards & Structural Safety
FORM‘A-6’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.4) ................................................................................ 102
No nuisance/ mulba/debris removal certificate
FORM ‘A-7(1)’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.6) ........................................................................... 103
Self-attested certification-cum-undertaking on a plain paper
By Architect/ Engineer*/ Supervisor* as per detail, that he has been appointed for the project
FORM–‘A-7(2)’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.7) .......................................................................... 104
Self-attested certification –cum- undertaking on a plain paper
By Structural Engineer as per detail, that he has been appointed for project
FORM–‘A-7(3)’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.8) .......................................................................... 104
Self-attested certification–cum- undertaking on a plain paper
By Supervisor as per detail, that he has been appointed for project
FORM– ‘A–8’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.9) ............................................................................. 105
Indemnity bond for basement
FORM– A -9 (Chapter 3, Para 3.16) .................................................................................. 106
Performa for bulk characterizes for development on specific plot.
FORM- 'B-1’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.18.1) .............................................................................. 107
Grant of Sanction
FORM 'B-2 (Chapter 3, Para 3.19) .................................................................................. 108
Refusal of SANCTION
FORM'B-3' (Chapter 3, Para 3.20) .................................................................................... 108
Refusal of Revalidation
FORM ‘C-1’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.23.2) ............................................................................... 109
Intimation of Completion of Work Up To Plinth Level
FORM ‘C-2’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.24) .................................................................................. 109

Inspection Report by the Office of the Competent Authority
FORM‘D-1’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.25.4[h]) ........................................................................... 110

Intimation of Building Completion
Form ‘D-2’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.25.4 [i]) ............................................................................. 111

Certificate for Completion of Drainage Work
Form ‘D-3’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.26.3 [a]) ............................................................................ 111

Completion-Cum-Occupancy Certificate
Form ‘D-4 (Chapter 3, 3.26.3 [b]) ....................................................................................... 112
Rejection or Compliance in Respect of Occupancy Certificate
ANNEXURE – I Qualification and Competance of Professionals .................................. 113

ANNEXURE –II Conservation of Heritage Site/Buildings/ Precints .............................. 116
ANNEXURE –III Fees and Charges .................................................................................. 123
ANNEXURE –IVPenal Action for Voilation of Master/ Zonal Regulations .................. 127
ANNEXURE-V Delhi Fire Service Rules, 2010 ................................................................ 130
ANNEXURE -VI
Master Plan Delhi- 2021, Development Control Regulations (DCR) ........................................... 132
ANNEXURE –VII Protection against Hazards ................................................................ 167
ANNEXURE –VIII Lifts ..................................................................................................... 168
ANNEXURE –IX Electrical Services ................................................................................. 171
ANNEXURE – X Provisions of Green Buildings .............................................................. 174
ANNEXURE-XI Guidelines for Integration of Art in Public Buildings ......................... 181
ANNEXURE-XII
Simplified Procedure for Government Building Plan Sanction (Chapter 3) ............................... 183
ANNEXURE-XIII
Simplified Procedure for Residential Plotted Plan Sanction....................................................... 198
ANNEXURE-XIV
Simplified Procedure for Residential Plotted Plan Sanction......... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Chapter 1
General
Unified Building Bye Laws, Delhi 2015

To be published in Extra-Ordinary Part IV of Delhi Gazette, by the Government of India (Delhi
Administration) vide S.O. No…………………
File No…………….
Dated …………
In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 57 of Delhi

Development Act, 1957 the Delhi Development Authority, with the previous approval of the
Administrator of (NCTD) - read with notification No.-18011(25)/67-UD, Government of India,
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Urban Development dated 14th February, 1969, make the
following regulations under clauses (e), (h) & (i) of the said section.
The regulations earlier notified under these clauses vide Notifications No. S.O. 513, dated 26-2-1959
Gazette of India, Part-II, Section 3 (ii) dated 7-3-1959 and the building byelaws in force, as adopted
by the Delhi Development Authority, vide Resolution No. 229 dated 1-5-1965 and subsequent
resolutions and amendments thereof shall stand superseded from the date these Building Bye-Laws
for NCTD,2014 shall come into force.
1.0 Short Title, Extent and Commencement

These bye laws shall be called “UNIFIED BUILDING BYE LAWS FOR DELHI
2015”.These shall be applicable to the national capital territory of Delhi. The date of
commencement shall be as notified by the Government of India/ Government of NCT of
Delhi.
1.1 Jurisdiction
These Unified Building Bye-Laws shall be applicable to the area under jurisdiction of the
Delhi Development Authority and all the concerned local body.
1.2 Applicability
These building byelaws shall be applicable to all building activities and read in conjunction
with specific notifications in respect of urban villages, regularized colonies and for special
areas with regard to regularized resettlement colonies (as mentioned in Chapter 6-
Regulations Notified by Delhi Development Authorities).These Bye-laws shall be reviewed
at the end of every five years. The system of implementation of these building byelaws shall
be uniform in the Delhi Development Authority and all the concerned local body.
1.3 Information
1.3.1 In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires the definition given below,
under clause 1.4shall have the meaning indicated against each term.
1.3.2 The words and expressions not defined in these bye-laws shall have the same meaning
or sense as in Delhi Development Act, 1957 and Master Plan for Delhi.
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1.3.3 All mandatory Master Plan/Development Control Regulations regarding use, coverage,
FAR, set-backs, open spaces, height, number of storeys, number of dwelling units,
parking standards etc., for various categories of buildings, including modifications
therein, made from time to time, shall be applicable mutatis-mutandis in the building
Regulations under this clause. All amendments/ modifications made in these
Regulations will automatically be included as part of these Unified Building Bye-Laws.
Note: - Extract relating to Development Control Regulations/provisions are reproduced from Master Plan of
Delhi, including amendments up to December, 2014 (Chapter 5 and Annexure VI of this document).
1.4 Definitions
1.4.1 Act: Delhi Development Act, 1957and act of other local bodies.
1.4.2 Air Conditioning: The process of treating air so as to control simultaneously its
temperature, humidity, cleanliness and distribution to meet requirement of
conditioned space.
1.4.3 Alteration: A structural change, such as an addition to the area or height, or the
removal of a part of a building, or any change to the structure, such as the
construction of cutting into for removal of any wall, partition, column, beam, joist
floor or other support, or a change to or closing of any required means of ingress or
egress or a change to the fixture or equipment.
1.4.4 Approved: Approved by the Delhi Development Authority/ concerned local body.
1.4.5 Access: Approach to a plot or a building from a road/ street.
1.4.6 Accessory Building: A building separate from the main building on a plot and
containing one or more rooms for accessory use such as servant quarters, garage,
store rooms or as may be classified by the building plan sanctioning authority.
1.4.7 Accessory / Ancillary Use: Any use of the premises subordinate to the principal
use and incidental to the principle/main use.
1.4.8 Amenity Space: A statutory space kept in a layout for amenities such as garbage
bin, water supply installation, electricity supply installation, sewage treatment plant
and includes other utilities, services and conveniences, as provided according to
planning norms in layout plan.
1.4.9 Atrium/ Atria: It is a partly/ fully enclosed space with a minimum height of 9m
(not less than three floors) which is partly/ fully covered with light roofing/ R.C.C
and could be constructed upon. In a building, there may be more than one atrium at
ground or at any other level. Ground coverage and F.A.R to be as per Master Plan
of Delhi.
1.4.10 Authority having Jurisdiction: The Delhi Development Authority hereinafter

called the' Authority'/ concerned local body.
1.4.11 Automatic Sprinkler System: A system of water pipes fitted with sprinklers heads
at suitable intervals and heights and designed to actuate automatically, control and
extinguish a fire by discharge of water.

1.4.12 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System: Fire alarm system comprising of
components for automatically detecting a fire, initiating an alarm of fire and other
actions as appropriate.
Note: The system may also include manual fire alarm call points.
1.4.13 Balcony: A Horizontal cantilever or projection including parapet and handrail

balustrade to serve as a passage or sit out place with at least one side fully open,
except being provided with railing or parapet wall for safety.
1.4.14 Basement or Cellar: The lower storey of a building below or partly below ground
level.
1.4.15 Building: Any structure for whatsoever purpose and whatsoever material
constructed and every part thereof whether used as human habitation or not and
includes foundation, plinth walls, floors, roofs, chimneys, and building services,
fixed platforms, verandahs, balcony, or projection part of a building anything
affixed thereto or any wall enclosing or intended to enclose any land or space and
signs and outdoor display structures, monuments, memorials or any contrivance of
permanent nature/stability built under or over ground .
1.4.16 Building Height:
a. The vertical distance in the case of flat roofs is measured from the highest
surrounding road level/ ground level up to the top of structural slab, excluding
machine room, irrespective of location of entry level.
b. In the case of pitched roofs, up to the point where the external surface of the
outer wall intersect the finished surface of the sloping roof, and the mid-point
between the eaves level and the ridge.
c. Architectural features serving no other function except that of decoration shall

be excluded for the purpose of taking height.
d. If the building does not abut on a street, the height shall be measured from the
highest level of the ground immediately adjacent to the building.
1.4.17 Building Line: The line up to which the plinth of a building adjoining a street or an
extension of a street or on a future street may lawfully extend. It includes the lines
prescribed in the Delhi Master Plan or specifically indicated in any Scheme or
Layout Plan, or in these Bye-Laws.
1.4.18 Built up Area: The area covered by a building on all floors including cantilevered
portion, mezzanine floors, if any, but except the areas excluded specifically under
these Regulations.
1.4.19 Cabin / Guard Hut: A room constructed with non-load bearing partition/partitions
with minimum width of 2.0 m. provided light and ventilation standards prescribed
in these bye-laws are met with or the provision of light and ventilation is to the
satisfaction of the authority.
1.4.20 Canopy: A cantilevered projection over an entrance.
1.4.21 Chhajja: A continuous sloping or horizontal overhang.

1.4.22 Chimney: The construction by means of which a flue is formed for the purpose of
carrying the products of combustion from a heat producing appliance to the open
air. Chimney includes chimney stack and the flue pipe.
1.4.23 Combustible material: A material, if it burns or adds heat to a fire when tested for
combustibility in accordance with good practice.
1.4.24 Conversion: The change of occupancy to another occupancy or part thereof

resulting into change of space or use.
1.4.25 Courtyard: A space permanently opens to the sky, enclosed fully or partially by
buildings within the building envelope.
1.4.26 Covered Area: Ground area covered immediately above the plinth level covered by
the building but does not include the spaces covered by;
a. Garden, rockery, well and well structures, plant nursery, water-proof, swimming
pool (if uncovered), platform around a tree, tank, fountain, bench, CHABUTRA
with open top and unenclosed on sides by walls and the like;
b. Drainage culvert, conduit, catch-pit, gully-pit, chamber, gutter and the like and
c. Compound wall, gate, slide swing canopy, areas covered by Chhajja or like
projections and staircases which are uncovered and open at least on three sides
and also open to sky.
1.4.27 Damp Proof Course: A course consisting of some appropriate waterproofing

material provided to prevent penetration of dampness or moisture.
1.4.28 Detached Building: A building whose walls and roofs are independent of any other
building with open spaces on all sides as specified.
1.4.29 Drain: A line of pipes including all fittings and equipment such as manholes,
inspection chambers, traps, gullies and floor traps used for the drainage of a
building, or a number of buildings or yards appurtenant to the buildings, within the
same curtilage. Drain shall also include open channels used for conveying surface
water.
1.4.30 Drainage: The removal of any liquid by a system constructed for this purpose.
1.4.31 Dwelling Unit / Tenement: An independent housing unit with separate facilities
for living, cooking (maximum one kitchen)and sanitary requirement
1.4.32 Enclosed Staircase: A staircase separated by fire resistant walls from the rest of the
building.
1.4.33 Entrance: A doorway or a passage way used as a means of accessing a building or

a site.
1.4.34 Existing Building or Use: A building, structure or its use as sanctioned/approved/

regularized by the Competent Authority, existing before the commencement of the
bye-laws.

1.4.35 Exit: An exit may be a doorway; corridor; passageway(s) to an internal staircase, or
external staircase, or to a verandah or terrace(s), which have access to the street, or
to the roof of a building or a refuge area. An exit may also include a horizontal exit
leading to an adjoining building at the same level.
a. Vertical Exit: A Vertical exit is a means of exit used for ascension or

descension between two or more levels including stairways, fire towers, ramps,
and fire escapes.
b. Horizontal Exit: A horizontal exit is a protected opening, through or around a

fire wall a bridge connecting two buildings.
1.4.36 Outside Exit: An outside exit is an exit from the building to a public way, to an
open area leading to public way or to an enclosed fire resistive passage leading to a
public way.
1.4.37 Escalator: A power driven, inclined, continuous stairway used for raising or
lowering passengers or goods.
1.4.38 External Wall: An outer wall of a building not being a party wall even though
adjoining a wall of another building and also means a wall abutting on an interior
open space of any building.
1.4.39 Fire Lift: One of the lifts specially designed for use by fire service personnel in the
event of fire.
1.4.40 Fire Door: A fire-resistive door approved for openings for fire separation.
1.4.41 Fire Resisting Material: The materials or elements of construction having property
to withstand the standard fire exposure.
1.4.42 Fire Resistance: The time during which it fulfils its function of contributing to the
fire safety of a building when subjected to prescribed conditions of heat and load or
restrain. The fire resistance test of structures shall be done in accordance with good
practice.
1.4.43 Fire Separation: The distance in meters measured from other building on the site,
or from other site, or from the opposite of a street or other public space to the
building.
1.4.44 Fire Service Inlets: A connection provided at the base of a building for pumping
up water through inbuilt firefighting arrangements by fire service pumps in
accordance with the recommendation of the fire Services Authority.
1.4.45 Fire Tower: An enclosed staircase which can only be approached from the various
floors through landings or lobbies separated from both the floor areas and the
staircase by fire resisting doors and open to the outer air.
1.4.46 Floor: The lower surface in a storey on which one normally walks in a building.
The general term, floor, unless otherwise specifically mentioned, shall not refer to a
mezzanine floor.
Note: The sequential numbering of floor shall be determined by its relation to the

determining entrance level. For floors at or wholly above ground level the lowest
floor in the building with direct entrance from the road/street shall be termed as
Ground floor, the other floors above ground Floor shall be numbered in sequence as
Floor 1, Floor 2, etc. with number increasing upwards.
1.4.47 Floor Area Ratio (F AR): The quotient obtained by dividing the total covered area
(plinth area) on all floors multiplied by 100 by the area of the plot.
Total covered area of all floors x 100
FAR=
Plot Area
1.4.48 Footing: A foundation unit constructed in brick work, masonry or concrete under
the base of a wall or column for the purpose of distributing the load over a large
area.
1.4.49 Foundation: That part of the structure which is in direct contact with and
transmitting loads to the ground.
1.4.50 Fountain: An artificially created jet or stream of water with or without structural
form
1.4.51 Gallery: An intermediate floor or platform projecting from a wall of an auditorium

or a hall providing extra floor area, additional seating accommodation etc.
1.4.52 Garage, Private: A building or out-house designed or used for the storage of
private owned motor driven or other vehicles.
1.4.53 Garage, Public: A building or portion thereof designed other than a private garage,
operated for gain, designed or used for repairing, servicing, hiring, selling or storing
motor driven or other driven vehicle.
1.4.54 Gazebo: A freestanding or attached to garden wall, roofed, usually open-

sided structure providing a shady resting place and ornamental features for
gardens. Some gazebos in public parks are large enough to serve as bandstands or
rain shelters.
1.4.55 Grievance Redressal Committee: A committee for addressing

complaints/difficulties/ appeals and providing appropriate redressal in a time bound
manner.
1.4.56 Habitable Room: A room occupied or designed for occupancy by one or more
persons for study, living, sleeping, eating and kitchen if it is used as living room,
but not including bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundries serving and
storage pantries, corridors, cellars, attics and spaces that are not used frequently or
during extended periods.
1.4.57 Helipad: A prepared area designated and used for takeoff and landing of helicopter.
1.4.58 High Rise: Any buildings taller than 15m (without stilt) and 17.5m (including stilt)
in all use zones will be considered as a High Rise Building.

1.4.59 Jhamp: A downward, vertical or sloping projection hanging below any horizontal
projection like balcony, canopy, verandahs, passage etc., to provide protection from
direct sun and rain.
1.4.60 Jhot: Strip of land permanently left open for drainage purposes not to be used as an
access way and is not a street or be included as a part of setbacks.
1.4.61 Kiosk: A booth operating for selling small consumables such as newspapers,
magazines, street maps, confectionary, tea, coffee etc.
1.4.62 Ledge or Tand: A shelf-like projection supported in any manner whatsoever

except by means of vertical supports within a room itself but not having projection
wider than 0.75 m and at a minimum clear height of 2.2 meters from the floor level.
1.4.63 Lift: An appliance designed to transport persons or materials between two or more
levels in vertical or substantially vertical directions, by means of a guided car
platform
1.4.64 Lift Machine: Part of the lift equipment comprising the motor(s) and the control
gear there with, reduction gear (if any), brakes and winding drum or sheave, by
which the lift car is raised or lowered.
1.4.65 Lift Well: Unobstructed space within an enclosure provided for the vertical
movement of the lift car(s) and any counter weights, including the lift pit and the
space for top clearance.
1.4.66 Loft: An intermediary space created by introduction of a slab between floor and
ceiling of a room, passage or wherever it is provided with maximum clear height of
1.5 m for storage purposes only.
1.4.67 Mumty or Stair Cover: A structure with a covering roof over a staircase and its
landing built to enclose only the stairs for providing protection from weather and
not used for human habitation.
1.4.68 Masonry: An assemblage of masonry units properly bonded together with mortar.
1.4.69 Masonry Unit: A unit whose net cross-sectional area in every plane parallel to the
baring surface is 75% or more of its gross cross-sectional area measured in the same
plane. It may be either clay brick, stone, concrete block or sand-lime brick.
1.4.70 Master Plan: The Master Plan for Delhi approved by the Central Government
under the Delhi Development Act. 1957 and the amendments made from time to
time.
1.4.71 Mezzanine Floor: An intermediate floor between two floors levels above ground
floor and at least one side of it form an integral part of space/floor below.
1.4.72 Non-Combustible: A material which does not burn nor add heat to a fire when
tested for combustibility in accordance with good practice.
1.4.73 Occupancy Or Use Group: The principal occupancy for which a building or a part
of a building is used or intended to be used, for the purposes of classification of a
building according to the occupancy, an occupancy shall be deemed to include
subsidiary occupancies which are contingent upon it. The occupancy classification
shall have the meaning given below unless otherwise spelt out in Master Plan.
a. Residential Buildings: These shall include any building in which sleeping

accommodation is provided for normal residential purposes with or without
cooking or dining or both facilities.it includes one or two or multi-family
dwellings, lodging or rooming houses, dormitories, apartment houses and flats
and hotels.
b. Educational Buildings: These shall include any building used for school,
college or day-care purposes for more than 8 hours per week involving
assembly for instruction, education or recreation.
c. Institutional Buildings: These shall include any building or part thereof which
is used for purposes such as medical or other treatment or care of persons
suffering from physical or mental illness, disease or infirmity, care of infants,
convalescents or aged persons and for penal or correctional detention in which
the liberty of the inmates is restricted. Institutional buildings ordinarily provide
sleeping accommodation for the occupants. It includes nursing homes, hospi-
tals, sanatoria, custodial institutions and penal institutions like jails, prisons,
mental hospitals, reformatories.
d. Assembly Buildings: These shall include any building or part of a building

where group of people not less than 50 congregate or gather for amusement,
recreation social, religious, patriotic civil, travel and similar purposes; for
example theatres, banquet hall, motion picture houses, assembly halls,
auditoria, exhibition halls, museums, skating rinks, gymnasium, restaurants,
places of worship, dance halls, club rooms, passenger stations, and terminals of
air surface and other public transportation services, recreation piers and stadia.
e. Business Buildings: These shall include any building or part of a building

which is used for transaction of business for the keeping of accounts and
records for similar purposes, doctors' service facilities, barber shops, city halls,
town halls, court houses, libraries shall be classified in this group in so far as
principal function of these is transaction of public business and the keeping of
books and records.
f. Mercantile Buildings: These shall include any building or part of a building
which is used as shops, stores, market, for display and sale of merchandise
either wholesale or retail. Office, storage and service facilities incidental to the
sale of merchandise and located in the same building shall be included under
this group.
g. Industrial Buildings: These shall include any building or part of a building or
structure, in which products or materials of all kinds and properties are
fabricated, assembled or processed, refineries, gas plants, mills, dairies,
factories, etc.
h. Storage Buildings: These shall include any building or part of a building used
primarily for the storage or sheltering of goods, wares or merchandise, like
warehouses, cold storages, freight depot, transit sheds, store houses/garages,
hangars, truck terminals, grain elevators, barns and stables.
i. Hazardous Building: These shall include any building or part of building

which is used for the storage, handling, manufacture or processing of highly

combustible or explosive materials or products which are liable to burn with
extreme rapidity and/or which may produce poisonous fumes or explosions for
storage, handling, manufacturing or processing which involve highly corrosive,
toxic or noxious alkalis, acid or other liquids or chemicals producing flame,
fumes, and explosive, mixtures of dust or which result in the division of matter
into fine particles subject to spontaneous ignition.
1.4.74 Mechanical Ventilation: The mechanical system or equipment used to circulate air
or to replace stale air with fresh air.
1.4.75 Open Space: An area, forming an integral part of the site, left open to the sky.
1.4.76 Owner: The owner is a person, group of persons, a Company, Trust, Institute,
Registered Body, State or Central Government & its attached/ subordinate
Departments, Undertaking and like in whose name the property stands registered in
the revenue records/ government records/ any other legal documents up to the
satisfaction of authority/ concerned local body.
1.4.77 Parapet: A low wall or railing built along the edge of a roof or a floor.
1.4.78 Parking Space: An area enclosed or unenclosed, covered or open, sufficient in size
to park vehicles, together with a driveway connecting the parking space with a
street or alley and permitting ingress and egress of the vehicles.
1.4.79 Partition: An interior non-load bearing wall, one storey or part storey in height.
1.4.80 Party Wall: It includes
a. A wall forming part of a building, and being used or constructed to be used in

any part of the height or length of such wall for separation or adorning
buildings belonging to different owners or occupied or constructed or adapted
to be occupied by different persons; or
b. A wall forming part of a building and standing in any part of the length of such
wall, to a greater extent than the projection of the footing on one side on
grounds of different owners.
1.4.81 Pantry: A room where food, provisions, dishes or linens are stored and served in an
ancillary capacity to the kitchen.
1.4.82 Pergola :An arbor or a passageway of columns supporting a roof of trelliswork on

which climbing plants are trained to grow
1.4.83 Pedestal :An architectural support or base, as for a column or statue
1.4.84 Permit: A permission or authorization in writing by the Authority (DDA) to carry

out the work regulated by the Bye-laws.
1.4.85 Plinth: The portion of a structure between the surface of the surrounding ground
and surface of the floor, immediately above the ground.
1.4.86 Plinth Area: The built up covered area measured at the floor level of the basement
or of any storey.

1.4.87 Plot / Site: A parcel or piece of land enclosed by definite boundaries and approved
by an authority as a building site, as part of approved layout plan.
1.4.88 Podium: A raised platform constructed as top most level of any single/ multilevel
parking which can be used for landscaping, plantation, tot-lot, swimming pool,
deck, assembly space, movement etc.
1.4.89 Porch: A covered surface supported on pillars or otherwise for the purpose of
pedestrian or vehicular approach to a building.
1.4.90 Portico:A porch or walkway with a roof supported by columns, often leading to the
entrance of a building
1.4.91 Pre-Code Building Permit: Validity of building permit granted before the
enforcement of these building bye laws.
1.4.92 Ramp: A sloping surface joining two different levels, as at the entrance or
between floors of a building.
1.4.93 Refuge Area: A location in a building designed to hold occupants during a fire or
other emergency, when evacuation may not be safe or possible. Occupants can wait
there until rescued or relieved by firefighters.
1.4.94 Road/Street: Any highway, street, lane, pathway, alley, stairway, passageway,
carriageway, footway, square, place or bridge, whether a thoroughfare or not, over
which the public have a right of passage or access or have passed and had access
uninterruptedly for a specified period, whether existing or proposed in any scheme,
and includes all bunds, channels, ditches, storm-water drains, culverts, sidewalks,
traffic islands, roadside trees and hedges, retaining walls, fences, barriers and
railings within the street lines.
1.4.95 Road/Street Level or Grade: The officially established elevation or grade of the
central line of the street upon which plot fronts and if there is no officially
established grade, the existing grade of the street at its mid-point.
1.4.96 Road/Street Line: The line defining the side limits of a street.
1.4.97 Room Height: The vertical distance measured from the finished floor surface to the
finished ceiling.
1.4.98 Row Housing: A row of houses with only front, rear and interior open spaces.
1.4.99 Semi-Detached Building: A building detached on three sides with open spaces.
1.4.100 Service Road: A road/lane provided at the rear or side of a plot for service
purposes.
1.4.101 Set back area: An area between the plot boundary and the set back line, use of
which is defined as per the provisions of Master Plan of Delhi.
1.4.102 Set Back Line: A line usually parallel to the plot boundaries or center line of a road
and laid down in each case by the Authority or as per recommendations of
Master/Zonal Plan, beyond which nothing can be constructed towards the plot
boundaries, excepting with the permission of the Authority.
1.4.103 Site or Plot: A parcel/piece of land enclosed by definite boundaries.
1.4.104 Site Corner: A site at the junctions of and fronting on two or more intersecting
streets.
1.4.105 Site, Depth of: The mean horizontal distance between the front and rear site
boundaries.
1.4.106 Site, Double Frontage: A site, having a frontage on two streets other than a corner
plot.
1.4.107 Site, Interior or Tandem: A site, access to which is by a passage from a street
whether such passage forms part of the site or not.
1.4.108 Soffit: The lowest underside of a structural member such as a beam, coffer slab or
flat slab.
1.4.109 Stack parking: For parking cars in which a hydraulic lift is used to place cars in
spaces on top of each other.
1.4.110 Stilt: Stilts or stilt floor means portion of a building above ground level consisting
of structural column supporting the super structure with at least two sides open for
the purpose of parking vehicles, scooters, cycles and landscaping.
1.4.111 Storage: A space where goods of any kind or nature are stored.
1.4.112 Store Room: A room used as storage space.
1.4.113 Storey: The portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the
surface of the floor next above it, or if there be no floor above it, then the space
between any floor and the ceiling next above it.
1.4.114 Skywalk: An elevated, usually enclosed walkway between two buildings.
1.4.115 Terrace: A flat open to sky roof of a building or a part of a building having parapet,
not being a cantilever structure.
1.4.116 To Abut: To be positioned juxtaposed to a road, lane, open space, park, building
etc.
1.4.117 To Erect: To erect a building means: To erect a new building on any site whether
previously built upon or not; To re-erect any building of which portions above the
plinth level have been pulled down, burnt or destroyed; and conversion from one
occupancy to another.
1.4.118 Sunken Courtyard: An open sunken space within the plot to provide natural light
and ventilation subject to set back restriction.
1.4.119 Travel Distance: The distance to be travelled from any point in a building to a
protected escape route, external escape route or final exit.
1.4.120 Travellator: A power driven moving path used for transporting people and goods
within the same level.
1.4.121 Trellis: A structure of open latticework, especially one used as a support for vines
and other creeping plants.
1.4.122 Unsafe Building: Unsafe buildings are those which are structurally unsafe,
insanitary or not provided with adequate means of egress or which constitute a fire
hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life or which in relation to existing use
constitute a hazard to safety or health or public welfare, by reason of inadequate
maintenance, dilapidation or abandonment and are a danger to human life.
1.4.123 Verandah: A covered area with at least one side open to the outside with the
exception of 1 m. high parapet on the upper floors to be provided on the open side.
1.4.124 Ventilator: An opening in a wall for ventilating the space inside.
1.4.125 Water Closet (WC): A privy with arrangement for flushing the pan with water. It
does not include a bathroom.
1.4.126 Width of Road: The whole extent of space within the boundaries of road when
applied to a new road, as laid down in the surveys of the city or development plans
and measured at right angles to the course or intended course of direction of such
road.
1.4.127 Window: An opening to the outside other than a door which provides all or part of
the required natural light or ventilation or both to an interior space and not used as a
means of egress/ingress.
1.4.128 Non-Ambulatory disabilities: Impairment that, regardless of cause or

manifestation, for all practical purposes, confined individuals to wheel chair.
1.4.129 Semi-Ambulatory disabilities: Impairment that cause individuals to walk with

difficulty or insecurity. Individuals using braces or crutches, amputees, arthritis,
spastics and those, with pulmonary and cardiac ills may be semi-ambulatory.
1.4.130 Hearing Disabilities: Deafness or hearing handicaps that might make an

individual insecure in public areas because he is unable to communicate or hear
warning signals.
1.4.131 Sight Disabilities: Total blindness or impairment affecting sight to the extent that
the individual functions in public areas is insecure or exposed to danger.
1.4.132 Wheel chair: Chair used by disables people for mobility,

Size of small wheel chair: 750 x 1050 mm
Size of large wheel chair: 800 x 1500 mm
1.5 Interpretation
1.5.1 Part Construction: Where the part of an approved/ regularized building is
demolished or altered or reconstructed, except where otherwise specifically
stipulated, these Building Bye-Laws shall apply only to the extent of the work
involved.
1.5.2 Change of use / Occupancy: Where use of a building is changed, except where
otherwise specifically stipulated, these Building Bye-Laws shall apply to all
parts of the building affected by the change.

1.5.3 Existing approved building: Nothing in these Bye-Laws shall require the
removal, alteration or abandonment, nor prevent continuance of the lawfully
established use or occupancy of an existing approved building unless, in the
opinion of the Authority such a building is unsafe or constitutes a hazard to the
safety of adjacent property or to the occupants of the building itself.
1.5.4 In case of any provision of these building bye-laws require further
interpretation/clarification, the matter shall be referred to the Grievance
Redressal Committee as constituted under clause 1.8.
1.5.5 In the bye-laws, the use of present tense includes the future tense, the masculine
gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular number includes the
plural and the plural includes the singular. The word 'person' includes a
Corporation as an individual, writing includes printing and typing and 'signature'
includes thumb impression made by a person who cannot write if his name is
written near to such thumb impression.
1.6 Pre-Code Building Permit

Where any building permit which has been issued by the Authority before the
commencement of the Building Bye-Laws and where construction is in progress and has not
been completed within the specified period from the date of such permit, the said permission
shall be deemed to be sanctioned under these Bye-Laws and shall only be eligible for
revalidation there under. Accordingly, where the validity of sanction has expired and
construction has not commenced, construction shall be governed by the provisions of these
Building Bye-Laws.
1.7 Development and Construction

1.7.0 Except hereinafter or otherwise provided, these Bye-Laws shall apply to all
development, redevelopment, erection and/or re-erection of a building etc. as well as to
the design, construction of, or reconstruction and additions and alterations to a building.
1.7.1 Development permission: No person shall carry out any development or redevelopment
including sub-division on any plot or land (not forming part of any approved layout plan
or scheme) or cause to be done without obtaining approval from the Authority for the
Layout Plan.
1.7.2 Building Permit: No person shall erect, re-erect or make addition/ alterations in any
building or cause the same to be done without, first obtaining a separate building permit
for each such building from the Authority.
1.7.3 Reconstruction: The reconstruction in whole or part of a building which has ceased to
exist due to fire, natural collapse or demolition having been declared unsafe, or which is
likely to be demolished by or under an order of the Authority as the case may be and for
which the necessary certificate has been given by the Authority shall be allowed subject
to these Bye-Laws.
1.8 Grievance Redressal Committee for Building Bye-laws
In DDA and all the concerned local body who implement these building bye-laws, there shall
be a Grievance Redressal Committee for building bye laws which shall be headed by a senior
officer of the authority/ concerned Local Body who shall receive complaints/ difficulties/
appeals and provide appropriate redressal in a time bound manner. The above committee
shall comprise of:
a. An officer of the concerned local body not below the level of joint
director or equivalent.
b. A senior officer of DDA not below the level of joint director or
equivalent.
c. Three representatives from the profession, one each from architecture,
engineering and town planning, to be nominated by Lieutenant Governor
of Delhi.
d. Any other official/professional may be co-opted if required.
This committee shall be constituted by the chief executive head of the authority/local body
and shall have a term of 3 years after which, it shall be reconstituted with a change of
members. If the authority/ local body so desires, some or all the members may continue.
This committee shall meet regularly, at least once a month and consider the grievances/
appeals/ queries regarding sanction, completion, interpretation etc. of these bye laws and
codes, etc. The decision of this committee shall be final and binding in all matters related to
interpretation of these building bye-laws. All decisions taken by this committee shall be
recorded in minutes of the meeting and place on the website of the concerned Authority/
Local Body. All grievances/ appeals shall be in the form of an application. Fees if any shall
be decided by the concerned authority/ local body.

Chapter 2
Procedure and Documentation for ‘Saral’
Scheme for Small Residential Plots
2.1 This chapter is applicable to all small residential plots up to 105 sq.m in size located in approved
layout/ special areas/ unauthorized regularized colony/ village abadis/ resettlement colonies and
slum JJ/ Ministry of rehabilitation colonies as per policy of Government of NCT Delhi.
Note: In case of corner plots, a relaxation in terms of eligibility for inclusion in this ‘Saral’ Scheme.
2.2 All plot owners desirous of making any additions/alterations/new construction on such plots
have to follow the procedure mentioned hereunder :
a. The plot owner has to give an UNDERTAKING for INTIMATION OF

CONSTRUCTION START as given at Form 2.1 at the end of this chapter.
b. After submitting this UNDERTAKING at the office of the authority/ concerned local
body of appropriate jurisdiction, along with enclosures and building permit fee, the
plot owner can start the construction immediately.
c. The construction has to be completed within a period of five years. If the construction
is not completed within five years, the fee has to be paid once again to revalidate.
d. The applicant/ Owner will indemnify the concerned authority from structural safety
and any other damages caused by constructions/ erecting of the building,
e. On completion of construction, the owner has to intimate the authority/ concerned
local body having appropriate jurisdiction that the construction is complete in an
INTIMATION OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION format as given at Form
2.2 at the end of this chapter. Thereafter which applicant/ Owner can then onwards,
start occupancy of the building/ floor/ portion of the building.
f. Inspection is not proposed, However in case of any deviations, due action shall be
initiated.

Form 2.1
UNDERTAKING
INTIMATION OF CONSTRUCTION START
I/we ………………………………………………………………………………..son / daughter of
R/o………………………..do hereby solemnly affirm and undertake to state as follows :
a) That I /we are the lawful owner/s of the plot bearing plot no. …………,
address…………………………………………………………………………………………
as per allotment letter / registered Sale Deed / Will / Deed of Partition / any other legal
document
(Self-attested photocopy enclosed),
b) That the plot is not affected in any of the proposed / approved scheme or project under
provisions of Master Plan Delhi/ Zonal plan and is in conformity of the approved layout plan/
as per approved policy of Government of NCT Delhi
c) That the plot under reference is not part of any district park / recreational land use as per the
zonal plan / approved layout plan.
d) That the plot is not affected by the road widening as per the zonal plan / approved layout plan.
e) That the plot is not affected in any site earmarked for community facilities / parks etc.
f) That the plot is away from high tension line as per the mandatory distance clearances as per
the Building Bye-Laws provisions.
g) That I / we propose to construct a house as per the provisions of the prevailing building bye
laws at the time of application (plans/sections/elevations of all floors proposed to be
constructed duly signed by a competent professional as defined in these building bye-laws are
enclosed )- for qualification and competency refer Annexure I
h) That the building plan proposed duly meets the mandatory ventilation requirements as per the
Building Bye-Laws provisions.
i) That I/we have enclosed herewith an applicable building permit fees as per following
categorization of colonies on the circle rate basis :
1. Colony A&B: 5 Lakhs*
2. Colony C&D: 2.5 Lakhs*
3. Colony E, F&G: 1.5 Lakhs*
*These charges are exclusive of labour cess.
j) That I/we understand that the above fee is valid only for a period of five years,
k) That the building shall be constructed under due supervision, ensuring structural engineering
design/ norms.
l) That if I/we do not complete the construction within five years and do not submit the
INTIMATION OF CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION, an amount as decided by concerned
authority/ local body shall have to be paid once again for getting an extension of time/for
further new construction,
m) That I/we take full responsibility for the quality of construction and structural stability of the
construction using the services of a qualified professionals as referred in Annexure 1
n) That I/we shall submit an INTIMATION OF CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION to the
Municipal Corporation as and when the construction is complete, along with “as built” plans,
sections and elevations.
Enclosed: as mentioned above Date: …………………
Signature/s, Name/s and Address/es of Owners: Signature, Name and Address of Witnesses:
No. 1&2 No.1&2

Form 2.2
INTIMATION OF CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION
a). I/we ………………………………………………………………………………..son /

daughter of …………………………………R/o………………………do hereby intimate that the
construction of the building as per details given below is now complete :
Plot Area:……………….
Address: ………………..
b). I am hereby submitting the “as built” drawings which are in compliance with the prevailing
bye-laws duly signed by a competent professional as defined in these bye-laws Annexure I
c). Further the structural stability certificate (Form D2) duly signed by a structural engineer is
enclosed:
d). I have not constructed any part of the building in violation of the building bye-laws. In case
the concerned authority/ local body at any time identify unauthorized construction and violation
of master plan provisions, the same is liable for penalties/demolition and I shall abide by the
decisions of concerned authority/ local body.
Date: …………………
Signature/, Name and Address of Owner:
1)

Chapter 3
Procedure and Documentation for Sanction/
Completion of Building Plans
3.0 Procedure
Every person who intends to erect, re-erect or make alterations in any place in a building or
demolish any building shall give notice in writing to the Authority of his said intention in the
prescribed form and such notice shall be accompanied by plans and statements in sufficient
copies as prescribed below. The plans may be ordinary prints on white paper or any other
type. One of them shall be laminated or on an RTF. Form- A-1
3.1 Copies of Plans and Statements

Normally four copies of plans and statements shall be made available along with the notice. In
case of building schemes, where clearance is required from Delhi Fire Service, the number of
copies of the plans and statements accompanying the notice shall be six. Where clearance is
also required from Delhi Urban Art Commission, the number of copies of the plans and
statements accompanying the notice shall be eight.
3.1.1 Information accompanying Notice: The notice shall be accompanied by the
site plan, building plan services plans, specifications and certificate of
supervision and ownership title and other documents prescribed by the
Authority.
3.1.2 Size of Drawing Sheets: Size of drawing sheets shall be any of those specified
in table 3.1 below:
Table 3.1: Standard sizes of drawing
S.No Designation Trimmed size, mm
1 A0 841x1189
2 A1 594x841
3 A2 420x594
4 A3 297x420
5 A4 210x297
6 A5 148x210
All dimensions in drawings shall be indicated in metric unit.
3.1.3 Recommended notation for colouring of plans: The site and building plans
shall be coloured as specified in the table 3.2 given below. Where items of work
are not identified, the colouring notation used shall be indexed:
Table 3.2: Colouring of Plans
S. No. Item Site Plan Building Plan
1. Plot lines Thick green Thick green
2. Existing street Green ……..
3. Permissible building line Thick dotted green ……..
4. Existing work (Outline) Green Green
5. Work proposed to be demolished Yellow hatched Yellow hatched
6 Proposed--
Additions/ Alterations. Red Not to be coloured Red
b) Entirely new work Not to be coloured
7. Drainage Red dotted Red dotted
8. Water Supply Blue dotted thin Blue dotted thin
3.2 Key Plan of Building Proposal:

A key plan drawn to a scale of not less than 1: 10,000 shall be submitted along with notice,
showing boundary, location of the site with respect to neighborhood landmarks.
3.3 Site Plan of Building Proposal

3.3.1 Site Plan shall be drawn to a scale as follow:
Site area Scale (Preferable or readable
scale)
Up to 1000sq.m Not less than 1:200
Up to 1000sq.m-10000 sq.m Not less than 1:500
More than 10000sq.m Not less than 1:1000
3.3.2 The site should be a part of an approved Layout/Subdivision Plan. The site plan
is a detailed Plan showing the proposed placement of structure/building, parking
area, open area, landscaping, and other development features as required by the
specific sections of the Development Code of Delhi Master Plan, including the
amendments time to time. Further also to indicate boundaries, means of access,
position of the site in relation to neighboring street and name of the street, width
of the street in front of the site.
3.3.3 Further, on the site plan the direction of north point, existing physical features,
such as wells, drains, trees etc., ground area of the site and the breakup of
covered area(existing and proposed) on each floor with the percentage of total
plot area required under the bye – laws governing the coverage of the area,
number of floors, height, basement area, setback lines should be shown.
3.4 Layout/ Site Plan or Sub-division Plans:

3.4.1 Layout/ Site Plan or Sub-division plans are prepared by the
Authority/concerned local body or by the Developers and are sanctioned/
approved by the competent authority. However, the layout plan/revised layout
plan of an individual plot seeking approval may be submitted along with the
building plan, indicating the locations of different buildings of the same or
different use zone/ use premises.
3.4.2 Landscape Plan: It shall be prepared for all the group housing proposals of site
plan /subdivision plans. For all the remaining use premises, landscape plan shall
be submitted for public buildings, which require DUAC approval (irrespective of
plot size) as per their guidelines. Landscape Plan is to be preferably preferable on
a scale of 1:500 or subject to readability indicating, the circulation, parking
spaces, pathways, lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover and climbers.

3.4.3 For Institutional, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Government and
Group Housing schemes, number of trees in the respective premises shall be @
one tree per 100 sq.m of open space in the plot.
3.4.4 All the proposals of the layout plan or subdivision plans of group housing and in
all the plots of other use premises requiring DUAC approval, 50% of the open
area shall be landscaped.
3.5 Requirement of Site

3.5.1 Damp Site: Wherever the dampness of a site or the nature of the soil renders
such precautions necessary, the ground surface of the site between the walls of
any building erected thereon shall be rendered damp-proof to the satisfaction of
the Authority.
3.5.2 Corner Site: Where the site abuts two streets, the frontage would be on the street
having the larger width. In cases, where the two streets are of same width, then
the larger depth of the site will decide the frontage and open spaces. In such case
the location of a garage (on a corner plot) if provided within the open spaces
shall be located diagonally opposite the point of intersection. However the
details of the frontage of the building should be as per the approved layout plan.
3.5.3 Minimum Size of Site: The minimum size of sites for the construction of
different types of building or different use groups shall be mainly in accordance
with provisions of the Master Plan and any land development Rules and
Regulations of the Authority/local body.
3.5.4 Distance from Electric Lines: No verandah, balcony, or the like shall be allowed
to be erected or erected or any additions or alterations made to a building within
the distance quoted below in accordance with the Indian Electricity Rules
(National Electric Code 2011, Clause 3.2) and its amendments from time to time
between the building and overhead electric supply line. The distance provided in
NBC 2005 (Clause 6.4, Part III) are indicated as below:
Vertically (m) Horizontally (m)

a) Low and medium voltage lines 2.5 1.2
and service lines.
b)High voltage lines up to and 3.7 1.2
including 11 KV
c)High voltage lines above 11 KV 3.7 2.0
to and including 33KV
d) Extra high voltage lines beyond 3.7(add 0.3 m for every extra 2.0(add 0.3 m for every extra
33KV. 33KV or part thereof) 33KVor part thereof).
3.6 Building plan

The plans, elevations and sections of the buildings, accompanying the notice shall be drawn to
a readable scale or preferably to the scale of 1:50 for plots measuring up to 250sq.m. For plots
measuring above 250 sq.m, these be drawn at the scale of 1:100.
3.6.1 Details to be shown on building plans: The plans shall include floor plans of
all floors together with the covered area, clearly indicating the location and sizes
of all components, like rooms, staircases, ramps, exit ways, lift wells etc.
indicating the use or occupancy of all parts of the building.

3.6.2 Details to be shown in Sections: The section shall indicate the height of
buildings, rooms and also the height of the parapet; At least one section should
be taken through the staircase, kitchen, toilet, bath and W.C.
3.6.3 Details to be shown for all Elevations: Façade with height of buildings,
permissible projections beyond the permissible building line, location of doors,
windows and other openings including ventilators with size in a schedule form.
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3.6.4 Barrier free environment for differently abled persons: Provision of barrier
free environment in public and in all other buildings wherever felt necessary, for
persons with disability. –Chapter 11
3.6.5 Provision for Energy efficient buildings – Refer chapter 10 (Green Building
Norms)
3.7 Means of Access

Means of access shall be as per the approved layout plan and simultaneously in accordance with
the fire and life safety regulations as per rule 27 of Delhi Fire Service rules, 2010 ( Annexure V).
3.7.1 No building shall be erected so as to deprive any other building of its means of
access.
3.7.2 The width of the main street on which the building abuts shall be as provided in
the approved Layout Plan.
3.7.3 In the case of any Sub-division Plan, main entrance to the premises shall be of
adequate width to allow easy access to the fire tender and in no case it shall
measure less than 6 m and 4.5 m in case of village abadis/special areas as per
regulation mentioned in these bye laws clause 6.2.
3.7.4 The entrance gate shall fold back against the compound wall of the premises,
thus leaving the exterior access way within the plot free for movement of the fire
service vehicles. If archway is provided over the main entrance the height of the
archway shall not be of less than 5.0 m. in height.
3.7.5 Every person who erects a building shall not at any time erect or cause or permit
to erect or re- erect any building, which in any way encroaches upon or
diminishes the area set apart as means of access.
3.7.6 If there are any bends or curves in the approach road, sufficient width shall be
permitted at the curve to enable the fire tenders to turn, the turning circle shall be
at least of 9.0 m radius.
3.7.7 The approach to the building and open spaces on all sides up to 6.0 m
(minimum) width and the layout for the same shall be done in consultation with
the Delhi Fire Service and the same shall be of hard surface capable of taking the
weight of fire tender, weighing up to 22 tonnes for low rise building and 45
tonnes for building 15 m and above in height. The said open space shall be kept
free of obstructions and shall be motorable.
3.7.8 Main entrance to the premises shall be of adequate width to allow easy access to
the fire tender and in no case it shall measure less than 5 m.
3.7.9 For multistoried group housing schemes on a plot, the approach road shall be 18
m ROW (7.5m ROW for redevelopment areas/Rehabilitation Area/Special
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Notification No. S.O. No. 917(E) dt. 28 th August ‘2002.
Area/Village (Lal Dora/Firni)/Extended Lal Dora) and between individual
buildings there shall be 6.0 m. space around.
3.7.10 In case of basement extending beyond the building line, it shall be capable of
taking load of 45 tonnes for a building of height 15.0 m and above and 22 tonnes
for building height less than 15.0 m.
3.7.11 The external window shall not be blocked by louvers etc. In such case provisions
shall be made so that one can enter the building to be rescued through the
window by using hydraulic platform etc.
3.8 Building Plans for High-Rise and buildings requiring clearance from Delhi Fire Service:
For multi-storeyed buildings, which are above 15 m without stilts and above 17.5 with stilts, and
for buildings covered under rule 27 of Delhi Fire Service Rules, 2010 ( Annexure V) additional
information with regard to fire protection and life protection, are to be shown on the drawings for
various occupancies as per details mentioned under rule33 (Annexure V) from Delhi Fire Rules
2010(Chapter V, General Measure for Fire prevention). Additional information can be referred in
National Building Code - 2005 (Part IV, Fire & Life Safety), Delhi Fire Protection and Service Act
2007.
3.9 Service Plan

Service plans for water supply, sewage disposal system and details of building services, as per
norms and standards (Part IX Plumbing Services- Section 1- Water Supply, Section – 2- Drainage
and Sanitation and Section 3- Gas Supply of National Building Code- 2005 of India, with
amendments from time to time) these are to be shown on a scale as per the scale of building plan
requirements stated before.
3.10 Specifications
Design and general specifications of proposed construction, giving types and grades of material to
be used in buildings -FormA-2
3.11 Supervision
Notice shall be further accompanied by a certificate of supervision -FormA-3
3.12 Documents
In addition to above, application for building permit shall be accompanied by the following
documents:-
3.12.1 Ownership Document /Sale deed /Lease deed/ Perpetual lease deed/ Conveyance
deed/ Relinquishment deed/ Gift deed or any other legal document up to the
satisfaction of authority/ concerned local body along with site plan. However, if
lease deed is not executed, NOC from the lessor is required.
3.12.2 Certificate for incorporation green buildings -Form A-4
3.12.3 Natural hazard & structural safety certificate- the certificate of structural
engineer that he has to / shall follow structural safety requirement in accordance
to National Building Code - 2005, Part – IV -FormA-5
3.12.4 Certificate for removal of Mulba/Debris- a certificate is to be submitted for
removal of mulba and debris on a regular basis. -FormA-6
3.12.5 Latest receipt of Property Tax payment from House Tax department of the
Municipal Corporation.

Affidavits /Undertakings/Self attestation and Indemnity Bond are to be submitted as per
details given in following forms:
3.12.6 Undertaking/ Self-Attested certificate on plain paper to be given by an architect/
Engineer*/ Supervisor* that he has been appointed by the owner and
countersigned by the owner -Form A-7(1)
Note: Engineer* in case of plots up to 500 sq.m
Supervisor* in case of plots up to 100 sq.m
3.12.7 Undertaking/ Self-Attested certificate on plain paper to be given by the structural
engineer that he has been appointed by the owner and countersigned by the
owner. -FormA-7(2)
3.12.8 Undertaking/ Self-Attested certificate on plain paper to be given by the
supervisor that he has been appointed by the owner and countersigned by owner
-Form A-7(3)
3.12.9 Indemnity Bond by the owner, incase basement is to be constructed. -FormA-8
3.12.10 In case of a Low Density Residential Area, NOC from the Competent Authority
from land acquisition point of view to these Bye law clause no 6.4
(Regularization of Farm Houses) .
3.12.11 Approval of the Chief Inspector of Factories in case of industrial buildings; and
also from the Pollution Control Board, wherever required.
3.12.12 Approval from Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur and Delhi Fire Service, in
case of hazardous buildings wherever permitted.
3.12.13 Land use / use / premise clarification from the Delhi Development Authority
regarding land use as per Master/Zonal Plan, if required.
3.12.14 NOC from Airport Authority/Civil Aviation Department where the plot falls in
the Air Funnel as per notification wherever applicable
Other documents in special cases
3.12.15 Recommendations of Delhi Fire Service regarding the fire safety.(Bye Law no
3.8)
3.12.16 No objection certificate from ASI where the plot falling within 300 m. of
protected monument.
3.12.17 Additional documents required for the clearance of Delhi Urban Art
Commission, wherever applicable,
3.12.18 Additional documents required for conservation of Heritage sites including
Heritage Buildings, Heritage/Precincts and Natural Features Areas (wherever
required). Annexure II
3.12.19 Environmental impact assessment (EIA) if required.
3.12.20 Any other document required by any other department/ organization.
3.13 Signing of Plans for Submission to Authority/ Concerned Local Body

3.13.1 Signing of Building Plans: All building plans / drawings, before submission to
the Authority / Concerned local body, shall be signed by the Owner(s) AND
either of the following:

a. Architect (in case of any plot size)
Or
b. Engineer (in case of plots up to 500 sq m)
3.13.2 Signing the Layout Plans / Sub – Division Plans: All Layout Plans / Sub –
Division Plans, before submission to the Authority / Concerned local body, shall
be signed by the Owner(s) AND either of the following:
a. Town Planner (in case of any plot size)
Or
b. Architect (in case of plots up to one hectare in size)
Note: Definition of Town Planner, Architect and Engineer shall be as per Annexure I
Qualifications and Competence of Professionals.
3.1 Building permit not required

No notice and building permit is required for addition/alterations which do not otherwise
violate any provisions regarding building requirements, structural stability and fire safety
requirements given in bye laws, for the following:
a. Plastering and patch repairs;

b. Re-roofing or renewal of roof including roof of intermediate floor at the same
height;
c. Flooring and re- flooring;
d. Opening and closing windows, ventilators and doors opening within the owners
plot. No opening towards other’s property/ public property will be permitted.
e. Replacing fallen bricks, stones, pillars, beams etc.

f. Construction or reconstruction of sunshade not more than 75cm. in width
within one’s own land and not overhanging over a public street;
g. Construction or re-construction of parapet exceeding 1 m and not more than
1.5m in height and also construction or re-construction of boundary walls as
permissible under Bye Laws; and
h. White washing, painting etc. including erection of false ceiling in any floor at
the permissible clear height provided the false ceiling in no way can be put to
use as a loft /mezzanine etc.; and
i. Reconstruction of portions of buildings damaged by storm, rains, fire,
earthquake or any other natural calamity to the same extent as existed prior to
the damage, provided the use conforms to provisions of Master Plan of Delhi
j. Erection or re-erection of internal partitions provided the same are within the
preview of the Bye-laws.
k. For erection of Lifts in existing buildings.

3.2 Fees and charges
For all fees and charges related to building permit and sanction refer Annexure III and for
charges for compoundable deviations shall be as per Annexure IV.
3.3 Bulk characteristics for Development on specific plot (Planning requirement with respect
to provision of Master Plan Delhi -2021)
The owner/Architect may approach to Local Body/DDA to verify the bulk characteristic for
development on his plot with respect to coverage, basement, FAR, setback (margin lines),
height, parking , density (No of dwelling units) and on any other aspect.
3.16.1 Procedure: The Architect/Owner/ Engineer*/ Town Planner/ Supervisor* is to
submit the above details and a Profoma along with a fee as decided by the
concerned authority/Local Body. After the receipt, the Authority/Local Body to
verify the details submitted in Profoma may verify the details or modify
according to applicable planning requirements and communication within a
period of 30 days. The details verified by the Local Body / Authority may be
used by the architect for planning /designing the project on the said plot.
-Form A-9
Note: a. This procedure, however, will be optional and only operative if so desired by the
Owner/Architect/Engineer*/Town planner/ supervisor*of the project.
b. Engineer* in case of plots up to 500 sq.m and supervisor* in case of plots up to 100 sq.m
3.4 Qualification and Competence of Professionals

Qualification and Competence of various professionals -Annexure – I
3.5 Sanction
3.18.1 Sanction of building plan by Authority/ Local body
All plans as per the provisions of these Building Bye-Laws shall be submitted to
building sanctioning Authority. The building sanctioning Authority will issue the
sanction within 30 days, after receiving all requisite documents Form B-1
3.18.2 In cases where the building scheme requires the clearance of Delhi Urban Art
Commission then the Authority/Local Body shall issue the building permit only
after getting the clearance from the Delhi Urban Art Commission.
3.18.3 In case where the building scheme requires the clearance of Heritage
Conservation Committee then the Authority shall issue the building permit only
after getting the clearance from the Heritage Conservation Committee, additional
documents required for conservation of heritage site including heritage building,
heritage precincts and natural feature areas, be also submitted, as given in
Annexure -II. In case the building premises falls within the purview of HCC
notified list it would need clearance from HCC.
Notes: Also Within precinct of ASI listed buildings.
3.18.4 In cases where the building covered under clause 3.8 (rule 27 of Delhi Fire
Service rule 2010), requires the clearance of Delhi Fire Service then the
Authority/concerned local body shall issue the building permit only after getting
the clearance from the Delhi Fire Service.

3.6 Grant, Refusal and Deemed to be Sanctioned
After receiving all documents and information submitted by the owner/Architect with proper
authentication, the Local Body/Authority will issue the Sanction within the period of 30 days
(20 days for residential plots less than 500 sq. m). If certain deficiency arises, the Authority /
concerned Local Body shall call the architect/owner to rectify within a period of 15 days from
the date of receipt of permit. -Form B-2
In case the local sanctioning authority / local Body does not grant/ refuse within the period of
30 days (20 days for residential plots less than 500 sq. m) as mentioned above, the same shall
be “Deemed to be Sanctioned”, if the building plan are in conformity with the provisions of
these Building Bye laws.
In case the sanctioning authority/ concerned local body reject the application due to any
reasons, the applicant can resubmit a review application along with 5% of the original
building fees and compliances. He can also appeal before appellant tribunal.
3.7 Validity period of building permit

The sanction once accepted through building permit shall remain valid for five years from the
date of issue of sanction and shall be revalidated before the expiry of this period.
Revalidation shall be subject to the Master Plan/Zonal Plan Regulations and Building Bye-
laws applicable at the time of original sanction.
Note:
1. No building activity can be carried out after the expiry of validity of such building permit.
Owner/architect should apply for completion/occupancy certificate within five working days of
the validity period.
2. No completion/occupancy shall be entertained after the expiry of valid extension of time for
construction.
3. If the revalidation is not obtained within the time, new sanction has to be obtained as new
building bye laws.
3.8 Procedure for obtaining revalidation of building permit

3.21.1 The Building Permit can be revalidated for a period of one year at a time from
the date of expiry of the validity of the original permit on payment of the
required revalidation fees. Application for such revalidation shall be submitted
on plain paper along with the following documents: -
a. Original sanctioned plan;
b. Revalidation fee that shall be equal to fee of the original permit.
c. Latest House Tax Receipt.
d. NOC required from lessor in case the property is lease hold, for time
extension for construction.
e. Documents in support of construction, if any, having been done within valid
period of sanction;
f. Certificate of supervision from Architect / Engineer/ Supervisor Engineer that
the construction is being carried out under his supervision according to the
plans sanctioned by the concerned Local Body/Authority.
g. Ownership documents or Affidavit for updated ownership document after
previous sanction.

3.21.2 The application for revalidation shall be processed and revalidation or objection,
if any, shall be communicated within 30 days from the date of the application.
3.9 Revocation of building permit

The Authority may revoke any building permit issued under the provisions of the bye-laws if
there has been any false statement or any mis-representation of material facts in the
application on which the building permit was based.
3.10 Procedure during construction

3.23.1 Availability of information at site to the concerned authority/ local body:
a. The owner has to make available a copy of sanctioned plan at site during the
construction of the building.
3.23.2 Intimation at completion of the work up to plinth level:- At this stage, the owner
through his Registered Architect, in the performa, will inform the sanctioning
Authority to enable the Authority to ensure that work conforms to the sanctioned
Building plans and Building Bye-laws. The following documents are also to be
submitted along with the notice: -Form C-1
a. Copy of valid Certificate of registered Architect/ Engineer*/ Supervisor*.
b. Building plans, indicating the plinth constructed at site in relation to the plot
dimensions, area and setbacks, duly signed by the Owner and supervisor.
Note: Engineer* in case of plots up to 500 sq.m and supervisor* in case of plots up to 100 sq.m
3.11 Inspection
Authority shall inspect the site on receipt of Form C-1 and intimate the objection, if any, to
the owner/Architect/Engineer*/Supervisor*/ Supervisor who is supervising the work. It will
be obligatory on the part of the Authority to inspect the work and inform the objection, if any,
to the Owner and Architect/Engineer*/ Supervisor*/ Supervisor Engineer within 10 days from
the receipt of such notice. In case, no objection/ communication are received from the
authority/ concerned local body within 10 days, the same may be deemed as accepted. It will
be the responsibility of the owner/Architect/Engineer*/Supervisor*/ Supervisor Engineer to
ensure construction of the building in accordance with the sanctioned building plan, under the
provisions of Master Plan of Delhi and Building Bye Laws. -Form C-2
3.12 Procedure for obtaining Completion-cum-Occupancy Certificate

3.25.1 No person shall occupy or allow any other person to occupy any building or part
of a building for any purpose until such building or part of a building has been
granted the occupancy certificate. The following items need to be mandatory for
issue of completion certificate.
a. Flooring of any type of specification
b. Electrical wiring whereas electrical fitting shall not be mandatory
c. Plumbing and fitting in at least one toilet and Kitchen
d. Name and number plate.
e. For internal and external finishing of walls plastering, should not be
mandatory.

f. Building shall be lockable i.e. all external door and windows have to
be provided. In case grill is provided in the windows then fixing of
glass in the window panes should not be mandatory.
3.25.2 Part occupancy certificate shall be issued for any structure which meets the
minimum requirement of habitation. However, the validity of the sanction will
remain as per the original sanction. After expiry of validity period, the plan may
further be revalidated.
3.25.3 In cases, where the building scheme requires clearances of DUAC and or HCC,
than the authority/ Concerned local body shall issue the completion cum
occupancy certificate only after getting the clearances from DUAC and or HCC.
3.25.4 Notice for Occupancy-cum-Completion: The owner/ Architect shall submit the
notice of occupancy/completion along with the required documents and plans as
listed below:
a. Copy of ownership documents.
b. Extension of time up to the date of applying for completion certificate (for
lease hold property) is to be submitted.
c. One set of structural drawings of the building as executed at site along with
Structural safety Certificate. -FormA-5
d. Additional documents required by Delhi Urban Art Commission, Heritage
Conservation Committee and Delhi Fire Service shall be submitted for their
clearance/approval, if required.
e. Three copies of completion plan;
f. Three photographs of the building taken from different angles so as to show
the overall view of the building;
g. A copy of valid registration certificate of the professionals.
h. Certification that the erection/re-erection or material alteration, the
workmanship and all the materials (type and grade) are strictly in accordance
with general and detailed specification and the work has been completed to
our satisfaction. -FormD-1
i. Certification that the sanitary/water supply works have been executed under
supervision of Architect supervisor/Engineer supervisor and as per building
bye-laws/sanctioned plan. -FormD-2
j. Final assessment order of labour cess from GNCTD.
3.13 Communication for occupancy /completion certificate:

3.26.1 The Authority/ concerned local body on receipt, of the notice of completion shall
inspect the work after communicating the time to the Owner /Architect/
Engineer*/ Supervisor*/ supervisor supervising the work.
3.26.2 After inspection, Objections, if any, and compounding fee, to be calculated for
compoundable items given in annexure IV, shall be intimated to the
owner/Architect.
3.26.3 On compliance of all requirements, the Occupancy/completion Certificate shall be
issued within a period of 30 days.

a. Communication regarding issuing of completion is communication by
Authority. -Form D-3
b. Communication in case of rejection, giving full reasons and objections
raised are Communication by Authority. -FormD-4
3.14 Unauthorized Construction

In case of unauthorized development, beyond the permissible/ compoundable limits of
Building Bye Laws and provisions of Master Plan the Authority shall take suitable action,
which may include demolition of unauthorized works, sealing of premises, prosecution and
criminal proceeding against the offender in pursuance of relevant laws in force. The
demolition shall be at the risk and cost of the owner.
3.15 Penal Action

3.28.1 Violation of provision of Master Plan Regulations and Building Bye - Laws,
a. Compoundable items: Certain violations are to be regularized only to a
limited extent after levying the compoundable charges, only such
violations which do not affect the covered area/FAR, except within the
compounding limits. Various violations Compounding Charges are
leviable. -Annexure- IV
Note: Engineer* in case of plots up to 500 sq.m and supervisor* in case of plots up to 100
sq.m
b. In case, it is found that Completion/Occupancy Certificate was obtained
on misrepresentation, the same may be cancelled and action taken as per
Law.
3.28.2 Action against the Owner/ Professional:
a. If the Competent Authority noticed that any owner/professional has made
false statements or material facts and mis-represented for obtaining
building permit, the Owner/Professional registered with the
Authority/Local Body, may be delisted, building permit revoked and
action taken as per Law.
b. Also, in case of registered Architects the Council of Architecture may also
be informed regarding the act of the defaulting Architects for taking
suitable action for professional misconduct.
3.28.3 Construction to be in conformity with Building Bye-Law
Owners’ liability: Neither granting of permission nor approval of the buildings
and specifications, nor the inspection by the Authority/ concerned local body
during erection of the building, shall in any way relieve the owner of such
building from full responsibility for carrying out the work in accordance with the
Building Bye-Laws and in case of any violation shall be liable for action under
the Law.
3.16 Unsafe Buildings

All unsafe buildings shall be deemed to constitute a danger to public safety shall be
demolished/ restored by repairs or dealt with as otherwise directed. The owner shall abide by
such directions.

3.17 Simplified Procedure for Government Building Plan Sanction
A simplified procedure for government building plan sanction in all the three municipal
corporations of Delhi shall be per office order no: 289/addl.Cm.(E)/ 2009/ SE(bld) dated
22/12/2009 given at Annexure no XII.
3.18 Simplified Procedure for Residential Plotted Plan Sanction

A simplified procedure for Residential plotted plan sanction in all the three municipal
corporations of Delhi shall be per office order no: 49/Cm./SDMC/Blg HQ/2012 dated
13/09/2012 given at Annexure no XIII.

Chapter 4
Procedure and Documentation for Single
Window Plan Sanction and Completion
4.1 Single Window Plan Sanction and Completion is applicable for projects of any land use/type,
having minimum land area of 5,000 sq. m or more for commercial/ industrial and 10,000 sq. m
or more for residential projects in Delhi.
4.2 Owners/allotees of the above plots have to follow the prevailing provisions of the Master Plan
as well as the Unified Building Byelaws, including amendments made from time to time.
4.3 Owners/allotees of the above plots (applicants) need to submit all the documents to the
concerned local body/authority in a manner as prescribed in these Unified Building Byelaws.
The required number of copies of documentation shall be prescribed by the concerned local
body/authority from time to time along with fees as applicable.
4.4 In all the authority/ concerned local body, there shall be a Single Window Plan Sanction Cell
with dedicated trained specialized staff and infrastructure, including computer software and
hardware, created to fast track approval of projects.
4.5 It shall be the responsibility of the concerned local body/authority to send the documentation to
all the concerned authorities/ agencies/ parastatal bodies for scrutiny. The applicant (owner /
allottee of the plot) need not visit any other agency, other than the concerned local
body/authority which shall be a single point of contact.
4.6 Such scrutiny shall be completed simultaneously by various authorities/agencies/para statal

bodies within a time period of FOUR WEEKS and no more.
4.7 The Government of India has constituted a HIGH POWERED REVIEW AND
MONITORING COMMITTEE to fast track approval of building plans as per order no K-
12016/03/2014 –DD-I dated 12th March 2015 details of which are given in Annexure XIV.

Chapter 5
Master Plan Delhi -2021, Development
Control Regulations (DCR)
This Chapter pertains to the Master Plan Provisions for Delhi (MPD-2021) and Development
Control Regulations (DCRs) prepared by the Delhi Development Authority (herein referred as
authority). As these do not essentially form a part of the Building Bye-laws, the provisions of
this chapter has been placed as Annexures VI to the UBBL.

Chapter6
Other Regulations Notified by
Delhi Development Authority
6.1 Regulations notified by Delhi Development Authority

Regulations notified by Delhi Development Authority in exercise of power conformed by sub
section (1) of section 57, of Delhi Development Act , 1957 the Delhi Development Authority,
with the previous approval of the Central Government.
6.2 Building regulations for Special area, Unauthorized Regularized Colonies and Villages:
Building regulations for Special area, Unauthorized Regularized Colonies and Villages,
Notified vide S.O. 97 (E), F.No.F.3 (28)2008/MP/Part], Dated 17th January 2011.
http://dda.org.in/tendernotices_docs/april11/gazette%20of%20India_1%20april%202011_97.p
df
6.3 Regularizations and Guidelines for Redevelopment:

Regularizations and guidelines for redevelopment of existing planned industrial areas, Notified
videS.O. 683(E), [F.No .F. 17(5)2007/MP], Dated 1st April, 2011.
http://dda.org.in/tendernotices_docs/april11/gazette%20of%20india%201%20april%202011_6
83.pdf
6.4 Regularization of Farm Houses:

Regularization of Farm Houses in Delhi, Notified vide S.O.2622 (E), [F.No.F.3 (103)96/MP],
Dated 30th October, 2012.
http://dda.org.in/tendernotices_docs/nov12/SO2622_30102012_farmhouse.pdf
6.5 The (Permission of Banquet Halls) Regulations, 2012:

Notified vide S.O.2272 (E), Dated 21st September, 2012
http://dda.org.in/tendernotices_docs/oct12/banquet%20hall-291012.pdf
Note: Regulations notified by the GOI/DDA from time to time shall be part of this document and shall be
enforced accordingly.

Chapter 7
General Building Requirements/Provisions
7.0 This part sets out the standard space requirements of various parts of a building (for all types
of buildings – low/ high rise).
7.1 Space requirement for different parts of building of different size of Dwelling Units:
7.1.1 Main Building: The plinth or any part of a building or outhouse shall be so
located with respect to highest surrounding road level from site / ground level
irrespective of location of the entry level so that adequate drainage of the site is
assured.
7.1.2 Interior Courtyards, Covered Parking Spaces and Garages: These shall be
satisfactorily drained either by gravity or by mechanical means.
7.1.3 Minimum Size, Width and height of different components of residential
premises, as given below in Table 7.1
Min. Requirement for a
Components of Min. Requirement for a dwelling
S.No. dwelling unit above 50 sq.m
Building unit up to 50 sq.m area
area
Area 7.5sq.m Area 9.5sq.m
1. Habitable Rooms Width 2.1 m Width 2.4m
Height 2.75 m Height 2.75m
Area 3.3sq.m Area 4.5 sq.m

2. Kitchen Width 1.8 m Width 2.4 m
Height 2.75 m Height 2.75m
Area 3.0 sq.m

3 Pantry ------------- Width 1.4mt
Height 2.2m
Area 1.20sq.m Area 1.8 sq.m
4. Bathroom Width 1.0m Width 1.2 m
Height 2.2mt Height 2.2m
Area 1.0sq.m Area 1.2 Sq.m
5. W.C. Width 0.9m Width 0.9 m
Height 2.20m Height 2.20m
Area 1.80sq.m Area 2.80sq.m
Combined Bath and
6. Width 1.0m Width 1.20m
W.C.

The area of the store has to be less The area of the store has to be
than habitable room (less than 7.5 less than habitable room (less
7. Store room
sq.m and minimum height of 2.2 than 9.5 sq. m and minimum
m) height of 2.2 m)
Covered Projections Permitted within the plot boundary, up to 0.75 m width. No portions of
8.
(Sunshades/ Cupboards) any projection whatsoever shall project outside the plot boundary.
Area 14.50sq.m
9. Garage Two-wheeler garage: 1 x 2 m Width 2.70 m
Height 2.40m
10. Passage way/ Corridor Width 0.9 m Width 1.0* m
Width 0.90 m Width 0.9 m
Door Ways (habitable
Height 2.1m Height 2.1 m
rooms)
11.
(Kitchen, bath, W.C.)
Width 0.75m Width 0.75m
12. Staircases Width 0.9m Width 1.0* m
Notes:
1. Provided that the minimum clear head way under any beam shall not be less than 2.4m.
2. Maximum permissible height for all types of building components mentioned in the above table is
4.8 m finished from floor level to soffit level. However, if the architect/ Engineer* desires more
than 4.8 m height of any building component in the project, the same may be permitted subject to
the overall permissible height of building/structure.
3. In case of group housing all open spaces provided either in interior or exterior shall be kept free
from any erections thereon and shall open to the sky. Nothing except cornice, chhajja or weather
shade (not more than 0.75 m wide) shall overhang or project over the said open space so as to
reduce the width to less than minimum required. Such projections shall not be allowed at height
less than 2.2 m from the corresponding finished floor level.
4. Architectural features and landscape:
Architectural features like pergolas, free standing walls, trellis, gazebos, fountains, water pools,
swimming pools (if uncovered), tanks, open ramps, gate, slides, swings, uncovered staircase
(uncovered and unenclosed on three sides except for a 1.2 m railing / wall and open to sky), open
shafts, statues, pedestal, louvers, fins, jalis, sunshade etc. in permissible building envelope area,
which shall not be counted in FAR and Ground Coverage.
* For high-rise buildings, the dimensions shall be as provided for in clause 8.5.3 and 8.5.8.
7.2 Other general requirements

7.2.1 Kitchen: Every room to be used as a kitchen shall have
a. Unless separately provided in a pantry, means for washing of kitchen
utensils, which shall lead directly or through a sink to a grated and trapped
connection to the waste pipe.
b. An impermeable floor;

c. At least a window not less than 1 sq.m or one tenth of the floor area
whichever is more in area open directly to an interior or exterior open space,
but not into a shaft (unless mechanically ventilated) and
d. Refuse chutes in residential building above 15/17.5 m (with stilt)in height.
7.2.2 Bathroom and W. C: Every bathroom or water closet shall
a. Be so situated that at least one of its walls shall open to external /shaft wall
and shall have a minimum opening in the form of window or ventilation to
the extent of 0.37 sq.m unless mechanically ventilated.
b. Have the platform or seat made of watertight non-absorbent material.
c. Be provided with an impervious floor covering, sloping towards the drain
with a suitable grade and not towards veranda or any other room.
d. No room containing water closets shall be used for any purpose except as a
lavatory.
e. Every water closet and/or a set of urinals shall have flushing cistern of
adequate capacity attached to it
f. One toilet on terrace having a maximum of 2.2 m height shall be permitted
subject to condition that the area of toilet is maximum 4 sq. m and not to be
counted in FAR and towards height of buildings.
g. All the sewage outlets shall be connected to the Municipal Sewerage system.
Where no such system exists, a septic tank and soak pit shall be provided
within the plot conforming to the requirements.
h. One Toilet is permitted within the building envelope in stilts area and
basement with subject to appropriate natural/artificial ventilation, drainage
and sanitation provided the maximum size does not exceed 3 sq.m which
shall be counted towards F.A.R.
7.2.3 Mezzanine floor
Mezzanine floor where provided is to be counted in FAR, with a minimum clear
height of 2.75m (between floor to soffit of beam).
7.2.4 Balcony and Canopy (Residential):
a. Balcony:
i. Balcony to be provided within the plot line to the max width of 1.5 m
free from FAR. Wrap around continuous balconies will be allowed as
long as their area does not exceed 40%of the total open area.
ii. For group housing: Balcony @ 4.5 sq.m each with max width of 1.5
m will be permitted free from F.A.R, with the all rooms provided it
doesn’t hinder fire tender movement and within the building
envelope.
iii. Min. double height open terrace shall be permitted measuring @ 10
sq.m max with a min width of 2 m free from FAR.
b. Canopy:
i. Canopy to be provided within the building envelope in setback but
inside plot line, however over the entrance in the front setback should
not be more than 3 m and in side setbacks may be up to the plot
boundary or maximum 3 m, whichever is less subject to maximum
length not to exceed full width of the building. Canopy can be at any
structural floor level or at lintel level.
ii. For Group housing (High Rise) /Commercial/ Public-Semi-public
buildings/Industrial: Canopy/Porch of max extent of 8.5 m x 20 m or
3% of FAR, whichever is less with height as per the approval of
Delhi Fire Service and shall be permissible which shall not be
counted in FAR and Ground Coverage.
7.2.5 Loft
Lofts shall be permitted in residential building and shops only. Area of such loft
shall be restricted to 25% of the covered area of respective floor. Maximum
height between loft and ceiling shall be 1.75 m and the clear height below the
loft shall be as stipulated in the Building Bye-Laws for the space below it.
7.2.6 Boundary wall height
Wherever applicable, the following norms shall apply
a. Front wall: Maximum 1.2 m from highest adjacent road level to be solid
(stone/brick/ masonry etc.) and above 1.2 m, it should be perforated (stone
jail/iron grills/vegetation) to maintain visual continuity.
b. Side walls and back wall: Maximum 2.4 m from ground level to be solid
(stone/brick/ masonry etc.)
7.3 Non-residential buildings:

The minimum area for office room/shop or any other space to be used as workspace shall
not be less than 6.0 sq.m with a minimum width of 2.4 m and min height to be 2.75 m and
max height to be 4.8 m.
7.4 Basement
The construction of the basement shall be allowed by Authority in accordance with the land
use and other provisions specified under the Master Plan/Zonal Plan. The basement shall
have the following requirement:
7.4.1 Every basement shall be in every part at least 2.4 m in height from the floor to
underside of the soffit of the beam and 2.4 m minimum width.
7.4.2 Adequate ventilation shall be provided for the basement. The standard of
ventilation shall be the same as required for the particular occupancy according
to Building Bye-Laws 7.14 and 8.5.4.
7.4.3 The maximum height of the ceiling of any basement shall be up to1.2 m above
the highest surrounding level.
7.4.4 Adequate arrangement shall be made such that surface drainage does not enter
the basement.
7.4.5 The walls and floors of the basement shall be watertight and be so designed that
the effect of the surrounding soil and moisture, if any, are taken into account in
design and adequate damp proofing treatment is given.
7.4.6 The access to the basement shall be either from the main or alternate staircase
providing access to the building. In case a lift is provided in a building (including
residential buildings) the same may also serve the basement area.

7.4.7 Basement in an individual plot shall be allowed subject to the owner submitting
an indemnity bond to the authority/ concerned local body against any damage
caused to the adjacent property.
7.4.8 If partitions in the basements are allowed by the Authority/ local body, no
compartment shall be less than 50 sq.m in case of storage. For any other use,
other than storage (in conformity with use premises) the partition should not be
less than 9.5sq.m in area. In such cases, each compartment shall have ventilation
standards as laid down in these building bye-laws.
7.4.9 Basement is not to be counted in FAR if used for parking, household storage and
services. However if 50% of the basement area is used as part of dwelling unit
(without gas appliances)connected to the ground floor then it should be counting
in FAR , provided it is with an internal access to the ground floor and shall
satisfy all light and ventilation requirements of these bye laws. Height and space
standard shall be applicable as mentioned in Table 7.1.An additional staircase
may be allowed for connecting in stilt area for the above purposes.
7.4.10 Parking in basement can also be permitted by means of a car lift. In case of
residential buildings (except group housing), ramps are not mandatory. However
for other than residential buildings, ramps are mandatory for plot size above
1000 sq. m.
7.4.11 The basement can be used for storage of households for other goods for non-
flammable material, dark rooms, strong rooms, bank cellars, stack rooms of
libraries, air conditioning equipment and other machines used for services and
utilities of the buildings etc.
7.5 Exit requirements

The following general requirement shall apply to exits:
7.5.1 Every building meant for human occupancy shall be provided with exits
sufficient to permit safe escape of occupants in case of fire or other emergency.
7.5.2 In every building exit shall comply with the minimum requirement of this part,
except those not accessible for general public use.
7.5.3 All exists shall be free of obstructions.
7.5.4 No buildings shall be altered so as to reduce the number, width or portion of
exits to less than required.
7.5.5 Exits shall be clearly visible and the routes to reach exits shall be clearly marked
and signs posted to guide the occupants of floor concerned.
7.5.6 All exit ways shall be properly illuminated.
7.5.7 Firefighting equipment where provided along exits shall be suitably located and
clearly marked but must not obstruct the exit way and there should be clear
indication about its location from either side of the exit way.
7.5.8 Alarm devices shall be installed to ensure prompt evacuation of the occupants
concerned through the exits, wherever required.
7.5.9 All exits shall provide continuous means of egress to the exterior of a building or
to an exterior open space or leading to a street.

7.5.10 Exits shall be so arranged that they may be reached without passing through
another unit.
7.6 Types of Exits

7.6.1 An exit may be doorway, corridor/ passage to an internal staircase or an external
staircase, or a fire tower or a fire escape or a ramp or to a verandah and/or
terraces that have access to the street. An exit may also include horizontal exit
leading to an adjoining building at the same level.
7.6.2 Lifts/ escalators and revolving doors shall not be considered as exits.
7.7 Number and size of Exits

The requisite number and size of various exits shall be provided, based on the occupants in
each room and floor based on the occupant load, capacity of exits, travel distance and height
of buildings.
7.8 Arrangement of Exits

7.8.1 Exits in non-sprinkled buildings shall be so located so that the travel distance on
the floor shall not exceed the distances as given in Table 9.2, building bye laws
9.3.4 (a). Provided that for fully sprinkled building, the travel distance may be
increased by 50% of the values specified in table 9.2. Provided further that
ramps shall be counted as one of the means of escape.
7.8.2 The travel distance to an exit (refer in table 9.2) from the dead end of the
corridor shall not exceed half the distance as stated above except in the case of
institutional and assembly occupancy in which case it shall not exceed 6.0 m.
7.8.3 Whenever more than one exit is required for any room space or floor of a
building, exits shall be placed as remote from each other as possible and shall be
arranged to provide direct access in separate directions from any point in the area
served.
7.9 Capacity of Exits:

The capacity of exits (staircase, ramps and doorways) indicating the number of which
persons could be safety evacuated through a unit exit width of 50 cm shall be as given below
in table 7.2
Table 7.2Number of Occupants per unit Exit width
Number of occupants
S.No Group of Occupancy
Stairways Ramps Doors
1 Residential 25 50 75
2 Educational 25 50 75
3 Institutional 25 50 75
4 Assembly 40 50 60
5 Business 50 60 75
6 Mercantile 50 60 75
7 Industrial 50 60 75
8 Storage 50 60 75
9 Hazardous 25 30 40

Table 7.3 Occupant Load
S.No Group of Occupancy Occupancy Load, Floor Area in m2/ Person

1 Residential 12.5
2 Educational 4
3 Institutional 15 (See note 1)
4 Assembly
a. With fixed or loose seat and dance 0.6 (See note 2)
floors
b. Without seating facilities including 1.5 (See note 2)
dining rooms
5 Mercantile
a.) Street floors and sales 3
basements
b.) Upper sales Floor 6
6 Business and Industrial 10
7 Storage 30
8 Hazardous 10
NOTES
1. Occupant load in dormitory portions of homes for the aged, orphanages, insane asylums, etc. where
sleeping accommodation provided, shall be calculated not less than7.5 m2 gross floor area/person.
2. The gross floor area shall include, in addition to the main assembly room or space, any occupied connecting
room or space in the same storey or in the storeys above or below, where entrance is common to such
rooms and spaces and they are available for use by the occupant so of the assembly place. No deductions
shall be made in the gross area for corridors, closets or other sub-divisions the area shall include all space
serving the particular assembly occupancy.
7.10 Staircase Requirements

The number of staircases in the buildings shall be determined based on the occupant load,
travel distance, dead end restriction subject to minimum two staircases in respect of buildings
identified under Bye-law No. 3.8. Provided that where the travel distance and other
requirements are complied with one staircase and the second shall be a Fire Escape.
Provided further that a single staircase may be accepted for building on residential plot-
plotted housing where area per floor does not exceed 300 sq. m other requirements of
occupant load travel distance and width of staircase shall meet the requirement.
It is mandatory to provide a ladder or any other form of open access to the overhead tank for
inspection.
7.11 Stairways
a. Interior stairs shall be constructed of non-combustible material throughout.
b. Interior stairs shall be constructed as a self-contained unit with at least one
side adjacent to an external wall and shall be completely enclosed unless
mechanically ventilated.

c. A staircase shall not be arranged round a lift shaft for buildings above 15.0 m
(17.5 m with stilts) height. The staircase location shall be to the satisfaction
of Delhi Fire Service.
d. Hollow combustible construction shall not be permitted.
e. The minimum width of internal staircase shall be as given in bye-law No.
7.11.2.
f. The minimum width of treads without nosing shall be 25 cm for an internal
staircase for low rise residential. In the case of other buildings including high
rise residential, the minimum tread shall be 30 cm. The treads shall be
constructed and maintained in a manner to prevent slipping. Winders shall be
allowed in residential buildings provided they are not at the head of a
downward flight.
g. The maximum height of riser shall be 19 cm in the case of low rise residential
buildings and 15 cm in the case of other buildings including high rise
residential these shall be limited to 15 per flight.
h. Handrails shall be provided with a minimum height of 100 cm from the

centre of the tread.
i. The minimum headroom in a passage under the landing of a staircase and
under the staircase shall be 2.2 m.
j. For building 15m /17.5 m(with stilts)in height or more, access to main
staircase shall be through a fire door having minimum two hours fire
resistance rating, which may be reduced to one hour for residential buildings
(except hotel/ starred hotels).
k. No living space, store or other fire risk shall open directly into the staircase or
staircases, in case of group housing.
l. External exit door of staircase enclosure at ground level shall open directly to
the open spaces or can be reached without passing through any door other
than a door provided to form a draught lobby.
m. The main staircase and fire escape staircase shall be continuous from ground
floor to the terrace level.
n. No electrical shafts/AC ducts or gas pipe etc. shall pass through the staircase.
Lift shall not open in staircase landing.
o. No combustible material shall be used for decoration/wall panelling in the
staircase.
p. Beams/columns and other building features shall not reduce the head
room/width of the staircase.
q. The exit sign with arrow indicating the way to the escape route shall be
provided at a suitable height from the floor level on the wall and shall be
illuminated by electric light or glow sign or florescent connected to corridor
circuits. All exit way marking sign should be flush with the wall and so
designed that no mechanical damage shall occur to them due to moving of
furniture or other heavy equipment’s. Further all landings of floor shall have
floor-indicating boards indicating the number of floor as per bye-law. The
floor indication board shall be placed on the wall immediately facing the

flight of stairs and nearest to the landing. It shall be of size not less than 0.2
m x 0.5 m.
r. Individual floors shall be prominently indicated on the wall facing the
staircase.
s. In case of single staircase it shall terminate at the ground floor level and the
access to the basement shall be by a separate staircase. However, the second
staircase may lead to basement levels provided the same is separated at
ground level either by ventilated lobby with discharge points at two different
ends through enclosures.
t. Any staircase made for use of Fire escape will not be considered under FAR
calculation.
u. No gas piping or electrical panels shall be installed in the staircase. Ducting
in staircase may be permitted if it is of 1 hour fire resistance rating.
v. Spiral Stairs (fire escape) –
i. The use of spiral staircase shall be limited to low occupant load
and to a building of height 9 m.
ii. A spiral fire escape shall be not less than 150cm in diameter and
shall be designed to give adequate head room.
7.11.1 Minimum Width Provisions for Stairways

The following minimum width provisions shall be made for each stairway:
a. Residential (private dwellings including apartments) low rise building as per
table 7.1.
b. Other residential building e.g. flats, hostels, group housing, guest houses etc.
1.25 m.
c. Assembly buildings and Institutional building -2.0 m.
d. All other buildings including hotels and Educational building 1.5 m.
7.11.2 Minimum Width Provisions for Passageway/Corridors
The width of corridor/passageway/foyer as the case may be, shall be determined
such that it shall accommodate the entire population of the floor subject to
minimum width depending upon the class of occupancy as under:-
a. Residential buildings (low rise), dwelling unit type 1 m for single loaded and
1.5 m for double loaded.
b. Residential buildings, e.g., hostels, group housing etc. 1.25 m for single
loaded and 1.8m for double loaded.
c. Assembly buildings like auditorium theatres and cinemas 2.0 m.
d. All other buildings like commercial, institutional and hotels 1.5 m for single
loaded and 1.8m for double loaded.
e. Hospital, Nursing Homes, etc. 2.4 m for both single and double loaded.
f. Ramps- for applicability in all other building types refer Chapter 8 (Clause
8.5.7)

g. Where stairways discharge through corridors and passageways, the height of
corridors and passageways shall be not less than 2.4 m.
h. All means of exit including staircases lifts lobbies and corridors shall be
adequately ventilated.
7.12 Doorways
7.12.1 Every doorway shall open into an enclosed stairway, a horizontal exit, on a
corridor or passageway providing continuous and protected means of egress.
7.12.2 No exit doorways shall be less than 1m in width except assembly and
institutional buildings where Doorway shall not be less than 2 m.
7.12.3 Exit doorways shall open outwards, that is away from the room but shall not
obstruct the travel along any exit. No door when opened shall reduce the
required width of stairway or landing to less than 0.90m Overhead or sliding
door shall not be installed.
Note: In the case of buildings where there is a central corridor, the doors of rooms shall
open inwards to permit smooth flow of traffic in the corridor
7.12.4 Exit door shall not open immediately upon a flight of stairs. A landing equal to at
least, the width of the door shall be provided in the stairway at each doorway.
Level of landings shall be the same as that of the floor, which it serves.
7.12.5 Exit doorways shall be openable from the side, which they serve without the use
of a key.
7.12.6 Revolving doors shall not to be provided as means of fire exit.
7.12.7 Mirrors shall not be placed in exit ways or exit doors to avoid confusion
regarding the direction of exit.
7.13 Provision of exterior open spaces and height limitation around the building
7.13.1 The open spaces / setbacks, covered area, FAR shall be as per Master Plan/Zonal
Plan requirements as given in the development controls of Master Plan of Delhi
(Building Bye Laws-Annexure VI).
7.13.2 Every room that is intended for human habitation shall abut on an interior or
exterior open space or on to a verandah open to such interior or exterior open
space unless mechanically ventilated.
7.13.3 In case of High rise building, the exterior open spaces around a building as in
Building Bye Laws No. 7.13.1 shall be of green or hard surface capable to taking
load of fire engine weighing up to 45tonnes.
7.13.4 In case, kitchen and toilets do not abut either interior or exterior open spaces,
mechanical ventilation would be accepted.
7.13.5 Up to 25% of the total setback area can be sunk for light, ventilation and access
to basement, provided fire tender movement is not hindered.
7.14 Interior Open Space for Light and Ventilation

7.14.1 The whole or part of one side of one or more rooms intended for human
habitation and not abutting on either the front, rear or side open spaces shall abut
on an interior open space whose minimum width in all directions shall be 3.0 m

in case of buildings not more than 15 m/ 17.5 m (with stilts) in height unless
mechanically ventilated.
7.14.2 Sunken Courtyard: Sunken courtyard as ‘light well’ within building envelop
shall be permitted for light and ventilation for basement area.
7.14.3 Skylight: Skylight in interior open space(courtyard) may be permitted subject to
it may not act as a coverage space on the ground floor and not violate the
maximum/ minimum ground coverage rules.
7.15 Provision of parking in stilts, podium and landscaping

7.15.1 In case a building is to be constructed on individual plot with stilt floor, a
minimum 2.2 m height at soffit level for providing parking space, a podium may
be constructed in continuation of the stilt floor having access for the parking
without conflicting the access requirement as per clause 3.7 and 8.2 from the plot
line. The terrace of podium may be used for plantation, landscaping and
parking/entrance and exits as required.
7.15.2 For low rise development, the maximum height permitted is 15m. However
where the stilt floor is to be constructed for parking the height may be increased
to 17.5 m.
7.15.3 In case, parking requirements are met by setbacks and open area, then stilt
parking would be at owners’ discretion. In case total parking requirement are not
met in the open area and setbacks, the remaining parking should be
accommodated in partial stilt with balance area can be used as part of dwelling
unit, which may be counted for FAR calculations, provided it meets the height
and space requirement for dwelling units as mentioned in table 7.1.
Note:
1. The entire stilt parking may not be built only for parking. However, if stilt floor is
used for mixed occupancy including parking, the occupancies shall be segregated by
a separating wall having 4 hour fire resistance rating and having independent
entry/exit facility.
2. Shear wall/bracing/any other structural provision as per IS 1893 (Part 1), IS 13920,
IS 4326 may be provided to reduce impact of soft storey in the stilt area.
7.16 Joint Open Air Space

7.16.1 Every interior or exterior or air space, unless the latter is a street, shall be
maintained for the benefit of such building exclusively and shall be entirely
within the owner's own premises.
7.16.2 If such interior or exterior open air space is intended to be used for the benefit of
more than one building belonging to the same owner; then the width of such
open air space shall be the one specified for the tallest building as specified in
building byelaw ,abutting on such open air space.
7.17 Exemption to Projections in Open Spaces/Covered area

The following exemption to open space shall be permitted.
7.17.1 Projections into open spaces: Every interior or exterior open space shall be kept,
free from any erection thereon and shall be open to the sky. Nothing except
cornice, chajjas or weather shade (not more than 0.75 m wide) shall overhang or
project over the said open spaces so as to reduce the width to less than the
minimum required.
Notes:
a. Such projections shall be allowed at a height more than 2.20 m from the
corresponding finished floor level.
b. Pergola shall be permitted in a residential building if constructed in the exterior
open spaces within setback or terrace. Such pergola shall not exceed 10% of
ground coverage. Such pergolas shall have a minimum clear height of 2.2 m.
7.17.2 The following shall not be included in covered area for FAR calculations.
a. Machine room for lift on top floor as required for the lift machine
installation.
b. Rockery, lift/lift well, well and well structures, plant nursery, water pool,
swimming pool at any level (if uncovered), platform around a tree, tank,
fountain, bench, chabutara with open top and / or unenclosed sides by
walls, open ramps, compound wall, gate, slide swing door, uncovered
staircase (uncovered and unclosed on three sides except for a 1.2 m high
railing/wall, overhead water tank on top of building/open shafts, cooling
towers as per fire norms. Fire tender movement shall be unhindered.
c. Mumty over staircase on top floor.
d. Culvert on Municipal drains.
e. Watch and ward cabins of total area not more than 4.5sq. m each at entry
and exit only, within the property line and not outside it except in plotted
residential.
f. Entrance porches, canopies and balconies.
g. All pergolas at any floor level.
h. Covered sky bridges or intermittent floors as relief in high rise buildings
having landscape areas, jogging tracks, swimming pools and other public
spaces shall be counted in FAR irrespective of height and not to be
counted towards ground coverage.
i. Architectural feature on ground or any other floor including rooftops as
approved by sanctioning authority/ DUAC and Delhi Fire Service
j. Any landscape element which has built up area as approved by
sanctioning authority/ DUAC and Delhi Fire Service wherever
applicable.
k. The projections (cantilever)of cupboards and shelves shall be permitted

and are exempted from covered area calculations in case of residential
buildings only. Such projection shall not exceed 0.75 m in depth
provided that they are above 2.5 m from ground level.
l. Plinth steps
m. Area of all staircases and lifts in high rise buildings shall be counted only
once in FAR and Ground coverage.
n. Area of fire staircases in high rise building shall not be counted either in
FAR or Ground Coverage

7.17.3 Only temporary site office shall be allowed during construction, which is to be
removed before occupancy of building or validity of building sanction whichever
is earlier.
7.18 Height Limit

The height shall be related to provisions of FAR as given in Annexure VI-
(Development Control Norms) and the provisions of open spaces.
7.19 Height Exemptions

The following apartment structures shall not be included in the height of building covered
under Building Bye-Laws.
i. Roof tanks and their supports not exceeding 1.5 m in height
ii. Ventilating apparatus, air conditioning equipments and lift machine room (s) if
required as per the specification of lift manufacturer and similar service
equipments,
iii. Stair covered with mumty not exceeding 3.00 m in height.
iv. Chimneys and parapet wall not exceeding 1.50 m in height
7.20 Lighting and ventilation of rooms

7.20.1 All habitable rooms shall have for the admission of light and air, one or more
apertures, such as window, glazed door and fan lights, opening directly to the
external air or into an open verandah not more than 2.40 m in width. In case light
and ventilation to habitable space area are through an internal courtyard, the
minimum dimensions of such courtyard shall not be less than 3.0 m x 3.0 m for
buildings up to 15 m in height unless mechanically ventilated.
7.20.2 Where the lighting and ventilation requirements are not fully met through day
lighting and natural ventilation, the same shall be further ensured through
artificial lighting and mechanical ventilation as given in part-VII building
services Section-1 lighting and Ventilation of National Building Code of India
published by the Bureau of Indian Standards. The latest version of the National
Building Code of India shall be taken into account at the time of enforcement of
the Building Bye-Laws. Notwithstanding the above, the minimum aggregate area
of openings of habitable rooms and kitchens excluding doors shall not be less
than 1/10 of the floor area. No portion of a room shall be assumed to be lighted if
it is more than 7.50 m from the opening assumed for lighting that portion.
7.21 Ventilation Shaft

For ventilating the spaces for water closets and bathrooms, if not opening on the front side,
rear and interior open spaces, shall open on the ventilation shaft, the size, of which shall
not be less than the values given below:
Table 7.4 Size of Ventilation Shaft
Height of Building in m. Size of ventilation shaft in sq.m Minimum size of shaft in m.
Upton 9.0 1.5 1.0
Above 9.0 and up to 17.5 3.0 1.2
However, it is not mandatory in case of buildings where mechanical ventilation is

available.

7.22 Parapet
Parapet walls and handrails provided on the edges of roof terrace, balcony etc. should not
be less than 1.0 m. and more than 1.5 m. in height (shall not apply where roof terrace is not
accessible by a staircase). However on terrace floor in the portion where DG Set, Water
Tank and other services equipments are installed, light weight screen may be constructed to
hide such equipment’s etc.
7.23 Special requirements for Occupancy/Land Development

7.23.1 Industrial buildings (factories, workshops or any other )
a. The relevant provisions contained in the Factory Act. 1948 shall apply for the
construction of factory buildings. The minimum internal height of workrooms
shall not be less than 3 m with subject to height of the ground floor being not
less than 3.66 m (both being clear height at soffit level)provided that this bye-
law shall not apply to room intended for storage, godowns and the like
purposes but only in rooms occupied by workers for purposes of manufacture.
b. Requirements of water supply, drainage and sanitary installation shall be as per
table 9.1, 9.2 and 9.14, but in no case less than one W.C. and one urinal shall be
permitted.
c. Notwithstanding the provision of exits requirements, each working room shall
be provided with adequate number of exits not less than two in number.
d. No exit shall be less than 1.5 m in width and2.2 m in height and doors of such
exit shall be so arranged that it can be opened easily from inside.
e. No staircase, lobby corridors or passage shall be less than 1.5 m in width. In
addition to the requirement in this part, provisions contained in chapter-3 will
be followed.
f. There shall be provided at all time for each person employed in any room of
factory at least 3.5 sq.m of floor space exclusive to that occupied by the
machinery and a breathing space of at least 15 cum. (Further the provision of
Part VIII Section 1 Lighting and Ventilation of National Building code of India
with amendments time to time) shall be followed.
g. The effluent from industries (industrial and biological in nature) shall be treated
and shall be of quality to the satisfaction of the concerned local body before
letting out the same into a watercourse or municipal drain.
7.23.2 Educational building (school/colleges)
a. Basement or cellar room may be designed, constructed, altered, converted or
used for the purpose of study or instruction provided it meet fire safety
requirements.
b. The minimum size of a cellar room, study room or room used for purposes of
instruction shall be 5.5 m x 4.5 m and no part of such room shall be distant
more than 7.5 m from an external wall abutting on the requisite open space.
Every such room shall have minimum ventilation to the extent of 1/5th of its
floor area.
c. A minimum of 1.0 sq.m of net floor space per student shall be provided. A
central hall will not be counted in the accommodation, nor will a class room for
cookery, laundry, manual instruction, drawing or science. The number of

students in such building shall be calculated on this basis for the purpose of this
clause.
d. Every assembly room, gymnasium shall have a clear height of 3.6 m except
under a girder which may project 0.6 m below the required ceiling height. A
clear internal height under balcony or a girder shall not be less than 3.0 m. A
minimum room height for classroom in all schools and other institutions shall
not be less than 3.0 m. The minimum head room under beams shall be 2.75 m.
e. Exit requirements shall conform to as mentioned in this chapter. No door shall
be less than 1.2 m in width and 2.20 m in height.
f. Requirement of water supply, drainage and sanitary installation shall conform
to table 9.1 to 9.6.
g. Playground shall be provided as per Master plan of Delhi norms/ lease
conditions/ layout.
7.23.3 Assembly building (Cinema, Theatres, Multiplex, Auditorium)
a. The relevant provision of the Cinematographic Act/rules and relevant
provisions of Delhi Master Plan shall apply for planning, design and
construction.
b. Parking spaces wherever not specifically given shall conform to provisions as
mentioned in Annexure VI& Chapter 7 (Clause 7.4) of this document.
c. Requirements of water supply, drainage and sanitation shall conform to
provisions of Table 9.1, 9.2, 9.11, and 9.12 of this document.
7.23.4 Poultry farms (wherever allowed as per Master Plan)
a. The coverage and setbacks for poultry farms shall be as allowed as per Master
Plan of Delhi
b. Space Planning
i. There should be a minimum distance of 6.0 m between sheds in the farm.
ii. The minimum distance of any farm building from the property line should
be 4.5 m.
iii. The minimum distance of any farm shed or farm building from the dwelling
unit should be 7.5 m.
c. Farm Shed
i. Shed should be constructed on pillars with walls on two longer sides not
higher than 1.2 m.
ii. The remaining height of the farm sheds in respect of two longer sidewalls
can be covered with netting or other similar material.
iii. The maximum height of the roof of the farm shed shall not exceed 6.0 m.
7.24 Special Provisions (if any)for other buildings not covered in these bye laws
Hospitals, Hotels & Banquets Halls, Stadiums, Jails, Court Complexes, Art Galleries,
Museums, Filling Stations, Bus Terminals/ Depot, Multi-storey Parking, Sports Complexes
and any other, the provisions in the following documents shall apply:
a. Development Control Regulations of Master Plan of Delhi
b. National Building Code
c. Any other statutory provisions
7.25 Provisions in the public buildings for differently abled persons

The buildings to be designed for differently abled persons need special treatment and the
provisions for site planning, building requirements etc. are given in Chapter - 11
7.26 Provision for conservation of Heritage Sites including Heritage Buildings, Heritage
Precincts and natural feature areas
The building regulations for above are given in Annexure -II
7.27 Rules for Development of land

The provisions of Master Plan/Zonal Development Plan and norms formulated by Authority
shall apply regarding sub-division of a large parcel of land into plots, open areas, roads,
spaces for services and community facilities.
7.28 Lifts and Escalators

Provision of Lifts (Refer Annexure VIII): It shall be made for all buildings more than
15m/17.5 m (with stilts) in height
Note:
a. For buildings less than 15m/17.5 m (with stilts) the provision of lift is on the discretion of
the owners in order to facilitate movement of elderly people.
b. All the floors including basement and terrace shall be accessible by the lifts. The lifts
provided in the buildings shall not be considered as a means of escape in case of
emergency.
7.28.1 Lifts in residential buildings
For all residential plots size measuring upto 500 sq.m and height 15 m (without
stilts) or 17.5 m (with stilts), opening of lift may be allowed in the staircase
landing, provided it does not obstruct movement in general and in emergency.
Note: For applicability in all other buildings, refer Chapter 8 (Clause 8.6.3)
7.28.2 Escalators
Escalators may be permitted in addition to required lifts. Such escalators may be
permitted in atrium area in shopping malls / public buildings.
7.28.3 Mechanical Car Lift and Hoist

Shall be as per relevant provisions of IS codes/ National Building code/
manufacturer specifications.

Chapter 8
Provisions for High Rise Development
8.0 High Rise

Buildings higher than 15m of height without stilts and above 17.5m of height with stilts will be
considered as high rise building.
Note: These provisions shall be in addition to the chapter 3 for plan sanction procedure, general building
requirements(low/ high) given in Chapter 7 of this document and structural safety given in chapter 9.
8.1 Plot Area

Plots to be used for high rise development should be located in a Layout plan, Comprehensive
plans or sub division plans as prepared and approved by competent authorities/ as per policy of
Government of INDIA or Government of NCT Delhi.
8.2 Means of access

a. A building shall abut on a street or streets or upon spaces directly connected from the
street by a hard surface approach road, width of approach road is 18 m ROW (7.5m
ROW for redevelopment areas/Rehabilitation Area/Special Area/Village (Lal
Dora/Firni)/Extended Lal Dora).
b. If there are any bends or curves on the approach road, a sufficient width shall be
provided at the curve to enable the fire appliances to turn, the turning circle being at least
of 9.0 m radius. Where entry to the plot is through a slip road the gate width shall not be
less than 6 m for entry of the firefighting appliance.
c. The approach road to the building and open spaces on its all sides up to 6 m width and
the layout for the same shall be done in consultation with Chief Fire Officer, Delhi Fire
Service and the same shall be reinforced to ensure safety of the fire equipment and
capable of taking the weight of Fire engine, weighing up to45 tonnes) The said open
space shall be kept free of obstructions and shall be motorable.
d. Main entrances to the premises shall be of adequate width to allow easy access to the fire
engine and in no case it shall measure less than6 m. The entrance gate shall fold back
against the compound wall of the premises, thus leaving the exterior access way within
the plot free for movement of fire service vehicles. If archway is provided over the main
entrance the height of the archway shall not be at a height less than 5 m.
e. For multistoried group housing schemes on one plot, the approach road to the site shall
be 18 m ROW (7.5m ROW for redevelopment areas/Rehabilitation Area/Special
Area/Village (Lal Dora/Firni)/Extended Lal Dora).
8.3 Peripheral access around the building including set backs

There shall be a space of 6 m all around up to 40m height with a turning radius of 9 m and after
that, a space of 9m all around with a turning radius of 12 m shall be provided.

8.4 Parking Spaces
a. The parking spaces shall be provided as per the provisions of Master Plan of Delhi
2021 or Zonal plan as prevalent. The location of parking spaces shall be well
ventilated.
b. In case of high-rise buildings parking would be permitted at any or all of the
following:
i. Open Area : 23 sq.m per E.C.S
ii. Basements : 32 sq.m per E.C.S
iii. Stilts: 28 sq.m per E.C.S
iv. Podium: 28 sq.m per E.C.S
v. Roof top:28 sq.m per E.C.S
c. Stacked Parking: 16 sq.m / Multi-level (with ramp): 30 sq.m/ Multi level- Automated
parking: 16 sq.m per E.C.S is also permitted.
8.5 Building components
8.5.1 Doorways
a. Every doorway shall open into an enclosed stairway, a horizontal exit, on a corridor
or passageway providing continuous and protected means of egress.
b. No exit doorway shall be less than 1m in width. Doorways shall be not less than 2 m
in height. Doorways for bathrooms, water closet, stores etc. shall be not less than
0.75m wide.
c. Exit doorways shall open outwards, that is, away from the room but shall not obstruct
the travel along any exit. No door, when opened, shall reduce the required width of
stairway or landing to less than 0.9m, overhead or sliding doors shall not be installed.
d. Exit door shall not open immediately upon a flight or stairs, a landing equal to at least
the width of the door shall be provided in the stairway at each doorway, level of
landing shall be the same as that of the floor which it serves.
e. Exit doorways shall be openable from the side which they serve without the use of a
key.
f. Mirrors shall not be placed in exit ways or exit doors to avoid confusion regarding the
direction of exit.
8.5.2 Revolving Doors

Revolving door is not to be provided as means of fire exit.
8.5.3 Stairways
a. A staircase shall not be arranged round a lift shaft.

b. The staircase shall be ventilated to the atmosphere at each landing and a vent at the
top; the vent openings shall be of 0.5 sq.m in the external wall and the top. If the
staircase cannot be ventilated, because of location or other reasons, a positive pressure
50 Pa shall be maintained inside. The mechanism for pressurizing the staircase shall
operate automatically with the fire alarm. The roof of the shaft shall be 1 m above the
surrounding roof. Glazing or glass bricks if used in staircase, shall have fire resistance
rating of minimum 2 hour.
c. The minimum width of staircase shall be as table given below:
Table 8.1 Minimum width of staircase for different types of buildings

Type of Building Minimum Width
Residential buildings 1.25m
Hotel buildings 1.5m
Assembly buildings like auditorium, theatres and cinemas 2.0m
Educational buildings up to 30 m in height 1.5m
Above 30 m 2.0 m
Institutional buildings like hospitals 2.0m
All other buildings including commercial 1.5m
d. The minimum width of treads without nosing shall be 0.3m. The treads shall be
constructed and maintained in a manner to prevent slipping. The maximum height of
riser shall be 0.15 m in the case of other buildings and shall be limited to 15 risers per
flight.
e. Handrails shall be provided with a minimum height of 1.0 m from the center of the
tread.
f. The minimum headroom in a passage under the lading of a staircase and under the
staircase shall be 2.2m.
g. Access to main staircase shall be gained through adequate fire resistance rating (Refer
NBC Part 4, Fire and Life safety Table no1 to 18) Automatic closing doors placed in
the enclosing walls of the staircases. It shall be a swing type door opening in the
direction of the escape.
h. No living space, store or other fire risk shall open directly into the staircase or
staircases.
i. External exit door of staircase enclosure at ground level shall open directly to the
open spaces or can be reached without passing through any door other than a door
provided to form a draught lobby.
j. The exit sign with arrow indicating the way to the escape route shall be provided at a
height of 0.5m from the floor level on the wall and shall be illuminated by electric
light connected to corridor circuits. All exit way marking signs should be flushed with
the wall and so designed that no mechanical damage shall occur to them due to
moving of furniture or other heavy equipment’s. Further all landings of floor shall
have floor indication boards indicating the number of floor. The floor indication board
shall be placed on the wall immediately facing the flight of stairs and nearest to the

landing. It shall be of size not less than 0.5x0.5m and it shall be prominently on the
wall facing the staircase.
k. In case of single staircase it shall terminate at the ground floor level and the access to
the basement shall be by a separate staircase. However, the second staircase may lead
to basement levels provided the same is separated at ground level by either a
ventilated lobby with discharge points at two different ends or through enclosures
with fire resistance rating door (Refer NBC Part 4, Fire and Life safety Table no1 to
18) or through a fire protected corridor.
8.5.4 Lifts
General requirements of lifts shall be as follows:
a. All the floors shall be accessible for 24 hours by the lifts. The lifts provided in the
buildings shall not be considered as a means of escape in case of emergency. In a
dual line arrangement (lifts opposite to each other) the lobby may be between 1.5
times to 2.5 times the depth of one car. For in-line (single line) arrangements the
lobby may be typically half of the above recommendations.
b. Grounding switch, at ground floor level, to enable the fire service to ground the lift
shall also be provided.
c. The lift machine room shall be separate and no other machinery shall be installed
there in.
d. Walls of lift enclosures and lift lobby shall have fire rating of 2 hour; (Refer NBC
Part 4, Fire and Life safety Table no1 to 18); lifts shall have a vent at the top of area
not less than 0.2 sq.m
e. Lift car door shall have a fire resistance rating of half an hour.
f. Lift lobby doors in lift enclosures shall have fire resistance (Refer NBC Part 4, Fire
and Life safety Table no1 to 18).
g. Collapsible gates shall not be permitted for lifts and shall have solid doors with fire
resistance of at least 1 hour.
h. If the lift shaft and lobby is in the core of the building, a positive pressure between
25 and 30 Pa shall be maintained in the lobby and a positive pressure of 50 Pa shall
be maintained in the lift shaft. The mechanism for pressurization shall act
automatically with the fire alarm; it shall be possible to operate this mechanically
also.
i. Lifts if communicating with the basement, the lift lobby of the basements shall be
pressurized as suggested in clause 8.5.4(g) and 8.5.4(h) with self-closing door with
fire resistance rating (Refer NBC Part 4, Fire and Life safety Table no1 to 18).
Telephone or other communication facilities shall be provided in lift cars and to be
connected to fire control room for the building.
j. Exit from the lift lobby, if located in the core of the building, shall be through a self-
closing fire door of half an hour fire resistance.
k. Suitable arrangements such as providing slope in the floor of lift lobby shall be
made to prevent water used during firefighting, etc., at any landing from entering
the lift shafts.
l. A sign shall be posted and maintained on every floor at or near the lift indicating
that in case of fire, occupants shall use the stairs unless instructed otherwise. The

sign shall also contain a plan for each floor showing the locations of the stairways.
Alternate source of power supply shall be provided for all the lifts through a
manually operated changeover switch.
m. For Pressurization Specifications of various building components refer NBC
Chapter 4 Fire and Life Safety Clause 4.10 Pressurization of Staircases (Protected
Escape Routes)
8.5.5 Basements
a. Basement will be permitted within the setback lines subject to clearance from
authority/ concerned local body/any other departments concerned, and Delhi Fire
Service. Where there are no setbacks, basement should be permitted after leaving 2
m and where there is setback, it should be after leaving required 6 m from plot
boundary ( as per provisions of development control norms of Master Plan of
Delhi).
b. Each basement shall be separately ventilated. Vents with cross-sectional area
(aggregate) not less than 2.5 percent of the floor area spread evenly round the
perimeter of the basement shall be provided in the form of grills or breakable stall
board lights or pavement lights or by way of shafts. Alternatively, a system of air
inlets shall be provided at basement floor level and smoke outlets at basement
ceiling level. Inlets and extracts may be terminated at ground level with stall board
or pavement lights as before, but ducts to convey fresh air to the basement floor
level have to be laid. Stall board and pavement lights should be in positions easily
accessible to the fire brigade and clearly marked ‘SMOKE OUTLET’ or ‘AIR
INLET’ with an indication of area served at or near the opening.
c. The staircase of basements shall be of enclosed type having fire resistance rating
(Refer NBC Part 4, Fire and Life safety Table no1 to 18). The staircase shall be
situated at the periphery of the basement to be entered at ground level only, from
outside open air. The staircase shall communicate with basement through a lobby
with self-closing doors with fire resistance rating as per relevant NBC code
mentioned above.
d. For travel distance table 8.2 given below should be followed. If travel distance
exceeds that given in the table below, additional staircases shall be provided.
Table 8.2- Travel Distance for Occupancy and Type of Construction

S No Group of Occupancy Maximum Travel Distance Construction (m)
Type 1 & 2 Type 3&4
i. Residential (A) 30.0 22.5
ii. Educational (B) 30.0 22.5
iii. Institutional (C) 30.0 22.5
iv. Assembly (D) 30.0 30.0

v. Business (E) 30.0 30.0
vi. Mercantile (F) 30.0 30.0
vii. Industrial (G) 45.0 Construction type 3 and 4 not

permitted.
viii. Storage (H) 30.0 Construction type 3 and 4 not

permitted.
ix. Hazardous (J) 22.5 Construction type 3 and 4 not

permitted.
Notes:
1. For fully sprinkled building, the travel distance may be increased by 50% of the values specified in above
table
2. Ramps shall be counted as one of the means of escape wherever permitted in National Building Code 2005.
e. In multi-story basements, intake ducts may serve all basement levels, but each
basement level and basement compartment shall have separate smoke outlet duct or
ducts. Ducts so provided shall have the same fire resistance rating as the
compartment itself. Fire rating may be taken as the required smoke extraction time
for smoke extraction ducts.
f. Mechanical extractors for smoke venting system from lower basement levels shall
also be provided. The system shall be of such design as to operate on actuation of
heat / smoke sensitive detectors or sprinklers, if installed, and shall have a
considerably superior performance compared to the standard units. It shall also have
an arrangement to start it manually.
g. Mechanical extractors shall have an internal locking arrangement, so that extractors
shall continue to operate and supply fans for HVAC shall stop automatically with
the actuation of fire detectors.
h. Mechanical extractors shall be designated to permit 30 air changes per hour in case
of fire or distress call. However, for normal operation, air changes schedule shall be
as given in Part 8, Building Services, Section 3, Air-conditioning, Heating and
Mechanical Ventilation of National Building Code.
i. Mechanical extractors shall have an alternative source of supply.
j. Ventilating ducts shall be integrated with the structure and made out of brick
masonry or reinforced cement concrete and when this duct crosses the transformer
area or electrical switchboard, fire dampers shall be provided.
k. Use of basements for kitchens working on gas fuel shall not be permitted, unless air
conditioned. The basement shall not be permitted below the ward block of a
hospital/nursing home unless it is fully sprinkled. Building services such as
electrical sub-stations, boiler rooms in basements shall comply with the provisions
of the Indian Electricity Act / Rules. Boiler room shall be provided at the first
basement along the periphery wall with fire resistance rating (Refer NBC Part 4,
Fire and Life safety Table no1 to 18) or shall be separated with the blast wall.

l. If cutouts are provided from basements to the upper floors or to the atmospheres, all
sides cutout openings in the basements shall be protected by sprinkler head at close
spacing so as to form a water curtain in the event of a fire.
m. It is essential to make provisions for drainage of any such water on all floors to
prevent or minimize water damage of the contents. The drain pipes should be
provided on the external wall for drainage of water from all floors. On large area
floors, several such pipes may be necessary which should be spaced 30 m apart.
Care shall be taken to ensure that the construction of the drain pipe does not allow
spread fire / smoke from floor to floor.
8.5.6 Compartmentation
The building shall be suitably compartmentalized so that fire/smoke remains confined to the
area where fire incident has occurred and does not spread to the remaining part of the
building. All floors shall be compartmented with area not exceeding 750 sq. m by a separation
wall with required fire resistance rating (Refer NBC Part 4, Fire and Life safety Table Nos. 1
to 18), for floors with sprinklers the area may be increased by 50 percent. In long building,
the fire separation walls shall be at distances not exceeding 40 m. For departmental stores,
shopping centers and basements, the area may be reduced to 500 sq.m for compartmentation.
Where this is not possible, the spacing between the sprinklers shall be suitably reduced. When
reducing the spacing of the sprinklers, care should be taken to prevent spray from one
sprinkler impending the performance of an adjacent sprinkler head.
8.5.7 Ramps
a. The ramp to basement and parking floors shall not be less than 7.2mwide for two
way traffic and 4 m wide for one way traffic, provided with Gradient of 1:10 for
cars and 1:15 for heavy vehicles. At curved portions of the ramp or for circular
ramps the slope should not be more than 1:12.
b. Ramp may also be provided in setback area which can be sloped considering
unhindered movement of fire Engine and in no case the gradient shall be less than
1: 10.
c. All structural design/safety aspects as per latest BIS Codes & NBC, 2005 shall be
complied along with consideration of weight of Fire Engine & its maneuverings.
d. The minimum width of the ramps in hospitals shall be 2.4 m for stretcher and not
for vehicular movement
e. In this case Handrails shall be provided on both sides of the ramp.
f. Ramps shall lead directly to outside open space at ground level or courtyards or
safe place.
8.5.8 Corridors
a. Exit corridors and passageways shall be of width not less than the aggregate
required width of exit doorways leading from them in the direction of travel to the
exterior.
b. The minimum width of a corridor in a residential building shall be 1.25 m for
single loaded and 1.8 m for double loaded and in all other buildings shall be 1.5m
for single loaded and 1.8 m for double loaded.

c. Where stairways discharge through corridors and passageways, the height of
corridors and passageways shall be not less than 2.4 m.
d. All means of exit including staircases lifts lobbies and corridors shall be
ventilated.
e. Hospital and nursing home: 2.4 m for single and double loaded
8.5.9 Glass Façade/ Service Ducts/Shafts/ Refuge Area/ Vents
a. An Opening to the glass façade of min. width 1.5 m and height 1.5m shall be
provided at every floor at a level of 1.2 m from the flooring facing compulsory
open space as well as on road side. Construction that complies with the fire rating
of the horizontal segregation and has any gap packed with a non-combustible
material that will withstand thermal expansion and structural movement of the
walling without the loss of seal against fire and smoke.
b. Mechanism of Opening: The openable glass panel shall be either left or right shall
have manual opening mechanism from inside as well as outside. Such openable
panels shall be marked conspicuously so as to easily identify the openable panel
from outside.
c. Fire seal to be provided at every floor level between the external glazing and
building structure.
d. The glazing used for the façade shall be of toughened (tempered) safety glass as
per I.S.2553.
e. To avoid fire propagation vertically from lower floor to upper floor, a continuous
glass facade must be separated internally by a spandrel which:
i. is not less than 900 mm in height; and
ii. Extends to not less than 600 mm above the upper surface of the intervening
floor; and
f. Distance between the external wall (glass/brick) and glass façade shall not be more
than 300 mm.
g. To avoid fire propagation vertically from one floor to another floor, a continuous
glass facade must be separated internally by a smoke/ fire seal which is of non-
combustible material having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
h. Service ducts and shafts shall be enclosed by walls and doors with fire resistance
rating (Refer NBC Part 4, Fire and Life safety Table no1 to 18). All such
ducts/shafts shall be properly sealed and stopped fire ingress at all floor levels.
i. A vent opening at the top of the service shaft shall be provided having an area
between one- fourth and one-half of the area of the shaft.
j. The openable vent of minimum 2.5% of the floor area shall be provided. The
openable vent can be pop out type or bottom hinged provided with fusible link
opening mechanism and shall also be integrated with automatic Smoke Detection
System.
or

 Alternate vertical glass panels of the façade shall be openable type with the
mechanism mentioned above in order to ventilate the smoke.
 Refuge areas covered with the glass façade shall have all the panels fully
openable (either left or right hinged) both from inside as well as outside.
k. Glass quality should follow as per table8.3 given below:

Table 8.3
2553 (Part 1):1990 Specification for safety glass: Part 1 General purpose (third revision)
2835:1987 Specification for flat transparent sheet glass (third revision)
438:1994 Specification for silvered glass mirrors for general purposes (second
revision)
5437:1994 Specification for figured rolled and wired glass (first revision).
14900:2000 Specification for transparent float glass.
8.6 Building Services

8.6.1 Staircase and Corridor Lighting
a. The staircase and corridor lighting shall be on separate service and shall be
independently connected so as it could be operated by one switch installation on
the ground floor, easily accessible to firefighting staff at any time irrespective of
the position of the individuate control of the light points, if any.
b. Staircase and corridor lighting shall also be connected to alternate supply from
parallel high-tension supply or to the supply from the stand-by generator.
c. Emergency lights shall be provided in staircase and corridor/ passageway,
horizontal exits, refuge area; and all wires and other accessories used for
emergency light shall have fire retardant property.
8.6.2 Electrical Services
a. The electric distribution cables/wiring shall be laid in separate duct the duct shall
be sealed at every floor with non-combustible materials having the same fire
resistance as that of the duct. Low and medium voltage wiring running in shaft and
in false ceiling shall run in separate conduits.
b. Water mains, telephone lines, intercom lines, gas pipes or any other service line
shall not be laid in the duct for electric cables. Use of bus ducts/solid rising mains
instead of cables is preferred.
c. Separate circuits for water pumps lifts, staircases and corridor lighting and blowers
for pressurizing system shall be provided directly from the main switchgear panel
(for detailed specifications refer NBC 2005, chapter 4 Fire and Life Safety).
8.6.3 Alternate Source of Electric Supply
A stand-by electric generator shall be installed to supply power to staircase and corridor
lighting circuits, fire lifts, the stand-by fire pumps, pressurization fans and blowers, smoke

extraction and damper system in case of failure of normal electric supply. The generator
shall be capable of taking starting current of all the machines and circuits stated above
simultaneously. If the stand-by pump is driven by diesel engine, the generator supply need
not be connected to the stand-by pump.
8.6.4 Air-conditioning
Air-conditioning shall conform to the following:
a. Escape routes like staircases, common corridors, lift lobbies, etc. shall not be used as
return air passage.
b. The ducting shall be constructed of substantial gauge metal in accordance with good
practice.
c. Wherever the ducts pass through fire walls or floors, the opening around the ducts
shall be sealed with materials having fire resistance rating of the compartment.
d. Where duct crosses a compartment which is fire rated, the ducts shall be fire rated for
same fire rating. Further depending on services passing around the duct work, which
may get affected in case of fire temperature rising, the ducts shall be insulated.
e. Metallic ducts shall be used even for the return air instead of space above the false
ceiling.
f. Where plenum is used for return air passage, ceiling and its fixtures shall be of non-
combustible material.
g. The materials used for insulating the duct system (inside or outside) shall be of non-
combustible material; glass wool shall not be wrapped or secured by any material of
combustible nature.
h. Air ducts serving main floor areas, corridors, etc. shall not pass through the staircase
enclosure.
i. The air-handling units shall be separate for each floor and air ducts for every floor
shall be separated and in no way inter-connected with the ducting of any other floor.
j. If the air-handling unit serves more than one floor, the recommendations given above
shall be compiled with in addition to the conditions given below:
i. Proper arrangements by way of automatic fire dampers working on smoke
detector / or fusible link for isolating all ducting at every floor from the main
riser shall be made.
ii. When the automatic fire alarm operates, the respective air-handling units of
the air-conditioning system shall automatically be switched off.
iii. The vertical shaft for treated fresh air shall be of masonry construction.
iv. The air filters of the air-handling units shall be of non-combustible materials
or fire rated (Refer NBC Part 4, Fire and Life safety Table no1 to 18)
v. The air-handling unit room shall not be used for storage of any combustible
materials.
vi. Inspection panels shall be provided in the main trunking to facilitate the
cleaning of ducts of accumulated dust and to obtain access for maintenance
of fire dampers.
vii. No combustible material shall be fixed nearer than 150 mm to any duct
unless such duct is properly enclosed and protected with non-combustible
material (glass wool or spyglass with neoprene facing enclosed and wrapped
with aluminum sheeting) at least 3.2 mm thick and which would not readily
conduct heat.
8.6.5 Transformers
a. If transformers are housed in the building below the ground level it shall be
necessarily in the first basement in separate fire resistance room of 4 hours rating.
Transformer shall be dry type and shall be walls doors cut-out having fire resistance
rating of 4 hour. The room shall necessarily be at the periphery of the basement
having separate and direct access from open area at ground floor through a fire escape
staircase. The entrance to the room shall be provided with a steel door of 2 hours fire
rating. A curb of a suitable height shall be provided at the entrance in order to prevent
the flow of oil from ruptured, transformer into other parts of the basement. The
switchgears shall be housed in a separate room separated from the transformer bays
by a fire-resisting wall with fire resistance not less than four hours.
b. The transformer shall be protected by an automatic high-pressure water spray or a
foam sprinkler system. When housed at ground floor level it/they shall be cut-off
from the other portion of premises by Fire Resisting Walls of 4 hours fire resistance.
They shall not be housed on upper floors.
c. A tank of RCC construction of adequate capacity shall be provided at lower basement
level, to collect the oil from the catch pit in case of emergency. The pipe connecting
the catch-pit to the tank shall be of non-combustible construction and shall be
provided with a flame-arrester.
8.6.6 Gas supply
a. Town Gas / L.P.Gas Supply Pipes – Where gas pipes are run in buildings, the same
shall be run in separate shafts exclusively for this purpose and these shall be on
external walls, away from the staircases. There shall be no interconnection of this
shaft with the rest of the floors.
b. LPG distribution pipes shall always be below the false ceiling. The length of these
pipes shall be as short as possible. In the case of kitchen cooking range area, apart
from providing hood, covering the entire cooking range, the exhaust system should be
designed to take care of 30 cu.m per minute per sq.m of hood protected area. It should
have grease filters using metallic grill to trip oil vapors escaping into the fume hood.
Note: For detailed information on gas pipe installations, reference may be made to Para.9
‘Plumbing Services, Section 3 Gas Supply’, of National Building Code of India.
c. For large/commercial kitchens all wiring in fume hoods shall be of fiberglass
insulation. Thermal detectors shall be installed into fume hoods of large kitchens for
hotels, hospitals and similar areas located in high rise buildings. Arrangements shall
be made for automatic tripping of the exhaust fan in case of fire.
d. All wiring in fume hoods shall be of fiber glass insulation. Thermal detectors shall be
installed into fume hoods of large kitchens for hotels, hospitals, and similar areas
located in high rise buildings. Arrangements shall be made for automatic tripping of
the exhaust fan in case of fire. If LPG is used, the same shall be shut off. The voltage
shall be of 24 V or 100 V dc operated with the external rectifier. The valve shall be of
the hand re-set type and shall be located in an area segregated from cooking ranges.
Valves shall be easily accessible. The hood shall have manual facility for steam or
carbon dioxide gas injection, depending on duty condition; and Gas meters shall be

housed in a suitably constructed metal cupboard located in a well-ventilated space,
keeping in view the fact that LPG is heavier than air and town gas is lighter than air.
8.6.7 Boiler Room
Further, the following additional aspects may be taken into account in the location of
Boiler/Boiler Room:
a. The boiler shall not be allowed in sub-basement but be allowed in the first basements
away from the escape routes.
b. The boilers shall be installed in a fire resisting room of 4 hours fire resistance rating,
and this room shall be situated on the periphery of the basement. Catch pit shall be
provided at the low level. Entry to this room may be provided with a composite door
of two hour fire resistance.
c. The boiler room shall be provided with fresh air inlets and smoke exhausts directly to
the atmosphere.
d. Foam inlets shall be provided on the external walls of the building at the ground floor
level to enable the fire services to use foam in case of fire.
e. The furnace oil tank for the boiler, if located in the adjoining room shall be separated
by fire resisting wall of 4 hour rating. Entry to this room shall be provided with a
composite door of 2 hour fire resistance. A curb of suitable height shall be provided at
the entrance in order to prevent the flow of oil into the boiler room in case of tank
rupture.
8.7 Helipad
For high-rise buildings above 60 m in height, helipad should be provided.
8.8 Disaster Management And Fire Safety

Refer Chapter no 9 of this document titled Structural Safety, Natural Disaster, Fire and
Building Services.
8.9 Environment Protection and Preservation Plan

Refer Chapter no 10, Green Buildings.
8.10 General
a. Architectural elements such as louvers, pergolas, other sunshine materials should be free
from FAR.
b. Any architectural roof top structures would also be permitted out of FAR if not used for
habitable or commercial purposes.
c. Building elements such as sky bridges and landscape terraces which are meant for
community purposes only shall be permitted free of FAR
d. Services can be permitted on roofs with adequate screening for the same.
e. Service floors shall not be counted in FAR. Service area on habitable floors may be
considered free from FAR.
f. Atrium/ Atria at any floor will be counted only once in the FAR. Atrium may be enclosed by
light roofing or R.C.C as per development control norms provided in the Master Plan of
Delhi

g. Scissor staircase would be permitted provided all travel distance and fire norms are adhered
to.
h. Stilts in high-rise will not be restricted to height of 2.4m as long as it is used for parking.
i. Multilevel car parking with car lifts would be permitted with adequate fire safety.
8.11 Structural Safety

As per provision made for structural safety in chapter 9, clause 9.1

Chapter 9
Provisions for Structural Safety, Natural
Disaster, Fire and Building Services
9.1 Structural Safety

The structural design of foundation, masonry, timber, plain concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed
concrete and structural steel shall be carried out in accordance with Part-VI structural design, section-
1 loads, section-2 foundation, section-3 wood, section-4 masonry, section-5 concrete and section-6
steel of National Building Code of India taking into consideration all relevant standards prescribed by
Bureau of Indian Standards including the standard given in IS-Code 13920-1993, 4326-1993, 13828-
1993, 13827-1993, 13935-1993, 456:2000, 800-1984, 801-1975, 875 (Part 2):1987, 875 (Part
3):1987, 875 (Part 4):1987, 875 (Part 5):1987, 883:1966, 1904:1987, 1905:1987, 2911 (Part 1):
Section 1: 1979, 1893-2002 for general structural safety, cyclone/ wind protection, Earthquake
protection.
Notes:
a. Whenever an Indian Standard including those referred in the National Building Code
or the National Building Code is referred, the latest revision of the same shall be
followed except specific criteria, if any, mentioned above against that code.
b. Structural Requirements of Low Cost Housing: Notwithstanding anything contained

herein, for the structural safety and services for development of low cost housing, the
relevant provisions of applicable IS Codes shall be enforced.
c. Multi-hazard safety and retrofitting: For design and retrofitting of public buildings
such as hospitals, educational, institutional, power stations, infrastructure, heritage
which are likely to attract large congregation of people should be located in safe areas.
However, while designing such buildings/structures relevant Indian Standards and
Bureau of Indian Standards codes mentioned above should be followed.
d. Ensuring compliance of structural, natural disaster, fire safety and building services
safety and quality of materials used and construction shall rest with the owner (s) as
well as professionals engaged by the owners for design/ construction/ supervision as
provided in ` -Annexure I
Provisions in clauses 7.9, 7.10, 7.11, 7.15.3, 8.5.3, 8.5.4, 8.5.5, and 8.5.9 are to be read in conjunction
with provisions made below for ensuring safety from disaster and fire.
9.1.1 Occupant Load

The population in rooms, area of floors shall be calculated based on the occupant load
given in clause 7.9, table no 7.3.

9.2 Disaster Management
9.2.1 Seismic Strengthening/Retrofitting

Prior to seismic strengthening/ retrofitting of any existing structure, evaluation of the
existing structure as regards structural vulnerability in the specified wind/ seismic hazard
zone shall be carried out by a Structural Engineer (SE). If as per the evaluation of the
Structural Engineer, the seismic resistance is assessed to be less than the specified minimum
seismic resistance as given in the note below, action will be initiated to carry out the
upgrading of the seismic resistance of the building as per applicable standard guidelines.
Note: For evaluation and seismic strengthening for retrofitting of RCC buildings relevant Indian
Standards and Bureau of Indian Standards codes mentioned above should be followed.
9.2.2 Protective Measures in Natural Hazard Prone Areas

In natural hazard prone areas identified under the land use zoning regulations, structures
buildings and installations which cannot be avoided, protective measures for such
construction/ development need to be properly safeguarded based on the suggestion given
in -Annexure VII
9.2.3 Quality Control

All the construction for high-rise buildings higher than seven storeys, public buildings and
special structures shall be carried out under quality inspection program prepared and
implemented under the Quality Auditor (QA) in seismic zones IV & V.
9.2.4 Quality of Materials and Workmanship

All material and workmanship shall be of good quality conforming generally to accepted
standards of Public Works Department and Indian Standard Specification and Codes as
included in Part-V Building Materials and Part-VII Construction Practices and Safety of
National Building Code of India.
a. Alternative materials, methods of design and construction and tests: The provision of
the Bye-Laws are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of design
or construction not specifically prescribed by the bye-law provided any such
alternative has been approved. The building materials approved by B.I.S or any
statutory body will form part of the approved building material and technology as part
of the Bye-Laws.
9.2.5 Control of Signs (Hoardings) and Outdoor Display Structures including Telephone
Towers.
Following provisions shall apply for telecommunication infrastructure:
a. No advertising signs (including hoarding) on buildings or on land shall be displayed
without the prior approval of the Authority. The standards specified in part X Signs and
outdoor display structures of National Building Code of India published by Indian
Standards Institution with amendments time to time shall be applicable.
b. No signage/communication tower and advertisement is to be provided in residential
buildings.
9.3 Fire Safety

All types of buildings shall be planned, designed and constructed to ensure fire safety and this
shall be done in accordance with part 4 fire & life safety of NBC of India in addition to rule 27 of

Delhi Fire Service Rules, 2010 ( Annexure V) and general requirement of fire services as per
details mentioned under rule 33 (Annexure V) from Delhi Fire Rules 2010(Chapter V, General
Measure for Fire prevention). Also, the building schemes shall also be cleared by Delhi Fire
Services.
9.3.1. Fire Escape Staircase

In addition to the provision made in clause 7.10, 7.11 and 8.5.3 (stairways), following needs to be
incorporated in case of fire escape staircases.
a. Fire Escape will be an additional external stair case and shall not to be taken in to
account for calculating the evacuation of the occupants of a specific floor. It shall not
be inclined at an angle greater than 450 from the horizontal.
b. All fire escapes shall be continuous from ground to terrace.
c. Entrance to fire escape shall be separate and remote from the internal staircase.
d. The route and enclosure to fire escape shall be free of obstructions at all times, except
a doorway leading to the fire escape which shall have the required fire resistance.
(refer NBC Part4 Table 1-18)
e. Fire escape shall be constructed of non-combustible materials of required fire
resistance (refer NBC Part 4). Unprotected steel frame staircase will not be accepted as
fire escape.
f. Handrails shall be of a height not less than 1 m and not exceeding 1.2m.
g. Scissors staircase can also be used as fire escape.
h. In case the provision is for a single staircase, the same shall be separated at the ground
floor level to have an access to the basement (if provided).
i. The staircase enclosure if on external wall of the building shall be ventilated to
atmosphere at each landing or in case it is in the core of the building it shall be
maintained at a positive pressure as mentioned in NBC part IV, Fire and Life Safety,
with both automatic and manual operation facilities and fire alarm systems.
j. Fire escape staircases shall have straight flight not less than 125 cm wide(100 cm in
case residential building on plotted scheme) with 25 cm treads and risers not more
than 19 cm. The number of risers shall be limited to 15 per flight.
9.3.2. Pressurization of Staircases (Protected Escape Routes)

For pressurization specifications of various building components refer NBC Chapter 4 Fire
and Life Safety.
9.3.3. Lifts
a. Suitable arrangements such as providing slope in the floor of lift lobby shall be made
to prevent water used during firefighting, etc., at any landing from entering the lift
shafts.
b. A sign shall be posted and maintained on every floor at or near the lift indicating that
in case of fire, occupants shall use the stairs unless instructed otherwise. The sign shall
also contain a plan for each floor showing the locations of the stairways. Alternate
source of power supply shall be provided for all the lifts through a manually operated
changeover switch.
c. Fire Lifts – Following details shall apply for a fire lift:
i. To enable fire services personnel to reach the upper floors with the minimum
delay, one fire lift per 1200 sq.m of floor area shall be provided and shall be
available for the exclusive use of the firemen in an emergency.
ii. The lift shall have a floor area of not less than 1.4 sq.m It shall have loading
capacity of not less than 545 kg (8 persons lift) with automatic closing doors of
minimum 0.8 m. width.
iii. The electric supply shall be on a separate service from electric supply mains in
a building and the cables run in a route safe from fire, that is, within the lift
shaft. Lights and fans in the elevators having wooden paneling or sheet steel
construction shall be operated on 24 V supply.
iv. Firefighting lift should be provided with a ceiling hatch for use in case of
emergency, so that when the car gets stuck up, it shall be easily openable.
v. In case of failure of normal electric supply, it shall automatically trip over to
alternate supply. For apartment houses, this changeover of supply could be
done through manually operated change over switch. Alternatively, the lift shall
be so wired that in case of power failure, it comes down at the ground level and
comes to stand-still with door open.
vi. The operation of a fire lift is by a simple toggle or two-button switch situated in
a glass fronted box adjacent to the lift at the entrance level. When the switch is
on, landing call points will become inoperative and the lift will be on car
control only or on a priority control device. When the switch is off, the lift will
return to normal working. This lift can be used by the occupants in normal
times.
vii. The words ‘Fire Lift’ shall be conspicuously displayed in fluorescent paint on
the lift landing doors at each floor level.
viii. The speed of the fire lift shall be such that it can reach the top floor from
ground level within1 minute.
9.3.4. Basement
Refer clause 8.5.5 for details of basement
9.3.5. Refuge chutes
a. Hoppers to refuse chutes shall be situated in well ventilated positions and the chutes
shall be continued upwards shall have opening at least 1 m. above roof level for
venting purpose and they shall have an enclosure
b. Wall of non-combustible material with fire resistance of not less than 2 hour. They
shall not be located within the staircase enclosure or service shafts, or air-
conditioning shafts inspection panel and doors shall be tight fitting with 1 hour fire
resistance; the chutes should be as far away as possible from exit.
c. Refuse chambers shall have walls and floors of roofs constructed of non-combustible
and impervious material and shall have a fire resistance of not less than two hours.
They shall be located at a safe distance from exit routes.

9.3.6. Refuge Area
a. For buildings more than 24 m in height, refuge area of 15 sq.m or an area equivalent
to 0.3 sq.m per person to accommodate the occupants of two consecutive floors
whichever is higher shall be provided as under:
i. For floors above 24 m and up to 39 m – One refuge area on the floor
immediately above 24 m.
ii. For floors above 39 m –One refuge area on the floor immediately above 39 m
and so on after every 15 m.
b. The refuge area shall be provided on the periphery of the floor on a cantilever
projection and open to air at least on one side protected with suitable railings.
c. Use of Refuge area :
i. The refuge area shall be earmarked exclusively for the use of occupants as
temporary shelter and for the use of Fire Department or any other organization
dealing with fire or other emergencies when occur in the building and also for
exercises/drills if conducted by the Fire Department
ii. The refuge areas shall not be allowed to be used for any other purpose and it
shall be the responsibility of the owner/occupier to maintain the same clean and
free of encumbrances and encroachments at all times.
iii. Facilities to be provided at refuge area: Adequate emergency lighting facility
shall be provided.
Note: Residential flats on multistoried buildings with balcony need not be provided with refuge
area. However, flats without balcony shall be provided with refuge area should have direct access to
common passages/ staircases.
9.3.7. Manner of providing refuge area
a. The refuge area shall be so located that it shall preferably face the access road/s or
otherwise face the wider open space on the side of the building perpendicular to the
main access road.
b. The refuge area shall necessarily be of RCC Type.
c. The refuge area up to 54.0mheight shall be provided with railing / parapet of 1.10 m
height and 1.50 m above height of 54.0 m.
d. The refuge area shall have access through a door which shall be painted with a sign in
luminous paint mentioning.
e. The lifts shall only be permitted to open into Fire Tower wherever constructed.
f. Drenchers shall be provided in refuge areas above 70.0 m height
g. All refuge areas shall have direct access to the nearest staircase in such a way that
occupant can reach the staircase without reentering the building, which is free from
FAR.
9.3.8. Fire Check Floor/ Fire Cut off Floor

a. A high rise building having height more than 70 m shall be provided with fire check
floor (entire floor) above 70 m at immediate habitable floor level.

b. The fire check floor shall not be used for any purpose and it shall be the responsibility
of the owner/occupier/ registered society to maintain the same clean and free of
encumbrances and encroachments at all times. Drinking water facility and toilet
facility shall be provided.
c. Periphery of the Fire Check floor shall not be enclosed.
d. Fire Drenchers shall be provided at the periphery of the each fire check floor
externally.
e. Fire Check Floor/ Fire Cut off Floor shall be free of FAR.
9.3.9. Provision of First Aid, Fixed Fire Installation and Fire Fighting Appliances
The first aid firefighting equipment shall be provided on all floor including basements,
occupied terrace, lift rooms in accordance with IS : 2190-1992-Code of Practice for
selection, installation and maintenance of portable first aid fire appliances for providing
First Aid Fire Fighting Arrangements in Public Buildings and IS 3844 for Hose Reel in
consultation with the Delhi Fire Service. Reference to be made to NBC Part 4, Fire and
Life Safety, Table 23 (Minimum requirement for firefighting appliances) for appliance
requirement based on Occupancy Type.
9.3.10. Fixed Fire Fighting Installations
Buildings above 15m in height and apartment building above 30m height depending
upon the occupancy use shall be protected by wet riser or sprinkler installation system
with the fire service connections at the base or sprinkler installed on as per details given
in NBC Part 4, Fire and Life Safety, Table 23 (Minimum requirement for firefighting
appliances) for appliance requirement based on Occupancy Type.
9.3.11. Fire control room

For buildings with a height of 30 m and above, there shall be a control room on the
entrance floor of the building with communication system (suitable public address
system) to all floors and facilities for receiving the message from different floors. Details
of all floor plans along with the details of firefighting equipment and installations shall be
maintained in the fire control room. The fire control room shall also have facilities to
detect the fire on any floor through indicator board connections; fire detection and alarm
systems on all floors.
The fire staff in-charge of the fire control room shall be responsible for the maintenance
of the various services and firefighting equipment and installations in co-ordination with
security, electrical and civil staff of the building.
9.3.12. Fire Notices

Fire notices/orders shall be prepared to fulfill the requirements of the firefighting and
evacuation from the building in the event of fire and other incidents. The occupants shall
be made thoroughly conversant with their action in the event of the emergency, by
displaying fire notices at vantage points. Such notices should be displayed prominently in
broad lettering.
9.3.13. Fire Dampers

a. These shall be located in conditioned air ducts and return air ducts/ passages at the
following points:
i. At the fire separation wall.
ii. Where ducts/passages enter the central vertical shaft.
iii. Where the ducts pass though floors.
iv. At the inlet of supply air duct and the return air duct of each compartment on
every floor.
b. The dampers shall operate automatically and shall simultaneously switch off the air-
handling fans. Manual operation facilities shall also be provided. (Note- For blowers,
where extraction system and duct accumulators are used, dampers shall be provided).
c. Fire/smoke dampers (for smoke extraction shafts) for buildings more than 24 m in
height.
i. For apartment houses in non-ventilated lobbies / corridors operated by fusible
link / smoke detectors and with manual control.
ii. For other buildings on operation of smoke detection system and with manual
control.
d. Automatic fire dampers shall be so arranged as to close by gravity in the direction of
air movement and to remain tightly closed on operation of a fusible link / smoke
detector.
Note: The use of type of detectors shall be to the satisfaction of Delhi Fire Service.
9.3.14. Fire Tower

a. Fire towers are escape routes for multistoried buildings and these shall be considered
as the safest route for escape. Their number, location and size shall depend on the
building concerned, and its associated escape routes. A fire lift, internal hydrant, hose
reel etc shall be permitted in the fire tower.
b. In high rise buildings with over 8 storeys or 24 m in height, at least one required
means of egress shall preferably be a fire tower.
c. The fire towers shall be constructed of walls with a 2 h fire resistance rating without
openings other than the exit doorways, with platforms, landings and balconies having
the same fire-resistance rating.
d. The area of the lobby shall be subject to a minimum of 6 sq.m area and such that no
side of the lobby is less than 2.0 m.
9.3.15. Provision for Fire Safety officer

Every owner and occupier or an association of such owners and occupiers of the
following classes of buildings or premises shall appoint a fire safety officer who shall
ensure the compliance of all fire prevention and fire safety measures and effective
operation thereof as provided in Delhi Fire Service Act-2007 and the rules made there
under in 2010, namely:-
a. Cinema houses with seating capacity of more than 1000 persons and having
commercial complex with built-up area more than 10000 sq. m. and building
having multiple cinema with seating capacity, taken together, of 1000 persons, or
more, whether, having commercial complexes or not;
b. Hotels with 100 rooms and above;
c. Underground shopping complexes, district centres, sub-central business districts,
including the basement with build-up area more than 25000 sq.m
d. Multistoried non-residential buildings above 50 meters in height;

e. Large oil and natural gas installations such as refineries, LPG bottling plants and
similar other facilities;
f. Open stadia with seating capacity more than 50,000 persons and indoor stadia
with seating capacity more than 25,000 persons;
g. Hospital and nursing homes with more than 500 beds;
h. Public and semi-public buildings like large surface and sub-surface railway
stations, interstate bus terminus, airports, amusements parks and other similar
buildings:
Provided that Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, from time to time,
include any other premises which, in its opinion, require appointment of fire safety
officers.
9.4 Building Services
9.4.1. General
The Planning design and installation of electrical installations, air conditioning
installation of lifts and escalators can be carried out in accordance with Part-VIII Building
Services, Section–2 Electrical Installation, Section–3 Air conditioning and heating,
Section-5 installation of Lifts and Escalators of National Building Code of India.
However deviations from National Building Code may be done as per good Engineering
Practices.
9.4.2. Lifts
The number and type of lifts to be provided in different buildings shall be as given in
Annexure VIII.
9.4.3. Electrical Services

The requirements of electric sub-station are given in Annexure-IX. The provision of
electric sub-station shall also require approval from concerned department/ agencies.
9.4.4. Plumbing Services:

a. The planning, design, construction and installation of water supply, drainage and
sanitation and gas supply system shall be in accordance with Part-IX Plumbing
Services, section-l water supply; Section-2 Drainage and Sanitation and Section-3
Gas Supply of National Building Code of India.
Note: All plumbing services shall be provided as per design and certification of structural
engineer within structural members.
b. Requirement of water supply for various occupancies in buildings shall be as given in

Table 9.4, 9.5, and 9.6.
Note: DLB resolution No. 1816/DJB dated 20.06.2009 on levy of infrastructure fund for
sanctioning bulk water supply scheme in respect of institution and commercial enterprises
with mandatory conditions of recycling.
c. Requirement of sanitary fittings and installations for different occupancies in
buildings shall be as given in Table 9.4 to 9.15 for calculation of occupancy.
Table 9.4: Per capita water requirement for various Occupancies/Uses

S.No Type of occupancy Consumption
(in lt.)
1. Residential
i. EWS/LIG dwelling units(LPCD/ dwelling unit) 135
ii. MIG and above category flats/houses/floors (LPCD/ dwelling unit) 225
iii. Hotels with lodging accommodation (per bed) 180
2. Educational
a) Day schools( per head per day) 45
b) Boarding schools( per head per day) 135
3. Institutional(medical hospitals)
a)no. of beds not exceeding 100 340
b)no. of beds exceeding 100 450
c) medical quarters and hotels 135
4. Assembly – cinema theatres, auditoria, etc. 15
(per seat accommodation)
5. Government or semi-public business 45
6. Mercantile(commercial)
a) Restaurants(per seat) 70
b) Other business building 45
7. Industrial
a. Factories where bathrooms are to be provided. 45
b. Factories where bath-rooms are not to be provided 30
8. Storage(including warehouses) 30
9. Hazardous 30
10. Intermediate stations (excluding mail and express stops. 45(25)*
11. Junction stations 70(45)*
12. Terminal stations 45
13. International and domestic Airports 70
*The values in parenthesis are for such stations, where bathing facilities are not provided.
Note:
The number of persons for Sl. No. 10 to 13 shall be determined by the average number of passenger handled by
the station daily with due consideration given to the staff and workers likely to use the facilities.
Table 9.5: Flushing Storage Capacities

S.No Classification of building Storage capacity
1. For tenements having common 900lt. per W.C. seat

convenience
2. For residential premises other than 270lt. net for one W.C. seat each and 180lt.
tenement having common conveniences. for each additional seat in the same flat.
3. For factories and workshops 900lt. per W.C. seat and 180 lt. per urinal.
4. For cinemas, public assembly hall, etc. 900lt. per W.C. seat and 350 lt. per urinal.
Table 9.6: Domestic Storage Capacities

S.No No. of floors Storage capacity Remarks

For premise occupied tenements with common conveniences:
1 Ground floor Nil Provide down take fittings
are installed
2. Floors 2, 3, 4, 5 and upper 500 litres per tenement ____
floors
For premises occupied as flats or blocks
1 Ground floor Nil Provide down take fittings
are installed
2. Floors 2, 3, 4, 5 and upper 500 litres per tenement ____
floors
Note:
1. If the premises are situated at a place higher than the road level in front of the premises, storage at ground
level shall be provided on the same lines as on floors.
3. The above storage may be permitted to be installed provided that the total domestic storage calculated on
the above basis is not less than the storage calculated on the number of down take fittings according to scale
given below:
i. Down take taps 70 l. each
ii. Showers 135 l. each
iii. Bathtubs 200 l. each
Table 9.7: Sanitation requirements for Shops and Commercial Offices

S.No Sanitary Unit/Fittings For Personnel
1. Water closet One for every 25 persons or part thereof exceeding
15(including employees and customers).For female personnel 1
for every 15 persons or part thereof exceeding 10.
2. Drinking water One for every 100 person with a minimum on one on each
fountain floor.
3. Wash basin One for every 25 persons or part thereof.
4. Urinals Same as S.No. 3 of table 5.9
5. Cleaners’ sink One per floor minimum, preferably in or adjacent to sanitary
rooms.
Note:
Number of customers for the purpose of the above calculation shall be the average number of persons in the
premises for a time interval of one hour during the peak period. For male-female calculation a ratio of 1: 1 may
be assumed.
Table-9.8: Sanitary Requirements for Hotels

Sanitary For Residential Public For non-Residential staff
S.No
unit Staff For Male For Female
One per 8 persons 1 for 1- 12 persons
1for 1-15 persons
Water omitting occupants of 2 for 13-25 persons
2 for 16-35 persons
closet the attached water 3 for 26-40 persons
1 3 for 36-66 persons
(W.C) closet minimum of 2 if 4 for 41-57 persons
4 for 66- 100 persons
both sexes are lodged. 5 for 58-77persons
6 for 78-100 persons
2 Ablution One in each W.C One in each W.C One in each W.C
taps
Nil up to 6 persons
1 for 7- 20persons
3 Urinals Nil 2 for 21-45 persons Nil
3for 46-70 persons
4 for 71- 100 persons
One per 10 persons 1for 1-12
1 for 15 persons
omitting each basin 2for 13-25
2 for 16-35 persons
installed in the 3for 26-40
4 Wash 3for 36-65 persons
room/suite 4for 41-57
basins 4for 66-100 persons
5for 58-77
6for 78-100
One per 10 persons
omitting occupants of
5 Baths Nil Nil
rooms with bath in
suite
One per 30 beds
Stop
rooms (one floor per Nil Nil
sinks
6 floor minimum)
Kitchen
One in each kitchen One in each kitchen One in each kitchen
sink
Table 9.8(contd.): For Public Rooms

S. No Sanitary Unit For Male For Female
1 per 100 persons up to 400 2 for 10 persons up to
Water
persons; for over 400add at the 200persons; over 200 add at the
closet(W.C)
1. rate of 1 per 250 persons or part rate of one per 100 persons or
thereof. part thereof.
2 Ablution taps One in each W.C. One in each W.C.
Nil up to 6 persons
1 for 7-20 persons
Urinals 2 for 21-45 persons Nil
3.
3 for 46-70 persons
One per W.C. and urinal
One per W.C. provided
4. Wash basins Provided
Baths ------------ ------------
5. Stop sinks ------------ ------------
Kitchen sink One in each Kitchen One in each Kitchen
Note:
i. It may be assumed that the two-thirds of the number are males and one- third females
ii. One water tap with drainage arrangements shall be provided for every 50 persons or part thereof in the
vicinity of water closet and urinals.
Table 9.9: Sanitation Requirements for Educational Occupancy

S.No Sanitary Unit Boarding Institution Other Educational Institution
For Boys For Girls For Boys For Girls
1. Water Closet -- -- -- --
(W.C.)

2. Ablution Taps One in each One in each One in each One in each
W.C. W.C. W.C. W.C.
3. Urinals One per every -- One per every --
25 pupils or 20 pupils or
part thereof part thereof
4. Wash Basins One for every 8 One for every 6 One for every One for
pupils or pupils or 40 pupils or every40 pupils
part thereof part thereof part thereof or
part thereof
5. Baths One for every 8 One for every 6 -- --
pupils or pupils or
6. Drinking One for every One for every One for every One for every
Water 50 pupils or 50 pupils or 50 pupils or 50 pupils or
Fountains part thereof part thereof part thereof part thereof
7. Cleaner’s One per Floor One per Floor One per Floor One per Floor
Sink minimum minimum minimum minimum
Table 9.9 (contd.): Sanitation Requirements Nursery Schools
S.No Sanitary unit Requirement

1 Water Closet one per 15 pupils and part thereof
2 Ablution Taps One in each W.C.
3 Urinals --
4 Wash Basins One for every 15 pupils or part thereof
5 Baths One bath sink per 40 pupils
6 Drinking Water Fountains One for every 50 pupils or part thereof
7 Cleaner’s Sink --
Note:
i. One water tap with draining arrangements shall be provided for every 50 persons or part thereof, in the
vicinity of water closets and urinal.
ii. For teaching staff, the schedule of sanitary units to be provided shall be the same as in case of office
buildings (Table 9.9).
Table 9.10: Sanitation Requirements for Institutional (Medical) Occupancy- Hospital

S.No Sanitary Unit Hospitals With indoor Hospitals With outdoor Patient Wards
Patient Ward
For Males & females For Males For Females
1 Water Closet One for every 6 beds or part One for every 100 Two for every 100
thereof persons or persons or part
Part thereof thereof
2 Ablution Taps One in each W.C. One in each One in each W.C.
W.C.
3 Wash Basins 2for up to 30 beds; One for every One for every 100
add one for every additional 100 persons or Persons or part
30 beds; or part thereof part thereof thereof.
4 Baths with One bath with shower for -- --
Shower every 8 beds or part thereof.
5 Bed pan washing One for each ward

sink
6 Cleaner’ Sinks One for each ward One per floor One per floor
minimum minimum
7 Kitchen sinks & One for each ward -- --
dish Washers
(where Kitchen is
provided)
8 Urinals -- One for every 50 --
persons or part
thereof
Table 9.10 (contd.): Administrative Buildings

S.No Sanitary Unit For Males For Females
1 Water Closet (W.C.) One for every 25 persons or One for every 15 persons or part
part thereof thereof
2 Ablution Taps One in each W.C. One in each W.C.
3 Wash Basins One for every 25 persons or One for every 25 persons or
4 Baths with Shower One on each floor One on each floor
5 Bed pan washing sink -- --
6 Cleaner’s Sink One per floor minimum One per floor minimum
7 Kitchen sinks & dish One for each floor One for each floor
Washers
(where Kitchen is
provided)
Nil up to 6 persons --
1 for 7-20 persons
2 for 21-45 persons
3 for 46-70 persons
8 Urinals 4 for 71-100 persons
From 101 to 200 persons add at
the rate of 3%; for over 200
persons add at the rate of 2.5%.
Table-9.11: Sanitation Requirements for Institutional (Medical) Occupancy- (staff quarters and
Hostels)
S.No Sanitary Unit Doctor’s Dormitories Nurses Hostel
For Male Staff For Female Staff
1 Water Closet One for 4 persons One for 4 persons One for 4 persons or
part thereof
2 Ablution Taps One in each W.C. One in each W.C. One in each W.C.
3 Wash Basins One for every 8 persons One for every 8 persons or One for every 8
or part thereof part thereof persons or part
thereof
4 Bath (with One for every 4 persons One for every 4 persons or One for every 4
shower) or part thereof part persons or part
thereof thereof
5 Cleaner’s Sink One per floor minimum One per floor minimum One per floor
minimum
Table 9.12: Sanitation Requirements for Governmental and Public Business Occupancy and Offices
S.No. Sanitary Unit For Male Personnel For female Personnel
1 Water Closet (WC) One for 25 persons or part One for 15 persons or part
thereof thereof
2 Ablution taps One in each WC One in each WC
3 Urinals Nil up to 6 persons
1 for 7-20 persons
2 for 21-45 persons ----
3 for 46-70 persons
From 101 to 200 add @ 2.5 %
4 Wash Basins One for every 25 persons or part -----
thereof.
5 Drinking Water fountains One for every 100 persons with a
minimum of one on each floor -----
6 Baths Preferably one on each floor -----
7 Cleaner’s Sinks One per floor minimum;
preferably in or adjacent to ------
sanitary rooms.
Note:
One water tap with drainage arrangements shall be provided for every 50 persons or part thereof in the vicinity
of water closet and urinals.
Table 9.13: Sanitation Requirements for residences

S.No. Sanitary Unit Dwelling with individual Dwelling without individual
conveniences conveniences.
1 Bath Room One provided with water One for every two tenement
tap
2 Water Closet (WC) One One for every two tenement
3 Sink (or Nahani) in the One -------
Floor
Water Tap One One with drainage arrangement in each
tenement.
One in common bath rooms and common
water closet.
Note:
Where only one water closet is provided in a dwelling, the bath and water closet shall be separately
accommodated.
Table 9.14: Sanitation Requirements for Assembly Occupancy Buildings (Cinema, Theaters,
Auditoria, etc.)
Sl. No. Sanitary Unit For Public For Staff
Male Female Male Female

1. Water Closet One for 100 persons Two per 100 One for 15 One for 1-
up to 400 persons. persons up to 200 persons. 12 persons.
For over 400 persons, persons. For over Two for 13-
add @ 1 per 250 200 persons add 25 persons.
persons or part @ 1 per 100 Two for 16-35
thereof. persons or part persons.
thereof.
2. Ablution Taps One in each WC One in each WC One in each WC One in each
WC
3. Urinals One for 50 persons or Nil up to 6
part thereof ------ persons
1 for 7-20 -----
persons
2 for 21-45
persons.
4. Wash Basins One for every 200 One for every 200 One for 1-15 One for 1-
persons or part persons or part persons. 12 persons

thereof. For over 400 thereof. For over Two for 16-35 Two for 13-
persons, add @ 1 per 200 persons, add 25 persons.
250 persons or part @ 1 per 150
thereof. persons or part
thereof.
5. Cleaner’s Sink One per floor, minimum.
6. Drinking Water One per 100 persons or part thereof.
Fountain
Note: It may be assumed that two thirds of the numbers are males and one third female.
+
Table:-9.15: Sanitation Requirements for Assembly Occupancy Buildings (Art, Galleries,

Libraries and Museums)
Sl. Sanitary Unit For Public For Staff
No.
1 Water Closet One for 200 persons One per 100 One for 15 persons. One for 1-12
(WC) up to 400 persons. persons up to 200 Two for 16-35 persons.
For over 200 persons. For over persons. Two for 13-
persons, add @ 1 per 200 persons add @ 25 persons.
250 persons or part 1 per 150 persons
thereof. or part thereof.
2 Ablution Taps One in each WC One in each WC One in each WC One in each
WC
3 Urinals One for 50 persons Nil up to 6 persons
or part thereof ------ 1 for 7-20 persons
2 for 21-45 persons. -----
4 Wash Basins One for every 200 One for every 200 One for 1-15 One for 1-
persons or part persons or part persons. 12 persons
thereof. For over thereof. For over Two for 16-35 Two for 13-
400 persons, add @ 200 persons, add @ 25 persons.
1 per 250 persons or 1 per 150 persons
part thereof. or part thereof.
5 Cleaner’s Sink One per floor, minimum.
Table 9.16: Sanitation Requirements for Restaurant.

Sl. Sanitary Unit For Public For Staff
No.
1. Water One for 50 seats One for 50 seats 1 for 15 persons. 1 for 1-12 persons.
Closet(WC) up to 200 seats up to 200 seats 2for 16-35 persons. 2 for 13-25
For over 200 For over 200 3 for 36-35 persons.
seats, add @ 1 seats, add @ 1 persons. 3 for 26-40
per 100 seats or per 100 seats or 4 for 66-100 persons.
part thereof. part thereof. persons. 4 for 41 -57
persons.
5 for 58-77
persons.
6 for 78 -100
persons.
2. Ablution Taps One in each WC One in each WC One in each WC One in each WC
3. Urinals One for 50 Nil up to 6 persons
persons or part ------ 1 for 7-20 persons

thereof 2for 21-45 persons. -----
3 for 46-70
persons.
4 for 71 -100
persons.
4. Wash Basins One for every water closet.
5. Kitchen Sinks
& Dish One for each Kitchen
Washer
6. Service Sink One in the restaurant.
Table:-9.17: Sanitation Requirements for Factories.

Sl. No. Sanitary Unit For Male Personnel For female personnel
1. Water closets 1 for 15 persons. 1 for 1-12 persons.
2 for 16-35 persons. 2 for 13-25 persons.
3 for 36-35 persons. 3 for 26-40 persons.
4 for 66-100 persons. 4 for 41 -57 persons.
For 101 to 200 persons add @ of 3% 5 for 58-77 persons.
From over 200 persons, add @ 2.5% 6 for 78 -100 persons.
For 101 to 200 persons add @ of
5%. From over 200 persons, add
@ 4%.
2. Ablution Taps One in each WC One in each WC
3. Urinals Nil up to 6 persons
1 for 7-20 persons
2for 21-45 persons.
3 for 46-70 persons.
4 for 71 -100 persons.
For 101 to 200 persons add @ of 3%.
From over 200 persons, add @ 2.5%.
4. Washing Taps One for every 25 persons or part thereof.
with draining
arrangement
5. Drinking Water One for every 100 persons with a minimum of one on each floor.
Fountains
6. Baths preferably As required for particular trade or occupation.
Showers.
Note: For many trades of a dirty or dangerous character, more extensive provisions are required.
Table 9.18: Sanitary Requirements for Large Stations and Airports.
Sl. Place W.C for Males W.C for Females Urinals for Males only
No.
1. Junction Stations, 3 for first 1000 persons 4 for first 100 persons 4 for every 1000
intermediate Stations and 1 for subsequent and 1 for every person and 1 for every
and Substations 1000 persons or part additional 1000 additional 1000
thereof. persons or part persons or part thereof.
thereof.
2. Terminal Stations 4 for first 1000 persons 5 for every 1000 6 for every 1000
and Bus Terminals and 1 for every person and 1 for person and 1 for every
additional 1000 every additional 200 additional 1000
persons or part thereof. persons or part persons or part thereof.
thereof.
3. Domestic Airports 2* 4* 2*
Minimum
For 200 persons 5 8 6

4. Internal Airports
Note: Provision for wash basins, baths including shower stalls, shall be in accordance with part ix section 2-
Drainage and Sanitation of National Building Code of India and amendments time to time.
* At least one Indian style water closet shall be provided in each toilet. Assume 60 % males and 40
% females in any area.
9.4.5. Water Supply arrangements (General Guidelines)

a. Provision shall be made for two underground water tanks for the storage of potable
and non- potable water with adequate pumping arrangements to supply water to
various floors in the property. Capacity of the underground water tank for storing
potable water shall be 50% of the potable water requirement estimated as per the
norms of the water utility department i.e. Delhi Jal Board. For storing non- potable
water the underground water tank storage capacity shall be 50% of the non- potable
water demand estimated as per the norms of water utility department i.e. Delhi Jal
Board and to meet horticulture requirement in the property. While according to
sanction to layout plan the authority shall make a special sanction that provisions
for space shall be kept for construction of underground reservoirs of adequate
capacities along with booster pumping stations.
b. For new construction: the clearance of plan for the construction of new building
only is given if the provisions are Delhi Jal Board regulation compliant. Provision
should be made for an underground tank for storage of water with a capacity at
minimum 150 lts / Person (4.5 persons per dwelling unit) with adequate pumping
arrangements. Filtered water connections will be allowed only for use of drinking
and bathing needs. Delhi Jal Board regulations permit only single bulk water
connection if dwelling unit in a property exceeds 6 nos.
c. Arrangements as given in 9.5.1 above shall also be provided in Group Housing
Societies.
d. Dual piping Systems/ Plumbing arrangement in case of new construction shall be
made in a way that portable water is used for drinking cooking bathing and other
portable purposes and non-potable water is used for flushing horticulture and other
non-potable purposes.
e. Double Valve Low Capacity Cistern should be provided instead of conventional
12.5 litres capacity
f. The plumbing arrangement in case of new constructions shall be made in a way that
the potable water shall be used for drinking, cooking & bathing only and for rest of
the uses, provision for ground water can be made with dual piping system.
g. Low capacity cistern should preferably be provided instead of normal 12.5 lts
capacity.
Note:
a. For water demand calculations in the residential dwelling units, occupancy is consider as 5
persons/D.U. and occupancy in case of hotels, hostels, hospitals etc. is to be considered as per the
number of beds.

b. For Assessment of water demand (Clause 1.2 of IS 1172 Code of Basic Requirement for Water Supply,
Drainage and Sanitation shall be referred).
c. Water demand for sanction of water supply scheme across all categories shall be calculated as per
i. CPHEEO Manual for water Supply and Treatment,
ii. IS 1172 Code of Basic Requirement for Water Supply, Drainage and Sanitation,
iii. DLB resolution No. 1816/DJB dated 20.06.2009 on levy of infrastructure fund for sanctioning
bulk water supply scheme in respect of institution and commercial enterprises with mandatory
conditions of recycling,
iv. Norms decided by Department from time to time in case of residential buildings/developments
and where provisions are not available in the above referred manual/code/circular.

Chapter 10
Provisions for Green Buildings
10.0 Green Buildings

Modern buildings consume about 25 to 30 percent of total energy, and up to 30 percent of fresh
potable water, and generate approximately 40 percent of total waste.
Sustainable buildings have demonstrated reduction in energy and water consumption to less than half
of the present consumption in conventional buildings, and complete elimination of the construction
and operational waste through recycling.
Thus, all buildings on various plot sizes should comply with the green norms and conform to the
requirements mandatory for sanction as mentioned in this chapter.
These are not specific to any rating system and are not intended to provide a single metric indication
of overall building performance. These provisions allows the practitioners to easily exercise their
engineering judgment in holistically and objectively applying the underlying principles of
sustainability to a development or building facility, considering its functionality and required comfort
level.
10.1 Provisions and Applicability

These provisions for green buildings are applicable on all plots more than 100 sq. m in size
The green building provisions on various plot sizes are indicated in the table below:
Table 10.1-Provisions and applicability for various plot sizes (all use premises)
Category of Sub- Applicable plot area Provisions for Green Building
category
Plot Sizes (sq. m) (as per Clause 10.2)
(sq.m.)
I up to100 Nil
II a 100 to 500 1(a), 2(b), 4(a)
b 500 to 1,000 1(a), 1(c), 2(b), 4(a)
c 1,000 to 3,000 1(a), 1(c), 1(d), 2(b), 3(b), 4(a)
III a Above 3,000 1(a), 1(b), 1(c), 1(d), 2(a), 2(b), 3(a),
3(b), 4(a), 4(b)
The above mentioned provisions should be followed in case of residential plots forming part of
approved layout plan/ colony plan/ developed area*.
*Note:The schemes/ projects formulated on the basis of provisions given in Master plan/ Zonal Development
Plan will require approval as indicated:
EIA/ ECC (as per MoEF), NBC (latest), ECBC 2007 or latest, BEE Star rating/ LEED of IGBC/ GRIHA of
TERI Certification}

EIA- Environmental Impact Assessment Study Report, ECC- Environmental Clearance Certificate,MoEF –
Ministry of Environment and Forest,NBC – National Building Code, ECBC – Energy Conservation Building
Code, BEE – Bureau of Energy Efficiency, LEED– Leadership in Energy and Environment Design, IGBC –
Indian Green Building Council, GRIHA– Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment, TERI – The Energy
and Resources Institute.
The prevailing provisions of the above shall be applicable. However if there are any modification in
the same, the modified provisions shall become automatically applicable.
10.2 Provisions for Sanction:

(As per Annexure – X)
1. Water Conservation and Management
a. Rain Water Harvesting (by Recharge)
b. Low Water Consumption Plumbing Fixtures
c. Waste Water Recycle and Reuse
d. Reduction of hardscape
2. Solar Energy Utilization

a. Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Panels
b. Installation of Solar Assisted Water Heating Systems
3. Energy Efficiency
a. Low Energy Consumption Lighting Fixtures (Electrical Appliances – BEE Star and
Energy Efficient Appliances)
b. Energy Efficiency in HVAC systems
4. Waste Management
a. Segregation of Waste
b. Organic Waste Management
10.3 In case owners of properties desire to procure green building ratings from one or more rating
bodies, they may suitably incorporate any other provisions if required and additional incentive
FAR as per Master Plan of Delhi 2021 may be availed.

Chapter 11
Provisions for Universal Design for
Differently Abled, Elderly and Children
11.0 Applicability
These regulations are applicable to all buildings and facilities used by the public such as
educational, institutional, assembly, commercial, business, mercantile buildings, group housings
constructed on plot having an area of more than 2000 sq.m. It does not apply to private and
public residences.
11.1 Building to be designed for Ambulant Disabled People

Higher Secondary School, Conference Hall, Dance Halls, Youth Centers, Youth Clubs, Sport
Centers, Sport Pavilions, Boat Club Houses, Ice Rinks, Bowling Centers, Swimming Pools,
Police Stations, Law Courts, Courts Houses, Sport Stadiums, Theaters, Concert Halls, Cinemas,
Auditoria, Small Offices (the maximum plinth area 1400 sq.mt) Snack Bars, Cafes and
banqueting rooms (for capacity above 50 dinners).
Note:
a. In sport stadiums provisions shall be made for non-ambulant spectators (small wheel chair)
b. @ 1:1000 up to 10,000 spectators and @ 1:2000 for spectators above 10,000.
c. In Theaters, Concert Halls, Cinemas and Auditoria provisions shall be made for non-ambulant
spectators (Small Wheel Chairs) @ 1/250 up to 1000 spectators and 1/500 for spectators above 1000.
11.2 Building to be designed for Non-Ambulant Disabled People

Schools for differently abled, cremation and buildings as mentioned in (Annexure VI-
Development Norms – Master Plan Delhi 2021), Botanical Gardens, Religious Buildings, Old
People Clubs, Village Halls, Day Centers, Junior Training Centers, Post Offices, Banks,
Dispensaries, Railway Stations, Shops, Super Markets, and Departmental Stores.
Note: Large wheel chair criteria shall be applicable on ground floors of the following building, post
offices, banks, dispensaries, railway station, shops, supermarkets, and departmental stores.
11.3 Building to be designed for Non-Ambulant People (using small wheel chairs)
Public lavatories in Tourist Sports, Clubs Motels, Professional and Scientific Institution,
Museum, Art Galleries, Public Libraries, Laborites, Universities, Collage for further Education,
Teachers Training Colleges, Technical College, Exhibition Halls Dentist Surgeries,
Administrative Department of the Hospitals, Service Stations, Car Parking, Buildings Airports
Terminals, Bus Terminals, Factories Employing differently abled for Sedentary Works, Large
Offices, (with plinth area abode 1400 sq.mt.), Tax Offices, Passport Offices, Pension Offices,
and Labour Offices, Cafes, Banqueting Rooms and Snack Bars (For capacity above 100 dinners).

11.4 Site development
Level of the roads, access paths and parking areas shall be described in the plan along with
specification of the materials.
11.4.1 Access Path / Walk Way

Access path from plot entry and surface parking to building entrance shall be
minimum of 1800 mm wide having even surface without any steps. Slope, if any,
shall not have gradient greater than 5%. Selection of floor material shall be made
suitably to attract or to guide visually impaired persons (limited to coloured floor
material whose colour and brightness is conspicuously different from that of the
surrounding floor material or the material that emits different sound to guide
visually impaired persons; hereinafter referred to as "guiding floor material".
Finishes shall have a non- slip surface with a texture traversable by a wheel chair.
Curbs wherever provided should blend to a common level.
11.4.2 Parking
For parking of vehicles of differently abled people, the following provisions shall
be made:
a. Surface parking for two car spaces shall be provided near entrance for the
physically differently abled persons with maximum travel distance of 30.0 m.
from building entrance.
b. The width of parking bay shall be minimum 3.6 meter.
c. The information stating that the space is reserved for wheel chair users shall
be conspicuously displayed.
d. Guiding floor materials shall be provided or a device, which guides visually
impaired persons with audible signals, or other devices, which serves the
same purpose, shall be provided.
11.5 Building requirements

The specified facilities for the buildings for differently abled persons shall be as follows:
11.5.1 Approach to plinth level

Every building should have at least one entrance accessible to the differently abled
and shall be indicated by proper signage. This entrance shall be approached through a
ramp together with the stepped entry.
a. Ramped Approach: Ramp shall be finished with non-slip material to enter the
building. Minimum width of ramp shall be 1800mm with maximum gradient 1:12.
Length of ramp shall not exceed 9.0 meter having 800mm high hand rail on both
sides extending 300mm beyond top and bottom of the ramp. Minimum gap from the
adjacent wall to the hand rail shall be 50mm.
b. Stepped Approach: For stepped approach size of tread shall not be less than
300mm and maximum riser shall be 150mm. Provision of 800mm high hand rail on
both sides of the stepped approach similar to the ramped approach.
c. Exit/Entrance Door: Minimum& clear opening of the entrance door shall be
900mm and it shall not be provided with a step that obstructs the passage of a wheel
chair user. Threshold shall not be raised more than 12mm.

d. Entrance Landing: Entrance landing shall be provided adjacent to ramp with the
minimum dimension 1800mm x 2000mm. The entrance landing that adjoins the top
end of a slope shall be provided with floor materials to attract the attention of
visually impaired person's (limited to coloured floor material whose colour and
brightness is conspicuously different from that of the surrounding floor material or
the material that emits different sound to guide visually impaired persons. Finishes
shall have a non-slip surface with a texture traversable by a wheel chair. Curbs
wherever provided should blend to a common level.
11.5.2 Corridor connecting the entrance/ exit for the differently abled
The corridor connecting the entrance / exit for differently abled leading directly
outdoors to a place where information concerning the overall use of the specified
building can be provided to visually impaired persons either by a person or by
signs, shall be provided as follows:
a. Guiding floor materials' shall be provided or device that emits sound to guide
visually impaired persons.
b. The minimum width shall be 1500mm.
c. In case there is a difference of level, slope ways shall be provided with a slope of
1:12.
d. Handrails shall be provided for ramps/slope ways.
11.6 Stair-ways
One of the stair-ways - near the entrance / exit for the differently abled shall have the following
provisions:
a. The minimum width shall be 1350 mm.
b. Height of the riser shall not be more than 150 mm and width of the tread
300mm. The steps shall not have abrupt (square) nosing.
c. Maximum number of risers on a flight shall be limited to 12.
d. Handrails shall be provided on both sides and shall extend 300 mm on the top
and bottom of each flight of steps.
11.7 Lifts
Wherever lift is required as per bye-laws, provision of at least one lift shall be made for the
wheel chair user with the following cage dimensions of lift recommended for passenger lift of 13
person’s capacity of Bureau of Indian Standards.
Table no 10.1- Desirable Lift size
Clear internal width 1100 mm
Clear internal depth 2000 mm
Entrance door width 900 mm
a. A hand rail not less than 600mm long at 1000mm above floor level shall be fixed
adjacent to the control panel.
b. The lift lobby shall be of an inside measurement of 1800 mm x 1800 mm or more.

c. The time of an automatically closing door should be minimum 5 seconds and the
closing speed should not exceed 0.25 m/ sec.
d. The interior of the cage shall be provided with a device that audibly indicates the
floor, the cage has reached indicates that the door of the cage of entrance/exit is
either open or closed.
11.8 Toilets
One special W.C. in a set of toilets shall be provided for the use of differently abled with
essential provision of washbasin near the entrance for the differently abled.
a. The minimum size shall be 1500 mm x 1750 mm.
b. Minimum clear opening of the door shall be 900mm and the door shall swing out.
c. Suitable arrangement of vertical/horizontal handrails with 50mm clearance from
wall shall be made in the toilet.
d. The W.C. seat shall be 500mm from the floor.
11.8.1 Provision of W.Cs in buildings without lift:

Provision of special W.C. shall be made on all floors for buildings designed for
ambulant disabled persons. For buildings designed for non-ambulant disabled
special W.C. shall be provided at Ground Floor. Size of W.C. shall depend on the
type of wheel chair used by the disabled.
11.8.2 Provisions of W.Cs in buildings with lift

Provision of Special W.C. shall be made on all floors. Size will depend on the
category of disabled for whom it has been provided.
11.8.3 Toilet Details: For Toilets Designed for Ambulant Disabled

a. The minimum size of W.C. shall be 1075 x 1650 mm with a minimum depth of
1450 mm from entry door 900 mm.
b. Long handrail on the side closer to W.C. with a clear width between the handrails
shall be 900 mm and height of handrails shall be 800 mm from floor level.
c. Minimum size of the clear door opening shall be 780 mm.
11.8.4 For Toilets Designed for Non-Ambulant Disabled Small Wheel Chair:
The minimum size of W.C. shall be 1350 x 1500 mm with a minimum depth of
1500 mm from entry door. 900 mm long handrail on the side closer to W.C. shall
be provided. To provide movement space for wheel chair, W.C. seat shall be fixed
towards one side to the opposite adjacent wall. The centerline of W.C. from the
adjacent wall shall be 400 mm and minimum 950 mm from the other wall.
Minimum size of the clear door opening shall be 780 mm.
11.8.5 For Toilets Designed for Non-Ambulant Disabled Using Large Wheel Chair:
The minimum size of W.C. shall be 1500 X 1750 mm with a minimum depth of
1750 mm for entry door. 900 mm long handrail on the side wall closer to W.C.
shall be provided. To provide movement space for wheel chair, W.C. seat shall be
fixed towards one side of the opposite wall. The centerline of the W.C. from the
adjacent wall shall be 400 mm and a minimum of 1100 mm from the other wall.
Min. size of clear door opening shall be 860 mm
11.9 Designing for Children
In the buildings meant for the pre-dominant use of the children, it will be necessary to suitably
alter the height of the handrail and other fittings & fixtures etc.
Note: Guiding / Warning Floor Material: The floor material to guide or to warn the visually impaired
persons with a change of colour or material texture and easily distinguishable from the rest of the
surrounding floor materials. The material with different texture gives audible signals with sensory warning
when a person moves on this surface with walking stick. The guiding/warning floor material is meant to
give the directional effect or warn a person at critical places. It should be provided in the following areas:
a. The access path to the building and to the parking area.
b. The landing lobby towards the information board, reception, lifts, staircases and toilets
c. Immediately at the beginning/end of walkway where there is a vehicular traffic.
d. At the location abruptly changing in level or beginning/end of a ramp.
e. Immediately in front of an entrance/exit and the landing.
11.10 Drinking Water:

Suitable provision of drinking water shall be made for the differently abled near the special
toilet provided for them.
11.11 Refuge
An alternative to immediate evacuation of a building via staircases and/ or lifts is the movement
of disabled persons to areas of safety within a building. If possible, they could remain there
until the fire is controlled and extinguished or until rescued by the fire fighters.
a. It is useful to have the provisions of a refuge area, usually at the fire protected
stair landing on each floor that can safely hold one or two wheelchairs.
b. Hand Doorways with clear opening width of 900 mm and complying with section
4.6 and
c. Have an alarm switch installed between 900 mm and 1200 mm from floor level.
11.12 Proper signage

a. Appropriate identification of specific facilities within a building for the
differently abled persons should be done with proper signals.
b. Visually impaired persons make use of other senses such as hearing and touch to
compensate for the lack of vision, whereas visual signals benefit those with
hearing disabilities. Signs should be designed and located so that they are easily
legible by using suitable letter size (not less than 20 mm high).
c. For visually impaired persons, information board in brail should be installed on
the wall at a suitable height and it should be possible to approach them closely.
d. To ensure safe walking, there should not be any protruding sign which creates
obstruction in walking.
e. Public Address System may also be provided in busy public areas.
f. The symbols/information should be in contrasting colour and properly
illuminated because people with limited vision may be able to differentiate
amongst primary colours.
g. International Symbol Mark for wheel chair be installed in a lift, toilet, staircase,
parking areas, etc., that have been provided for the differently abled.

Chapter 12
“SWACCH DELHI”- Provisions for Public
Washroom Complexes
12.1 In order to ensure that public toilets/ wash rooms are built in various parts of the city, plot
owners of the plots having an area of 4000 sq. m or more shall compulsorily construct public
washroom complexes within their plots.
12.2 All complexes should be constructed mainly in the setback area within the plots, provided they
do not obstruct the firefighting path.
12.3 All complexes should have single storey, with a maximum floor to ceiling height of 2.8 m and
water tanks concealed with a parapet wall / jali not exceeding 1 m. in height.
12.4 All complexes should not have less than 1 wash basin, 2 urinals and 1 WC each, for men and
women separately, with adequate electricity, drainage, water and sewerage facilities and
connected to the prevalent infrastructure network. The complex shall be well ventilated with
adequate provisions for lighting. Provision of solar power may be made for utilization in lighting
of the complex.
12.5 In such complexes an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) room (including guard room) with a
maximum floor area of not exceeding 9 sq.m may also be included for usage of general public.
12.6 Both the Public Washroom Complex including the ATM should have direct access from outside
the plot i.e. direct access from the road, so as to permit usage by the general public.
12.7 Such complexes will be free of FAR and Ground Coverage and will form part of full schemes
prepared by owner/ architect for approval. The complex plan will be same as adopted by DUAC.
12.8 Such complexes may have provisions for outdoor signage, advertisements and space for public
art.
12.9 Complexes shall be either be constructed and maintained by the plot owner or constructed by the
plot owner and maintained by a service provider or constructed as well as maintained by a
service provider.
12.10 Such complexes are not permitted to be used for purposes other than specified above.

Chapter 13
Provisions for Public Art
13.1 In all public buildings, works of art shall be provided.
13.2 Public art constitutes outdoor sculptures, outdoor installations, murals and frescos, mobiles and
bas-relief, folk and tribal art, artisan craft, indoor sculptures, wall paintings, indoor installations
and other art forms relevant to the habitat.
13.3 Public art can be made of any material and have any color and texture.
13.4 The extent of public art (measured in terms of cost) should be at least 1 percent of the cost of
construction of the structure as per prevailing CPWD rates.
13.5 Public art can be located either within the plot boundary or within the building.
13.6 If provided within the plot boundary, the public art piece or pieces should be so located in the
public areas/ open spaces / setback areas so as not to interfere with the movement of the fire
tender.
13.7 If provided within the building, the public art piece or pieces may be provided preferably in the
lobby areas where it is visible to the public.
13.8 If provided on the building, public art may be in the form of murals, frescos etc. on either inner
or outer walls.
13.9 No piece of public art shall be more than 2 m, if located within the building and 5 m in height if
located outside the building.
13.10 Public art work shall be incorporated in the building sanctioned plans for scrutiny by DUAC.
13.11 DUAC can issue guidelines on public art from time to time and the same shall be followed.
Refer Annexure XI

FORM-‘A–1’ (Chapter 3, 3.0)
FORM OF APPLICATION TO ERECT, RE-ERECT OR TO MAKE MATERIAL

ALTERATION IN A BUILDING
To
The ____________________
_______________________
New Delhi.
Sir
I hereby give notice that I intend to erect/re-erect or to make alteration in the Building
No___________ or to _________________ on/in plot No_________________Block
No__________ House No________________situated
at_________________________________________Scheme____________________and in
accordance with the
building Bye-laws of Delhi, Bye-law No_____________________________________and I
forward herewith the following plans and specifications duly signed by me
and________________________________________________________________(name in block
letters of Architect/ Empaneled Engineer*/ Supervisor*), Architect’s Registration /Engineer’s*or
Supervisor* Empanel No__________________who has prepared the plans, designs etc. and a
copy of other statements/documents (as applicable).
1. Key Plan. (Chapter 3, 3.2)

2. Layout Plan(Chapter 3, 3.4)
3. Landscape Plan(Chapter 3, 3.4.2)
4. Site plan(Chapter 3, 3.3)
5. Building Plan. (Chapter 3, 3.6)
6. Building Plan for High Rise. (Chapter 3, 3.8)
7. Services Plan (Chapter 3, 3.9)
8. Elevation (Chapter 3, 3.6.3)
9. General Specifications (in attached form).
10. Ownership Title. (Chapter 3, 3.12)
11. Attested copy of Receipt for payment of application fee.
12. Other documents, if any required.
The construction shall be carried out in accordance with the sanctioned building plan. The
Owner/Architect/Engineer*/ Supervisor, supervising the construction shall be responsible for any
lapse on their part for such construction.
Signature of Owner______________
Name of Owner_________________
(In Block Letters)
Address of Owner_______________
Dated ________________________
* Engineers, empaneled by local body/authority only in case of plots up to 500 sq.m and
*Supervisor in case of plots upto 100 sq.m

FORM- ‘A-2’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.10)
FORM FOR DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS OF PROPOSED BUILDINGS

To be submitted by registered architect/Engineer*
a) The purpose _______________ (for which it is intended to be used) Building

No._____________ or to__________ on/in plot No._____________________ Block
No.____________ House No.______________ situated
at________________________________Scheme___________________________________
___________.
b) I hereby state that and take responsibility that building has been designed within framework
of Building Bye Laws and Development Control Regulations/ Services.
c) Details of Coverage on respective floors are given below:
Existing (Sq.mt.) Proposed (Sq.mt.) Total (Sq. Mt.)

Floors
1) Basement Floor
2) Ground floor
3) Mezzanine floor
4) First floor
5) Second floor
6) Third floor
d) Approximately number of inhabitable proposed to be accommodated.

e) The number of Latrines, urinals, kitchens, baths to be provided.
f) The source of water to be used in the construction.
g) Distance from the public sewer.
h) The material to be used in construction.
i) Wall/columns/foundation.
j) Roof Floor Specifications to be incorporated
Sign.of Registered Architect/ Empanelled Engineer*_______

Name ______________________________
Registration Number ___________________
Address _____________________________
* Engineers, empaneled by local body/authority only in case of plots up to 500 sq.m and
*Supervisor in case of plots upto 100 sq.m

FORM‘A-3’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.11)
CERTIFICATE FOR SUPERVISION

To be submitted by OWNER / Supervisor
To,
The __________________________
______________________________
New Delhi.
Sir,
I hereby certify that erection / re-erection demolition or material alternation in and the drainage /
sanitary work shall be carried out executed by me under my strict supervision / of Building No.
____________________________on /in Plot shall be carried out under my supervision and I
certify that all the materials (type and grade) and workmanship of the work shall be generally in
accordance with the general specifications submitted along with the work, and shall be carried out
according to approved sanctioned plans and structural design which also includes the services like
drainage, sanitary, water supply & electrical and no non-Compounding deviations shall be carried
out during the course of construction.
Sign. Of Owner Sign of Supervisor/
Name Name
Address Empanelment Number
Address
FORM‘A-4’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.2)
CERTIFICATE FOR INCORPORATION OF GREEN BUILDING FEATURES

To be submitted by Architect/ Engineer
In respect of plot no. _____________________ block no. _______________________ situated at

____________________________.
I certify that the building plans submitted for approval satisfy the green building provisions given
in chapter 10, and the information given therein is factually correct to the best of my knowledge
and understanding.
Signature of Registered Architect/ Engineer______________

Name (Block letters) _______________________
Date____________________________________
Address _________________________________

FORM‘A–5’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.3 & 3.25.4 (c)
CERTIFICATE REGARDING SAFETY FROM NATURAL HAZARDS & STRUCTURAL

SAFETY.
To be submitted by Empaneled structural Engineer & owner
The following certificate is to be submitted along with the building plans drawing while submitting
the plans for obtaining building permission for Building No. ____________________ on Plot no.
____________________ situated at ___________________________ Scheme
______________________________.
1. Certify that the building plans submitted for approval shall be designed for safety
requirements.
2. It is also certified that the structural design is based on national building code including safety
from natural hazards based on soil conditions (as per soil investigation report no….. dated ….
prepared by ………………………………………..) will be taken into consideration and
would be duly incorporated in structural drawings of the building to be constructed.
Signature of the Empaneled Structural Engineer Signature of Owner

Name in Block letters_____________ Name in Block letters_____________
Address: ________________________ Address: ________________________
Date______________________________ Date______________________________
FORM‘A-6’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.4)
No nuisance/ mulba/debris removal certificate
In respect of plot no.__________________ block no. __________ situated at

__________________.
1. Certified that the mulba/Debris during the construction will be removed on weekly basis. If the
same is not done, in that case local body may remove the mulba/Debris and the cost with
penalty be recovered from me/us.
2. Certified that during construction I/we shall properly screen the construction site off the main
road by means of erecting a screen wall not less than 8 feet, in height from the ground level
which shall be painted to avoid unpleasant look from the road side. In addition to this, a net or
some other protective material shall be hoisted at the façade of the building to ensure that any
falling material remains within this protected area.
3. Certified that noise related activities would not be taken up for construction at night during 10
P.M to 6 A.M.
Signature of the owner with date

Name in Block letters______________
Address: ________________________
Signature of Empaneled supervisor with date

Name in Block letters ________________
Address __________________________

FORM ‘A-7(1)’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.6)
Self-attested certification-cum-undertaking on a plain paper

By Architect/ Engineer*/ Supervisor* as per detail, that he has been appointed for the project
I, ---------------------------------------, Son of Shri ---------------------------------occupation Architect/

Engineer*, office at ----------------------------------------- do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as
under:
1. That I am an Architect by profession and duly registered with Council of Architecture vide
registration no______________, in the Competent authority vide Registration No. ------------------.
or
That I am an Engineer* by profession and duly empaneled with vide registration

no______________, in the concerned authority/ local body.
or
That I am a Supervisor* by profession and duly empaneled with vide registration

no______________, in the concerned authority/ local body.
2. That I have been engaged as an Architect/ Engineer*/ Supervisor* for preparing the design of
building on Plot No. -------------------------------------Block No. ----------------------------------
Situated at -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- as per
sanctioned building plans by the owner.
3. That in case the owner dispenses with my services at any stage whatsoever; I shall inform the
Authority within 7 days along with the photograph of the building showing the level/status of
the building.
4. In case I (Architect/ Engineer*/ Supervisor*) decide not to continue further with project then, I
shall inform Authority within 7 days with copy to the owner.
DEPONENT
Owner
*Engineers, empaneled by authority/ concerned local body only in case of plots upto 500 sq.m
*Supervisor, empaneled by authority/ concerned local body only in case of plots up to 100 sq.m

FORM–‘A-7(2)’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.7)
Self-attested certification –cum- undertaking on a plain paper

By Structural Engineer as per detail, that he has been appointed for project
I--------------------------------------- Son of Shri ---------------------------------occupation structural

engineer, office at ----------------------------------------- do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as
under:
1. That I am an engineer by profession duly empaneled with the authority/ concerned local body
vide Empanelment No.-----------------------
2. That I have been engaged as a structural engineer for preparing the structural design of building
on Plot No. -------------------------------------- Block No.---------------------------------- situated at -----
--------------------------------------------------------------------as per sanctioned building plans.
3.That in case the owner dispenses with my services at any stage whatsoever; I shall inform the
Authority within 7 days.
DEPONENT
Owner
FORM–‘A-7(3)’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.8)
Self-attested certification–cum- undertaking on a plain paper

By Supervisor as per detail, that he has been appointed for project
I------------------------------------------ Son of Shri ---------------------------------------occupation

supervisor office at --------------------------------------------------- do hereby solemnly affirm and
declare as under:
1. That I am Supervisor duly registered with the empaneled with the authority/ concerned local
body vide Registration/Empanelment No.---------
2. That I have been engaged as Supervisor for construction on Plot No. -------------------------
Block No ---------------------------------- situated at -----------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------- as per sanctioned building plans and structural drawings.
3.That in case the owner dispenses with my services at any stage whatsoever; I shall inform the
Authority within 7 days.
DEPONENT
Owner

FORM– ‘A–8’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.12.9)
Indemnity bond for basement

(To be submitted by owner)
To be submitted on non-judicial e- stamp paper of Rs. 10/- duly attested by the Oath
Commissioner/Magistrate First Class.
Indemnity Bond is executed by Shri ____________________________ Son of

Shri____________________________ Resident of _____________________________
______________________ hereinafter called the owners of Plot No. ________________
_______________________in_________________________ Delhi/New Delhi in favour of
Authority its successors or entitled.
Whereas the owners have submitted the plan of basement & whereas the owners have represented
to the Authority and if sanction is granted for the construction of the said basement the owners
shall indemnify the authority of any loss at the time of digging of foundation of the said basement
or in the course of construction of the basement or even thereafter.
And Whereas the said owners have further agreed to indemnity the Authority for any claims put
up against the authority either by way of damage, compensation or in any other way in case the
authority is required to pay any such amount to any person or the owner or owners of the adjoining
properties. The owners hereby agree and undertake to indemnify the Authority to pay the full
extent of the amount the authority may require to pay to the extent hereinabove mentioned.
The owner further undertake and agreed to indemnity the authority for any such amount Authority
may require to pay either by way compensation or damage or any other amount and further
undertake to indemnity the authority of all cost and expenses that the Authority may require to
defend such action in any court of law. The owners undertaking that no excavation shall be carried
out beyond permissible boundaries of plot. Any damage occurring during or due to excavation
made at site to public sewer, water drains shall have to be made good by me.
In consideration of the above matter, undertaking and indemnity given by the said owners the
Authority here under in this behalf grant the sanction in the basement to the said owner.
In witness hereof the owners above mentioned put their hands and seal to the said indemnity bond
on this __________________________day of_____________________.
Witness:
_______________________ (1) _________________________________
________________________ (2) _________________________________
(EXECUTANTS)
(OWNER)

FORM– A -9 (Chapter 3, Para 3.16)
Performa for bulk characterizes for development on specific plot.

(To be submitted by the Owner/Architect/ Engineer*/ Town Planner for obtaining
Planning/Designing information)
Name, Status & Address

Name of the Architect with address and registration number with Council of Architecture under
the Architect Act, 1972 _______________________
Or
Name of the Engineer* with address and empanelment number ___________________

Or
Name of the Town Planner with address ___________________

1. Details of the property/plot
 Location
 Boundaries
 Area in sq. Mt. With dimensions.(Net plot area)
 Width of the roads
2. Land Use
a. Master Plan
b. Zonal Development Plan
c. Approved Layout Plan (Name of the Colony/Layout Plan.)
3. Title
a. Free Hold
b. Lease-hold (If lease-hold permission of Lessor for construction under the lease
conditions obtained.)
c. Whether under acquisition, if so give details.
4. Proposals
a. Land Use/Use Premises
b. Coverage on each floor with proposed use of the floor space.
c. Basement Area/Use
d. FAR
e. Height
f. No. of floors
g. Envelope Control/Setbacks.
h. Parking norms.
Encl:-
1. Ownership title
2. Permission to construct under the lease. (only for lease hold plots)
3. Site/Location plan
4. Tentative proposals to explain the scheme.
Signature of the Architect/Engineer*/Town Planner Signature of the Owner
Name Name
Address Address
* Engineers, empaneled by local body/authority only in case of plots up to 500 sq.m

FORM- 'B-1’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.18.1)
GRANT OF SANCTION
NAME OF THE AUTHORITY ____________________

File No. _________ Dated__________
To,
--------------------------------------
Dear Sir/Madam,
With reference to your application dated ______________ for the grant of sanction to erect/re-
erect/ add to /alteration in the building to carry out the development specified in the said
application relating to plot No____________________ Block No_____________ Situated in/ at
__________________________. I have to state that the same has been
Sanctioned on ----------------- by Authority subject to the following conditions and corrections
made on the plans:
1.The plans are valid up to __________________ day _________________________

months__________ Year______________
2. The construction will be undertaken as per sanctioned plan only and no deviation from the bye-
laws will be permitted without prior sanction. Any deviation done against the bye-laws is liable to
be demolished and the supervising architect/ Engineer engaged on the job will run the risk of
having licensed cancelled and legal action as per Law.
3. Violation of building bye-laws will not be compounded.
4. It will be the duty of the owner of the plot and the architect preparing the plans to ensure that the
sanctioned plans are as per prevalent Building Bye-laws. If any infringement of bye-laws remain
unnoticed by them, the Authority reserves the right to amend the plans as and when infringement
come to the notice and Authority will stand indemnified against any claim on this account.
5. A notice in writing shall be sent to the Authority before commencement of the erection of the
building as per bye-laws. Similar notice will be sent to Authority when the building has reached up
to plinth level.
6. The party shall not occupy or permit to occupy the building or use or permit to use the building
or any part thereof affected by any such work until occupancy certificate is issued by the
Authority.
7. Authority will stand indemnified and kept harmless from all proceedings in court and before
other authorities of all expenses/losses/claims which the Authority may incur or become liable to
pay as a result or in consequences, of the sanction accorded by it to these building plans.
8. The door and window leaves shall be fixed in such a way that they shall not, when open, project
on any street.
9. The party will not construct and use building in contravention of plans sanctioned by Authority
10. The building shall not be constructed within minimum distance as specified in Indian
Electricity rules from voltage lines running on side of the site.
11. The land left open on consequences of enforcement of the setback rule shall form part of the
public street.
12. The sanction will be void if auxiliary conditions mentioned above are not complied.
Yours faithfully,
For Competent Authority _______________

FORM 'B-2 (Chapter 3, Para 3.19)
REFUSAL OF SANCTION
To,
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
New Delhi.
File No____________________ Dated: _______________

Sir,
With reference to your application No _______________ dated ______________ for the grant of
sanction for the erection of building/execution of work in House
No.___________ Plot No______________ Block
No____________________Scheme_________________ Situated at ____________________ I am
directed to inform you that the sanction has been refused on ------------ ____________(date) on the
following grounds.
1
2
3
4
Yours Faithfully
For Competent Authority _________________
FORM'B-3' (Chapter 3, Para 3.20)
REFUSAL OF REVALIDATION
To,
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
New Delhi.
File No____________________ Dated: _______________
Sir,
With reference to your application No _______________ dated ______________ for the grant of
sanction for the erection of building/execution of work in House No.___________ Plot
No______________ Block No____________________Scheme_________________ Situated at
____________________ I am directed to inform you that the sanction has been revalidated refused
on _________________(date) on the following grounds:
1
2
3
Yours Faithfully
For Competent Authority _________________
Engineer* in case of plots up to 500 sq.m and supervisor* in case of plots up to 100 sq.m

FORM ‘C-1’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.23.2)
INTIMATION OF COMPLETION OF WORK UP TO PLINTH LEVEL
To,
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
New Delhi.
This is to intimate that the Construction up to plinth/column up to plinth level has been completed
in Building No. _________________________________on/in Plot No.
______________________SchemeNo.___________________________Road/Street___________
___________Ward_________in accordance with permission/Letter
No._____________________dated______________ under my supervision and in accordance with
the sanction.
Yours faithfully,
Signature of Architect/Engineer*/Supervisor*______________________
Name (in Block Letters) _____________________
Address __________________________________
Dated ___________
FORM ‘C-2’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.24)
INSPECTION REPORT BY THE OFFICE OF THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY
I ----------------------------------- working as a --------------------------- with -------------------------------

------------ have carried out the inspection of Building No. ----------------------- on/in Plot No. -------
-------------- Scheme No ---------------- Road/Street --------------Ward -------------------in accordance
with your permission no. -------------- dated --------------------. The following deviation from the
sanctioned plans have been noticed which are against the proviso of Master Plan/Bye-Laws and
are of non-compoundable nature.
Description of deviations noticed -------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You are requested to stop further work till such time the above deviations are rectified and
construction is brought in conformity to the Sanctioned Plans.
Yours faithfully,
-------------------------------------
-------------------------------------
Office No -------------------
Office Stamp -------------

FORM‘D-1’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.25.4[h])
INTIMATION OF BUILDING COMPLETION
To,
__________________
New Delhi.
Sir,
We hereby certify that the erection / re-erection or material alternation in / at building no.
_______ on / in ________________Plot No. _____________ Block
No.__________________________ situated at _____________________scheme has been supervised
and has been completed on ________________ according to the plans sanctioned, vided office
communication no. _______________ date ________. The work has been completed to our
satisfaction, the workmanship and all the materials (type and grade) have been strictly in accordance
with general and detailed specifications.
2. Certificates:
i. Certified that the building(s) has been constructed according to the sanctioned plan and
structural design (one set of structural drawings as executed is enclosed) which
incorporate the provisions of structural safety as specified in relevant prevailing IS Codes
/ Standards / Guidelines.
ii. Further certified that detailed drawings and specifications of all services prepared by
engineer for utility services.
iii. It is also certified that construction has been under supervision of Supervising Engineer /
Architect and guidance and adheres to the drawings submitted and the records of
supervision have been maintained.
3. Permission to occupy or use the building may be granted.

4. Any subsequent change from completion drawings will be the responsibility of the owners.
A) Signature of the owner with date
Name in Block Letters_______________________

Address: _________________________________
B) Signature of Structural Engineer with date (For Structural Design)
Name in Block Letters _______________________

Address: __________________________________
C) Signature of Architect/ Engineer* with date (For Architectural Design)

Address: _________________________________
D) Signature of the Supervisor who supervised the work.

Address: _________________________________
*Engineers, empaneled by local body/authority only in case of plots up to 500 sq.m

Form ‘D-2’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.25.4 [i])
CERTIFICATE FOR COMPLETION OF DRAINAGE WORK
To be submitted at the time of application for Occupancy Certificate, by Engineer/Supervisor

To,
The ________________________
____________________________
New Delhi
Sir,
I/ We undersigned hereby inform about the drainage works in the premises of Plot
No________________________________Block No.______________________
Scheme_______________________________.
The work was sanctioned by the ___________________Authority vide letter
No._____________________dated__________________________.
Signature of the owner_______________________________

Name of the Owner__________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
CERTIFICATE
Certified that the sanitary/water supply work has been executed under my supervision and as per
building bye-laws/sanctioned plan.
Signature of the Engineer/Supervisor_________________

Name ____________________
Empanelment No. _______________________
Address___________________
Form ‘D-3’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.26.3 [a])
COMPLETION-CUM-OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
________________________________Authority
File No.__________________________ Dated: _______________
Plan No.________________________
Shri/ Miss/Smt.___________________
________________________________
With reference to your notice of completion dated-----------------I hereby certify that building, as
per description below certified plan at Plot No---------------Block No ------------- Scheme ------------
----------------whose plans were sanctioned vide No------------------------------------- has been
inspected with reference to building bye-law in respect of the structural safety, fire safety, hygienic
and sanitary conditions inside and in the surroundings and is declared fit for occupation and
release of regular water and electricity connection. The description of the construction work
completed is given as under:
DESCRIPTION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK BLOCK WISE/BUILDING WISE

1. Block/Building No.
2. Details of completed work floor wise.
Yours Faithfully
Name of the Authority_________________

Form ‘D-4 (Chapter 3, 3.26.3 [b])
REJECTION OR COMPLIANCE IN RESPECT OF OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE

File No._________________________ Dated: _____________________
Sh./Smt.____________________________
_____________________________
Subject: Occupancy Certificate in respect of Plot No_______________ Block No.
________________ Scheme _____________________.
Dear Sir / Madam,

1) With reference to your letter dated ___________________
2) With reference to your notice of completion dated __________________
3) In continuation of this office letter of even no. _________________ dated on the subject noted
above, I am directed to inform you that your case has been examined and occupancy certificate is
rejected for the reasons as given below:-
I am directed to request you to comply with the following: -
(a) SUBMISSION OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS

(1)
(2)
(b) RECTIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DEVIATIONS

(1)
(2)
(c) The following item can be regularized on payment of compounding fee noted against
each
Sl. Item Rate of compounding Fee Amount of C. Fee
No (in Rs.) (in Rs.)
1.
2.
3.
Total Compounding Fee Rs. -------------------------------------
a. Cheque will not be accepted and the cash payment will be accepted between 10A.M. and 2
P.M. on all working days.
b. You are, therefore requested to do the needful by ---------------------- failing which your
request for the issue of Occupancy Certificate will be rejected without any further reference to
you and necessary action under the law will be initiated.
c. Please quote your file number while sending the reply of the letters
Yours Faithfully
For Competent Authority

ANNEXURE - I
QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCE OF PROFESSIONALS (Please refer clause 3.13 of
this document)
1.1 Essential requirements:-Every building/development work for which permission is sought shall
be planned, designed and supervised by registered professionals. The registered professionals for
carrying out the various activities shall be (a) Architect, (b) Engineer, (C) Structural engineer, (d)
Supervisor, (e) Town Planner, (f) Landscape Architect, (g) Urban Designer, and Utility Service
Engineer. Requirements of registration for various professionals by the Authority /Local Body /
the Body governing such profession constituted under a statute, if any, applicable to practice
within the Authority / local body jurisdiction, to carry out various activities, is given below:-
1.2 Requirements for Registration and Competence of Professionals:
a. Architect: The minimum qualification for an architect shall be the qualifications as provided
in the Architects Act, 1972, for registration with Council of Architecture
 Competence: - The registered architect shall be competent to carry out the work related to the
building/development permit as given below:
1. All plans and information connected with building permit
2. Issuing certificate of supervision and completion pertaining to architectural aspects.
3. Preparation of subdivision plans and related information connected with
development permit of area up to 1 hectare.
4. Issuing certificate of supervision for development of land of area up to 1 hectare.
b. Engineer: The minimum qualifications for an engineer shall be graduate in civil engineering/
architectural engineering of recognized Indian or foreign university, or the Member of Civil
Engineering Division/ Architectural Engineering or recognized Indian or foreign university, of the
Institution of Engineers (India) or the statutory body governing such profession, if any.
 Competence: The empanelled engineer shall be competent to carry out the work related to the
building/development permit as given below:
1. All plans and information connected with building permit on plots upto 500 sq.m.
2. Structural details and calculations of buildings on plot up to 500sq.m and 15 m in
height.
3. Issuing certificate of supervision and completion of all buildings.
4. Preparation of all service plans and related information connected with development
permit; and
5. Issuing certificate of supervision for development of land of all areas
c. Structural Engineer: The minimum qualifications for a structural engineer shall be graduate
in civil engineering of recognized Indian or foreign university, or Corporate Member of Civil
Engineering Division of Institution of Engineers (India), and with minimum 3 years’ experience in
structural engineering practice with designing and field work.
Note: The 3 years experience shall be relaxed to 2 years in the case of post-graduate degree of
recognized Indian or foreign university in the branch of structural engineering. In case of
doctorate in structural engineering, the experience required would be one year.
 Competence: The empanelled structural engineer shall be competent to prepare the structural
design, calculations and details for all buildings and its supervision. In case of buildings having
special structural features, as decided by the Authority / Concerned Local Body, which are within

the horizontal areas and vertical limits specified in competence of Engineer (2) and competence of
Supervisor (1) shall be designed only by Structural Engineers.
d. Supervisor: The minimum qualifications for a supervisor shall be diploma in civil engineering
or architectural assistantship, or the qualification in architecture or engineering equivalent to the
minimum qualification prescribed for recruitment to non-gazetted services by the Government of
India plus 5 years’ experience in building design, construction and supervision.
 Competence: The empanelled supervisor shall be competent to carry out the work related to the
building permit as given below:
1. All plans and related information connected with building permit for residential
buildings on plot up to 100sq.m and up to two storeys or 7.5 m in height; and
2. Issuing certificate of supervision for buildings per (1) above.
e. Town Planner: The minimum qualification for a town planner shall be the Associate
Membership of the Institute of Town Planners, India or graduate or post-graduate degree in
Town and Country Planning or equivalent.
 Competence: The town planner shall be competent to carry out the work related to the
development permit as given below:
1. Preparation of plans for land sub-division/layout land related information connected
with development permit for all areas.
2. Issuing of certificate of supervision for development of land of all areas.
Note: However, for land layouts for development permit above 5 hectare in area, landscape
architect shall also be associated, and for land development infrastructural services for roads, water
supplies, sewerage/drainage, electrification, etc. the registered engineers for utility services shall
be associated.
f. Landscape Architect: The minimum qualification for a landscape architect shall be the
bachelor or Master’s degree in landscape architecture or equivalent from recognized Indian or
foreign university.
 Competence: The landscape architect shall be competent to carry out the work related to
landscape design for building /development permit for land area 5 hectares and above . In case
of metro-cities, this limit of land area shall be 2 hectares and above.
Note: - For smaller areas below the limits indicated above, association of landscape architect may
also be considered from the point of view of desired landscape development.
g. Urban Designer: The minimum qualification for an urban designer shall be the master’s
degree in urban design or equivalent from recognized Indian or foreign university.
 Competence: The urban designer shall be competent to carry out the work related to the
building permit for urban design for land areas more than 5 hectares. She/he shall also be
competent to carry out the work of urban renewal for all areas.
Note: For smaller areas below the limits indicated above, association of urban designer may be
considered from the point of view of desired urban design.
h. Engineers for Utility Services: For buildings, identified in NBC - 2005 (12.2.5.1), the work of
building and plumbing services shall be executed under the planning, design and supervision of
competent personnel. The qualification for empaneled mechanical engineer ( including HVAC),
electrical engineering and plumbing engineering for carrying out the work of Air-conditioning.,
Heating and Mechanical Ventilation, Electrical installations, Lifts and Escalators and Water
Supply, Drainage, Sanitation and Gas Supply installations respectively shall be as given in Part
8’ Building Services’(NBC-2005) and Part 9 ‘Plumbing Services’ (NBC-2005)or as decided by

the Authority taking into account practices of the National professional bodies dealing with the
specialist engineering services.
Note: ‘Empanelled’ as mentioned above means empanelled with authority/ concerned local body.
i. Quality Auditor: The minimum qualification for quality auditor shall be a bachelor degree in
Civil Engineering or equivalent with five years’ experience in testing of building materials
including concrete and/or experience in quality control work with a reputed construction agency
or Master degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with two years’ experience as above or
Architect or equivalent with a degree or diploma in Construction Management and five years of
experience in quality control aspects of construction.
The experience as stated above shall be under one or more registered quality inspector/s of in
quality work under one or more reputed construction agencies of minimum ten years of standing
from within or outside the area of jurisdiction of the Competent Authority.
Competence: The empanelled quality auditor shall be competent to carry out the construction
work of a high-rise building, under an independent quality inspection programme and prepare all
reports and other submissions only be signed by Quality Auditor.
j. Geo- Technical Engineer: The minimum qualification for Geo- Technical Engineer shall be
M.E. (or equivalent) in Geo-technical engineering from recognized Indian or foreign university
with minimum 10 years of experience. The experience as stated shall be under one or more Geo-
technical Agency. Such agencies shall be of minimum ten years of standing.
 Competence: The empanelled Geo- Technical engineer shall be competent to carry out the
work related to the building permit as given below:
1. To carry out soil investigation at proposed locations as per specifications of
Structural Engineer.
2. To recommend various types of foundation for proposed structure and loading with
supporting calculations.
3. To enable Structural Engineer to take site decision in case soil strata is different
than soil investigation report.
4. To list out precautionary measures so that there is no damage to adjacent property.
k. Group or Agency: When an agency or group comprising of qualified architect/engineer is

practicing, then the qualifications and competence of work will be combination of the individual
qualification and competence, given under 1.2 (a) of this annexure – for Architects and 1.2 (b) –
for Engineers respectively and the agency shall be duly empaneled by the Authority/ concerned
local body.

ANNEXURE -II
1. Conservation of Heritage Sites including Heritage Building, Heritage/ Precincts and
Natural Feature Areas (Please refer clause 3.12.18 and 7.26 of this document)
Conservation of Heritage sites shall include buildings, artifacts, structures, areas and precincts of
historic, aesthetic, architectural, cultural or environmentally significant (heritage buildings and
heritage precincts), natural feature areas of environmental significance or sites of scenic beauty.
1.1. Applicability: This regulation shall apply to heritage sites which shall include those
buildings, artifacts, structures, streets, areas and precincts of historic, architectural, aesthetic, cultural
or environmental value ( hereinafter referred to as Listed Heritage Buildings/Listed Heritage
Precincts) and those natural feature areas of environmental significance or of scenic beauty including
but not restricted to, sacred groves, hills, hillocks, water bodies ( and the areas adjoining the same),
open areas, wooded areas, points, walks, rides, bridle paths (hereinafter referred to as ‘listed natural
feature areas’) which shall be listed in notification(s) to be issued by Government/identified in Master
Plan.
1.1.1 Definitions:
(a) “Heritage building” means and includes any building of one or more premises or any
part thereof and/or structure and/or artifact which requires conservation and/or
preservation for historical and/or environmental and/or architectural and/or artisanary
and/or aesthetic and/or cultural and /or environmental and /or ecological purpose and
includes such portion of land adjoining such building or part thereof as may be required
for fencing or covering or in any manner preserving the historical and/or architectural
and/or aesthetic and/or cultural value of such building.
(b) “Heritage precincts” means and includes any space that requires conservation and/or
preservation for historical and/or architectural and/or aesthetic and/or cultural and/or
environmental and/or ecological purpose. Such space may be enclosed by walls or other
boundaries of a particular area or place or building or by an imaginary line drawn around
it.
(c) “Conservation” means all the processes of looking after a place so as to retain its
historical and/or architectural and/or aesthetic and/or cultural significance and includes
maintenance, preservation, restoration, reconstruction and adoption or a combination of
more than one of these.
(d) “Preservation” means and includes maintaining the fabric of a place in its existing
state and retarding deterioration.
(e) “Restoration” means and includes returning the existing fabric of a place to a
known earlier state by removing accretions or by reassembling existing components
without introducing new materials.
(f) “Reconstruction” means and includes returning a place as nearly as possible to a known
earlier state and distinguished by the introduction of materials (new or old) into the
fabric. This shall not include either recreation or conjectural reconstruction.
1.2 Responsibility of the Owners of Heritage Buildings: It shall be the duty of the owners of
heritage buildings and buildings in heritage precincts or in heritage streets to carry out regular
repairs and maintenance of the buildings. The Government, the Municipal Corporation of
Delhi or the Local Bodies and Authorities concerned shall not be responsible k for such repair
and maintenance except for the buildings owned by the Government, the Municipal
Corporation of Delhi or the other local bodies.
1.3 Restrictions on Development /Re-development / Repairs etc.
(i) No development or redevelopment or engineering operation or additions/ alterations, repairs,
renovations including painting of the building, replacement of special features or plastering
or demolition of any part thereof of the said listed buildings or listed precincts or listed
natural feature areas shall be allowed except with the prior permission of Commissioner,
MCD, Vice Chairman DD/Chairman NDMC. Before granting such permission, the agency
concerned shall consult the Heritage Conservation Committee to be appointed by the
Government and shall act in accordance with the advice of the Heritage Conservation
Committee.
(ii) Provided that, before granting any permission for demolition or major alterations / additions
to listed buildings (or buildings within listed streets or precincts, or construction at any listed
natural features, or alternation of boundaries of any listed natural feature areas, objections
and suggestions from the public shall be invited and shall be considered by the Heritage
Conservation Committee.
(iii) Provided that, only in exceptional cases, for reasons to be recorded in writing, the
Commissioner, MCD/Vice Chairman DDA /Chairman NDMC may refer the matter back to
the Heritage Conservation Committee for reconsideration.
However, the decision of the Heritage Conservation Committee after such reconsideration
shall be final and binding.
1.4 Penalties: Violation of the regulations shall be punishable under the provisions
regarding unauthorized development. In case of proved deliberate neglect of and/ or damage to
Heritage Buildings and Heritage precincts, or if the building is allowed to be damaged or destroyed
due to neglect or any other reason, in addition to penal action provided under the concerned Act, no
permission to construct any new building shall be granted on the site if a Heritage Building or
Building in a Heritage Precinct is damaged or pulled down without appropriate permission from
Commissioner, MCD/Vice Chairman DDA/Chairman NDMC.
It shall be open to the Heritage Conservation Committee to consider a request for re-
building/reconstruction of a Heritage Building that was unauthorized demolished or damaged,
provided that the total built-up area in all floors put together in such new construction is not in excess
of the total built up area in all floors put together in the original Heritage Building in the same form
and style in addition to other controls that may be specified.
1.5 Preparation of List of Heritage Sites including Heritage Buildings, Heritage Precincts and
Listed Natural Features Areas: Preparation of List of Heritage Sites including Heritage Buildings,
Heritage Precincts and Listed Natural Features Areas is to be prepared and supplemented by the
Commissioner MCD/ Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman NDMC on the advice of the Heritage
Conservation Committee. Before being finalized, objections and suggestions of the public are to be
invited and considered. The said list to which the regulation applies shall not form part of this
regulation for the purpose of Building Bye-laws. The list may be supplemented from time to time by
Government on receipt of proposal from the agency concerned or by Government suo moto provided
that before the list is supplemented, objections and suggestions from the public be invited and duly
considered by the Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman NDMC and/or Government
and/or Heritage Conservation Committee.
When a building or group of building or natural feature areas are listed it would automatically
mean (unless otherwise indicated) that the entire property including its entire compound/plot

boundary along with all the subsidiary structures and artifacts, etc. within the compound/plot
boundary, etc. shall form part of list.
1.6 Alteration/Modification/Relaxation in Development Norms: On the advice of the said
Heritage Conservation Committee to be appointed by the Government and for reasons to be recorded
in writing, the Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman NDMC shall follow the
procedure as per DDA Act, 1957 to alter, modify or relax the Development Control Norms prescribed
in the Master Plan of Delhi, or Building Bye-laws of Delhi if required, for the conservation or
preservation or retention of historic or aesthetic or cultural or architectural or environmental quality of
any heritage site.
1.7 Heritage Precincts/ Natural Feature Areas: In case of streets, precincts, areas and,
(where deemed necessary by the Heritage Conservation Committee) natural feature areas notified as
per the provisions of this Building Bye-Laws No. 23.3 above, development permissions shall be
granted in accordance with the special separate regulation prescribed for respective streets,
precincts/natural feature areas which shall be framed by the Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman
DDA/Chairman NDMC on the advice of the Heritage Conservation Committee.
Before finalizing the special separate regulations for precincts, streets, natural features, areas,
the draft of the same shall be published in the official gazette and in leading l newspapers for the
purpose of inviting objections and suggestions from the public. All objection and suggestions
received within a period of 30 days from the date of publication in the official gazette shall be
considered by the Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman NDMC/Heritage
Conservation Committee.
After consideration of the above suggestions and objections, the agency concerned acting on
the advice of the Heritage Conservation Committee shall modify ( if necessary) the aforesaid draft
separate regulations for streets, precincts, areas and natural features and forward the same to
Government for notification.
1.8 Road Widening: Widening of the existing roads under the Master Plan of Delhi/ Zonal
Development Plan or in the Layout Plan shall be carried out considering the existing heritage
buildings (even if they are not included in a Heritage Precinct) or which may affect listed natural
features areas.
1.9 Incentive Uses for Heritage Buildings: In cases of buildings located in non-commercial use
Zones included in the Heritage Conservation List, if the owner /owners agree to maintain the listed
heritage building as it is in the existing state and to preserve its heritage state with due repairs and the
owner /owners/ lessees give a written undertaking to the effect, the owner/owners/lessees may be
allowed with the approval of the Heritage Conservation Committee within permissible use zone to
convert part or whole thereof of the non-commercial area within such a heritage building to
commercial /office use/hotel. Provided that if the heritage building is not maintained suitably or if the
heritage value of the building is spoiled in any manner, the commercial /office /hotel use shall be
disallowed.
1.10 Maintaining Skyline and Architectural Harmony: After guidelines are framed,
building within heritage precincts or in the vicinity of heritage sites shall maintain the skyline in the
precinct and follow the architectural style (without any high-rise or multistoried development) as may
be existing in the surrounding area, so as not to diminish or destroy the value and beauty of or the
view from the said heritage sites. The development within the precinct or in the vicinity of heritage
sites shall be in accordance with the guidelines framed by the Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman
DDA/Chairman NDMC on the advice of the Heritage Conservation Committee or separate
regulations/ guidelines: if any, prescribed for respective zones by DDA/NDMC/MCD.
1.11 Restrictive Covenants: Restrictions existing as on date of this Notification imposed under
covenants, terms and conditions on the leasehold plots either by Government or by Municipal
Corporation of Delhi or by Delhi Development Authority or by New Delhi Municipal Council shall
continue to be imposed in addition to Development Control Regulations. However, in case of any
conflict with the heritage preservation interest/environmental conservation, this Heritage Regulation
shall prevail.
1.12: Grading of the Listed Buildings/Listed Precincts: Listed Heritage Buildings/ Listed
Heritage Precincts may be graded into three categories. The definition of these and basic guidelines
for development, permissions are as follows:-
Listing does not prevent change of ownership or usage. However, change of use of such
Listed Heritage Building/Listed Precincts is not permitted without the prior approval of the Heritage
Conservation Committee. Use should be in harmony with the said listed heritage site.
Grade I Grade-II Grade-III
(A) Definition Heritage Grade-II (A&B) Heritage Grade-III comprises building and
Heritage Grade-I comprises comprises of buildings and precincts of importance for townscape; that
buildings and precincts of precincts of regional or local evoke architectural, aesthetic or sociological
national or historic importance possessing special interest though not as much as in Heritage
importance, embodying architectural or aesthetic merit, or Grade-II. These contribute to determine the
excellence in architectural cultural or historical significance character of the locality and can be
style, design, technology and though of a lower scale in representative of lifestyle of la particular
material usage and/ or Heritage Grade-I. They are local community or region and may also be
aesthetics; they may be landmarks, which contribute to distinguished by setting, or special character
associated with a great the image and identify of the of the façade and uniformity of height, width
historic event, personality, region. They may be the work of and scale.
movement or institution. master craftsmen or may be Heritage Grade-III deserves intelligent
They have been and are the models of proportion and conservation (though on a lesser scale than
prime landmarks of the ornamentation or designed to suit Grade-II and special protection to unique
region. All natural sites shall a particular climate. features and attributes)
fall within Grade-I. Heritage Grade-III deserves intelligent
conservation (though on a lesser scale than
(B) Objective: Heritage Heritage Grade-II deserves Grade-II and special protection to unique
Grade-I richly deserves intelligent conservation. features and attributes).
careful preservation.
(C ) Scope for Changes: (Grade-II (A) Internal changes Internal changes and adaptive re-use may by
No interventions be and adaptive re-use may by and and large be allowed. Changes an include
permitted either on exterior large be allowed but subject to extensions and additional buildings in the
or interior of the heritage strict scrutiny. Care would be same plot or compound. However, any
building or natural features taken to ensure the conservation changes should be such that they are in
unless it is necessary in the of all special aspects for which it harmony with and should be such that they
interest of strengthening and is included in Heritage Grade-II do not detract from the existing heritage
prolonging, the life of the Grade-II (B) In addition to the building/precinct.
buildings/or precincts or any above, extension or additional
part or features thereof. For building in the same plot or
this purpose, absolutely compound could in certain Development permission for the changes
essential and minimum circumstances, be allowed would be given on the advice of the Heritage
changes would be allowed provided that the extension/ Conservation Committee.
and they must be in additional building is in harmony
conformity with the original. with ( and does not detract from) All development in areas surrounding
the existing heritage building(s) Heritage Grade-III shall be regulated and
or precincts especially in terms of controlled, ensuring l that it does not mar the
height and façade. grandeur of, or view from Heritage Grade-III
(D)Procedure: Development Development permission for the

permission for the changes changes would be given on the
would be given on the advice advice of the Heritage

of the Heritage Conservation Conservation Committee.
Committee.
(E) Vistas/ Surrounding All development in areas

Development: surrounding Heritage Grade-II
All development in areas shall be regulated and controlled,
surrounding Heritage Grade- ensuring l that it does not mar the
I shall be regulated and grandeur of, or view from
controlled, ensuring l that it Heritage Grade-II
does not mar the grandeur of,
or view from Heritage
Grade-I
Nothing mentioned above should be deemed to confer a right on the owner /occupier of the plot to
demolish or reconstruct or make alterations top his heritage building/buildings in a heritage precinct
or on a natural heritage site if in the opinion of the Heritage Conservation Committee, such
demolition/reconstruction/alteration is undesirable.
The Heritage Conservation Committee shall have the power to direct, especially in areas designated
by them, that the exterior design and height of buildings should have their approval to preserve the
beauty of the area.
1.13 Signs and Outdoor Display Structures Including Street Furniture on Heritage Sites:
Commissioner, MCD/Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman NDMC on the advice of the Heritage
Conservation Committee shall frame regulations or guidelines to regulate signs, outdoor display
structures and street furniture on heritage sites.
1.14 Composition of Heritage Conservation Committee:- The Heritage Conservation
Committee shall be appointed by the Government comprising of:
i. Special Secretary/Additional Secretary, Chairman
(Ministry of Urban Development)
ii. Additional Director General (Architecture), CPWD Member
iii. Structural Engineer having experience of ten years Member
In the field and membership of the Institution of
Engineers, India Architect having 10 years experience
a. Urban Designer
b. Conservation Architect
iv. Environmentalist having in-depth knowledge Member
and Experience of 10 years of the subject.
v. Historian having knowledge of the region & having Member
10 years experience in the field.
vi. Natural historian having 10 years experience in the field. Member
vii. Chief Planner, Town & Country Planning Organization Member
viii. Chief Town Planner, MCD Member
ix. Commissioner (Plg.), DDA Member
x. Chief Architect, NDMC Member
xi. Representative of DG, Archeological Survey of India Member
xii. Secretary, DUAC Member Secretary
xiii. The Committee shall have the power to co-opt up to three additional members who may have
related experience.
xiv. The tenure of the Chairman and Members of other than Government Department/Local Bodies
shall be three years.
1.15 The terms of reference of the Committee shall inter alia be:

(i) To advice the Commissioner, MCD/Vice Chairman DDA/Chairman NDMC whether
development permission to be granted under this Building Bye-Laws No. 23.3 and the
conditions of permission.
(i) to prepare a supplementary list of heritage sites, which include buildings artifacts,
structures, streets, areas, precincts of historic aesthetic, architectural, cultural, or
environmental significance and a supplementary list of natural feature areas of
environmental significance, scenic beauty including but not restricted to sacred groves,
hills, hillocks, water bodies ( and the areas adjoining the same), open areas, wooded
areas, points, walks, rides, bridle paths etc. to which this Building Bye-law would apply.
(ii) To advise whether any relaxation, modification, alteration, or variance of any of the
Building Bye-laws is called for;
(iii) To frame special regulations/ guidelines for precincts and if necessary for natural feature
areas to advise the Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman, NDMC
regarding the same;
(iv) To advise whether to allow commercial / office/hotel use in the (name the areas) and
when to terminate the same;
(v) To advise the Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman, NDMC in the
operation of this Building Bye-law to regulate or eliminate/erection of outside
advertisements/ bill boards/street furniture;
(vi) To recommend to the Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman, NDMC
guidelines to be adopted by those private parties or public/ government agencies who
sponsor beautification schemes at heritage sites;
(vii) To prepare special designs and guidelines/ publications for listed buildings, control of
height and essential façade characteristics such as maintenance of special types of
balconies and other heritage items of the buildings and to suggest suitable designs
adopting appropriate materials for replacement keeping the old form intact to the extent
possible;
(viii) To appear guidelines relating to design elements and conservation principles to be
adhered to and to prepare other guidelines for the purposes of this Regulation;
(ix) To advise the Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman, NDMC on any
other issues as may be required from time to time during the course of scrutiny of
development permissions and in overall interest of heritage/conservation;
(x) To appear before the Government either independently or through or on behalf of the
Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman, NDMC in cases of Appeals under
DDA/MCD/NDMC Act in cases of listed buildings / heritage buildings and listed
precincts/ heritage precincts and listed natural feature areas.
1.16 Implications of Listing as Heritage Buildings: The Regulations do not amount to
any blanket prevention of demolition or of changes to Heritage Buildings. The only requirement
is to obtain clearance from Commissioner, MCD/ Vice-Chairman DDA/Chairman, NDMC and
Heritage Conservation Committee from heritage point of view.
1.17 Ownership not affected: Sale and purchase of Heritage Buildings does not require any
permission from Municipal Corporation of Delhi / Delhi Development Authority/ New Delhi
Municipal Council or Heritage Conservation Committee. The Regulations do not affect the
ownership or usage. However, such usage should be in harmony with the said listed precincts/
buildings. Care will be taken to ensure that the development permission relating to these
buildings is given with 60 days.

ANNEXURE –III
All fees and charges to be decided by concerned authority/ local body as notified from time to time
1. Fees and Charges(Please refer clause 3.16 of this document)
a. Building Permit Fee: No building application shall be deemed valid unless and until the
owner giving notice has paid the building plan fees on building application as per
schedule given below:
i. Building Permit fee for all buildings shall be calculated at the rate of
Rs.10/- per sq.m of covered area(including basement floor, stilt
floor)
ii. Fee for additional/alteration/revised plan shall be same of the
original building permit fee paid.
iii. Revalidation of plans: - Fee shall be same of the original fee permit.
iv. Fees for Occupancy/Completion certificate:-To be calculated @
100/- per sq.m of covered area (including basement floor, stilt floor)
in all types of buildings.
v. Fee for layout/land sub-division/approval shall be calculated @
Rs.10, 000/- per acre and same for the part thereof.
vi. In case an application is rejected, then no refund shall be made
b. Stacking Charges
i) Rs. 20/- per sq.m of proposed covered plots size up to 100 sq.m
area including basement and stilts.
ii) Rs. 50/- per sq.m of proposed covered area Plots size above 100-2000 sq.m
including basement and stilts.
iii) For plots above 2000 sq.m the material will be stacked inside the plot area, However
for the usage of public roads the charges be taken as equivalent to the 2000 sq.m i.e.
Rs. 50 per sq.m.
2 Fees and charges for Group Housing schemes
a. Fee for approval: Fee for approval of Layout Plan/ Site Plan or Sub-division
Plan@ Rs. 10,000/- per acre
b. Betterment levy/additional FAR charges and penalty/compounding
charges/special compounding charges:
The gazette notification of 23.07.98 regarding enhanced FAR, number of Dwelling
Units shall be charged @ Rs. 450/- sq.m over and above the FAR of group housing
given in Master Plan Delhi- 2001 -
Notification Max. FAR Net Housing Density Max. height
Dated 1.8.90 133 140 26m
Dated 23.7.98 167 175 33m
d Difference 34 35 7m

c. Surcharge: In cases where the additional construction has already been
carried out without getting sanction as per notification 23.07.1998 norms
but which are within the norms as revised vide notification dated 23.7.1998,
the construction will be regularized on payment of the levy plus a surcharge
of 10%. This will be addition to the existing compounding fee, etc.
2.1.1 Fees for Inspection and completion
a. Notice for inspection of completion work up to plinth level shall be
accompanied with fee of Rs.500/- -Form ‘C-1’
b. Application for completion certificate shall be accompanied with fee of Rs.
100/- per sq.m of covered area.
c. Pre-occupancy charges: - Pre-occupancy charge @ Rs. 25,000/- per
dwelling unit in case of group housing.
For Commercial building @ Rs. 2000/- per sq.m
Note:
a. Fees & Charges are to be determined by the Authority /Local body from time to time and shall be
payable by applicant/Owner.
b. Charges for compoundable deviations shall be as per Annexure IV.
c. Charges applicable for compoundable construction shall be as per Development Code clause 3(12) of
MASTER PLAN DELHI 2021 (Chapter-17) [Building Bye laws- Annexure IV, Clause 3(12)].
2. Peripheral charges:- Peripheral charges are to be paid by plot owner of Co-operative House
Building Society Group IV for laying of such services by the DDA @ Rs. 70/-(in view of Hon’ble
Court orders and consequent office order No. 80 dated. 12.06.03) per sq.m of net plot area at the
time of sanction of building plans. Also, individual plot owner will submit an undertaking in the
prescribed format for deposition of peripheral charges, at the time of submission of Building
Plans. -Form A-8
3. Betterment charges for additional construction at Terrace: - As per Notification No.K-

12016/10/82-DD IIA dt.10.08.83, the permission of construction at terrace as a dwelling unit was
permitted, provided the intending builders deposit betterment charges@150/-per sq.m of built up
area either at the time of sanction of building plans or regularization of structure at the time of
issue of completion/occupancy certificate. The betterment charges are levied for coverage beyond
25% and in case of provision of regular dwelling unit proposed even with 25%.
4. Additional FAR charges: - Means levy payable on the additional FAR allowed @ Rs. 450/- per
sq.m to be calculated for additional FAR, applicable on individual residential plot vide
Notification No. K-12016/5/79-DD IIA/VA/IB dated. 23.07.98 over and above the FAR
applicable vide Notification No. K-12016/5/79-DD IIA/IB dated. 15.05.95.
Table 1: The details of additional FAR applicable on individual residential plots are given in the following table
S. Area of the Plot FAR as per FAR as per Difference
No. (Sq. m) Notification dated Notification dated (FAR to be charged)
23.07.98 15.05.95
1 Below 32 225 150 75

2. Above 32 to 50 225 150 75
3. Above 50 to 100 225 180 45

4. Above 100 to 250 200 160 40
5.(a) Above 250 to 500 150 140 10
(b) Above 500 to 750 120 100 20
6. Above 750 to 1000 100 83 17
7. Above 1000 to 1500 100 83 17
8. Above 1500 to 2250 100 83 17
9. Above 2250 to 3000 100 83 17
10. Above 3000 to 3750 100 83 17
11. Above 3750 100 83 17
5. Surcharge: In cases where the additional construction has already been carried out without
getting sanction as per notification 23.07.1998 norms but which are within the norms as revised
vide notification dated 23.7.1998, the construction will be regularized on payment of the levy plus
a surcharge of 10%. This will be addition to the existing compounding fee, etc.
Note: The building plans shall be sanctioned subject to certification by the Chief Town Planner, Local Body
that up gradation of infrastructure and services has been done or are inexistence and layout/services plans
revised in consonance with July 23,1998 Notification.
6. Betterment levy/additional FAR charges and penalty/compounding charges/special

compounding charges: Betterment levy or additional FAR charges in respect of additional
construction shall be chargeable as follows:-
i. The plot owners/allottees seeking extra coverage, additional floor or part thereof, over and above
the FAR given in Notification dated 23.07.1998, and given in Notification dated 22.09.2006, shall
be applicable for construction as per the rates given in table below.
ii. Plot owners/allottees seeking regularization of construction over the coverage allowed as per
notification dated 23.07.1998 in terms of the additional coverage allowed under the notification
dated 22.09.2006, shall have to pay penalty and compounding charges over and above the
betterment levy referred to in Para 1 above.
iii. Plot owners/allottees seeking regularization of additional height in terms of notification dated
22.09.2006, will have to pay penalty and special compounding.
The plot owners/allottees’ shall be subject to levy as given in table below:-
Table 2: Charges applicable for various colonies

S. Purpose A & B C & D E, F & G E, F & G
No. Colonies Colonies Colonies: Colonies:
in plots in plots
more than up to 50
50 sq.m sq.m
1 New Construction 3500 /- 1400 /- 700 /- 490 /-
2 Regularization of
unauthorized construction
(a) Additional Coverage 4020 /- 1750 /- 805 /- 564 /-
within sanctioned height
(b) Additional Coverage above 4375 /- 1750 /- 875 /- 613 /-
sanctioned but within
permissible height (as per
23.07.1998)
(c) Additional Coverage 4900 /- 1960 /-* 980 /- 686 /-
beyond permissible height
as per 23.07.1998 but
within 15 m
Rates in Rs. Per sqm

Height permissible as per notification dated. 23.07.98 is 12.5m
Note: The orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court, dated 14 th March 2008, with regard to permissibility in respect
of ground coverage, FAR and height according to building norms as per MASTER PLAN DELHI – 2021
shall be applicable subject to the terms laid down in the above order (in the matter of M.C Mehta v/s UOI
and others in IA nos.212-2212 in W.P (Civil)No. 4777 of 1985).
These charges shall be levied on difference in maximum ground coverage (%), FAR, number of dwelling
units and height between notification dated 23.07.1998 and notification dated 22.09.2006 are as given
below:-
Table 3: Far difference for various plot sizes
S. No. Area of the Plot FAR as per FAR as per Difference in

(Sq. m.) Notification dt. Notification dt FAR
22.09.06 23.08.98
1 Below 32 350 225 125
2. Above 32 to 50 350 225 125
3. Above 50 to 100 350 225 125
4. Above 100 to 250 300 200 100
5.(a) Above 250 to 500 225 150 75
(b) Above 500 to 750 150 120 30
6. Above 750 to 1000 120 100 20
7. Above 1000 to 1500 120 100 20
8. Above 1500 to 2250 120 100 20
9. Above 2250 to 3000 120 100 20
10. Above 3000 to 3750 120 100 20
11. Above 3750 120 100 20

ANNEXURE -IV
PENAL ACTION FOR VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS OF MASTER PLAN/ZONAL PLAN
REGULATIONS/ BYE-LAWS (Please refer clause 3.30.1 of this document)
All fees and charges to be decided by concerned authority/ local body as notified from time to time
(A) Non Compoundable Items: Any deviations from the maximum, minimum prescribed limits
regarding:-
1. No. of floors
2. No. of DUs &density
3. Parking norms
4. Light and ventilation provisions
5. Use premises
6. All other provision of these bye-laws except items given in para 'B' below shall not be
compounded/ regularized and shall have to be rectified by altering/demolition at the risk and
cost of owner. Besides this any other action as per terms &conditions of lease and provisions
of Delhi Development Act, 1957 shall proceed.
(B) Compoundable Items

Authority/Concerned Local Body(s) shall be empowered after levying penalty to compound
deviations from limits of coverage/FAR to the extent of 5% of the permissible coverage and FAR,
a subject to maximum of 13.5 sq.m in building(s)/premises at the time of considering the
completion/occupancy certificate. In group Housing schemes and Public & semi-public facilities,
5% FAR beyond permissible FAR can be compounded by the authority /concerned Local Body at
the time of considering the completion/occupancy certificate. The charges for compounding the
deviation shall be as follows:
a. 0.1-0.5%- same charges* as for permissible additional FAR

b. 0.51-2.5%- 5 times the charges* as for permissible additional FAR
c. 2.51-5%- 10 times the charges* as for permissible additional FAR
* Charges as notified from time to time by the authority/ concerned local body
i. Deviations in terms of covered area- If a building or part thereof has been constructed
unauthorized i.e. without obtaining the requisite building plan from the authority as required under
clause 3.0 and 3.21 of the building bye-laws, the same shall be compounded at the following rates
provided the building or part thereof so constructed otherwise conforms to the provisions contained in
the Building Bye-Laws and Master/Zonal Plan regulations. For this the owner shall have to submit
the request for building permit in the prescribed procedure.
RATES
a) Rs. 50 per sq.m of the covered area constructed unauthorized in residential building upto 500
sq.m plot size.
b) Rs. 100 per sq.m of the covered area constructed unauthorized in building categorized below:
(i) All Government Public and Semi-public and Utility buildings
(ii) Religious, Institutional &Educational Buildings

c) Rs. 250 per sq. m of the covered area constructed unauthorized
(i) Residential buildings above 500 sq. m plot size, Group Housing & Guest
Houses
(ii) Industrial Buildings:
(iii) Storage buildings (underground or above ground)
d) Rs. 1000 per sq. m of the covered area constructed unauthorized:
(i) Commercial & Business Buildings
(ii) Cinema & Theatre Buildings
(iii) Petrol Pumps (filling/Service Stations)
(iv) Hazardous Building
Note: a. The building not covered specifically under the above categories shall be compounded
as decided by the authority, considering the merit of each individual case.
b. Item which are exempted from the calculations of the coverage and FAR e.g. cup-
boards, canopy, basement &mezzanine, loft, watchman cabins etc. but constructed
unauthorized without obtaining prior permission from the authority, but within the
permissible limits shall also be compounded/ regularized at the rate prescribed above.
c. Compounding at setback infringements
The infringement of the setback maximum to the extent of 0.3 m may be compounded by
the way of levying compounding fees at the following rates:
Infringements Residential Buildings Non-Residential Buildings
Up to 0.15 m Rs. 1000 per sq. m of the area Rs. 2500 per sq. m of the
infringing the set back area infringing the set back
above 0.15 m Rs. 2500 per sq. m of the area Rs. 5000 per sq. m of the
infringing the set back area infringing the set back
ii. Deviations of the building bye-laws other than as specified in (A) (Non-
Compoundable).
Deviations up to the maximum extent of 10% from the maximum/minimum prescribed limit
(as prescribed by the building bye-laws) shall be compounded at the following rates:-
a. In case of deviations of areas of various components of the buildings, the rate of
penalty will be @ Rs.10/- per 1 % of deviation.
b. For deviations in terms of height the penalty shall be @ Rs. 10/ -per 1 % of deviation'
for every 10 sq.m or part there of the affected area.
c. Deviations from the prescribed limit of width: length penalty shall be @ Rs. 10/- per 1
% of the deviation for every 10 sq. m or part there of the affected area.
Note:
1. Notwithstanding the provisions above, no penalty shall be levied for the first
3% of deviation but in case deviation limit exceed 3% penalty shall be levied
at the above rates for the total deviation up to 10%.
2. The penalties at the above rates as given in ii (a), (b) &(c) shall be charged
for each deviation and for every component of the building separately.

d. In case of increase in size of canopy in front open space from the prescribed limits of
bye-laws, the same shall be charged @ Rs. 200/- per sq. m.
e. End walls up to 0.9 m in terrace type construction constructed purely as an
architectural feature- Rs. 10/ -each.
f. Enclosing of front balcony by Jali wall which is being used as a part of stair-case Rs.
250/-Sq. m.
g.
i. An open urinal having wall up to 1.7 m height-No penalty.
ii. Water storage tank over open urinal with walls up to 1.70 m in ht.-No penalty, if
sanctioned. If not sanctioned, Rs. 50/-each
h. All roof projections beyond permissible limit of bye-laws as specified shall be counted
towards FAR calculations if otherwise the same do not infringe upon other bye-laws.
i. Plinth steps in setback portion-Rs. 25/-each.
j. Extra slab in mumty constructed without sanction shall be compounded at the rate
given in (B) (compoundable item) provided it does not infringe upon the provision of
any other bye-laws.
k. Partition walls provided without sanction at any floor if the same are not infringing
upon the provision of any other bye-laws Rs. 15/- per sq. m of the surface area of the
wall i.e. (length x height).
l. Projection on public land-Not permitted.

ANNEXURE-V
DELHI FIRE SERVICE RULES, 2010 UNDER DELHI FIRE SERVICE ACT, 2007
(DELHI ACT 2 OF 2009)
1. Rule 27: Classes of occupancies likely to cause a risk of fire(Please refer clause 3.7and 9.3 of this
documnet)
The following classes of occupancies for the purposes of sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Act
shall be construed to likely cause a risk of fire, namely:-
1. Pandal having seating capacity more than 50 persons or covered area more than 50 sq.m
2. Residential buildings (other than hotels and guest houses) having height more than 15 meters
or having ground plus four upper stories including mezzanine floor.
3. Hotels and guest houses having height more than 12 meters having ground plus three upper
stories including mezzanine floor.
4. Educational buildings having height more than 9 meters or having ground plus two upper
5. Institutional buildings having height more than 9 meters or having ground plus two upper
6. All Assembly buildings.
7. Business buildings having height more than 15 meters or having ground plus four upper
8. Mercantile buildings having height more than 9 meters or having ground plus two upper
9. Industrial buildings having covered area on all floors more than 250 sq.m
10. Storage buildings having covered area on all floors more than 250 sq.m
11. All Hazardous buildings having covered area on all floors more than 100 sq.m
2. Rule 33: Minimum standards for fire prevention and fire safety for buildings(Bye laws: 3.8,
9.3)
(2) The minimum standards for fire prevention and fire safety for buildings as may be applicable
with reference to the height of the building and class of occupancy for the purposes of
section 32 and section 35 of the Act shall be as are provided in the building bye-laws or
National Building Code of India 2005 relating to the following matters:-
a. Access to building
b. Number, Width, Type and Arrangement of exits.
c. Protection of Exits by means of fire checks door (s) and or pressurization.
d. Compartmentation.
e. Smoke Management System.
f. Fire Extinguishers.
g. First-Aid Hose Reels.
h. Automatic fire detection and alarming system.
i. MOEFA.
j. Public Address System.
k. Automatic Sprinkler System.
l. Internal Hydrants and Yard Hydrants.
m. Pumping Arrangements.

n. Captive Water Storage for firefighting.
o. Exit Signage.
p. Provision of Lifts.
q. Standby power supply
r. Refuge Area.
s. Fire Control Room
t. Special Fire Protection Systems for Protection of special Risks,:
Provided that classes of occupancies or buildings or premises for which fire prevention and fire safety
measures are not provided in the building bye-laws or National Building Code of India 2005, the
Director may require owner or occupier of such occupancies or buildings or premises to provide fire
prevention and fire safety measures in accordance with international standards as may be provided by
the Fire Prevention Wing,:
Provided further that where the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to
do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax or modify or annul any requirement
concerning fire prevention and fire safety measures under these rules with respect to any class of
occupancy in any building or premises in special areas or in respect of any building or premises in any
area that was constructed or which was under construction prior to the date of enforcement of these
rules.
(3) Where the Director is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, for
reasons to be recorded in writing, require the owner or occupier of the buildings or premises
to provide additional fire prevention and fire safety measures.

ANNEXURE -VI
Master Plan Delhi- 2021, Development
Control Regulations (DCR)
MPD 2021, provides the guide for the preparation of Layout Plans under the various regulations
including norms for facilities and circulation system whereas Service Plans for the provision of
physical infrastructure like, Water supply, Sewage, Drainage etc. have to conform to the Municipal
Bye Laws as provided in the National Building Code- 2005. In case of Integrated Plan the
Development Control Regulations as applicable to different land uses, are applicable on the total plot
and subdivisions are for development purposes. While applying developmental polices and
development controls for preparation of integrated schemes, MPD-2021 provisions are to be followed.
Where development control regulations are not given for any use premises, the same can be
formulated by the Authority.
Master Plan for Delhi -2021(MPD): –The Development Code applicable for development is
given in Master Plan of Delhi (MPD)-2021.The purpose of the code is to promote quality of built
environment by organizing the appropriate development of the land in accordance with the
development policies and land use proposals contained in the Plan. The layout plans are prepared
based on Development Control Regulations (DCRs)/planning norms given in MPD
Shelter (MPD 2021-Chapter 4)
4.4.3 Control for building/buildings within residential premises
A. Residential plot- plotted housing
Maximum ground coverage, FAR, number of dwelling units for different size of residential plots shall
be as per the following table:
Sl. No. Area of the Plot (sq. m.) Maximum Ground Coverage% FAR Number of DUs
1. Below 32 90* 350 3
2. Above 32 to 50 90* 350 3
3. Above 50 to 100 90* 350 4
4. Above 100 to 250 75** 300** 4
5. Above 250 to 750 75 225 6
6. Above 750 to 1000 50 200 9
7. Above 1000 to 1500 50 200 9
8. Above 1500 to 2250 50 200 12
9. Above 2250 to 3000 50 200 15
10. Above 3000 to 3750 50 200 18
11. Above 3750 50 200 21
Notes:
i. The Local Body concerned shall be competent to disregard variation up to 2% in plot size, arising from
conversion of area from sq. yard to sqm. and to grant the norms applicable to the lower category of plot
size in accordance to Para (ii) below
ii. *100% ground coverage shall be eligible for regularization of construction, already existing as on
22.09.06 on payment of charges as notified.

iii. Minimum size of the residential plot shall be 32 sqm. However, in case of Government sponsored
economically weaker section schemes, size could be reduced further.
iv. **100% ground coverage and 350 FAR shall be eligible for regularization of construction already
existing as on 22.09.06 on payment of charges as per the notification, in respect plot size between 100 to
175 sqm.
v. Permissible FAR and dwelling units shall not be less than MPD – 2001.
Terms and conditions:

i. The additional number of dwelling units would be subject to payment of levy for the augmentation of
civic infrastructure.
ii. The total coverage and FAR permissible in any plot in a category, shall not be less than that permissible
and available to the largest plot in the next lower category.
iii. Height: the maximum height for building *shall be 15m in plots without stilt parking and 17.5m in plots
with stilt parking. Such residential building shall not be considered as high rise building. For purpose of
fire and life safety requirements, clearance of Fire Department will be obtained by the individual plot
owner.
iv. Subdivision of plots is not permitted. However, if there are more than one buildings in one residential
plot, the sum of the built up area and ground coverage of all such buildings, shall not exceed the built up
area and ground coverage permissible in that plot.
v. The mezzanine floor, and service floor, if constructed, shall be counted in the FAR.
vi. Basement: Basement shall not be counted towards FAR if used for purposes permissible under building
bye laws namely household storage and parking. Basement area shall not extend beyond the coverage on
the ground floor as per permissible and sanctioned built up area, but may extend to the area below the
internal courtyard and shaft. Basement if used in terms of chapter 15.0 Mixed Use Regulations (MPD-
2021) shall count towards FAR and shall be liable to payment of appropriate charges, if it exceeds the
permissible FAR.
vii. Stilts: If the building is constructed with stilt area of non-habitable height(less than 2.4 m), used for
parking, such stilt area shall not be included in FAR but would be counted towards the height of the
building.
viii. Parking: parking space shall be provided for within the residential plot as follows:
a. Equivalent Car Space (ECS) in plots of size 250-300sq.m.
b. 1 ECS for every 100sq.m. built up area, in plots exceeding 300 sq.m., provided that, if the
permissible coverage and FAR is not achieved with the above mentioned parking norms in a
plot, the parking norms of the preceding category shall be allowed.
ix. Density: for the purpose of density calculations, the dwelling unit shall be considered to
accommodate 4.5 persons and the servant quarter to accommodate 2.25 persons.
x. The minimum setbacks shall be as given in the following table:
S.No. Plot size (in sq.m.) Minimum Setbacks ( in meter)

Front Rear Side(1) Side(2)
1 Below 100 0 0 0 0
2 Above 100 and up to 250 3 0 0 0
3 Above 250 and up to 500 3 3 3 0
4 Above 500 and up to 2000 6 3 3 3
5 Above 2000 and up to 10000 9 6 6 6
6 Above 10000 15 9 9 9
a. In case the permissible coverage is not achieved with the above mentioned setbacks in a plot,
the setbacks of the preceding category may be allowed.
b. In the case construction in the future, a minimum 2mx2m open courtyard shall be provided for
in residential plots of area of 50 sq.m. to 100 sq.m.

xi. Number of servant quarters shall be provided as per approved layout plan and shall be constructed within
the stipulated height. However, if the garage block space is merged with the main building, no separate
servant quarter block or servant quarter as part of main building shall be allowed. However, provision for
a servant’s room as part of the dwelling unit within the permissible coverage FAR shall be allowed.
xii. Each servant quarter shall comprise of one habitable room of area not less than 11 sq.m. Floor area
exclusive of cooking, verandah, bathroom and lavatory. The maximum size of the servant quarter shall be
25 sq.m If larger in size, the servant’s quarter shall be counted in density as a full dwelling unit.
xiii. Plot owners/allottees seeking extra coverage, additional floor or part thereof over above gazette
notification dated 23.07.98 as per above mentioned norms shall be charged betterment levy (or additional
FAR charges) at the rates notified with the approval of the Government from time to time. This is an
addition to the levy payable on the additional FAR allowed vide notification dated 23.07.98 and over the
FAR allowed vide notification dated 15.05.95.
xiv. Plot owners/allottees seeking regularization of construction in terms of the additional coverage allowed
under this notification shall have to pay a penalty and compounding charges notified with the approval of
the Government, over and above the betterment levy referred in Para xiii above.
xv. Plot owners/allottees seeking regularization of additional height in this notification, will have to pay
penalty and special compounding charges notified with the approval of the Government, in addition to
betterment levy referred to in Para (xiv). – UBBL no 2.15
xvi. The amount so collected be deposited in an escrow account by the local body concerned for incurring
expenditure for developing parking sites, augmentation of amenities/infrastructure and environmental
improvement programmers’ and a quarterly statement of the income and expenditure of the account shall
be rendered by the local bodies to the Government.
xvii. Encroachment on public land shall not be regularized and shall be removed before the local body grants
sanction for regularization of additional construction or height except following:
a. Projections/chajjas/covered chajjas built up portion which existed before 7.2.2007 up to 1

m.above 3 m height from the ground level shall be regularized for plot size up to 175 sq. m on
roads below 24 m. ROW on pre 1962 colonies (except for A and B category) already notified
by MCD, in unplanned areas (including special areas, village abadi and unauthorized
regularized colonies) and resettlement colonies. The owner/occupier shall have to obtain
structural safety certificate and fire clearance within a reasonable period of time notified by
Government. Such projections/built-up portion thereon shall be counted in FAR and in case of
excess FAR over and above permissible FAR, such FAR in excess shall be regularized subject
to payment of appropriate charges as approved by the Government.
b. The Local body concerned shall carry out survey within a period of two months from the date
of notification of all such projections eligible to be regularized and put such a list in public
domain for objections from the occupiers/owners and any person of the public against
inclusion /exclusion of such projection in the list and the list thereafter will be finalized within
a period of one month after considering such objections received in writing.
xviii. Every applicant seeking sanction or regularization of additional FAR and /or height shall submit a
certificate of structural safety obtained from a structural engineer. Where such certificate is not submitted
or the Building is otherwise found to be structurally unsafe, formal notice shall be given to the owner by
the local body concerned, to rectify the structural weakness with a reasonable stipulated period, falling
which the building shall be declared unsafe by the local body concerned and shall be demolished by
owner or the local body.
xix. Standard Plan: - There are number of standard building plan design and approved by the
Authority/Local Bodies, such plans would be given relaxation wherever applicable. However, these may
be modified as per the applicable Development Control Regulations.
xx. Amalgamation of the two plots up to 64 sq.m. maximum will be permitted with following conditions:
 Local Body will simultaneously modify the Layout Plan.
 The maximum Ground Coverage, setbacks, parking, Dwelling Units etc. shall be for the
amalgamated plot size.
 The maximum FAR permissible shall not be less than the permissible is case of two
individual plots.

B. Residential Plot - Group Housing
Minimum size of plot: 3000 sq. m
Maximum Ground Coverage: 33.3 %
Maximum FAR: 200
Height: - No Restriction (Subjected to clearance from AAI/Fire Department and other statutory
bodies).
Parking - 2.0 ECS/100 sq.m built up area and 0.5 ECS/100 sq.m for EWS/Service Personnel housing.
i. The upper limit of density be taken as 200DUs/ha.(900pph) with flexible Dwelling Unit sizes to
achieve optimal of land. The density of Slum & JJ clusters (In-situ up
gradation/Rehabilitation/Redevelopment of slum & JJ clusters, Resettlement Colonies) and EWS
Public Housing Schemes be maximum 900DUs/ha
ii. Plots for group housing should be located on roads facing a minimum width of 18 m ROW (7.5m
ROW for redevelopment areas/Rehabilitation Area/Special Area/Village (Lal Dora/Firni)/Extended Lal
Dora).
iii. Additional floor area minimum 400 sq.m or at rate of 0.6% of permissible FAR shall be
allowed free from FAR to cater to community needs such as community/recreational hall,
crèche, library, reading room, senior citizen recreation room/club and society office.
iv. The Central Government in consultation with the DDA may relax density and other norms for
public housing and projects of national importance.
v. The developer shall ensure that minimum 15% of the proposed FAR to be constructed for
Community-Service Personnel / EWS and lower category, such flats should have a carpet
area between 4(25 - 40 sq.m.). This 15% of the proposed for Community Service Personnel /
EWS and lower category housing would be over and above 200 Permissible FAR and density
of 200DUs. Employer Housing of Central Government, State Government and other
Government Agencies, are not required to follow the requirement of FAR or Dwelling Units
for Community Service Personnel / EWS and lower income category. Such flats should have
a area between 25 to 40 sq.m. 6[50% of the EWS Housing Stock shall be retained by
Developer Entity (DE) and disposed only to the Apartment owners, at market rates, to house
Community Service Personnel (CSP) working for the Residents/Owners of the Group
Housing. These will be developed by DE at the respective Group Housing site/premises or
contiguous site. Remaining 50% of DUs developed by DE to be sold to DDA for EWS
housing purpose will be sold to DDA/Local Bodies at base cost of Rs. 2000 per sq. ft. as per
CPWD index of 2013 (plus cost of EWS parking) which shall be enhanced as per CPWD
escalation index at the time of actual handing over and can be developed by DE at an alternate
nearby site. Necessary commercial and PSP facilities shall also be provided by DE for this
separate housing pocket. The EWS housing component created by the DE shall be subject to
quality assurance checks, as prescribed in this regard by Govt./DDA. The final handing/taking
over of this component shall be subject to fulfilling the quality assurance requirements. The
DE shall be allowed to undertake actual transfer/transaction of saleable component under its
share/ownership to the prospective buyers only after the prescribed land and EWS housing
component is handed over to the DDA.

vi. Ground coverage up to 40% may be allowed to achieve low- rise high – density housing
without lifts.
vii. Levy on additional FAR shall be rates notified with the approval of Government from time to
time.
viii. Stilts: if the building is constructed with stilt area of non – habitable height and is proposed to
be used for parking, landscaping etc. the stilt floor need not be included in FAR and shall be
counted towards height.
ix. Basement, if constructed, and used only for parking, utilities and services shall not be counted
towards FAR.
x. In case of Redevelopment Areas/Rehabilitation area/Special Area/Village (Lal
Dora/Firni)/Extended Lal Dora, the minimum size of plot for Group Housing shall be 1670
sq.m. (2000 sq. yds.) on roads having a minimum width of 7.5m ROW subject to meeting
parking requirements within the plot and NOC from the Traffic Police Deptt. and the Fire
Deptt. of GNCTD. Such plots shall be incorporated as group housing plots in the
Development/Layout Plans of these areas to be prepared, subsequently, if such, plans are not
already approved.
C. Cluster Court Housing
Minimum size of plot: - 3000Sq.m.

Maximum FAR: - 175
Maximum height: - 15.0m with maximum coverage 40% subject to light and ventilation condition.
i. The net housing density permissible shall be 225 DUs per Ha. With 15% variation on either
side and could be averaged for more than one pocket.
ii. Minimum Street in front of pocket to be 1 m.
iii. No projection outside the building envelope allowed
iv. Each cluster court house is for one dwelling for a single family.
v. Basement:
a) Basement if constructed shall not be included in FAR calculations.
b) Basement shall be below the ground floor. Basement area may, however, be extended
below the internal courtyard and shaft.
vi. Stilts: if the building is constructed with the stilt area of non – habitable height and is
proposed to be used for parking, landscaping etc., the stilt floor need not be included in the
FAR but would be counted towards height(within stipulated height
vii. Parking: parking shall be provided as per group housing norms.
viii. Density: for the purpose of density calculations, the dwelling unit shall be considered to
accommodate 4.5 persons and the servant quarter to accommodate 2.25 persons.
ix. Servant quarter: no separate servant quarter block or servant quarter as part of main building
shall be allowed if the garage block space is merged with the main building. Provision for a
servant’s room as part of the dwelling unit within the permissible coverage and FAR shall be
allowed with maximum size of servant quarter as 25 sq.m and if larger in size would be
counted as a full dwelling unit.

D. Foreign Mission
Maximum Ground coverage 25%

Maximum FAR 75
Maximum Height 15m
Basement up to the building envelope line to the maximum extent of 50% of plot area shall be
allowed and if used for parking and services should not be counted in FAR.
E. Hotel/Guest House/Lodging & Boarding House/ Dharamshala
Min. Plot size 500sqm.

Maximum Ground Coverage 30%
Maximum FAR 120
Maximum Height 15m
i. Parking to be provided @ 2ECS per 100sq. of built up area.

ii. These norms shall not be applicable for Guest House under Mixed Use Regulation
F. Night shelter
Min. Plot size 1000sqm.

Maximum Ground Coverage 30%
Maximum FAR 120
Maximum Height 26m
G. Low Density Residential Area
i Minimum 0.4 hectare

Plot Area
i Max. FAR -20 (without any charges)
i
-above 20 up to 30(with additional charges to be notified by the competent Authority
-For plots more than 1 acre, the portions remaining (if any) after plot subdivision will get
the benefit of FAR only on prorate basis.
i Max. height 12 meter
i
i
i Min. width 6meter
v of
continuous
road in front
v Min. green 50%
area
v No. of main -
i Dwelling
units Two Dwelling Units on LDRA plot of one acre (0.4 ha) may be permitted with
permitted FAR of 20 and for additional 10 FAR i.e. from 20 to 30 one additional Dwelling
Unit is allowed subject to payment of requisite charges as approved and notified
by Government of India ]

-EWS unit is 60sqm per acre in addition to permitted FAR.
Other controls:-
i. Where the property abuts urban road, the dwelling house building should be setback from the Centre
line of that road by 30m. Where the property abuts village road, the building setback from the Centre
line of that road should be 15m in the front side and 5m in the three sides.
ii. For dwelling unit on National Highway, the prescribed norms of NHAI will be applicable.
iii. For infrastructure roads etc. land holders will be required to cede land to enable the building up of
infrastructure after Public notice and hearing by the Authority.
iv. Every part of the building including the basement used for normal habitation will be counted in
FAR. Basement used for recreational purpose , home, office, storage, parking services and utilities
installation will not be counted in FAR.
v. Pool/pond/water bodies are permitted and excluded from FAR setback norms.
vi. The watch & ward unit will be permitted adjacent to boundary or entrance gate as per provision of
building bye laws and it is to be excluded from the FAR and setback norms.
vii. For plots 0.4 to 2 hectare, the use activities such as fitness/wellness Centre’s, Naturopathy clinics
may be allowed subject to the condition that minimum 50% of plot area be left for soft parking and
landscaping. For activities permitted, provision of parking must be ensured within the plot.
viii. Apart from use/activities permitted in (vii) above, for plots more than 2.0ha (5acres) located on roads
of minimum width of 18m. use/activities such as recreational/club may be allowed subject to the
conditions that minimum 25% plot area for landscaping and maximum 50% of the plot area for
functions/building purposes.
ix. No low density residential premises should be built on lands notified for acquisition, the legality of
which has been upheld by the hon’ble Supreme Court except it falls within the boundary of an
unauthorized colony listed for regularization as per Union Government’s decision of 8th Feb, 2007
in accordance with the regulations No. S.O 683 (E) dated 24.03.2008 pertaining to regulation of
unauthorized colonies or unless the acquisition is denotified.
x. Rain water harvesting and waste water recharging shall be mandatory with
provision for storage for surface run-off water to improve the depleting ground water levels.
* In certain cases where access to Farm Houses/Country Homes is only by private road or exceptionally
restricted by the Dead end Road, the Road width will be governed as per the sanctioned layout plan. For
the purpose of subdivision of land which is minimum 2 acres and above, an internal road of minimum
width 6m may be planned as a feeder to the subdivided plots (of minimum 1 acre each). Such plots will
get benefit of FAR and Ground coverage on proportionate land surrendered for planning of such roads.
Necessary provision shall be made by the plot owner for parking of emergency vehicles like Police,
Ambulance, Fire tender etc. Owner is required to submit an undertaking along with proposal and plans
for sanction of Country Home to Local Authority about his willingness to surrender land for road
widening. Reference of this undertaking shall be recorded on plan by Local authority while releasing
the plan.
H. Studio Apartments:
Minimum size of plot 2000 sqm.

Maximum Ground Coverage 33.3%
Maximum FAR 200
Height NR (Subject to clearance from AAI/Fire Department and
Other Statutory bodies)
Parking 2.0 ECS/100 sqm built up area
Other controls for studio apartments:

i. The maximum size of the apartment will be 60 sqm built-up .
ii. The plots should be located on road facing minimum width of 12m

iii. Basement, if constructed, and used only for parking, utilities and services shall not be counted
towards FAR
Trade & Commerce (MPD 2021- Chapter 5)
Table 5.4 Development controls- Commercial Centers
Parking
Standard
Use / use premises Max. FAR Height ECS/100 Other controls
Cov. (mts.) sq.mt.of
(%) floor area.
a) Commercial Centers
i. Convenience Max. 10% additional Ground
Shopping 40 100 15 2 Coverage shall be allowed for
Centre / Local providing atrium only in LSC.
Shopping
Centre / Local
Level
Commercial
areas.
ii. Service Market
iii. Organized
informal Bazaar 40 100 15 2
iv. Community 40 40 8 -
Centre/Non Maximum 10% additional ground
hierarchical coverage shall be allowed for
Commercial 25 125 NR* 3 providing atrium.
Centre
v. District Centre/Sub
Central Business Maximum 10% additional ground
District/Sub-City coverage shall be allowed for
Level Commercial 25 150 NR* 3 providing atrium.
areas.
b) Metropolitan City
Centre/ Central Business
District
i. Commercial 25 150 NR* 3 i. The size of the plot shall be as in
Plot: Retail & the layout of commercial area and any
Commerce sub division of the plot in Connaught
Metropolitan Place and its extension should not be
City Centre i.e. permitted.
Connaught ii. The development controls shall be
Place & its in accordance with the comprehensive
Extension. plan of the area to be reframed by the
local body.
iii. (a) In case of Connaught Place, the
existing Height shall be maintained
and FAR could be achieved by
increasing proportionate ground
coverage.
(b) No basement hall be permitted in
middle circle of Connaught Place.
ii. Commercial 25 150 NR* 3 (c) Mandatory Architectural Controls
Complex at Fire shall be applicable.
Brigade Lane

and Janpath i. Ground Coverage and FAR shall be
Lane. calculated on the area of presently
available plots.
ii. The area shall be developed on
the basis of comprehensive scheme.
c) Hotel 40 # NR* 3 i. Maximum 10% additional ground
Plot coverage shall be allowed for
below providing atrium. In case, the
30 m permissible additional ground
ROW coverage for atrium is utilized, 25 %
– 325 of the utilized ground coverage shall
(ii) be counted towards FAR.
Plot ii. Maximum 20 % of the FAR can
30 m be used for the Commercial offices,
& Retail & service shops.
above iii. The enhanced FAR will be
– 375 allowed subject to payment of charges
to be prescribed/ notified by the
Government.
d) Service Apartments 30 *225 NR* *2
e) Any other Commercial
Centre Subject to statutory clearances. The
I. (Including 25 100 NR* 3 development controls can vary subject
Commercial to approved scheme.
component
along with
Railway/MRTS
Station/ISBT) 80 200 20 3 Setbacks are not mandatory
II. Asaf Ali Road In case of rebuilding stilts shall be
(the area shown provided for parking.
as commercial
strip in Delhi
Gate –Ajmeri
Gate Scheme).
f)Motels 40 175^ NR* 3.0 ECS per
(with sanctioned plans as 100 i. Maximum 175 FAR as
on 07-02-2007 or whose sq.metres of applicable to plot area of one
proposal of Motel has floor area (as hectare shall be permissible
been acceded to, per on the plot area disclosed in
(including all such Development the sanctioned plan as on 07-
proposal of motels which Code 02-2007 in conformity with
were in process of Chapter of Government of India
examination or matter MPD – Notification S.O. 550 (E)
challenged in the court of 2021) All dated 16-06-1995 and motel
law or having approval in guest guidelines issued by
files from DDA or MCD parking must Government of India, MoUD
or not acceded to due to be catered to on 04-03-2002.
enforcement of MPD- within the ii. The motels shall face the road
2021 on 07.02.2007 are motel of minimum 30 mts. ROW (if
also eligible for sanction) premises additional land is required for
which are in Commercial themselves road widening, same to be
Areas or Proposed kept reserved out of the motel
Facility Corridor in area).
Zonal Development iii. Other norms and permissible
Plans and Other use activities shall be the same as
Zones) applicable to hotel use

premise.
iv. Water, Electric supply,
Sewerage, drainage, traffic
circulation, provision of
linking road of adequate
ROW and other such
infrastructure shall have to be
provided by the owner at their
own cost till the same is made
available by the service
providing agencies. The
Motel owner will have to pay
the external development
charges including provision
of linking road of adequate
ROW as demanded by the
concerned agencies.
v. All motels should follow
rainwater harvesting and
energy conservation
provision laid down under
Notification and Building
Bye-Laws issued by
MoUD/GOI.
vi. Disposal of waste in Motels
will be responsibility of the
Motel owner and net
pollution discharge from the
Motels should be zero.
vii. Modern techniques shall
have to be adopted in disposal
of waste in motels viz.
segregation of solid waste
into compostable and non-
compostable. Compostable
waste should be deposited in
localised compost pits; non-
compostable should be
incinerated in incinerators
maintained by the Motel,
subject to pollution control
norms. The Building shall
have dual piping system.
Mini sewage treatment plant
shall be constructed within
premises for treatment of
sewage and utilising the
treated water for purposes
other than drinking, with dual
piping system.
viii. Revised building plans will
be submitted to the local
bodies i.e., MCD/DDA as the
case may be for sanction
under Building Bye-Laws.

^Note- Additional FAR charges, conversion charges, betterment charges, betterment levy/external development
charges etc. shall be payable as decided by the government from time to time.
*No restriction subject to clearance from Airport Authority of India and Fire Department of GNCTD.
i. NR* - No Restriction, subject to clearance from AAI, Delhi Fire Service and other Statutory bodies.)
ii. FAR# , The norms of 325 FAR below 30m ROW or 375 FAR on 30m ROW or above and 40 % ground
coverage shall be applicable in respect of all (I) hotels including hotel plots in (a) Commercial Centers
((iv), (v) and (b) Metropolitan City Centre/Central Business District except those located in LBZ area,
Civil Lines, Bungalow Area and hotels existing on heritage structures and (II) Hotel-cum-commercial
plots. This shall apply to all categories of hotels Mentioned at para 5.8. The FAR for Commercial
Centers mentioned at Table 5.4 (a) and (b) as well as Hotel-cum-commercial plots where apportionment of
FAR shall be as per original lease conditions and shall stand enhanced automatically to that extent, for this
purpose only if not available.
iii. In case of revision of building plans to avail additional FAR, hotel can avail additional FAR only if
adequate parking provision is made within the plot itself.
@ - In respect of hotels where the building plans stand sanctioned prior to 27.1.2006, parking standard of
3 ECS for 100 sqm of floor area shall be applicable only for the additional FAR which will be availed
consequent upon amendment to MPD-2021. In respect of hotels where the building plans have been
sanctioned on or after 27.1.2006, the parking standard of 3 ECS for 100 sqm of floor area shall be
applicable to the entire plot.
Notes:-
i. The utilities such as, underground water storage tank, roof top water harvesting system, separate dry
and wet dustbins, post-delivery counter etc. are to be provided within the plot. All hotels, restaurants,
auto workshops, hospitals 1[/tertiary health care centres] etc. will have to make arrangements for
solid waste disposal and primary effluent treatment.
ii. Individual plot with floor area of 5000 sq. mt. or above will provide ESS and generator within the
plot. They have to submit energy consumption / audit at the time of sanction of building plans.
iii. Height subject to clearance from ASI, Airport Authority of India, Delhi Fire Service and concerned
authority.
iv. Wherever parking is provided within the plot / basement and is misused, the same is liable to
municipalisation / taken over by the Authority.
v. Wherever redevelopment of existing commercial areas stipulate preparation of a comprehensive
scheme, the same can be initiated jointly by the lessees / owners themselves and submitted to land
owning agency / Planning Authority for approval. Wherever any enhancement in FAR is approved,
the same will be subject to charging appropriate levies from the beneficiaries. For Metropolitan City
Centre and, in Special Area, Development Control is as per approved scheme.
** Ground Coverage up to 50% instead of 40% will be permissible to achieve the enhanced FAR at
site(s), if their exist any height restriction from Airport Authority of India.
Wholesale Trade (MPD 2021 Chapter 6)
Table 6.2: Development Controls – Wholesale Trade
Use/Use Parking Standard Definition Activities

Premises Maximum ECS/100 sq. mt. of Permitted
Floor area
Ground FAR Height

Coverage (m)
(%)

Integrate 30 80 No 3 Wholesale Market. A Wholesale
d Freight Restriction premise from where shop,
Complex/ Subject to (i) goods and Godown and
Wholesal commodities are sold storage and
e Market and delivered to Commercial
retailers. The Office
premises include (Restricted
storage and godown, to 25% of
loading and the total
unloading faculties. floor area,
Night
Shelter
Notes:
i. Height permitted subject to clearance from Airport Authority of India, Fire Department and other
statutory bodies.
ii. In case of plots up to 300 sq. mt. Common parking is to be provided.
iii. In case of plots of 300 sq. mt. and above, the utilities such as E.S.S. underground water storage tank,
roof top water harvesting system, separate dry and wet dustbins, solar heating /lighting system etc.; are
to be provided within the plot.
iv. (iv)In case of individual plots not forming part of any comprehensive integrated development scheme,
the Development Control Regulations shall be as per already approved scheme/layout plan.
Industry (MPD 2021 Chapter 7)
Table 7.3 Development Control Norms

Use Premises Maximum Parking
Gr. FAR Ht(m) standard Activities *Definition
cov(%) ECS/100 sqm permitted
of floor area
Industrial plot Industrial unit’s sales *A premise for
i. 50 sqm 100 200 8 2 outlet and industrial activity
and administrative office with non-
below. 60 180 15 2 up to maximum 10% hazardous non-
ii. 51 sqm to of floor area on polluting
400 sqm. 50 150 15 2 ground floor only; performance.
iii. 401 sqm residential flat up to
and above the maximum extent
of 5% of the floor
space or 50sqm.
Whichever is less for
watch & ward and
supervision,
incidental storage [-]
related to the industry
activity, commercial
activity as per
footnote (vi).
Flatted group 30 150 26 2 Industrial units; *A premises
industry administrative office, having a group of
(Minimum plot watch and ward, small industrial
size – 400 sqm.) maximum up to 5% units with
of floor area or common services
20sqm. Whichever is and facilities of
less, storage related non-polluting
to the manufacturing nature

activity, commercial
activity as per note
(vi).
Notes:-
i. In case of plots up to 60 sq. mt. common parking shall be provided.
ii. In case of plots of size 500 sq.mt. And above, the utilities such as E.S.S. underground water storage
tank, roof top water harvesting system, separate dry and wet dustbins, solar heating/ lighting system
etc. shall be provided within the plot.
iii. Identified Service Centers shall be planned as per plotted industrial area norms.
iv. Development of IT hardware and software permissible under industrial use.
v. Banquet hall shall be permissible in Industrial premises subject to specifications/ regulations as may be
prescribed, along with conversion charges as prescribed by the Government from time to time
vi. Industrial units/ plots abutting roads of 24 mt. ROW and above shall be eligible for conversion to
commercial use within the existing development control norms, subject to payment of conversion
charges computed on current market value of commercial area and cost of parking as decided by the
Government from time to time The activities permissible in community Centre will be permitted in
such plots]. In addition, multilevel parking shall be permissible activity. However, this shall not be
permitted on non-conforming/regularized industrial cluster. The above provision shall not affect the
Supreme Court orders in any way.
vii. Industrial plots abutting roads of 24m ROW and above shall be eligible for conversion to Hospitals (up
to 100 beds) within the existing development control norms, subject to the condition
a. The number of beds to be accommodated on a plot shall be worked out @ 80sqm of gross
floor area per bed and
b. Payment of conversion charges as prescribed by the government from time to time. The
activities permissible in hospital (table 13.20) shall be permitted in such plots. However, this
shall not be permitted on non-conforming/regularized industrial cluster. The above provision
shall not affect the Supreme Court orders in any manner.
viii. In the redevelopment of industrial plots, 1.5 times of permissible FAR has already been notified in
notification S.O.683 (E ) dated 01.04.2011 regarding Regulations and guidelines for existing planned
Industrial area, therefore the incentive of 1.5 times of permissible FAR shall be allowed on all
permissible uses on industrial plot.
ix. Banquet hall, restaurant, recreational club, hostel & old age home, community and recreational hall,
nursing home & health Centre are permitted as part of modification in layout plan of industrial area
where also enhanced FAR 1.5 times of permissible FAR of respective use shall be allowed.
x. As per the notification S.O. 683(E) dated 01.04.2011, minimum plot size eligible for redevelopment is
given 1000sqm. Wherever some of the plots are less than 50-100sqm. From area limit of 1000sqm. In
such redevelopment relaxation in area up to 5% in lower limit of plot size shall be permitted.
xi. The development control norms i.e. Ground Coverage, FAR etc., of respective use premises while
allowing redevelopment/reconstruction on the individual industrial plots shall be adhered to and there
shall be no height restriction. The height shall be as per requirement of AAI/Fire Department. In case
of addition, alteration or change of use within permissible category in existing building to achieve
permissible FAR, already sanctioned ground coverage shall continue, if parking requirement or
sufficient open space around building is made available.
xii. In existing industrial units/plots with an area of 3000sqm. Or above abutting road of 24mtrs. ROW and
above shall be eligible for residential use (group housing) within development control norms of group
housing along with incentive 1.5 times FAR of permissible FAR of group housing subject to payment
of conversion charges as prescribed by the Government from time to time for respective use, required
commercial preferably and PSP activity for residential population, and work space up to 15% of
permissible FAR shall also be allowed. Sub-division of larger industrial plot or amalgamation of
smaller industrial plots will be allowed in existing areas as well as approved schemes/layouts/building
plans on these industrial plots. Rain water harvesting preferably with Rain water storage for re-use &
STP. Dual piping system use of solar electricity shall be provided to minimize the additional burden on
infrastructure services. This shall not affect any Court Orders.
Government Offices (MPD 2021 Chapter 8)
Table 8.2 Development Controls- Govt. offices

Use/Use Parking Definiti Activities
Premises Standard on permitted
Maximum ECS/100 sq.
mt. of Floor
area
Ground FAR Height (mt.)
Coverage
(%)
i) Integrated 30 200 NR, Subject to 1.8 Premise Government
Office Complex approval of AAI, s used Offices, Watch
Fire Department for the and Ward
and other statutory office of Residence /
bodies. Central residential
Govern maintenance
ment, staff (maximum
Local 5% of FAR),
Govern Retail shop of
ment Chemist, Book
and and stationery,
Local Consumer
Bodies. Store, Canteen,
Post office,
Bank Extension
Counter etc.
Public sector
Undertaking /
Commercial
offices
(restricted to
10% of the total
floor area)
ii) District 30 200 NR, Subject to 1.8 Premise Court,
Court approval of AAI, s used Residential
Fire Department for the maintenance
and other statutory offices staff (maximum
bodies. of 5% of FAR),
Judiciar Canteen,
y. Restaurant,
Ancillary
services and
Retail shop,
Library,
Dispensary,
Administrative
offices, Banks,
Post offices,
Police post,

Fire post,
Lawyer’s
chamber.
Notes:-
(i) The norms for Local Government Offices/Public Sector Undertakings under Government Land use
shall be as per integrated office complex.
(ii) The norms of Government use (undetermined) shall be as per approved layout/scheme, which
development controls shall be as per respective use premises.
Environment (MPD 2021 Chapter 9)
9.5 Amusement Park

Amusement park up to 10 HA. May be permitted in District Park following development controls shall be
applicable
i. Max. Ground Coverage – 5%

ii. ii) Max. FAR – 7.5
iii. iii) Max. Height – 8 mt
iv. Parking – 3 ECS/100 sqm. of floor area with the stipulation to provide min. parking for 100 cars.
Development of green areas such as city park, district park, community park at sub city level, neighborhood
park, housing area park, tot lot at housing cluster level at neighborhood level and city multipurpose ground,
district multipurpose ground and community multipurpose ground for multipurpose grounds, the norms in terms
of plot area and the population along with control for these Use for soft parking or other activities are given
under table 9.1, 9.2& 9.3 of chapter 9, MPD-2021.
Multi-gyms would be permissible in parks having an area of one ha. and would have built-up area up to 225
sq.m
9.7 Bio-diversity Park
The activities and development control norms permitted in Bio-diversity Parks are as under:
Orchards, Specialized Parks like Butterfly Parks, Fernarium etc. Facilities for Flora & Fauna, Water Harvesting
Structures, Open Air-Theatre, Food courts, Scientific Laboratories, Interpretation Centre, Administrative Office,
Camping Site., Amenity Structures – Toilet Block, Pump Room, Electric Room, Guard Room and Equipment
Room.
a. Maximum Permissible Area of built structures shall be 0.5% of Biodiversity Park area or 10000 sqm.,
whichever is less.
b. Building within the Bio-diversity parks would be restricted to 2 storeys with a maximum height of 12 m for
sloping roof structures and should meet “green building” criteria (Griha 4 star rating).
c. Parking may be provided in the lots of 20 to 25 ECS at different locations, as per requirement.
Transportation (MPD 2021 Chapter 12)
12.12.2 Fuel Stations
The regulations for locating the fuel stations –cum-service stations, the development control and
permissibility shall be governed by the policy /decision by competent Authority / Government
Notifications issued from time to time. New fuel stations shall be regulated by the following controls:
i. Fuel stations shall be located on roads of minimum 30m ROW.

ii. The plot size for fuel stations shall be minimum of 30m X 36m and maximum of 33m X 45m (75m X
40m for CNG mother station as per requirement).
iii. The minimum distance of plot from the road intersections shall be as follows:
a. For minor roads having less than 30m ROW- 50
b. For roads of ROW 30m or more- 100m
c. Frontage of plots should not be less than 30m.
iv. Maximum Ground Coverage: 20%, Maximum FAR: 40

v. Maximum Height: 6m
vi. Canopy: equivalent to ground coverage within set back.
vii. Maximum 10 FAR permissible for non-inflammable, non-hazardous commercial activities
subject to payment of conversion charges/ levies as may be prescribed by the government
from time to time.
viii. In case of existing petrol pumps the provision of maximum 10 FAR for commercial activity
would be permissible only to those fuel stations / petrol pumps which conform to the controls
given in i, ii, and iii, above subject to payment of appropriate fees/ levies/ misuse, penalty and
other charge
12.13.7 Multi level parking
Multi level parking facility should preferably be developed in the designated parking
spaces or in the residential, public-semi-public facilities, commercial, transport node,
DTC depot, etc. with the following Development Controls:
i. Minimum Plot Size – 1000 sqm.

ii. In order to compensate the cost of Multi-level parking and also to fulfill the growing need of
parking spaces within urban area, a maximum of 25 % of gross floor area may be utilized as
commercial / office space.
iii. In addition to the permissible parking spaces on max. FAR, 3 times additional space for
parking component shall be provided.
iv. Maximum FAR permissible shall be 100 (excluding parking area) or as per the
comprehensive scheme. However, no FAR shall be permissible in plots / existing buildings
where 5% addl. ground coverage is permissible (Refer para 8 (4) i) Parking Standards,
Chapter 17.0 Development Code).
v. Maximum ground coverage shall be 66.6%. The maximum height shall be restricted to
permissible height of the land use in which the plot falls. There will be restriction on the
number of levels of basement subject to structural safety.
vi. In case of comprehensive schemes, development controls including height shall
be as per approved scheme.
vii. Number of basements - No Limit, subject to adequate safety measures.
viii. For development of Multilevel Parking, models should be worked out to encourage the
private sector initiative with restricted commercial component, not exceeding 10% limited to
FAR 40 on the plot.
ix. Specific proposals requiring relaxation in above-mentioned norms would be referred to the
Authority.
A number of multilevel parking sites have been identified by the local bodies / agencies.
(List given in the Annexure I).
Table 12.7: Development Controls for Transportation

Sl Use Premises Activities Permitted Development Controls (4)

.
N
o.
Area Area FA Floor area
under unde R* that can be
Operat r utilized for
ion buil passenger
(%) ding accommodat
(%) ion
1. Airport All facilities related to - NA-
Airport/Aviation Passengers as
decided by Airport authority of India
including watch & ward
2. Rail Terminal/ All facilities related to Railway, 70 30 100 15%

Integrated Passengers, operations, goods
Passenger handling, passengers change over
Terminal facilities, including watch & ward,
Metropolitan Hotel , Night Shelter.
Passenger
Terminal
3. Rail All facilities related to Railway -
Circulation Tracks, operational areas including NA-
watch & ward.
4. Bus All facilities related to Bus & 50 50 100 25%

Terminal/Bus Passengers, parking including watch
Depot & ward, Soft Drink & Snack Stall,
Administrative Office, Other Offices,
Night Shelter and Hotel.
5. ISBT All facilities related to Bus & a. Ground Coverage: 25%

Passengers, parking including watch b. FAR: 100, subject to the
& ward, Bus Terminal, Soft Drink & following :
Snack Stall, Administrative Office, (i) FAR shall be
hotel , Night Shelter. available on a
maximum area of
10 ha. Or area of
site whichever is
les
(ii) ISBT, including
operational
structures
Maximum FAR 70
(iii) Hotel/ Passenger

accommodation
and facilities
Maximum FAR
30.

c. Parking : In addition to
the requirement of parking
for ISBT / buses, parking
for Hotel/Passenger
accommodation and
facilities shall be at the rate
of 2 ECS per 100 sq. mt. of
floor area.
d. The development shall be

undertaken in a composite
manner.
Toll Plaza Toll collection booth, utilities, - NA-
6. facilities and required infrastructure.
7. Road All types of road, street furniture, bus -NA -

Circulation shelters, under ground & over ground
services utilities, signals, metro
tracks as part of r/w, sub-ways,
under-passes, ROB & RUB including
watch & ward.
8. Metro Yards Idle parking of coaches, washing and 80% 20% 100 15%
cleaning facilities, maintenance
related facilities, watch & ward and
staff related facilities.
* The FAR is to be calculated on the Building plot. Area under Bus Shelter not to be included in FAR
Development Controls for Metro Station:

1. Metro Stations along with property development (composite development) up to a maximum
area of 3.0 ha. Shall be permitted in all Use Zones, except in Recreational and Regional Park/
Ridge Use Zone, Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone and Heritage Zones,
2. This enabling provision of property development would have the following broad
development controls:
i. 25% ground coverage and 100 FAR, including area under Metro Station with
no height restrictions and subject to approval of the statutory bodies such as
ASI, Airport Authority, and DUAC etc.
ii. In addition to the requirement of parking for Metro Stations, parking for the
commercial component will be @ 2 ECS per 100 sq. mt.
iii. The development shall be undertaken in a composite manner and DMRC
shall obtain approval of all the concerned local bodies/ agencies.
3. The following structures shall be treated as operational structures:
i. All Metro Stations and tracks supporting at grade, elevated and underground including entry
structures, ancillary buildings to house DG sets, chilling plants and electric substation, supply
exhaust and tunnel ventilation shafts etc.
ii. Depots and maintenance workshops.

iii. Traction Sub-stations.
iv. Operational Control Centres
v. Police Station.
vi. Recruitment and Training Centers for operational and maintenance staff
vii. Housing for operational staff and Metro security personnel only
viii. Rehabilitation work to be undertaken for the construction of Metro Project
ix. Shops in Metro Stations to cater to the public amenities
x. Structures above platform over the foot print of the Metro Stations]
Social Infrastructure (MPD 2021 Chapter 13)
Development controls of the following activities as given in MPD 2021
13.1 Health
Size of hospital plot will be restricted up to 1.5 ha. In residential area, with preference to plot having
three side open and having minimum 18m ROW on one side. Total floor area of the hospital shall be
governed as per the total number of beds allowed in it.
Table 13.2: Development Controls for Health Facilities
Sl Category Maximum Other

N Ground FAR Height Controls
o. Coverage
1. Hospital/Tertiary Ground FAR on plot facing ROW No height 1. Upto
Health Care coverage to be should be subject to NOC restriction 25% if the
Centre decided by from all concerned subject to permitted
interse building agencies depending on clearance FAR can be
to building locations shall be as under. from AAI, utilized for
distances as per 1. RoW less 250 DFS, DMA, residential
Building Bye than 24m NMA to use of
laws and fire 2. RoW24m 300 process the essential
tender UP TO proposed staff,
movement 30M revision of dormitory/
requirements, 3. RoW 30M 375 NBC as soon hostel for
subject to a and above as possible. attendants
maximum 40% Till the time of the
excluding 5% the NBC is patients,
additional revised, Delhi crèche etc.
ground For plots falling under Fire Service
coverage for Influence Zones of (DFS) may 2. Parking
MRTS/Major Transport
multi-level allow no standard @
Corridors such as Metro
parking restrictions of 2.0
and BRT Corridors, 50% height for ECS/100
more FAR should be health care Sqm of
available. facilities with floor area.
commensurate
fire and life 3.
safety Maximum
measures, 10%
subject to ground

clearance coverage
from AAI, shall be
DFS, DMA, allowed for
NMA and providing
other statutory atrium* in
provisions case, the
permissible
additional
ground
coverage
for atrium
is utilized
25% of the
utilized
ground
coverage
shall be
counted
toward
FAR.
4. Multi-
Level
Podium
parking
shall be
permissible
to the
extent of
building
envelope
lines, free
from FAR
and ground
coverage to
facilitate
ample
parking in
spaces,
subject to
structural
safety.
5. Common
areas such
as waiting
halls,
reception
and fire
stair cases
shall be
allowed
free from
FAR.
6. Service
floor of
height 1.8m
shall not be
counted in
FAR
2. Other Health 30% 150 26 m Parking

facilities Standard @
a. 2.0
i. Maternity Home ECS/100
ii. Nursing Home Sqm of
/Polyclinic/Dispen floor area.
sary
b.
i. Family Welfare
Centre
ii. Paediatric
iii. Geriatric
Centre
iv. Diagnostic
Centre
3. a. Veterinary 30% 150 26 m Parking
Hospital for pet standard @
animals and birds 1.33
b. Dispensary for ECS/100Sq
pet animals and 35% 100 26 m m of floor
birds area.
Parking
standard
@1.33
ECS/100
Sqm of
floor area.
4. a. Medical College As per norms of Medical Council of India/Regulatory Body

b. Nursing and 30% 150 26 m Parking

Paramedic standard @
Institute 2 ECS/100
Sqm of
floor area.
C. Veterinary As per the Veterinary Council of India/ Ministry norms
Institute
Natural sky light condition is exempted for Atrium and construction over the Atrium may be allowed.
# Height restriction of 30 mts. In Hospital Buildings should be reviewed in consultation with Fire Deptt. Of
GNCTD.
Notes:
1. Plot area for all Hospital/Tertiary Health care Centre would be worked out @ 80 sqm of gross floor
area per bed. However, for other health facilities like Maternity/ Nursing homes, family Welfare and
other centers, the plot area would be worked out @ 60 sqm of gross floor area per bed.
2. Max. up to 300 sqm of floor area shall be allowed to be used for community space/religious shrine/
crèche/ chemist shop/ bank counter on Hospital sites and also Medical college/ Nursing and Paramedic
Institute sites.
Other Controls:
a. In case of super specialty medical facilities/hospitals duly certified as such by the
competent authority, the gross area shall be worked out @ up to 3[ 80.]sq. mt. Per bed.
b. In case of existing premises/sites, the enhanced FAR shall be permitted, subject to
payment of charges as may be prescribed by the Authority / land owning agency and
other clearances.
c. Basement after utilization for Parking; Services Requirements such as air conditioning
plant and equipment, water storage, boiler, electric sub-station, HT & LT panel rooms,
transformer compartment, control room, pump house, generator room; staff locker room,
staff changing room, staff dining facilities without kitchen facility, Central sterile supply
deptt., back end office; Other Mechanical Services; Installation of Electrical and
firefighting equipment’s; and other services like kitchen, laundry and radiology lab and
other essential services required for the maintenance/functioning of the building may be
used for healthcare facilities with prior approval of the concerned agencies.
d. Other controls related to basements etc. are given in the Development code chapter.
e. The bed count of a Health Facility may be allowed as per permissible FAR, needs of the
Community and demand studies.
f. Environment clearances shall be made mandatory considering that bio-wastes are
generated. Environment clearances are mandatory as per the prevailing regulations related
to the environment.
g. Zero discharge for sewerage shall be enforced at the cost of the promoters and post
treatment water can be used by premises for its needs of horticulture, flushing, coolant
tower, washing or disposal to other construction sites. These issues concerned the local
bodies and can be dealt accordingly as per existing regulations as the time of sanctioning
the plan.
h. The additional power requirements shall be met by power supply from grid and till such
time by means of suitable captive generation.
13.2 Education:
Table 13.4 Development Controls for Education Facilities
S.No Category Maximum Other Controls
Gr.Cov. FAR Height

1. Play School, Coaching N.A. N.A. N.A. 1. Practice of providing dedicated
Centre, Computer Nursery School plots in the
Training Institute, layout plan discontinued as same
physical Education is permissible in Mixed use.
Centre etc. Parking standard @ 1.33 ECS
/100 sq. mt. of floor area.
2. Nursery School 33.33 % 100 15 mt. 2. In case of schools for mentally /

3. Primary School 30% 120 18 mt. * 3[differently abled persons],
4. Senior Secondary 35% 150 18 mt. 20% of the maximum Far can be
School/ 4[*Secondary utilized for residential use of
School. 50% 120 18 mt. essential staff and student
5. School for Mentally accommodation.
Challenged. 50 % 120 18 mt Parking Standard:
6. School for 5[differently Primary School / Middle School
abled persons. @ 1.33 ECS/100 sq. mt. of floor
area.
Sr. Secondary School @ 2.00
ECS/100 sq. mt. of floor area.
The areas earmarked for parking
if misused, liable to be
municipalized /taken over.
3. Other controls related to
basements etc. are given at end
of this chapter.
Notes:
Pre-Primary Schools/Nursery Schools/Montessary Schools/Creche, Play Schools, are permissible in residential
use premises as per Mixed use policy.
Other Controls:
1. In case of new schools, the front boundary wall shall be recessed by 6 mt. to
accommodate visitors parking within setback area.
2. Upto 10% variation in plot size is permitted. Differential norms will be applicable to
Special Area, Regularized Unauthorized Colonies, Urban Villages and Resettlement
Colonies.
3. Playground shall be developed on pool basis in different areas at neighborhood level.
Table 13.6 Development Controls for Education Facilities (Higher Education)
Sl.No Category Maximum Other Controls
___________________
Gr. FAR Height
Cov.
1. Vocational Training Centre 35% 225 37mt. 1. Up to 30% of Max
(ITI/Polytechnic /Vocational / the permissible FAR
Training Institute/Management can be used for
Institute / Teacher Training Institute hostel
etc.) Research and Development accommodation for
Centre. the students.]
2. Parking standard @
1.33 ECS / 100 sq.
mt. of floor area.
2. General College The areas
earmarked for
parking if misused
3. Professional College (Technical) liable to be
municipalized/
taken over by the
authority.
3. Other controls
related to basements
etc. are given in the
chapter 17,
Development Code
of MPD- 2021.
4. University Campus including
International Education Centre (IEC) 1. Parking standard @
– Large campus (10 ha. And above) 1.33 ECS/100sq.m
will be divided into following four of floor area.
parts: 2. Other controls
related to basements
etc. are given in the
chapter 17,
Development Code
of MPD- 2021.
3. Landscape plan to
be prepared.
a) Academic including 30% 225 37 mt.
Administration ( 45% of total
land area)
b) Residential (25% of total land 1. Regulations for group

area housing shall apply.
2. The land shall be reserved
for facilities as per
residential norms.
c) Sports and Cultural 10% 15 26 mt.
activities 15%
d) Parks and Landscape - NA -
(15%)
5. College
i. In case of old colleges plot will be
divided as follows:
Area per college 4.0Ha 1. Development control norms for academic college
a) College building area: 1.8 building area & residential will be as S.No.4 above
ha 45% area
b) Play field area: 1.8 ha.
45% area
c) Residential including
Hostel area: 0.4ha 10%
areas.
ii. In case of variation in area the %
to be followed.

13.3 Sports
Para 13.3.3 (MPD 2021) Development controls for the various sports facilities will be indicated
below:
Maximum Ground Coverage 20% including amenity structures

Maximum FAR 40
Height NR ( Subject to clearance from AAI, Fire
Department and other statutory bodies)
Parking 2 ECS/100 sq. mt of floor area.
Other Development Controls:

i. To incentives development of sports facilities and swimming pool (up to maximum 100
sq. mt.) Within the group housing areas, schools, clubs, etc. shall not be counted towards
ground coverage and FAR.
ii. All these various sports facilities shall have layout plan, landscape plan, and parking plan,
etc.
13.4 Communication – Post / Telegraph / Telephone Facility
Table 13.9 Development Controls for Communication Facilities

___________________
Gr. FAR Height
Cov.
A POST & TELEGRAPH
1. a. Post Office Counter

(without delivery) No specific site reservation to be kept in the layout plan
since permitted in all use zones/ under mixed use as per
b. Courier Service requirement, except in recreational use zone.
Office
2. Telegraph Office (Booking
& Delivery)
3. Head Post Office with 30% 120 26 mt. 1. Up to 15% of
Administrative Office & maximum
with/without delivery office. FAR can be utilized for
residential use of
essential
staff.
2. Parking standard @
1.33 ECS / 100 sq. mt.
of floor
area.
3. Other Controls related
to basements etc. are
given in,Development
Code , MPD - 2021
B TELEPHONE
4. a. Telephone Exchange 30% 120 26 mt.

b. RSU (Remote
Subscriber Units) 30% 100 15 mt.
13.5 Security – Police
Table 13.11 Development Controls for Security (Police) Facilities.
Sl Category Maximum Other Controls

.N
o
Gr. FAR Height
Cov.
1. Police Post 35% 150 15 mt.
1. Up to 30% of maximum FAR
2. Police Station 30% 200 26 mt. can be utilized for residential
3. District Office & 30% 120 26 mt. use of essential staff (except
Battalion Police Station which will as
4. Police Lines Land Distribution: per of Notes below the table)
i). Administration - 20% 2. Parking standard @ 2.00
ii.) Residential - 30% ECS/ 100 sq. mt. of floor area.
iii). Sports & Facilities - 10% 3. Additional space available in
iv). Open Spaces - 40% police station due to increased
development controls shall be
5. District Jail 30% 120 26 mt. used for locating Civil
6. Police Training 30% 120 26 mt. Defense and Home Guards
Institute/College* etc.
7. Police Firing Range 12.5% 25% 9 mt. 4. Up to 15% of maximum FAR
8. Police camp including 12.5% 255 9 mt. can be utilized for residential
Central Police use/hostel for essential staff
Organization/Security and student accommodation,
Forces* in Police Training Institute/
College.
5. Other controls related to
basements etc. are given in
Chapter 17,Development
Code , MPD – 2021
9. Traffic and Police 1. As per requirement on major road junctions/ stretches etc.
Control Room as part of road right of way based on site feasibility.
2. Maximum are – 25 Sq. mt.
Notes:
** 60% of the Plot land shall be utilized for the Police Station with 200 FAR and 40% of the plot land shall be
utilized for Police Personnel Housing with 400 FAR. Whereas other Development Control Norms i.e., ground
coverage, set-back and parking requirement, etc. shall be as prescribed in Table 13.11 and para 4.4.3B
Residential Plot-Group Housing, respectively. Existing police station sites shall also be eligible for afore-said
provision.
13.6 Safety
Table 13.13 Development Controls for Safety / Fire Facilities

Sl Category Maximum Other Controls
.N
o
Gr. Cov. FAR Height
1. Fire Post 30% 120 26 mt. 1. Up to 25% of maximum FAR can
2. Fire Station 30% 120 26 mt. be utilized for residential use of
3. Disaster Management 30% (on 120 26 mt. essential staff in fire station.
Centre building 2. Parking standard @ 1.33 ECS/100
area sq. mt. of floor area.
only) 3. Up to 15% of maximum FAR can
4. Fire Training 30% 120 26 mt. be utilized for residential use/hostel
Institute/College for essential staff and student
accommodation, in Fire Training
Institute/College.
4. Other controls related to basements
etc. are given in Development Code
, MPD - 2021
13.7 Distributive facilities
Table 13.15 Development Control for Distributive Services

SI.No Category Maximum Other Controls
___________________
Ground FAR Height
Coverage
1. Milk booth/Milk and fruit & Permitted in all zones as per approved layout plan.
vegetable booth
2. LPG godown including booking i. Plot size- up to 600sqm including booking office and
office. security hut.
ii. Permitted in all use zones except in residential and
recreational use zones subject to statutory clearances.
i. Permitted in all use zones except in residential and
3. SKO/ LDO outlets recreational use zones subject to statutory clearances.
13.8 Socio – cultural facilities
Table 13.17 Development Controls for Socio- Cultural Facilities

___________________
Gr. FAR Height
Cov.
1. a. Multipurpose 30% 1. 120 26m 1. Parking standard
Community Hall. @3.0ECS/100sq m of floor
area.
b. Banquet hall 30% 2. 120 26m 2. Other controls related to
basements etc. are given at
end of this chapter.
1
2. a. Community Recreational [30% 3. 120] 26m Parking standard
Club. @2ECS/100sq.m of floor area.
b. Recreational Club

3. Socio- cultural activities such 35% 4.120 26m 1. Parking standard
as auditorium, music, dance & @2ECS/100sq.m of floor area.
drama centre/mediation & 5. 2. A proper scheme for visitors
spiritual centre etc. parking and parking adequacy
statement shall be prepared
taking into consideration large
number of visitors.
4. Exhibition cum Fair Ground 20% 6. 20 - Subject to statutory clearances.
5. Science centre 30% 7. 120 26m Parking standard@2ECS.
6. International Convention 30% 8. 120 NR. Subject Parking standard@2ECS.
Centre to approval
of AAI,
Fire
Department
and other
statutory
bodies
Notes:
i. The Recreational Clubs located in LBZ Area, Civil Lines Bungalow Area, Recreational Use Zones and
existing on Heritage Structures will be dealt on case to case basis and Technical Committee of DDA
will approve the Development Controls norms based on the existing status.
ii. In the open area apart from outdoor games/sport facilities, swimming pool would be permissible up to
an area of 300sqm. Free from ground coverage
iii. In case of banquet hall,
a) Basement within the ground envelope shall be allowed for parking, stilt floor for parking
is permissible.
b) 30% of basement area for services, storage shall not be counted in FAR.
iv. In case of International Convention Centre, maximum 10% ground coverage shall be allowed for
providing atrium. In case, the permissible additional ground coverage for atrium is utilized, 25% of the
utilized ground coverage shall be counted towards FAR.
13.9 Other community facilities:
Development Controls for old age homes, religious facilities, etc. are given in table below
*Table 13.19 Development Controls for other community facilities

___________________
Ground FAR Height
Coverage
1 Old Age Home/Care Centre for 30% 120 26m. 1. Parking standard@ 1.8
Differently Abled Persons] ECS/100 sqm of floor
/Mentally Challenged/Working area.
Women/Men Hostel/ Adult 2. Other controls related to
Education basement etc. are as
Centre/Orphanage/Children’s given in Chapter
Centre/Night Shelter. 17,Development Code ,
MPD - 2021
2. Religious
a) At neighbourhood level 35% 70 15m.
b) At sub city level in including
urban extension* shikhara
25% 50 26m.

3. Anganwari 30% 60 15m.
a) At Housing area/Cluster
level
4. Service Apartment 30% 225 NR* Parking @ 2ECS per
(Subject to 100 Sqm. of floor area.
approval of
AAI, Fire Other controls related to
Department basements etc. are given
and Other in the Development
Statutory Code Chapter.
Bodies)
These facilities should be developed in a composite manner to accommodate a number of religious

institutes/premises with common facilities.
Note: - sites of dhobi Ghats/laundry shall be provided in residential use zone/PSP facilities areas as per the
norms of local body.
13.11 Public & Semi –Public Facilities/Premises (Para No. 13.11 of MPD 2021)
The following norms shall be applicable in case of PSP facilities/premises for which specific
development controls have not been specified.
1. Max. Ground Coverage 30%
2. Max. Floor Area Ratio 120
3. Max. Height 26m
Other controls:-
Parking @2ECS/100sqm. Of floor area other controls as given in Development Code Chapter.
Note:
i. In case of plots allotted to political parties by the government land housing agencies, up to
15% of maximum FAR may be utilized for residential hostel accommodation.
ii. Amalgamation of the smaller PSP plots or sub division of the larger PSP plots for a single or
its multiple use, is allowed with permissible PSP facilities as per the provisions of MPD-
2021.
Development Code (MPD-2021 Chapter -17)
Development Control Regulation

Clause 2.0 Definitions
2(4) Layout Plan means a Plan indicating configuration and sizes of all Use Premises. Each Use
Zone may have one or more than one Layout Plan depending upon the extensiveness of the area
under the specific Use Zones and vice versa. A layout plan shall have at least two use premises
(apart from Recreational, utilities and transportation) and a minimum area of 1 Ha. Below which
it shall be termed as site plan or sub division plan.
2(5) Site Plan: A detailed Plan showing the proposed placement of structures, parking areas, open
space, landscaping, and other development features, on a parcel of land, as required by specific
sections of the development code.
Clause 3.0 Establishment of Use zones and Use premises

3(4) The layout plans already approved by the Authority or any other local Authority concerned
in accordance with law shall be deemed to have been approved under this code.
3(5) An area in respect of which there is no approved Layout Plan shall be governed by the
provisions of the Master Plan /Zonal Development Plan.
3(6) in case of urban design schemes, redevelopment along MRTS Corridor, Urban renewal
schemes etc. on comprehensive basis the minimum area prescribed for planning and approval:
a. Scheme area for redevelopment – 4 Ha.
b. Plot area for redevelopment – 3000 sqm.
3(7) Accommodation Reservation (AR) and Transfer of Development Control Rights (TDR) are
used as development control tools for implementing plans for redevelopment schemes in urban
areas.
3(8) A landscape Plan shall be prepared in case of the premises of size 3000sqm. and above.
3(9) the natural drainage pattern shall not be disturbed.
3(10) rainwater harvesting shall form an integral part of the storm water drainage plan, at the time
of sanction of any Layout Plan.
Sanction of Plans:-
3(11) Layout Plana/site plan and building plans shall be approved by the local bodies and
Authority in their areas of jurisdiction.
3(12) Authority/Local Body(s) shall be empowered after levying penalty to compound deviations
from limits of coverage/FAR to the extent of 5% of the permissible coverage and FAR, a subject
to maximum of 13.5 sqm. in building(s)/premises at te time of considering the
completion/occupancy certificate. In group Housing schemes and Public & semi public facilities,
5% FAR beyond permissible FAR can be compounded by the authority /Local Body at the time of
considering the completion/occupancy certificate.
3(13) wherever required, the Technical Committee of the DDA shall formulate policy guidelines
for the sanctioning of local area plans, layout plans, comprehensive schemes, re-development
schemes, urban renewal schemes and multistoried buildings in all land use categories. The
Technical Committee shall be empowered to call for the plans from the development
organizations/Local Bodies and would give directions/ recommendations wherever necessary.
New Temporary cinemas shall not be permissible, however already existing Temporary Cinemas
shall be allowed to continue on permanent basis as per the conditions given below:
i. Seat Capacity : Minimum 300 seats in one or more cinema halls

ii. Minimum road R/W in front - 18 m.
iii. Parking Requirement - 3 ECS per 100 sq.m of Built up space (with in Plot Area)
iv. Maximum Ground Coverage - 50% (subject to minimum setbacks as per MPD – 2021 to be
adhered)
v. FAR - 100 subject to a maximum built up area of 3000 sq.m.
vi. In case, the plot size is more than 4000 sq.m and is located on 24 mt. ROW, maximum FAR
allowed not to exceed 4000 sq.m subject to undertaking traffic impact study, availability of
the road width and the surrounding development so that it may not cause traffic congestion in
the area.
vii. Plot size: Min. 1200 sq.m & max. 4000 sq.m. In case a Cinema hall has more land, the rest of
the area would be kept Green.
viii. Max Permissible height : 15 m
ix. Commercial activity shall be permissible after excluding the space required for capacity of
300 seated cinema hall. The commercial space will be for the activities as permissible for
Local Shopping Centre (LSC) in MPD – 2021.

x. Cinema would confirm to the Cinematography act and other statutory provisions. Multiplexes
shall accordingly be permissible.
xi. Landuse conversion charges, FAR charges, betterment levies and other charges will be levied
as approved by the Government from time to time.
xii. The local body and licensing Authorities shall ensure that the above conditions are compiled
before renewing the license.
xiii. The temporary cinema existing on government land shall not continue.
xiv. The excess land in such cases if required for larger public purposes shall be acquired and
developed as per the local area needs/Master Plan provisions by the concerned local agencies.
xv. Individual cases will be processed as per the above provisions after the enabling provisions
are made in the MPD- 2021 for change of landuse. It should be ensured that adequate parking
facilities are provided within the respective plot areas.
Clause 8.0 sub division of use zones, permission of use premises in use zones and control of
buildings.
Notes: (v) land use of Village abadi (Lal Dora/phirni) 3[and Extended Lal Dora] located in any use
zone is residential.
General notes
1. Where development controls are not stipulated for nay premise, the same can be formulated by
the Authority.
2. The mezzanine floor and service floor wherever provided shall be considered as a part of the total
FAR. In case of the buildings with 26m. and more height in all use-zones, Technical Committee
of DDA may permit the following in special circumstances:
a)In case of provision of stack-parking in stilt floor or basement, minimum height should be
2.5m.
b) Intermittent service floor may be permitted for installation of equipments and services
required for the maintenance of the building with prior approval of the agencies concerned
and are not to be counted in FAR. The height of the service floor is to be decided based on
the depth of structural members, the height requirement for providing water-reservoirs, other
equipment’s, etc. The height of Service floor in the building shall be limited to 1.8m.]
3. If the building is constructed with stilt area of non-habitable height (2.4mts) and is proposed to be
used for parking, landscaping, etc. the stilt floor need not be included in FAR.
4. Wherever the building regulations are given for different categories of plots, the area covered and
the floor area shall in no case be less than the permissible covered area and floor area respectively
for the largest size of plot in the lower category.
5. In case of all the plots of size 1000 sq.m. and above, except ‘Residential Plot – Plotted Housing’,
atrium will be permitted with stipulations – Maximum 10% additional ground coverage shall be
allowed for providing atrium. In case, the permissible additional ground coverage for atrium is
utilized, 25% of the utilized ground coverage shall be counted towards FAR.
Table 17.1: Minimum Setbacks (other than Residential Plotted Development)

Sl.No. Plot Size( in sq. mt) Minimum setbacks
Front Rear (mt.) Side (mt.) 1 Side(mt.) 2
(mt.)
1. Up to 60 0 0 0 0
2. Above 60 & up to 150 3 1.5(avg.) - -
3. Above 150 & up to 300 4 2(avg.) - -

4. Above 300 & up to 500 4 3 3 -
5. Above 500 up to 2,000 6 3 3 3
6. Above 2,000 up to 10,000 9 6 6 6
7. Above 10,000 15 12 12 12
i. In case the permissible coverage is not achieved with the above given setbacks, the
setbacks of the preceding category may be followed.
ii. The setbacks are subjected to requirements of height and ventilation as per building
byelaws.
iii. In case a layout is sanctioned with more than the minimum prescribed setbacks, the same
shall be followed in the sanction of the building plans.
iv. The technical committee of DDA may relax setbacks, ground coverage and height in
special circumstances.
v. ESS wherever required to be provided within the plot, is allowed by shifting of side/rear
setbacks.
8(4) Parking Standards:
Parking standards have been prescribed in each use premises however, where it is not prescribed,
it will be followed as given in the table 17.2
Table 17.2 Parking Standards

S.No Use Premises Peio Permissible Equivalent Car Spaces (ECS) per 100 sqm.
Of floor area
1 Residential 2.0
2 Commercial 3.0
3 Manufacturing 2.0
4 Government 1.8
5 Public and Semi – Public 2.0
Facilities
i. In existing buildings having plot area of more than 2000sqm; an extra ground coverage of
5% shall e permissible for construction of automated multi-level parking to provide
dedicated parking structures for additional needs.
ii. For the provision of car parking spaces, the spaces standards shall be as given in table
below.
Table 17.3 Space Standards for Car Parking:

Sl. No. Type of Parking Area in Sq. mt. per ECS
1. Open 23
2. Ground floor covered 28
3. Basement 32
4. Multi level with ramps 30
5. Automated multilevel with lifts 16
iii. In the use premises, parking on the above standards shall be provided within the plot.
iv. In cases, where the building (except hotel) with sanctioned plan is existing/under
construction and where building plans stand sanctioned as per MPD-2021, the parking is to
be provided for additional FAR availed, shall be as per the parking standards prescribed in
MPD-2021.

8(5) Basements:
a. Basement(s) up to setback line maximum equivalent to parking and services requirement,
such as Air Conditioning Plant and equipment, water storage, Boiler, Electric Sub-station HT
and LT Panel rooms, Transformer Compartment, Control Room, Pump House, Generator
Room and other mechanical services and installation of electrical and firefighting
equipment’s, and other services required for the maintenance of the building with prior
approval of the concerned agencies, could be permitted and not to be counted in FAR.
However, the area provided for services should not exceed 30% of the basement area. In case
of Hotels Laundry, Cold Room for storing Food articles, Linen store, Garbage room,
Housekeeping store and cold storage may be allowed.
b. The basement(s) beyond building line level shall be kept flushed with the ground and shall
be ventilated with mechanical means of ventilation; and
c. Basement(s) shall be designed to take full load of the fire tender, wherever required and
subject to adequate safety measures.
d. In case the basement is used for activity in conformity with the use premises, wherever
permitted, the same shall be counted in FAR subject to clearance from the Fire Authorities
and other statutory bodies.
e. Parking area, if misused, is liable to be municipalized / taken over by the Local
Body/Authority.
f. The ESS, firefighting installations and underground water tank shall neither be counted in
ground coverage nor in FAR.
8(6) Services Plan:

The Development Agency should provide for the following in layout plans of plots of size 3000 sqm.
and above:
i. Recycling of treated waste water with separate lines for portable water and recycled water.
Dual piping system to be introduced.
ii. Ground water recharge through rain water harvesting, conserving water bodies and regulating
groundwater abstraction.
iii. Treated sewage effluent should be recycled for non-potable uses like gardening, washing of
vehicles, cooling towers, etc.
iv. Utilities such as, underground water storage tank, roof-up water harvesting system, separate
dry and wet dustbins etc. are to be provided within the plot.
v. All hospitals, commercial, industrial, hotels, restaurants, auto workshops, etc. will have to
make arrangements for primary effluent treatment within the plot.
vi. Provide ESS and generator and to submit energy consumption/audit will be submitted at the
time of sanction of building plans.
vii. Provision of cavity walls, atriums, shading devices in building will be encouraged to make
them energy efficient.
viii. Solar heating system will be provided on all plots with roof area of 300 sqm. and above.
ix. In order to encourage the above, 1% to 4% extra ground coverage and FAR, on each, may be
given as an incentive by the local bodies, depending upon the provisions made. In exceptional
cases 5% incentive may be permitted.
x. These incentives shall be based on the rating criteria prescribed by ‘Green Rating for
Integrated Habitat Assessment’ (GRIHA) for green buildings.
xi. In case of non-compliance of above, after obtaining occupancy certificate, penalty at market
rate shall be levied for incentive FAR by land owning agency.
The regulation of above shall be prepared by the Director, Local Self Government, GNCTD in
consultation with Environment Department, GNCTD within a period of six months (after notification
of modifications) and notified with the approval of the Authority/Central Government.

8.(6).1 Neighborhood Level
i. The listed water bodies and/or any water body above 1 ha. size are mandatory to be
systematically included in the landscape plan.
ii. Decentralized STP’s with smaller capacities are to be provided at the community level.
Possibility of generating energy/gas as fuel from sewage shall be explored.
iii. Municipal Waste of biodegradable and recyclable waste is to be segregated at source,
decentralized treatment at neighborhood level may be adopted; whereas for non-
biodegradable waste centralized treatment may be followed.]
8 (7) HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
a. Buildings taller than 15M (without stilt) and 17.5M (including stilt) in all use zones will be
considered as a High Rise Building.
b. In case of provision of stack-parking in stilt floor, minimum height of 2.4 m. for stilt floor
may be relaxed. However, in case of stack parking the height shall be as per design and
structural safety requirement.
c. Intermittent service floor may be permitted for installation of equipments and services
required for the maintenance of the building with prior approval of the agencies concerned
and is not to be counted in FAR. The height of the service floor is to be decided based on the
depth of structural members, the height requirement for providing water-reservoirs, other
equipments, etc. Height below bottom of any beam shall not be more than 1.8 m. from the
finished floor level excluding false floor if any.
d. Basement will be permitted within the setback lines subject to clearance from local bodies /
departments concerned, Municipal Corporation and Fire Department. Where there are no
setbacks, basements should be permitted up to 2 meters and where there is setback, it should
be 6 meters from the plot boundary.
e. Podium(s) will be permitted within the setback lines subject to clearance from the fire
department. The movement of vehicles and parking shall be restricted within the podium.
Rooftop to be allowed for uses such as swimming pool, landscaping, and related structures.
f. Other conditions for basement will be as Sub-Clause 8(5).
DCR for Civil line/Bungalow area:- For civil line/bungalow area the Draft Zonal
Development Plan for Zone – “C” (Civil lines Zone) approved by Authority ON
30.10.2007 Vide item No.82/2007, Area Planning – II, Delhi Development Authority.
Reference: - http://dda.org.in/planning/docs/Zone-C,Report040108.pdf
*Development Control norms applicable for land assembly & land pooling (chapter- 19,
Para19.6)
i. Development Control Norms under the policy are:-

a. Residential FAR 400 FOR Group Housing to be applicable on net residential land
which is exclusive of the 15% FAR reserved for EWS housing.net residential land to
be a maximum of 55% of gross residential land.
b. FAR for city level commercial and city level PSP to be 250.
c. Maximum ground coverage shall be 40%.
d. Density of FAR 15% for EWS population shall be considered over and above the
permissible gross residential density of 800-1000pph.

e. Adequate parking as per norms of 2 ECS/100sqm of built up to be provided for
residential development by the DE, however, in case of the housing for EWS, the
norms of 0.5ECS/100sqm of BUA to be provide.
f. Incentives for green building norms as per MPD 2021 to be applicable to group
housing developed under this policy.
g. Basement below and beyond building line up to setback line may be kept flushed
with the ground in case mechanical ventilation is available. In case not prescribed,
basement up to 2mts from plot line shall be permitted.
ii. Sub-division of gross residential areas and provision of facilities (local and city level) shall be
as per MPD-2021.
iii. Local level facilities to commensurate with the density specified at a 19.6(i) (d) above
Tradable FAR is allowed for development, However, in case of residential use, tradable can
only be transferred to another DE in the same planning Zones having approval/license of
projects more than 20 Ha.

ANNEXURE –VII
Protection against Hazards (Please refer clause 9.2.2 of this document)
1. Protection of areas from earthquakes
a. In those areas where there are no dangers of soil liquefaction or settlements or landslides, all
building structures and infrastructures should be designed using the relevant Indian Standards
as provided in the Building Regulations and the National Building Code
b. Soils subjected to liquefaction potential under earthquake shaking can be improved by
compaction to desired relative densities, so as to prevent the possibility of liquefaction.
c. Buildings and structures could be founded on deep bearing piles going to non-liquefiable
dense layers.
d. Steep slopes can be made more stable by terracing and construction of retaining walls and
breast walls, and by ensuring good drainage of water so that the saturation of the hill-slope is
avoided.
e. Any other appropriate engineering intervention to save the building structures or
infrastructure from the fury of the earthquake.
2. Protection from cyclonic wind damage

Buildings, structures and infrastructures in the cyclone prone areas should be designed according
to the Indian Standards and Guidelines as provided in the Regulations and the National Building
Code.
Note: Similar protection methods could be used against flooding caused in cyclone prone areas by high intensity
rains or by the storm surge.
The concept of land zoning should be kept in mind for areas where protection works are taken up to decide
inter-se priority for location of structures considering possibility of failure of protection works during extreme
disaster events.

ANNEXURE -VIII
Number and Type of Lifts Required for Different Occupancies and Space for Electrical
Installations (Please refer clause 9.4.2 of this document)
1. The number and type of lifts required depending on the capacity of lift, desired speed nature of
operation are as given in table below.
Table: Number and types of lifts for non-residential Multistoried Building
S.N No. Capac No. of persons that can be carried by a lift
o of ity of Spe In 6 min In 30 mins In 50 mins In 60 mins
floo lifts in ed
rs person Manua Automa Manua Automa Manua Automa Manua Automat
m/s
lly tic lly tic lly tic lly ic
operate operate operate operate
d d d d
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 7 6 0.6- 17 - 102 - 170 - 204 -
0.75
2 7 8 0.6- 22 - 132 - 220 - - -
0.75
3 7 10 0.6- 26 - 156 - 260 - 312 -
0.75
4 7 10 1.0 30 - 180 - 300 - 360 -
5 7 13 1.0 37 - 122 - 370 - 444 -
6 11 6 0.6- 11 - 70 - 115 - 140 -
0.75
7 11 8 0.6- 15 - 90 - 150 - 180 -
0.75
8 11 10 0.6- 18 - 108 - 180 - 216 -
0.75
9 11 13 0.6- 22 - 132 - 220 - 264 -
0.75
10 11 10 1.0 21 - 126 - 210 - 252 -
11 11 10 1.5 24 - 144 - 240 - 288 -
12 11 13 1.5 28 - 156 - 260 - 312 -
13 11 13 1.5 32 - 180 - 300 - - -
14 16 10 1.0 17 - 100 126 170 210 - 252
15 16 13 1.5 20 24 120 145 200 240 248 290
16 16 13 1.5 23 30 138 180 230 300 - 360
17 16 16 1.5 25 33 150 198 250 330 300 356
18 21 10 1.5 18 32 108 132 180 220 214 264
19 21 13 1.5 21 26 126 156 210 250 250 312
20 21 14 1.5 23 28 138 168 230 280 - -
Note-1:
a) For all non-residential buildings, the traffic cleared in 50 minutes is considered adequate and is approved by
Authority. As such for calculation the number of lifts required, the rate of the clearance of traffic in column 9
and 10 and the population may be taken into consideration.
b) In addition to total number of lifts required as above, provision of one lift of the same capacity may be
considered to serve as stand-by.

Note-2: The population may be worked out on the basis of useful carpet area which the person occupies
(excluding area of Verandah, Lobbies, Halls, Passages, Lavatory blocks, etc.)
Note-3: The population on ground and first floor may not be taken into consideration since these floors are not
generally served by lifts.
Note-4
0.75 meter per sec. Equivalent to 150 ft. per Min.
Note-5 The height of buildings for lift installation i.e. the travel on the lift presumed in the above statements is
as below:
7 floors- 21.0 m
11 floors- 33.0 m
16 floors- 48.0 m
21 floors- 64.0 m
Table: Number and types of lifts for Residential Building
S.no No. of No Passenger Speed Landing Central Service Capacity Type Central
floors unit in m/s Gate System Lift Persons of System
capacity Type No. Gate
Persons
1 5 to 8 2 6 0.0 to - Automatic - - - -
0.5 push
button
operation
both from
car and
landing
2 9 to 11 2 8 1.6 to - -do- 1 8 - Push
1 button
car
handle
switch
control
3 11 to 13 2 8 1.6 to - -do- and 1 8 - -do-
0.74 without
collection
system
1 6 Power -do-
operated
doors
4 13 to 19 2 8 1 - -do- 1 8 - -do-
2 8 1 Power
operated
doors
* For buildings more than 15 m in height collapsible gates shall not be permitted.
The dimensions and relevant information for lift installations like lift well, pit depth, machine room, clearance
from top floor landing to machine room flooring is given in table below:

Dimensions and required information for Lift Installation in Building.
Carrying Load( Lift speed Dimension of (Cm Lead Dimension of Clearan Imposed load in
capacity kg) lift well front ) ing machine room ce from tones on top of lift
of lift depth(in cm.) pit top well due to
(person) entra floor installation.it may
number nce( landing be noted that figures
cm) to do not include
machin weight of the
e room machine from floor
floorin and well etc.
g cm
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
4 272 Up to & 175 115 70 140 230 275 245 450 6.5
including
1 m/s
6 408 Do 195 135 80 140 230 335 275 450 7.0
8 544 Up to & 200 170 80 150 245 395 275 450 8.5
including
1 m/s
10 680 Up to & 225 170 90 150 245 395 305 475 10.5
including
1.5 m/s
13 884 --do-- 235 188 90 150 245 425 335 470 13.0
16 1088 --do-- 235 205 105 150 245 520 335 480 15.0
20 1360 --do-- 235 255 105 150 245 520 335 480 15.0
Note: i) All lift well dimensions are minimum clear finished plumb requirements.
ii) Where more than one lift is located in the lift well, extra width of 10 cm. Separator beam should be provided.
iii) 1 m/s = 200 ft./min.
iv) The height of landing entrance should be 210 cm. (about 7 ft.) for all lifts.

ANNEXURE -IX
1 Space for Electrical Installations (Please refer clause 9.4.3 of this document)
The spaces required for different electrical installations are given at 1.1 to 1.3
1.1 Electric Sub-station – The norms given in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 shall be adopted for provision of space
for sub-station.
1.1.1 Area Requirements for Sub-Station for buildings
S.No Total covered area(in sq.m) Transformer capacity(in KVA) Substation Size
required(in sq.m)
1 2500 1 X 400 70
2 4500 1 X 630 70
3 8000 2 X 630 100
4 10,000 2 X 630 130
5 15,000 4 X 630 160
6 20,000 5 X 630 175
7 25,000 6 X 630 200
8 30,000 7 X 630 220
Note:
1. For additional 1000 sq.mt. Covered area, a load of 90 KVA will come up with 150 KVA TR. Capacity at 60
% loading.
2. For additional of one transformer as per covered area, a space of additional 16 sq.m is to be provided.
3. In case of any deviation in space size due to unavoidable circumstance, the same may be considered with the
approval of Electricity Board.
4. The floor of the sub-station shall have cable trenches of 0.6 mt. depth, the layout for which will be given at
the time of actual construction. For this purpose, a dummy floor of 0.6 m depth shall be provided to facilitate
cutting/digging of floor for installation of equipment’s and making subsequent changes in trenches. This
floor shall be capable to withstand minimum load of 10 tones of each transformer mounted on flour wheels.
The break-up spaces required for different installations in a sub-station are given as below:
a) Supply company’s Switchgear room and or space of meters.
b) Transformer Rooms: The number and size of transformer rooms shall be ascertained from
the total power requirements of the company. To determine the size of transformer and
clearance around a transformer, reference may be made to good practice (I.S.1887-1967 code
of practice for installation and maintenance of Transformer). A 500 KVA transformer may be
provided with a minimum space of 4 mt. X 4 mt. If transformer is to be installed outdoor
space shall be provided on similar considerations and adequate provision for safety enclosure
is to be made. Transformer can be installed inside or outside provided movement of fire
tender is unobstructed. For transformer having large oil content (more than 2000 lt.) soak pits
are to be provided in accordance with rule 64 of Indian Electricity Rules, 1956. Only dry type
transformer shall be permitted if installed in 1st basement.
c) High Voltage Switch Rooms – In case of sub-station having one transformer, the owner is
required to provide only one high voltage switch. In the case of single point supply for two
transformers, the number of switches required is 3 and for ‘n’ transformers the number of
switches is n+1. The floor area required in case of a single switch will be roughly 4 mt. X
1mt. and for every additional switch the length should be increased by 1mt.
d) Low Voltage Switch Rooms – The floor area requirement in respect of low voltage
switchgear room cannot be determined by any formula.
e) Room for Stand-by-Generator – A room space not less than 6 m x 9 m may be provided for
housing a standby Generator set of 50 KW.
1.1.1 A: Location of electric sub-station in basement of multi-storeyed buildings:
The electric sub-station should be provided in the approved/sanctioned covered area of the
buildings not below the first basement level and should be on the periphery of the building
with clear independent round the clock approach having proper ramp with slope.
1.1.2. Other Requirements for Sub-station
a) The sub-station will preferably be located on the ground level failing which it can be in the
basement floor in no case at higher level.
b) Substation can be split at various levels as per space availability.
c) The minimum width of the sub-station space shall not be less than 6 m.
d) The areas given above in respect of the different categories of rooms hold good if they are
provided with windows and independent access doors.
e) All the rooms should be provided with partition up to the Ceilings and shall have proper
ventilation. Special care should be taken to ventilate the transformer rooms and where
necessary, louvers at lower levels and exhaust fans at higher level shall be provided at
suitable locations.
f) In order to prevent storm water entering the transformer and switch rooms through the soak
pits, the floor level of the sub-station shall be at least 15 cm above the highest flood water
level that may be anticipated in the locality.
g) DG & panels to roof : Allowed on roof and setback provided movement of fire tender is
unobstructed
1.2 Cable Trenches Shafts Etc.
1.2.1 Suitable number of vertical shafts, rising mains, distribution boxes, etc. shall also be provided
as per the requirements at suitable location. Cable trenches with suitable handy covers for
entry of the cables up to the substation onwards up to the street adjoining other building shall
also be provided as per the requirements. These vertical shafts, rising mains, distribution
boxes, cable trenches, etc. shall be so constructed as to be accessible only to authorized
personnel. The rising mains and other installations in the vertical shafts, tap off boxes
distribution boxes etc. required at each floor shall be provided, installed and maintained by
the owner at their own cost.
Adequate enclosed space shall also be provided at each floor for installation of equipment’s
for distribution on respective floors such as distribution boxes, cut-out, and meter boxes and
main switches.
1.2.2 Location of Switch Room: In large installations other than where a sub-station is provided, a
separate switch room shall be provided. This shall be located as closely possible to the electrical
load center and suitable ducts shall be laid with minimum number of bends form the point of
entry of the supply to the position of the main switchgear. The switch room shall also be placed
in such a position that rising ducts may readily be provided there from to the upper floors of the

building in one straight vertical run. In larger building, more than one rising duct and horizontal
ducts may also be required for running cables from the switch room to the foot of each rising
main. Such cable ducts shall be reserved for the electrical services only, which may, however,
include medium and low voltage installations, such as call bell systems. Telephone installation
should be suitably segregated.
1.2.3 Location and Requirement of Distribution Panels: The electrical gear distribution panels and
other apparatus, which are required on such floor, may conveniently be mounted adjacent to the
rising mains, and adequate space should be provided at each floor for this purpose.
1.2.4 Location and Requirement of PBX/PABX Room: Information regarding provision and location
of PBX/PABX room, telephone outlets and riser shall be ascertained form the relevant Authority.
Adequate space should be provided for installation of Sub-Distribution Board.
1.3. General
1.3.1 The maintenance of the built up space for electric sub-station, distribution equipment,
Vertical shafts and enclosure at each floor shall be done by the owner. The standby
arrangement for electricity supply up to and including the sub-station equipment and
distribution pillars at the sub-station shall be provided compulsorily.

ANNEXURE – X
Provisions for Green Building (Please refer Chapter 10 of this document)
1. Water Conservation and Management- Bye laws: 10.2 (1)
Considering an ever increasing demand for water, efforts are needed to substantially reduce water
consumption in buildings. Integrated and sustainable water management focusing on least
anthropogenic water discharge from human activities should be pursued. The use of water conserving
fixtures, landscaping, rain water harvesting, aquifer recharging and waste-water recycling need to be
given due consideration.
a. Rain Water Harvesting from roof and non-roof areas (by Recharge)
Design rainwater harvesting system to capture at least ‘peak-month rainfall’ runoff volume
from roof and non-roof areas.
b. Low Water Consumption Plumbing Fixtures
Use water efficient plumbing fixtures (as applicable) whose flow rates meet the baseline
criteria in aggregate. The total annual water consumption of the building should not exceed
the total base case water consumption computed. The baseline criteria are as below:
Table 8: Baseline Flow Rates / Consumption for Plumbing Fixtures
S. Fixture Type Maximum Flow Rate / Duration Estimated Daily
No. Consumption Uses per FTE**
1 Water Closet (Full Flush) 6 LPF 1 for male
1 for female
2 Water Closet (Half Flush) 3 LPF 2 for female
3 Urinals 4 LPF 2 for male
4 Faucets / Taps* 6 LPF 4
5 Health Faucet* 6 LPF 1
6 Shower Head / Handheld 10 LPF 0.1
Spray*
Source: Uniform Plumbing Code – India
Note:
1. LPF: Litre per flush
2. *Reporting pressure for these fixtures shall be at 3 bar.
3. **Full Time Equivalent (FTE) represents a regular building occupant who spends 8 hours per day in
the building. Part-time or overtime occupants have FTE values based on their hours per day divided by
8.
4. Plumbing fixtures certified by IGBC under Green Product Certification Programme can be used by the
project to show compliance, as and when certified fixtures are available
As per MoEF guidelines, water reduction can be achieved up to 36% using water conserving fittings
with sensors, auto valves, pressure reducing device wherever possible which can result in significant
reduction in water consumption.

i. Water closets (WCs):
 Conventional toilets use 9 litres of water per flush. Low flush toilets are available
with flow rate of 6.0 litres and 3.0 litres of water per flush.
 Dual flush adapters can be used for standard flushing for solid waste and a modified
small flush for liquid waste
 Flush valves with 20-25 mm inlets can be used for restricting the water flow
ii. WC faucets, wash basin taps, and kitchen taps:
 Faucets and taps can have flow rates upto 25 litre/min. The flow rate can be reduced
without compromising on the water pressure by having restrictors, pressure inhibitors
and aerators. Auto control valves can further help in reducing wastage.
 Pressure reducing device: Use of aerators can result in flow rates as low as 2
litre/min, which is adequate for hand washing purpose.
 Auto control valves: Installation of magic eye solenoid valve (self-operating valve)
can result in water savings. The sensor taps has automatic on and off flow control. It
functions with parameters such as distance and timing.
iii. Urinals:
 The conventional urinals use water at a rate of 7.5-11 litres per flush.
 Low flush urinals use only 2 litre/flush
 Use of electronic flushing system or magic eye sensor can further reduce the flow of
water to 0.4 litres per flush
 Waterless urinals use no water
iv. Shower heads:
 Conventional showerheads can deliver water at flow rates above 25litres/min.
 A perfectly pleasant shower can however, be obtained with flow rates well below 10
litres / min.
 Shower heads fitted with aerators and pressure regulators can reduce flow rates as
low as 4.5litrs/min and their use will show a significant saving.
c. Waste Water Recycle and Reuse
i. Waste Water Treatment: Design an on-site treatment system to handle 100% of waste
water generated in the building, to the quality standards suitable for reuse, as prescribed
by Central (or) State Pollution Control Board, as applicable.
ii. Waste Water Reuse: Use treated waste water for at least 25% of the total water required
for landscaping, flushing, and cooling tower make-up water (if the project uses water-
cooled chillers).The treated waste water could be used for landscaping, flushing and air-
conditioning.
Notes:
1. Waste water here refers to both grey and black water
2. Waste water can be treated in-situ and reused in-situ

3. In case the local authorities insist the project to divert waste water to a centralized/ common waste
water treatment plant, then the project can show compliance, by reusing treated wastewater from the
centralized/ common/ any other waste water treatment plant
4. Treated waste water from other sites/ local authorities through permanent piped connections or other
means can also be considered to show compliance
5. Captured rain water can also be considered to show compliance
6. The water requirement and average number of watering days for landscaping shall be considered as 6
liters per sq.m. per day (i.e. 6 liters/ sq.m./ day) for a minimum of 300 days (or) Justify if the water
requirement and the average number of watering days for landscaping is less than the above
requirement.
d. Reduction of hardscape
At least 50% of the total paved area on site should either be soft-paved and/or shaded under
trees/ pergolas/ solar photovoltaics, etc.
Note:
1. Limit use of turf on the site to conserve water and/ or ensure that landscaped area is planted with
drought tolerant / native / adaptive species.
2. Avoid disturbance to the site by retaining natural topography (and/ or) design vegetated spaces on the
ground, for at least 15% of the site area.
3. Restore disturbed site area by designing vegetated spaces over built structures and on the ground, for at
least 30% of the site area (including development footprint).
4. Preserve or transplant at least 75% of existing fully grown trees within the project site / campus.
5. Plant tree saplings that can mature into fully grown up trees within the next 5 years on the project site,
as per the below criteria (including existing and transplanted trees in the project site).
6. The landscape here refers to soft landscaping which includes only pervious vegetation.
7. Areas planted with turf should not exceed a slope of 25 percent (i.e., a 4:1 slope).
8. Landscape areas over built structures such as basements, podium, roofs, etc., can be considered for the
calculation.
9. Retaining ‘Natural Topography’ in its broad sense means preserving the natural features of the terrain
such as exposed natural rocks, water body, etc.,
10. Grass medians, grass pavers, jogging track, open-air theatre, parking areas, driveways, walkways,
playground, swimming pool, etc., are considered as site disturbances.
11. Native / adaptive vegetation shall be retained as much as possible..
12. Potted plants shall not be considered as vegetation.
2. Solar Energy Utilization Bye laws: 10.2 (2)
All efforts need to be made towards optimum and efficient use of energy sources for life sustenance.
The increasing thrust on using non-fossil fuel energy for all needs have to be given priority
consideration. The tapping of renewable sources of energy for lighting, heating, cooling and
ventilation needs, deserve special attention.
Note: For captive solar power generation, a minimum of 15 % of sanctioned load is the requirement.
a. Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Panels
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are direct energy conversion systems that convert solar
radiation into electric energy. Roof of buildings as well as other exposed areas such as of
parking shade, can be installed with solar PV system.
b. Installation of Solar Assisted Water Heating Systems
i. Solar water heating systems should be made in the building for hospitals, hotels,
hostels, guest houses, police men/ army barracks, canteens, laboratories and research
institutions, schools and colleges and other institutes.
ii. The solar water heating system should be mandatory in the hospitals and hotels,
where the hot water requirements are of continuous nature. These buildings must be
provided with auxiliary back-up system.
iii. The use of solar water heating system is recommended in the following type of
buildings in Government/ Semi-Government and Institutional buildings where the hot
water requirements may not be continuous/ permanent.
 Guest Houses
 Police men/Army barracks
 Canteens
 Laboratory & Research Institutions where hot water is needed.
 Hostels, Schools, Colleges and Other Institutes.
iv. The Installation of the electrical back up in all such water heating system shall be
optional depending on the nature of requirements of the hot water.
v. It is suggested that solar heating systems of the capacity of about 100 liters per day
based on thermos phonic with necessary electrical back-up be installed at residential
buildings like hostels.
vi. In order to facilitate the installation of the solar water heating systems, the new
buildings shall have the following provisions:
vii. All such buildings where solar water heating systems are to be installed will have
open sunny roof area available for installation of solar water heating system.
 The roof loading adopted in the design of such building should be at least 50 kg
per sq. m. for the installation of solar water heating system.
 A solar water heating system can also be integrated with the building design.
These either can be put on the parapet or could be integrated with the south
facing vertical wall of the building. The best inclination of the collector for
regular use throughout the year is equal to the local latitude of the place. The
Collectors should be facing south. However, for only winter use the optimum
inclination of the Collector would be (Latitude + 15 degrees of the south.). Even
if the Collectors are built in south facing vertical wall of building the output
from such Collectors during winter month is expected to be within 32% output
from the optimum inclined Collector.
 All the new buildings to be constructed shall have an installed hot water line
from the rooftop and insulated distribution pipelines to each of the points where
hot water is required in the building.
 The capacity of the solar water heating system to be installed on the building
shall be described on the basis of the average occupancy of the building. The
norms for hospitals, hotels and other functional buildings are given below:

Table 9: Recommended capacity in various types of Buildings
Sr. No. Type of Buildings Capacity recommended - liters per capita per
day
1 Hospitals 100
2 Hotels 150
3 Hostels & other such Building 25
4 Canteen As required
5 Laboratory & Research Institutions As required
 An Open area of 3 sq.m would be required for installation of a collector which
supplies about 100 liters of water per day. At least 60% of the roof area may be
utilized for installation of the system.
 The specification for the solar water heating system laid down by the Ministry of
Non- Conventional Energy Sources can be followed. Flat plate collector
confirming to Bureau of Indian Standards - latest standard should be used in all
such solar water heating systems.
3. Energy Efficiency Bye laws: 10.2 (3)
a. Low Energy Consumption Lighting Fixtures

Lamps, luminaries, ballasts and the controlling systems should be monitored for achieving energy
efficiency through artificial lighting.
i. Interior Lighting
 For Residential Buildings
 Lamps – Lamps used for general lighting scheme shall conform to the following
- Point Light Source – All the point light sources installed in the building for general
lighting shall be CFL or LEDs or equivalent.
- Linear Light Source – All the linear light sources installed in the building for general
lighting shall be T-5 or at least 4 Star BEE rated TFLs or equivalent
 The installed interior lighting power shall not exceed the LPD (lighting power density)
value as recommended by ECBC 2007 (Chapter 7, section 7.3)
 For buildings other than residential
 Lamps – Lamps used for general lighting shall conform to the following
- Point Light Source – All the point light sources installed in the building for general
lighting shall be CFL or LEDs or equivalent.
- Linear Light Source – All the linear light sources installed in the building for general
lighting shall be T-5 or at least 4 Star BEE rated TFLs or equivalent
 The installed interior lighting power shall not exceed the LPD (lighting power density)
value as recommended by ECBC 2007 (Chapter 7, section 7.3)
 Lighting controls shall be installed as recommended by ECBC 2007 (Chapter 7, section
7.2.1) in buildings with connected load of 100 kW or more.
* Exemption to (a) – Spaces in the building where high bay lighting is required
ii. Exterior Lighting
For Commercial, Multi-storey Residential Complexes, Group Housing Societies,
Apartment complexes, etc.
 Lamps – External lighting sources shall have minimum luminous efficacies as per
the table given below
Table 10: Minimum allowable luminous efficacy of various light sources
Minimum allowable luminous
S No. Light Source
efficacy (lm/W)
1 CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) 50
2 LEDs (light emitting diodes) 50
3 Fluorescent Lamps 75
4 Metal Halide Lamps 75
5 High Pressure Sodium Vapour Lamps 90
 The installed exterior lighting power density for the respective applications shall
be in accordance with ECBC 2007 (Chapter 7, section 7.4)
 Lighting controls shall be installed as recommended by ECBC 2007 for external
lighting (Chapter 7, section 7.2.1.4)
b. Energy Efficiency in HVAC systems design (Applicable to all use premises) (mandatory
for commercial and desirable for residential):
Energy efficiency in HVAC system design for buildings
 The inside design conditions of a conditioned space shall conform to National
Building Code 2005 (Part 8, section 3)
 The outside design conditions shall conform to National Building Code 2005 (Part
8, section 3)
 Efficiency of the equipment installed shall comply with ECBC 2007 requirement
(Chapter 5, section 5.2.2)
 The distributed cooling systems (Unitary air conditioners/ Split air conditioners)
shall be at least BEE 3 Star rated products.
 To avoid the conductive heat losses through piping and ductwork insulation shall
be provided as recommended by ECBC 2007 (section 5.2.4)
4. Waste Management Bye laws: 10.2 (4)
Facilitate segregation of waste at source to encourage reuse or recycling of materials, thereby
avoiding waste being sent to landfills.
a. Segregation of Waste
i. Building-level Facility - Provide separate bins to collect dry waste (paper, plastic,
metals, glass, etc.,) and wet waste (organic), at all the floors and common areas of the
building, as applicable. Divert the collected waste to a centralized facility, which is
easily accessible for hauling.

ii. Centralized Facility - In addition to dry and wet waste bins, provide separate bins
for safe disposal of the following hazardous waste, at the centralized facility:
 Batteries
 ‘e’ waste
 Lamps
 Medical waste, if any
Note: The project has to follow the Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines as prescribed by the Ministry of
Environment & Forest (MoEF), Government of India.
b. Organic Waste Management
Ensure effective organic waste management, so as to avoid domestic waste being sent to
landfills and to improve sanitation & health. Install an on-site waste treatment system for
handling at least 50% of the organic and landscape waste generated in the building (including
tenant-occupied areas). The generated manure or biogas shall be utilized as appropriate.
Notes:
For calculation, food waste can be considered as 0.1 kg per person per day (i.e. 0.1 kg/ person/ day) or as
prescribed by the local byelaw, whichever is more stringent; landscaped waste can be considered as 0.25 kg per
sq.m per day (i.e. 0.25 kg/ sq.m/ day).

ANNEXURE-XI
Guidelines for Integration of Art in Building Projects (Please refer
Chapter 13 of this document)
Art has always been an integral part of man’s living spaces. From ancient times, the most attractive
architecture has invariably provided for adequate expression of artistic forms. The elites built their
buildings with liberal use of the design ideas of local craftsmanship; the common man displayed his
artistic sensibilities often by using his own craftsmanship. Tribal and rural societies were and still are
very conscious about the integral role of art in their design forms. However, scientific and
technological progress, industrialization and specialization have tended to separate art from
architecture. The construction methods of the modern industrial age and the development of mass
housing in stereotyped dull forms have tended to segregate art from the built form and have thereby
left both art and architecture much the poorer for it.
The Delhi Urban Art Commission has from time to time emphasized the need for incorporating works
of art in building projects and in many cases has received encouraging response. There is a growing
feeling among city administrators, artists, art critics and enlightened citizens that greater concerted
efforts need to be made to incorporate art in the design of development projects in the nation’s capital
New Delhi in particular and the country in general.
With a view to creating wider awareness of this issue among concerned persons, and to promote
incorporation of art in the built form the Delhi Urban Art Commission has decided to issue the
specific guidelines given below.
1. Building as an Art Form
While trying to re-establish the relationship of art and built habitat, it has to be recognized that the
prime form of man’s art is the building itself, be it a monument or a modest family home. The
proportion of buildings and their relationship to one another, the scale of public and private open
space, the patterns created by openings and apertures, the materials used and their textures and
finishes, the landscape and the environment should all be perceived as expression of art.
The structure of the building itself can often make a strong statement of aesthetic expression without
the need for ant establishment. A bridge or an overpass, carefully designed, can be as beautiful as the
sculpture of a great artist. There can be no stronger expression of art in a building that the purity of its
structural form and the honesty of its expression.
Inexpensive material, sensitivity used and allowed to reveal their original texture, can create highly
aesthetics patterns and forms. By using local material and adopting simple construction practices,
architects have been able to create inexpensive yet elegant buildings. The tendency, occasionally seen
today, to design and construct buildings under the influence of contemporary architecture and then
clad them with rustic materials to give them a traditional a traditional look divorces appearance from
reality and undermines the basis of architecture as an honest art form. While mixing of materials and
architectural designs might be appropriate in certain situations, the promoters and architects of
buildings should recognize the limitations inherent in such approaches and, wherever feasible, try to
re-establish the purity of form, structure and materials.
2. Building and Craft
Until the earlier part of this century, the expression of art in buildings was largely through crafts.
Craftsmen, such as stone workers, wood carvers, metal workers and potters enhanced the aesthetic
value of buildings through their creative work. The building artisan himself was, to a large extent, a
craftsman who wielded his trowel in a way that gave life to the brick and stone work. Hence art
appeared in buildings not as an appendage but as an integral part of the building activity itself.
It is often difficult to say where craft ends and art begins. Thus, any effort to weave art into the built
form should begin with the revival of crafts as an integral part of the building activity. Such
integration can manifest itself in brick and stone work, trellises, patterns of paving, street furniture
and so on. The aesthetic effect of this can be seen not only on monumental buildings but also on
ordinary dwelling; the economic and social impacts include a major boost to the revival of traditional
crafts and ideas and providing employment to local craftsmen.
3. Art as integral to Building
While promoting art in the built form, a mistake often made is to treat it as an appendage, to be
conceived and added on after the building is completed. The policy of earmarking one to two per cent
of the building costs for works of art in one sense relegates art to being a separate activity. As a matter
of fact, affixing murals on blank walls and placing sculptures in vacant spaces in buildings as an
afterthought has not, in many buildings done sufficient justice to either the works of art or to the
building itself. The process of buildings is itself a creative activity and the expression of the human
spirit in material form. Specific provision for works of art as a percentage of the cost of the building
work is made only to ensure that the conception and incorporation of art becomes an integral part of
the design and building process.
4. Scope of Art in Building Projects
There are various art forms which can have relevance to building projects. These can broadly be
classified as follows:
1. Outdoor sculptures
2. Water fountain sculptures
3. Various landscape and street furniture elements such as railings, gates, compound walls,
lighting, tree guards, screens, balustrades, hard and soft surfaces, steps, mosaic or other paved
floors, plazas, courts, etc.
4. Murals and frescos
5. Mobiles and bas-relief
6. Folk and Tribal Art
7. Artisan art made of materials such as brick, concrete, cement blocks, hardware, etc.
8. Indoor sculptures
9. Paintings
10. Tapestry, wall hangings and floor coverings
11. Functional elements, such as screens, notice boards, counters, drinking water fountains, etc.
12. Other art forms relevant to the habitat.
One or more of the art forms mentioned above may be on interest depending upon the nature of a
building project. In individual homes, artisan, folks or tribal arts and crafts may be appropriate. In a
commercial complex or a residential neighborhood, practically all the types of art forms may have
relevance. The cost of the functional elements, however, should be built into the cost of the building
project and not into the funds earmarked for works of art.
5. Role of Local Authorities
The Delhi urban Art Commission urges the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), civic authorities,
central and state government departments, promoters of public and private institutions, private
developers, individual builders and home owners that in all commercial, industrial, institutional,
office and housing projects executed by public authorities or private developers, expenditure up to
two per cent but not less than one per cent of the cost of the building works should be provided for
works of art. Design proposals submitted to the DUAC must outline how the sum of money allocated
to art is to be utilized. Local authorities, while giving building approvals, should see that the scheme
for incorporation of art, as approved by the DUAC, is effectively implemented.

ANNEXURE-XII
Simplified Procedure for Government Building Plan Sanction
(Please refer Chapter 3 of this document)
A. SCOPE
1. In the existing laid down procedure, further simplification has been made for sanction of
Building Plan to the Government buildings which forms part of approved layout plan of
the colony.
2. “Government Building” means building being constructed on a land having ownership of

Central Government, GNCTD or Local Bodies; and being constructed by the Government
through its consolidated fund/ Urban local Bodies (ULB) Fund; and which are meant for
public use. It does not include buildings/plots of subordinate organizations/ PSUs but
include such buildings where the subordinate organization/ PSU is / are construction
agency on behalf of Government.
3. Building Plan Application shall be prepared by the Architect of the concerned

Department as per the provisions of MPD / these Building Bye Laws. In case, there is no
Architect available with the concerned Department, the services of Architect of any other
Government Department or subordinate agency can be availed. I case of private architect
(registered with the Council Of Architecture). The proposal shall be entertained, if the
same is authenticated / endorsed by the Architect of above stated Government
Departments.
The guidelines for approval of sanction of Building Plans for Government buildings shall be
under:-
(i) This procedure is applicable for the plots which forms part of the approved layout plan
with respect to its size, shape and area of plot and its land use as shown in the
approved layout plan.
(ii) Building Plan Application will be prepared by the Architect concerned as per the
provision of MPD / these Building Bye laws.
(iii) The Building Plan proposal shall be within the ambit of Master Plan and other zoning
regulations, such as permissible ground coverage FAR, Height, right of way of road
etc., applicable for the instant proposal. The Architect / Owner/ applicant shall be
responsible to ensure that the application is submitted in accordance with these
Building Bye Laws/ Master Plan of Delhi.
(iv) The concerned department shall obtain the NOC regarding applicability of
Development Control Norms from the Town Planning Department, MCD.
The Building Plan proposal submitted by the Architect /owner/ applicant of the
concerned government Department shall also fulfill all the statutory requirements
applicable for specific plots such as clearance from DUAC, DFS, Environment
(v) Clearence, ASI, DCP(Licensing), AAI, DMRC, Heritage Conservation
Committee(HCC), NOC from lessor in case of leased sites, NOC from the Chief
Controller of Explosives, Nagrpur, Services Deptt.,etc. (wherever required).
(vi) The clearances mentioned at Point No. (v) above, shall be obtained directly by the
concerned Department before submission of application to MCD.
(vii) Architect / owner shall complete all requisite formats, affidavits/ undertakings
required during the sanction of building plan as per the provision of Building Bye
Laws and other applicable regulations.
(viii) In case, there are number of blocks for a particular Government building/ project,
prior approval of layout plan is required. It would be necessary for the Department to
obtain approval of Layout plan separately under provision of DMC Act (i.e Clause
No. 312 & 313) from the competent authority. Subsequently, building plan approval
for such blocks can be processed under this Simplified Procedure. However, the
approval of layout in such cases under Section 313/313 of the DMC Act, shall be
required only when new streets within the site are created for connecting with an
existing public or private street.
(ix) Reliance/authenticity & validity with regard to ownership documents, statutory
requirements, affidavits / undertakings for the proposal shall lie upon concerned
owner/ architect / applicant.
(x) The concerned Govt. Deptt. Shall maintain the record of such proposal for sanctioning
of Building Plan for future references.
B. PROCEDURE TO BE ADOPTED FOR ACCEPTANCE OF BUILDING PLANS

FOR GOVERNMENT CASES SHALL BE AS PER FOLLOWED:-
(i) The proposal with all requisite information / details, such as building plans,
documents, affidavits / undertakings, indemnity bond, NOCs and certifications duly
signed by the owner/ architect / applicant shall be submitted to the designated
authority in MCD. It is incumbent upon the receiving officer in MCD to ensure
submission of all documents before receiving the application (i.e. number of
documents required along with requisite clearances / NOCs of concerned Departments
are submitted). The sanction shall be accorded within one week of payment of
requisite fees, levies and charges etc.
(ii) All the plans and documents shall be duly signed & stamped by the owner(s)
applicant, Architect, Structural Engineer (as defined in National Building Code). The
Architect shall indicate his / her name & address and Registration Number on the
plans and the forms as required preferably in the form of stamp.
(iii) Sanction shall be accorded on the basis of documents / affidavits/ undertakings etc.
Submitted by the applicant. The Architect/ applicant shall owe the responsibility of
correctness/ genuiness of all the documents.
(iv) TEST CHECK
After sanction of such cases, a random check of 10% of cases of proceeding month
shall be carried out by the staff of the concerned building department ascertain
veracity of information supplied by the concerned Architect(s) and Owner(s) at the
time of immediate sanction. In case, any discrepancy / misrepresentation surfaced,
necessary action including revocation of the sanction will be initiated togetherwith
referring the lapses to concerned Department for taking disciplinary action against the
defaulting architect and applicant.

C. CONDITION OF SANCTION
(i) Building Plans application will be entertained / accepted and sanction will be issued
under Section 336 of the DMC Act, 1957 and under the provisions of these Building
Bye Laws, Master Plan for Delhi & other zonal regulations.
(ii) A stamp shall be affixed on the plans and the sanction letter that the sanction has been
accorded on the basis of documents / affidavit / undertaking submitted by the
Government Architect/ registered architect(s) and the owner(s). In case,
misrepresentation. Discrepancy in respect of provision of Master plan of Delhi, these
BBL other zoning regulation and statutory requirements the sanction shall be deemed
revoked besides other actions as per Law.
The contents of the stamps are as under:-
CONDITION OF IMMEDIATE SANCTION
This immediate sanction has been accorded on the basis of documents, affidavits /
undertakings submitted by the owner(s) and the Government Architect / registered
Architect(s) under the Simplified Procedure. In case any discrepancy /
misrepresentation are found at any stage, MCD shall not be responsible for such
mistake / discrepancy.
(iii) A separate register shall be maintained for such sanctions of Government cases.
The above procedure will come into force with immediate effect.
Additional Commissioner (Engg.)
1. All Deputy Commissioners of the Zones
2. SE (Planning)
3. All Superintending Engineer (Bldg.) HQ/ Zones.
Copy for information to:-

1. Secy. To Commissioner
2. PS To Commissioner
3. All Additional Commissioners
4. Engineer-in-Chief
5. All Chief Engineers
6. Chief Town Planner for necessary action.
7. Chief Architect
8. Council of Architecture.
Copy for kind information to:-

1. Hon’ble mayor, MCD
2. Dy. Mayor, MCD
3. Chairman, Standing Committee
4. Dy. Chairman, Standing Committee
5. Leader of the House
6. Leader of the Opposition.

APPLICATION FOR SANCTIONING OF BUILDING PLAN IN RESPECT OF
PROPERTY NO. ________________ SITUATED AT -
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BELONGING TO _______________________________________________________
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Signature of Architect Signature of Authorized Authority

(With Official Seal)
Name & Address Name & Address

APPLICATION FORM FOR SANCTIONING OF BUILDING PLAN
(For Government Buildings)
1. File No. with date _______________________________________

2. Name of Zone _______________________________________
3. Proposal: ________________________________________
4. Details of property for which approval is sought
a. Plot No.
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b. Block No. _________________________________________
c. Name of Street _________________________________________
d. Locality
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e. City __________________________________________
5. Name of applicant (only owners)
(I) Sh./Smt./Kumari/M/s __________________________________________
Official Address
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6. Name of Architect __________________________________________
Counsel of Architecture No.

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Address:
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7. Name of Engineer
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Registration No.
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Address.
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(With Official Seal)

Note for sanction of building plan in respect of plot
No.__________________________________ situated
at___________________________________
New Delhi belonging to M/S
I (Name of architect)________________________________________having Council of

Architecture
Registration No.___________________ valid upto _______________________________ have

been engaged by the authorized signatory of the above mentioned property. I have also been
engaged /directed to prepare Building plans in accordance with these Building Bye Laws (BBL),
Master Plan For Delhi and other concerned regulations applicable as on date in this regard. It will
also supervise the proposed construction to ensure that it has been carried out in accordance with
the provision of these BBL, MPD and regulation applicable.
The salient features of the proposed are as under:-
1. The details of property (for which he sanction ids being sought) Owners, Architect,
Engineer are available in the Profoma at page ___________.
2. Ownership
The owner has given the copy of
(i) Sale Deed
(ii) Lease Deed
(iii) Conveyance Deed
(Iv) NOC from Lessor
(v) Any other document- to be specified
Supported with an affidavit from the owner(s) to the fact that on the strength of submitted
document he/she/they is/ are the owner(s) of the property this is placed at page ________. If
his/her/their claim is found false at any stage FIR shall be lodged by me.
3. Leasehold Plot:
In this case I have examined the lease and extension of time from lessor is required
/not required.
If required the extension of time from lessor has been obtained vide their letter No.
_____________ dated ______________________ which is valid upto
_____________________ and is placed at page ________________.
4. Form-I application to erect, re-erect and to make alteration in any place in a building
as per byelaw No. 6.1 is placed at page __________________.
5. Form-II for specification of proposed building byelaw No. 6.2.6 is placed at
page__________.
6. Form of supervision-I from Architect as per bye-law No. 6.2.7 is placed at page
__________.
7. Copy of certificate of Architect is placed at page _________________.
8. Form for supervision No-II from licensed Engineer/Plumber as per bye-law No. 6.2.8
is placed at page ____________.
9. Certificate of structure stability is placed at page __________________.
10. Certificate of malba removal/no nuisance is placed at page ____________________.
11. Certificate of rain water harvesting is placed at page ______________________.
12. Data to be furnished as required by NBO in triplicate are placed at

page______________
to ____________
13. Estimated cost of construction for calculation of labour cess charges is placed at page
___________.
14. Latest House Tax paid receipt Issued vide No. __________________ dated ______ is
placed at page ______________.
15. Certificate to the fact that Solar Water Harvesting System shall be provided before
obtaining occupancy certificate, in case the plot area is more than 500 sqm. is place at
page__________________.
“AFFIDAVITS AND UNDERTAKINGS”

16. Indemnity Bond in case of proposal for construction of a basement placed at page
_________.
17. An Affidavit for declaration non-collaboration / collaboration agreement is placed at
page _______.
18. An Undertaking for not creating extra dwelling unit is placed at page __________.
19. An Undertaking for IIIrd Floor in view of the orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court of
India in case of M.C Mehta Vs. UOI & Others is placed at page __________.
20. An Affidavit to the fact that there is no Court Case is pending among the Coparceners
in case of HUF hold Properties.
“NOCs”
21. NOC from Delhi Fire Service department is required/ not required and if required and
if required the same has been obtained vide letter No. _______________
dated_________ issued by _______________________and is placed at
page_______.

22. NOC from Delhi Urban Art Commissioner is required / not required and if required
the same has been obtained vide letter No. __________ dated ____________ issued
by ________ and is placed at page_______________.
23. NOC from Services Department (DJB, Electricity Deptt., SW Drain etc.) is required
/not required and if required the same has been obtained vide letter No. ________
dated _______issued by ________ and is placed at page __________.
24. NOC from D.C.P (Licensing) is required / not required and if required the same has
been obtained vide letter No. _______________ dated _________ issued by
______________ and is placed at page______________.
25. NOC from the Chief Controller of Nagpur, Explosive Department, Nagpur (In case of
hazardous building) is required/not required and if require te same has been obtained
vide letter No. ___________________dated ________________ Issued By
_______________ ad is placed at page___________________________.
26. NOC from ASI is required/not required and if required the same has been obtained
vide letter No. __________ dated _________ issued by __________ __is placed at
page_____________.
27. NOC from DMRC is required/not required and if required the same has been obtained
vide letter no. _______ _____dated _________ issued by _________ and is placed at
page_______________.
28. NOC from Airports Authority of India is required/not required the same has been
obtained vide letter No. _________ dated _______ issued by ____________ and is
place at page ___________.
29. NOC from the Environment Department is required/not required and if required the
same has been obtained vide letter No. __________dated ______ issued by _______
and is place at page_____________.
30. Clearance from Heritage Conservation Committee is required/not required and if

required the same has been obtained vide letter No. ____ _________dated ____
________Issued by ________ and is placed at page _________.
31. NOC from the C.I.F is required / not required and if required, the same has been
obtained vide letter No. ___________________ dated ____________ issued by
_________ and is place at page__________.
“DETAILS OF EXISTING STRUCTURE”

32. Copy of previous Sanction Plan sanctioned vide file No. _________________ dated
_______________ is placed at page __________.
33. Copy of C, & D from issued vide file No. _______________ dated
_______________ and is placed at page No._________________.

34. Copy of Occupancy Certificate issued vide File No. _______________ dated
____________ and is placed at page No____________________.
“ADDITION / ALTERATION IN EXISTING BUILDING”

35. In case of the existing building, it is certified that the existing structure is
inconformity with the Provisions of these Building Bye Laws, Master Plan for Delhi
and Zoning Regulations and constructed within the validity of sanctioned period and
occupancy certificate has been obtained. There is nothing to be compounded.
36. In case , if the existing structure require compounding / regularization, the requisite
NOC required for the same shall also be obtained including NOC for the proposed
construction. Compounding fee as per the provisions Building Bye Laws, Master
Plan & other Zoning Regulations as applicable, has been calculated and calculation
sheet is placed at page _______/c.
37. At site no structure is existing without sanction.
“SPECIFICATION OF PLANS”
38. The dimension and area of plot exiting at site is as per ownership document(s)
Yes/No
39. Details of coverage
Plot area: ________________________________sq.m
Permissible FAR ___________________________ as per MPD
Sl.No Floor Coverage details in Sq.m.

Permissible Permissible Existing Proposed Total
% Covered covered covered covered
Age area area area area
1. Basement
2. Stilt
3. Ground
4. First
5. …………
6. …………
Certified that the above provisions are as per terms & conditions and provisions of
MPD.
40. Permissible ground coverage = %
41. Proposed ground coverage
(Area at GF/Plot area ×100) = %
42. Permissible FAR = ________

43. Proposed FAR
(GF+FF+SF+TF+…..+Mezz)×100 = ________
Area of Plot

44. Height of Building Maximum Permissible = ______M.
Proposed Height of Building
Sl. Floor Permissible Height Proposed
No. Height
1. Basement (a) 0.9 m To 1.2 m
Above ground level
2. (b) Minimum 1.2 m
Below Ground Level subject to (a) + (b) =
minimum 2.4 m
3. Plinth Minimum 0.45 m
4. Stilt Maximum 2.4 m
5. Ground Minimum 2.75 m.
Floor Maximum 4.00 m
6. & so on Minimum 2.75 m.
Maximum 4.00 m.
Total Height = __________________________m. which is less than the permissible.
45. Set Back:
Side Minimum Set back in Proposed/existing set Remarks

meter as per MPD back
Front
Side 1
Side 2
Rear
Certified that the above provisions are as per terms & conditions and provisions of MPD .
46. The other provisions of the Bldg. in these Bye-laws, Master Plan for Delhi, Zoning
regulation and other prevailing laws have been adhered to by me in preparation of
drawing which are placed at page_______ to _________.
47. ECS:
For the total coverage _______ no. of ECS is required which has been
Adjusted as under:
a. In open _________ no. of ECS.
b. In stilt _________no. of ECS.
c. In Basement _______ no. of ECS.
d. In Garage Block_______ no. of ECS.
e. The total no of ECS adjusted is equivalent to or more than required.
48. Land Use:
The permissible use of the land is _____________________ and the proposed use of
the building is ___________________ which is in conformity of the Master Plan of
Delhi, Zoning Regulation and other prevailing laws.

49. At site no structure is exists without sanction.
50. It is certified that plot forms part of approved layout plan of the colony.
51. In view of the above facts I ___________________(Architect) fully satisfied and
submitting my proposal for sanction of Building Plans of above mentioned property
before the ______________ SE (Bldg.)HQ/EE(Bldg.) of ______________ Zone
subject to following:-
I) Payment of Bldg. Tax
II) Payment of stacking charges, If required.
III) Payment of Compounding Fee (If required).
IV) Payment of Cess Charges
V) Any other charges.

(With official seal)
Name & Address Name & Address

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

to be attested by Notary Public / Metropolitan Magistrate
AFFIDAVIT-CUM-UNDERTAKING
I, ___________________________________________________, occupation Architect,

office at_________________ directed / engaged by the authorized authority do hereby
solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That, I _________________ _____________Architect by profession and working at
the
_____________________________________________ OR Architect (registered)
with the Council of Architects vide registration no. ______________.
2. That I have been engaged as an Architect for preparing the building plans and to
supervise construction till its completion in respect of Plot No, _______ Block No.
_______ situated at _____________________________.
3. That I have prepared the building plans in respect of the aforesaid plot.
4. That I have studied the layout plan of the colony and have gone through the
instructions, policy decisions and other relevant documents in respect of the plot and
the colony.
5. That I have personally inspected the site, which forms part of the approved layout
plan with respect to its location, size, shape and area of the plot and is proposed land
use is also in conformity with the approved layout plan. The plot has been demarcated
at site and the site and the size, shape and areas of plot available at site tallies with the
6. That the ownership documents are I shape of registered sale-deed/lease deed in favor
of the applicant and have been thoroughly examined and the ownership in favor of
the applicant is in order.
7. That there is no construction in existence at the plot and no construction shall
commenced before sanction of the building plans.
8. That there is no encroachment on the municipal land/road/other property and road
widths as shown in the layout plan are available at site.
9. That the proposals are in conformity with the terms and conditions of lease-deed
which is still operative and period of construction as per lease-deed and the extension
granted by the Lessor is valid upto ____________.
10. That the proposals have been prepared strictly in accordance with these building Bye-
law, rules, regulations and practice of the Department and no mis interpretation or
inference of Provisions of these Building Bye-Laws has been exercised while
preparing the plans. The construction shall be carried out strictly in accordance with
the sanctioned building plans and in case any deviation is carried out, I shall inform
the Municipal Corporation of Delhi immediately.
11. That in case of appointment of other Architect I the Project at any stage whatsoever, I
shall inform the M.C.D within 48 hours.

12. That mandatory setbacks as proposed shall be maintained in accordance with the
provision of Master Plan of Delhi/ layout plan.
13. That before submission of proposals, necessary information/clarification have been
obtained from the Town Planning Office and Superintending Engineer (Planning)
Office at 8th Floor, Civic Center, Minto Road, New Delhi-110002. There is no
dispute/affect of any scheme or the roads widths etc. on the plot/site. Building
activities for designated use, i.e. ________________________________________,
are allowed as per Master plan Delhi.
14. That no development /additional development /deficiency charges are dues against
this plot (in case development/additional development/deficiency charges are due, the
details be given in a separate para.)
15. That nothing has been concealed and no mis representation has been made while
preparing and submitting the building plans.
16. That in case anything contrary to the above id found or established at any stage, the
M.C.D shall be at liberty to take any action as deem fit including revocation of
sanction of building plans and debarring me for submission of building plans with the
M.C.D under the Scheme and also can lodge a complaint with the Council of
Architecture for appropriate action.
17. That the instructions/guidance contained in the Office Order No. D/04/SE(B)HQ/12
dated 18.04.2012 have been carefully gone through, which are acceptable to me and
the proposals have been prepared accordingly.
DEPONENT
Verification :
I, the above named deponent, do hereby verify at Delhi/New Delhi on this ________
day of ________ 2012______ that contents of the above Affidavit are true and correct
to my knowledge and behalf and nothing is false therein or has been concealed
therefrom.
DEPONENT

AFFIDAVIT
Affidavit of applicant/authorized Authority on Rs. 10/- Non-judicial stamp paper

to be attested by Notary Public / Metropolitan Magistrate
I/We (Authorized Signatory) __________________________________________________

office address___________________________________________________________do
herby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That, I/we am /are the only /owners/lessee/lessees of Plot No. ______ Block
no._______ situated at ____________________________________ and there are no
other owner/lessees whatsoever in respect thereof.
2. That, I/We have engaged /directed Sh. ______________, Registration No. ________
as an Architect for preparing the building plans and to supervise construction till its
completion in respect of the aforesaid Plot.
3. That in case I/We dispense with the services of the Architect above named at any
stage till actual completion of the construction, I/We shall inform the Municipal
Corporation Of Delhi within 48 hours.
4. That the plot under proposal forms part of the approved layout plan with respect to its
location, size, shape and area of the plot and proposed land use is also in conformity
with the approved layout plan. The plot has been demarcated at site and the size,
shape and areas of plot available at site talles with the approved layout plan.
5. That the ownership documents are in shape of sale-deed/lease-deed and there is no

dispute/discrepancy/from law point of view and the plot is free from all
encumbrances.
6. That there is no construction is existence at the plot and no construction shall be

started before sanction of the building plans.
7. That there is no encroachment on the Municipal land/road/other property and road

widths as shown in the layout plan are available at site.
8 That the proposals are in conformity with the terms and conditions of lease-deed
which is still operative and period of construction as per lease-deed and the extension
granted by the Lessor is valid upto ________________.
9. That the proposals have been prepared strictly in accordance with these Building
Bye-laws, rules, regulations and practice of the Department and no misinterpretation
or inference of Provisions of these Building Bye-Laws, has been exercised while
preparing the plans. The construction shall be carried out strictly in accordance with
the sanctioned building plans and in case any deviation is carried out , I/We shall
inform the Municipal Corporation of Delhi within 48 hours.
10. The mandatory setbacks have been proposed and shall be maintained in accordance
with the setbacks marked in the layout plan /MPD .
11. That before submission of proposals, necessary information/clarification have been

obtained from the Town Planning Office and Superintending Engineer (Planning)
Office at 8th Floor, Civic Centre, Minto Road, New Delhi-110002. The plot safe and
is not affected in any scheme or the roads widths. Building activities are as per
12. That no development/additional development /deficiency charges are payable against

this plot. (in case development/additional development/deficiency charges are
payable, then its details be given in a separate para.)
13. That no non-compoundable deviations shall be carried out during the course of
construction or thereafter.
14. That nothing has been concealed and no mis-representation has been made while
preparing and submitting the building plans.
15. That in case anything contrary to the above is found or established at any stage, the
M.C.D shall be at liberty to take any action as it may deem fir including revocation of
building plans and demolition/sealing of the premises.
16. That the instructions/guidance contained in the Office Order No. D/04/SE(B)HQ/12
dated 18.04.2012 have been carefully gone through, which are acceptable to me/us
and the proposals have been prepared accordingly.
17. That after completion of the building, the building shall not put to use before
occupancy certificate from MCD and will be put to use for which it will be
sanctioned.
18. That I/We give solemn undertaking that I/We shall raise the construction exactly in
accordance with the sanctioned building plans and these Building Bye-Laws. In case
any deviation is made, apart from any other action, the total constructions shall be
deemed to be unauthorized and the M.C.D would be at liberty to demolish/seal the
whole or any portion of the construction and I/We shall not claim any compensation,
damage or loss on account thereof from the M.C.D or from any of its office(s). This is
addition to any other action which may be taken by the M.C.D under the provisions
of the D.M.C Act, 1957 (as amended from time to time) and these Building Bye-
Laws.
DEPONENT
Verification:
I/We , the above named deponent(s), do herby verify at Delhi/New Delhi on this
_________day of _________,20______ that contents of the above Affidavit are true
and correct to my/our knowledge and behalf and nothing is false therein or has been
concealed therefrom.
DEPONENT

ANNEXURE-XIII
Simplified Procedure for Residential Plotted Plan Sanction
(Please refer Chapter 3 of this document)
The Building Bye-laws 1983 are applicable in Municipal limits. As per

provisions of DMC Act 1957 under Section 332, 333 no erection of any building or
execution of any work shall be allowed within the Municipal limits without prior
approval of Commissioner.
A. SCOPE
In the existing procedure, further simplification has been made for the
sanction of the Building Plan application immediately to the individual residential
plots which forms part of the approved layout plan of the colony.
Building Plan Application will be prepared by the Architect registered with

the Council of Architecture only and the same shall be dealt with on merits for
approval immediately within the following week on submission of the proposal as per
Building Bye-laws 1983, MPD-2021, and the policies of the Department in vogue.
The Building Plans for plots upto the size4 of 400 Sq. Yards, under this scheme shall
be approved by concerned Ex. Engineer (Bldg.) of the Zone and the building plan
beyond 400 sq. Yards shall be dealt with by the Superintending Engineer (Bldg.) HQ
in the following manner:-
1. This procedure is applicable for the plots which forms part of the approved layout
plan with respect to its size, shape and area of plot and where position of garage
block road width & land use have been clearly shown in the approved layout
plan.. The plots falling in the unauthorised regularized colonies, urban villages,
Bungalow area of Civil Lines and Sahajahanabad (Walled City) and its extension
and special area, notified streets under mixed use regulation and floor wise
sanction will not be covered under this procedure.
2. The Building Permit notice shall be given by the Owner(s) through his
Architect(s) in the office of concerned Ex. Engineer (Bldg.) of the Zone or in the
office of Superintending Engineer (Bldg.) HQ as the case may be along with
necessary documents and other affidavits/ undertakings/ Indemnity Bonds in
prescribed performa as per the prevailing procedure and mentioned in the
attached note for sanction. In case, the building plan application submitted
under this scheme is not in order with respect to number of documents required,
the same shall not be accepted and reasons for not accepting the proposal shall
be recorded on the application itself by the officer on duty.

The responsibility of authenticity/ genuineness & validity of the documents
submitted by Owner(s) and Architect(s) shall lie with them only.
3. For expeditious and effective implementation of the scheme, the Town Planning
Department will immediately post copies of all approved layout plans of various
colonies on MCD Website. As well as make copies of approved layout plan
available on sale to the general public and Architect on price.
Similarly, SE (Planning) will post copies of all approved alignment plans of roads
showing the portion of plots affected k in road widening on MCD Website. In
addition to this, they shall also put on sale the copies of the approved alignment
plans of roads to general public and architect on price.
4. A counselling service shall remain available to the Architect(s)/ Owner(s) at

Bldg. HQ and concerned zonal office of MCD/. Where all facilities shall be
extended to the Architect(s)/ Owner(s) like as to how to fill up the building plan
application, calculation of fee and other charges, making correction on the plans
and receiving sanction on the spot.
5. For the cases of plotted development where some specific decision is warranted,
which could not be sorted out by the architect, Ex. Engineer (Bldg.) of zone and
superintending Engineer (Bldg.) HQ same would be placed before Building Plan
Committee or concerned authority by Executive Engineer of the Zone &
Superintending Engineer (Bldg.) HQ as the case may be.
6. The powers to sanction the building plans for residential plotted development
shall vest in Superintending Engineer (Bldg.) HQ and Ex. Engineer (Bldg.) of the
zone as per section 491 of the DMC Act, 1957, as applicable as on date.
7. One Assistant Engineer and two Jr. Engineers in each Zone shall be deputed for
disposal of applications of occupancy certificate within two weeks. In case any
deviation from sanctioned building plan is noticed by them, it would immediately
be notified to the concerned executive Engineer of the Zone for initiating
demolition/ sealing action under the Law. Action against architect & owner shall
also be initiated.
8. The Zonal Building Department shall also ensure to display the details of
sanctioned building plans and issue of completion certificate on MCD Website.
B PRCEDURE FOR ACCEPTANCE OF BUILDING PLAN APPLICATION SHALL BE AS

FOLLOWS:-
i. The proposal with all requisite information, documents, affidavits and indemnity bond,
NOCs and certifications duly signed by the owner /architect shall be accepted and
sanction shall be accorded immediately within the following week after payment of
requisite fees, levies and charges.

ii. All the plans and documents shall be duly signed by the owner(s) and kthe4 registered
architect(s), registered within the Council of Architecture. The Architect shall ;indicate
his/her name and address and d Registration Number on the plans and the forms as
required preferably in the form of stamp.
iii. No building plan application shall be deemed valid unless and until the
owner(s)/architect(s) giving notice has paid the all requisite permit fee and other charges
i.e. stacking charges, betterment charges, levies, labour cess charges and other charges
applicable for the individual plot.
iv. Building Plans Application selected for lte3st check shall only be scrutinized in all respect
by the staff of Building Department.
v. The documents relating to ownership of e3ach and every case shall be examined by the
concerned staff of Building Department and action shall be taken accordingly. Further,
all the applicable charges including Cess Charges) shall be calculated by the staff of
Building Department on the basis of data provided by the Architect and the Applicant.
vi. The applicability of NOC with respect to DMRC & ASI on the basis of plans/lists available
shall be ensured at the time of processing the Building Plan Application. In case both or
any one of the NOC is required, the building plan application shall not be considered.
C CONDITION OF SANCTION:
(i) Building plan application will be entertained/ accepted and sanction will be issued under
Section 336 of the DMC Act, 1957 and under the provisions of Building Bye-laws, 1983
Master Plan for Delhi 2021 & other zonal regulations.
(ii) A stamp shall be affixed on the plans and the sanction letter that the sanction has been
accorded on the basis of documents/affidavit/undertaking submitted by the registered
architect(s) and the owner(s). In case, any misrepresentation, discrepancy in respect of
provisions of Master Plan of Delhi-2021, Building Bye-laws, 1983 and other Zoning
Regulations’ is found at any stage, sanction shall be deemed revoked, beside other actions
including forgery for l giving wrong statement against the architect(s)/owner(s) will be
taken. The defaulting architect(s) shall not be allowed to submit the building plans under this
scheme in future in MCD and the matter shall be reported to the Council of Architecture to
take appropriate action against the concerned architect.
(iii) The Architect shall be responsible to ensure that building plans submitted for immediate
sanction under this procedure, has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of
MPD 2021, BBLs, 1983 & other Zoning regulations applicable. In cased any violation is
found at any stage, sanction accorded shall be deemed revoked besides other actions and
no claim shall be made from MCD by the owner for the construction carried out in lieu of
this sanctions.

D TEST CHECK:
The procedure of Test Check to be followed shall be as under:-
The cases for random test check will be selected to the extent of 20% of the cases from
the list of sanctioned issued during the preceding month through a computerized programme
which shall be put up to the Additional Commissioners (Engg.) and the Deputy
Commissioner of the Zone for the cases sanctioned at Building (HQ) and Zone respectively
for the preceding month within 1st l; week of the month. The details of the cases selected for
sanction and test check shall be maintained in a separate register.
(i) After selection of cases for test check by the competent authority, the Record Keeper
will put up the building plan files to the Executive Engineer concerned who will
assigned the job of scrutiny to respective Assistant Engineer & Jr. Engineer as the
case may be.
(ii) On selection of the case file, the concerned Executive Engineer or Assistant Engineer
would fix up the time of inspection of the site3 and a letter to owner and Architect
will be issued under the signature of Executive Engineer (Bldg). HQ and Assistant
Engineer of Zone respectively. The test check shall be carried out within k60 days
from the date of draw.
(iii) The documents submitted along with the building plan application shall be
authenticated by the architect and would be responsible for any misrepresentation
along with the owner. In case any shortcoming with respect to forms, certificate,
affidavits required is noticed, same shall be asked from owner and architect to
comply/rectify the same, if any major misrepresentation found, explanation of the
architect will be called.
(iv) The proposal sanctioned shall be examined with respect to applicable Development
Control Norms permissible under the provisions of MPD-2021, Building Bye-laws
1983 and other Zoning Regulations’. The site shall be inspected to verify the
statement of Architect and owner in respect of the submitted proposal vis-a-vis
applicable development control norms.
In case the proposal is for construction of building after demolishing the existing
structure or part thereof ( and proposed demolition of existing structure during
course of construction), in such cases, the statement of architect and owner to be
verified to the extent that existing structure proposed for demolition is with valid
proof and falling within the proposal. And for outside the proposal, the equivalent
area has been deleted from the proposal.
In case, no l valid proof of the existing structure proposed for demolition has been
submitted, the same is demolished before sanction of the building plan.
(v) Any mis-representation, false statement found in Building plan Application shall be
reported by the JE /AE as the case may be.
(vi) The file shall be submitted by the JE(B) or AE(Bldg.) of the Zone/EE(B)HQ to
SE(B)HQ for further orders.
(vii) In case no action is warranted, the file shall be sent to the record.
(viii) In case of lapses where minor action (i.e. submission of any form/
document/affidavit, minor correction in the plans etc. ) is warranted on the part of the
architect and owner in submission of documents and plans shall be got rectified.
(ix) In case of major lapses ( i.e. misrepresentation or fraudulent statement contained in

the notice of building permit, concealment of fact, existing structure which are non-
compoundable i.e. infringement of setback etc., number of dwelling units, grand
coverage, FAR and extra floor beyond permissible , etc. ) where major action is
warranted, the action as per DMC Act, 1957 shall be initiated. The file shall be
processed for explanation of the architect and a reference shall be made to the
Council of Architecture against the professional misconduct of the Architect,
including revocation of the building plans. And action, if warranted against the
owner shall also be taken as per the provisions of the Law and the DMC Act, 1957.
(x) The Building (HQ) and Building Department of the Zone shall initiate action against
the Architect accordingly and final outcome of the proceedings shall be
communicated to the Building (*HQ) The Building (HQ) shall circulate the details
of such Architect to all Zones not to entertain the Building P:lanunder the Supervision
of defaulter Architect.
(xi) The architect shall ensure that no building after completion, where plans have been
sanctioned under this procedure is occupied without obtaining occupancy certificate
from MCD. In case, building is either occupied or put to use , same shall be reported
to the concerned building department of MCD for initiating necessary action for
submission of wrong affidavit and other action as per Law.
The Senior authorities are at liberty to exercise the check of any such sanction plan over
and above the aforesaid stipulation Zonal authorities are required to submit details of sanction plan on
monthly basis latest by b5th of the next month including the cases of mis-representation observed
during random check.
The building department of the Zone shall carry out the inspection of the properties/
premises during construction period as per the laid down procedure already circulated. It shall be
ensured that the construction is being carried out as per the provisions laid down in MPD 2021/
Building Bye Laws, 1983 and other Zoning Regulations. Discrepancy/violation in respect of
sanction, if any found shall be reported to the sanctioning authority i.e. EE(B) of the Zone/SE(B)HQ
as the case may be.
This supersedes Circular No. D-238/Addl… Cm(Engg.)/2008 dated 16.12.2008.
Sd
( Additional Commissioner (Engg.)

DISTRIBUTION
1. All Deputy Commissioners of the Zones.

2. All Superintending Engineers
3. ADC(IT) – for posting the information on MCD Website.
Copy for information to:-
1. All Additional Commissioners

2. Chief Vigilance Officer
3. Secy. To Commissioner
4. Engineer-in-Chief
5. Chief Law Officer
6. All Chief Engineers
7. Chief Town Planner for necessary action
8. Chief Archiatect
9. Couincil of Architecture
Copy also for kind information jto:
1. Hon’ble Mayor, MCD

2. Dy. Mayor, MCD
3. Chairman, Standing Committee
4. Dy. Chairman, Standing Committee
5. Leader of the House,
6. Leader of the Opposition.
SD

FOR SANCTIONING OF BUILDING PLAN IN RESPECT OF PROPERTY NO. -----------------
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Signature of Architect Signature of Owner(s)
( Name & Address) ( Name and address)

APPLICATION FORM FOR SANCTIONING OF BUIULDING PLAN
( For Residential Building , for Vacant Plot/ Existing structure to be demolished)
1. File No. with date ________________________________
2. Name of Zone ________________________________
3. Proposal __________________________________
4. Details of property for which approval is sought
a) Plot No.
b) Block NO..
c) Name of Street
d) Locality
5. Name of applicant ( only Owners)
i. Sh./Smt./Kumari/ Ms____________________S/o,/W/o, D/o________________
R/o_________________________________________________________
ii. Sh./Smt./Kumari/ Ms____________________S/o,/W/o, D/o________________
R/o_________________________________________________________
6. Name of Architect __________________________________
Council of Architecture NO. ___________________________________
Address __________________________________
7. Name of Engineer __________________________________
Registration No. __________________________________
Address __________________________________
8. Name of Plumber ___________________________________
Licence No. of D.J.B. ___________________________________
Address ___________________________________

Note for sanction of building plan in respect of plot NO. ___________________________ situated at
_______________________________________ New Delhi belonging to Sh. /Smt. /Km/M/s
has been engaged by the Owner(s) of the d above mentioned property,. I have entered into an
agreement with the Owner(s) to prepare Building Plans in accordance with Building Bye-Laws
(BBL), 1983 Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2021 and other concerned regulations prevalent as on date
in this regard. I will also supervise the proposed construction for which plans have been prepared by
me in accordance with the provision of BBL, 1983, MPD-2021 and other concerned regulations’
prevalent as on date.
The salient features of the proposal are as under:-
1. The details of property ( for which the sanction is being sought) Owners, Architect, Engineer
are available in the proforma at page_____________
2. Ownership:
The Owner has given the copy of
i) Sale Deed
ii) Lease Deed
iii) Conveyance Deed
iv) NOC from Lessor
v) HUF Deed
vi) Any other document – to be specified.
Supported with lan affidavit from the Owner(s) to the fact that on the strength of submitted document
he/she/they/is/are the owner(s) of the property which is placed at page___________. If his /her/their
claim is found false at any stage FIR shall be lodged by me.
3. LEASEDHOLD PLOT:
In this case I have examined the lease and extension of time from jlessor is required/
no required.
If required the extension of time from lessor has been obtained vide their letter NO.
_____________ dated_____________ which is valid up to ________________and is placed
at Page___________.
4. In case the ownership is of Pvt. Ltd./Firm Memorandum and Article of Association of
company is placed at page_____________
5. Resolution in favour of signatory is placed at page_________________.
6. Form -1 ____ application to erect, re-erect and to make alteration in any place in a building
as per byte-laws No. 6.1 is placed at page__________________.
7. Form –II for specification of proposed building bye-laws No. 6.2.6 is placed at
page__________
8. Form of supervision – I from Architect as per bye-law No. 6.2.7 is placed at page ________
9. Copy of certificate of Architect is placed at page_____________.
Signature of Architect Signature of Owner (s)

10. Form for supervision No. II from licensed Engineer/Plumber as per bye-law No. 6.2.8 is
placed at page_____________.
11. Certificate of structure stability is placed at page ______________.
12. Certificate of malba removal l/no nuisance is placed at page______________.
13. Certificate of rain water harvesting is placed at page___________________.
14. Data to be furnished as required by NBO in triplicate are placed at page___________to
_________.
15. Estimated cost of constriction for calculation of labour cess charges is placed at
page__________.
16. Latest House Tax paid receipt issued vide No. __________________dated___________is
placed at page ______________
17. Certificate to the fact that Solar Water Heating System shall be provided before obtaining
occupancy certificate, in case the plot area is more than l500 sqm. Is placed at
page______________.
AFFIDAVITS AND UNDERTAKINGS
18. Indemnity Bond in case of proposal for construction of a basement placed at

page___________.
19. An Affidavit for declaration non-collaboration/collaboration agreement is placed at
page___________.
20. An Undertaking for not creating extra dwelling unit is placed at page_________.
21. An undertaking for IIIrd Floor in view of the orders of Honb’ble Supreme Court of India in
case of M.C. Mehta Vs. UOI & others is placed at page_____________.
22. An affidavit to the fact that there is no Court case is pending among the coparceners in case of
HUF hold Properties.
NOCs (NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATES)
23. NOC from Delhi Jal Board is required/no required and if required the same has been
obtained vide letter No. ______________________ dated_____________issued by
______________ and is placed at page___________________.
24. NOC from Society is required/no required and if required the same has been obtained vide
letter No. ______________________ dated_____________issued by ______________ and is
placed at page___________________.
25. NOC from ASI is required/ NOC from Delhi Jal Board is required/no required and if
required the same has been obtained vide letter No____________dated_____________issued
by ___________and is placed at page___________________.
26. NOC from DMRC is required/no required and if required the same has been obtained vide
letter No. ______________________ dated_____________issued by ______________ and is
placed at page___________________.
27. NOC from Airports Authority of India is required/no required and if required the same has
been obtained vide letter No. ______________________ dated_____________issued by
______________ and is placed at page___________________.

28. NOC from Heritage Building Conservation Committee is required/no required and if
required the same has been obtained vide letter No. ___________dated_____________issued
by ______________ and is placed at page___________________.
DETAILS OF EXISTING STRUCTURE
( In case of building is to be constructed after demolition of entire structure)
29. Copy of previous Sanction Plan sanctioned vide file No.____________________________

Dated___________ is placed at page______________.
30. Copy of C&D Form issued vide file
No.___________________________Dated___________ is placed at page______________.
31. Copy of Occupancy Certificate issued vide file No.____________________________
Dated___________ is placed at page______________.
32. Existing structure plan showing structure demolition is placed at page____________
DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE
33. In view of the point No. 29.,30,31, and 32 structure d proposed for demolition is falling
within the proposal and is allowed to demolish during course of construction. A certificate
of Architect and undertaking from Owner are placed at page_______________
34. In view of the point No. 29.,30,31, and 32 structure d proposed for demolition is falling
outside the proposal and may be allowed to demolish during course of construction for
which equivalent area has been deleted from the proposal and a nete to this effect has been
given on plans. A certificate of Architect and undertaking from Owner are placed at
page_______________
35. In view of the point No. 29.,30,31, and 32 no valid proof of existing structure is available as
such structurte has been demolished and plot is laying vacant. A certificate of Architect and
undertaking from Owner are placed at page_______________
SPECIFICATION OF PLANS
36. The dimension and area of plot existing at site is as per ownership document(S) Yes/No
37. DETAILS OF COVERAGE
Plot area___________________sq. Mtrs.
Permissible FAR_______________as per MPD 2021.
Sl. Floor
No.
Permissible Permissible Existing Proposed Total
% age Covered Covered Covered Covered
Area Area Area Area
1 Basement
2 Stilt
3 Ground
4 First

5 Second
6 Third
7 Mezzanine
Certified that the above provisions are as per terms and conditions and provisions of MPD 2021.
Signature of the Architect Signature of Owner(s)
38. Permissible ground coverage: %

39. Proposed ground coverage: %
(Area at GF/ Plot area x 100)
40. Permissible FAR
41. Proposed FAR
(GF+ FF+ SF+TF+………..+Mezz.) x 100
Area of Plot
1. Height of building Maximum Permissible: 15 Mtrs.
Proposed Height of Building
Sl. Floor Permissible height Proposed
No. Height
1 Basement 1. Above 0.9 mtr. To 1.2 mtr ‘A’
ground
level
2 2. Below Minimum 1.2 mtrs.
ground Subject to (a) + (b)=
level minimum 2.4 mtr
3 Plinth Minimum 0.45 mtrs ‘A1’
4 Stilt Maximum 2.4 mtrs ‘B’
5 Ground Minimum 2.75 mtrs ‘C’
Floor Maximum 4.00 mtrs
6 Ist Floor Minimum 2.75 mtrs ‘D’
Maximum 4.00 mtrs
7 IInd Floor Minimum 2.75 mtrs ‘E’
Maximum 4.00 mtrs
8 IIIrd Floor Minimum 2.75 mtrs ‘F’
Maximum 4.00 mtrs
9 Mezzanine Minimum 2.2 mtrs ‘G’
Maximum 2.4 mtrs
Total height= ‘A’ or ‘A1’ + ‘B’+ ‘C’+ ‘D’+ ‘E’+ ‘F’+ ‘G’+ all slab thickness= mtrs
which is less than the permissible height= .

43. Set back:
Side Minimum set back Proposed/ existing Remarks
in meter as per set back
MPD 2021
Front
Side 1
Side 2
Rear
Certified that the above provisions are as per terms & conditions and provisions of MPD
2021.
44. Servant quarter:

Floor Permissible use Proposed use Remarks (If any)
Ground Garage
First Servant Quarter
Second Servant Quarter
Third Servant Room
Note: the location of garage block is in conformity of the approved lay out plan of the colony.
45. Dwelling units:
The total proposed Dwelling Units are within the permissible limit as per the orders of Hon’ble
Supreme Court of India in the case of “M.C Mehta versus UOI & Others”, details of which is as
under:
Permissible Maximum number of Dwelling Proposed Dwelling units

Dwelling Units as restricted by Hon’ble
Units as per Supreme Court of India for the plot
MPD 2021 size
Floor Proposed Total
Ground
First
Second
Third
46. The other provisions of the Bldg. byelaws 1983, master Plan for Delhi 2021, Zoning
regulation and other prevailing laws have been adhered to by me in preparation of drawing
which are placed at page to .

47. ECS:
For proposed coverage no. of ECS is required which has been adjusted as under:
a. In open no. of ECS
b. In stilt no. of ECS
c. In Basement no. of ECS
d. In Garage Block no. of ECS
e. The total no. of ECS adjusted is equivalent to or more than required.
48. Land Use:
The permissible use of the land is and the proposed use of the building
is which is in conformity of the master Plan for Delhi 2021, Zoning
Regulation and other prevailing laws.
49. At site structure is exists without sanction.
50. It is certified that plot forms part of approved layout plan of the colony.
Signature of Architect Signature of

Owner(s)
51. In view of the above facts I (registered Architect) fully satisfied and
submitting my proposal for sanction of Building Plans of above mentioned property before
the Se (Bldg.)/ HQ/ EE (Bldg) Zone subject to payment of
following:
i. Payment of Bldg. Tax.
ii. Payment of staking charges, if required.
iii. Payment of Betterment charges.
iv. Payment of levy of additional FAR as per the notification dated 23.07.1998.
v. Payment of levy of additional FAR as per the MPD 2021.
vi. Payment of Compounding Fees (if required).
vii. Payment of Cess Charges.
viii. Any other charges.
Signature of Architect Signature of

Owner(s)
(Name & Address) (Name &

Address)

AFFIDAVIT
Affidavit of architect on Rs. ___________________ Non-judicial stamp paper to be attested by

Notary Public/ Metropolitan Magistrate
I,______________________________________,S/O,W/O,D/O______________________________
___, occupation Architect, office t ______________________ do hereby solemnly affirm and declare
as under:
1. That, I am Architect by profession and duly registered with the council of Architects vide
registration No._________________.
2. That I have been engaged as an Architect for preparing the building plans and to supervise
construction till its completion in respect of Plot No. ____________________ Block No.
______________________________ situated at _____________________________________.
3. That I have prepared the building plans in respect of the aforesaid plot.
4. That I have studied the layout plan of the colony and have gone through the instructions, policy
decisions and other relevant documents in respect of the plot and the colony.
5. That I have personally inspected the site. The plot under proposal forms part of the approved
layout with respect to its location, size, shape and area of the plot and proposed land-use is also in
conformity with the approved layout plan. The plot has been demarcated at site and the size,
shape and areas of the plot available at site tallies with the approved site plan.
6. That the ownership document are in the shape of registered sale-deed/ lease deed in favour of the
applicants and been thoroughly examined and the ownership in favour of the applicant is in order.
7. That there is no construction in existence at the plot and no construction shall be started before
sanction of the building plans.
8. That there is no encroachment on the municipal land/road/other property and road widths as
shown in the layout plan are available at site.
9. That the proposals are in conformity with the terms and conditions of lease-deed which is still
valid and period of construction in as per lease deed and the extension granted by the Lessor is
valid upto_______________
10. That the proposals have been prepared strictly in accordance with the building bye –laws 2015,
rules, regulations and practice of the department and no misinterpretation or inference of
provisions of these bye laws has been exercised while preparing the plans. The construction shall
be carried out strictly in accordance with the sanctioned building plans and in case any deviation
is carried out, I shall inform the Municipal Corporation of Delhi within 48 hours.

11. That in case the owner dispenses with my services at any stage whatsoever, I shall infor the
M.C.D within 48 hours.
12. That mandatory setbacks have been proposed and shall be maintained in accordance with the
mandatory setback as per Master Plan- 2021.
13. That before submission of proposals, necessary information/ clarification have been obtained
from the Town Planning Office and Superintending Engineer (Planning) Officer at Town hall,
Chandni Chowk, Delhi- 110006. The plot is safe and is no affected in any scheme or the roads
widths. Building activities for residential use are allowed for two/ three/ four storeyed building as
per Master Plan- 2021.
14. That no development/ additional development/ deficiency charges are payable against this plot.
(in case development/ additional development/ deficiency charges are payable. Then its details be
given in a separate para.)
15. That in case anything contrary to the above is found or established at any stage, the M.C.D. shall
be at liberty to take any action as it may deem fit including revocation of sanction of building
plans and debarring me for submission of building plans wih the M.C.D. under the scheme and
also lodge a complaint with the Council of Architects for appropriate action.
16. That the instructions/ guidance contained in the Office Order No. 289/ Addle. Cm. (Engg.)/
2009/ SE (B) HQ dated 22.12.2009 have been carefully gone through which are acceptable to me
and the proposals have been prepared accordingly.
DEPONENT
Verification :
I, the above named deponent, do hereby verify at Delhi/ New Delhi on this day of
20 that contents of the above Affidavit are true and correct to my knowledge and belief and
nothing is false therein or has been concealed therefrom.
DEPONENT

AFFIDAVIT
Affidavit of applicant/Owner on Rs. ________ Non-Judicial stamp paper to be attested by Notary

Public/Metropolitan Magistrate
AFFIDAVIT –CUM- UNDERTAKING
I/We, _______________________________S/o,W/o,D/o_____________________________
Resident/s of________________________________do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:
1. That I/We,am/are the only Owner/Owners/Lessee/Lessees of Plot No. _______________

Block No. _____________________ situated at _________________________________ and
there are no other owner/lessees whatsoever in respect thereof
2. That I /We have engaged Shri___________________________________ Registration
No.____________________ as an Architect for preparing the building plans and to supervise
construction till its completion in respect of the aforesaid plot.
3. That in case I/We dispense with the services of the Architect above named at any stage till
actual completion of the construction, I/We shall inform the Municipal Corporation of Delhi
within 48 hours.
4. That the plot under proposal forms part of the approved layout plan with respect to its
location, size shape and area of the plot and proposed land use is also in conformity with the
approved layout plan. The Plot has been demarcated at site and the size , shape and areas of
plot available at site tallies with the approved layout plan.
5. That the ownership documents are in the shape of sale-deed/lease-deed in my/our favour and
there is no dispute/discrepancy/from law point of view and plot is free from all sorts of
encumbrances.
6. That there is no construction in existence at the plot and no construction shall be started
before sanction of the building plans.
7. That there is no encroachment on the municipal land/road/other property and road widths as
shown in the layout plan are available at site.
8. That the proposals are in conformity with the terms and conditions of lease-deed which is
still valid and period of construction as per lease-deed and the extension granted by the
Lessor is valid up to _________________
9. That the proposals have been prepared strictly in accordance with the Building Bye-laws,
1983, rules regulations’ and practice jof the Department and no misinterpretation or inference
of provisions of Building Bye-laws, 1983 has been exercised while preparing the plans. The
Construction shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the sanctioned building plans
and in case any deviation is carried out, I/We shall inform the Municipal Corporation of
Delhi within 48 hours.
10. That mandatory setbacks have been proposed and shall be maintained in accordance with the
setbacks marked in the layout plan/MPD 2021.
11. That before submission of proposals, necessary information/clarification have been obtained
from the Town Planning Office and Superintending Engineer (Planning) Office at Town
Hall, Chandni Chowk, Delhi-110 006. The plot is safe and is not affected in any scheme or
roads widths. Building activities for residential use are allowed for two /three/four stored
building as per approved layout Plan.
12. That no development/additional development/deficiency charges are payable against this plot.
( In case development/additional development/deficiency charges are payable, then its details
be given in a separate para.
13. That no non-compoundable deviations shall be carried out during the course of construction
or thereafter.
14. That nothing has been concealed and no mis-representation has been made while preparing
land submitting the building plans.
15. That in case anything the above is found or established at any stage, the MCD shall be at
liberty to take action as it may deem fit including revocation of building plans and
demolition/sealing of the premises.
16. That the instruction/guidance contained in the Office Order No. 289/Addl.Cm
Engg.)/2009/SE(B)HQ dated 22.12.2009 have been carefully gone through which are
acceptable to me/us and the proposal have been prepared accordingly.
17. That after completion of the building, the building shall not put to use before occupancy
certificate from MCD and will be to use for it will be sanctioned.
18. That I/We give solemn undertaking that I/We shall raise the construction exactly in
accordance with the sanctioned building plans and the Building Bye-laws 1983. In case any
deviation is made, apart from any other action, the total constructions shall be deemed to be
unauthorized and the MCD would be lat liberty to demolish/seal the whole or any portion of
the construction and I/We shall not claim, damage or loss on account thereof from the or from
any of its office(s). This is in addition to any other action which may be taken by the MCD
under the provisions of the DMC Act, 1957 ( as amended from time to time) and the Building
Bye-laws, 1983.
Verification DEPONENT
I/We, the above named deponent(s) do hereby verify at Delhi/New Delhi on this
________________day of _______________ 20_________ that contents of the above Affidavit are
true and correct to my /our knowledge and belief and nothing is false therein or has been concealed
therefrom.
DEPONENT

ANNEXURE-XIV
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Prof. Dr. P. S. N.

Date: 12th March, 2015 (Prof. Dr. P.S.N. Rao)

Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

Delhi Development Authority

Municipal Corporations of Delhi

New Delhi Municipal Council

Delhi Fire Service

Delhi Jal Board

Building Bye Laws Core Group

1. Prof. Dr. P. S. N. Rao, Chairman, DUAC

1. Sh. Amit Ghosal Senior Consultant 8. Sh. Prashant Chaturvedi Consultant

1. Sh. Vinod Kumar Secretary 7. Mrs. Manju Anjali Arch. Assistant

Advisory Stakeholder Group

1. Consulting Engineers Association of India 12. National Monument Authority

FORM ‘C-2’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.24) .................................................................................. 109

FORM‘D-1’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.25.4[h]) ........................................................................... 110

Form ‘D-2’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.25.4 [i]) ............................................................................. 111

Form ‘D-3’ (Chapter 3, Para 3.26.3 [a]) ............................................................................ 111

ANNEXURE – I Qualification and Competance of Professionals .................................. 113

Unified Building Bye Laws, Delhi 2015

In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 57 of Delhi

1.0 Short Title, Extent and Commencement

Delhi Urban Art Commission Delhi Development Authority Page 1

1.4.5 Access: Approach to a plot or a building from a road/ street.

1.4.10 Authority having Jurisdiction: The Delhi Development Authority hereinafter

Delhi Urban Art Commission Delhi Development Authority Page 2

1.4.13 Balcony: A Horizontal cantilever or projection including parapet and handrail

1.4.16 Building Height:

c. Architectural features serving no other function except that of decoration shall

1.4.20 Canopy: A cantilevered projection over an entrance.

1.4.21 Chhajja: A continuous sloping or horizontal overhang.

1.4.24 Conversion: The change of occupancy to another occupancy or part thereof

1.4.27 Damp Proof Course: A course consisting of some appropriate waterproofing

1.4.33 Entrance: A doorway or a passage way used as a means of accessing a building or

1.4.34 Existing Building or Use: A building, structure or its use as sanctioned/approved/

Delhi Urban Art Commission Delhi Development Authority Page 4

a. Vertical Exit: A Vertical exit is a means of exit used for ascension or

b. Horizontal Exit: A horizontal exit is a protected opening, through or around a

Delhi Urban Art Commission Delhi Development Authority Page 5

1.4.51 Gallery: An intermediate floor or platform projecting from a wall of an auditorium

1.4.54 Gazebo: A freestanding or attached to garden wall, roofed, usually open-

1.4.55 Grievance Redressal Committee: A committee for addressing

Delhi Urban Art Commission Delhi Development Authority Page 6

1.4.62 Ledge or Tand: A shelf-like projection supported in any manner whatsoever

a. Residential Buildings: These shall include any building in which sleeping

d. Assembly Buildings: These shall include any building or part of a building

e. Business Buildings: These shall include any building or part of a building

i. Hazardous Building: These shall include any building or part of building

Delhi Urban Art Commission Delhi Development Authority Page 8

1.4.80 Party Wall: It includes

a. A wall forming part of a building, and being used or constructed to be used in

1.4.82 Pergola :An arbor or a passageway of columns supporting a roof of trelliswork on

1.4.83 Pedestal :An architectural support or base, as for a column or statue

1.4.84 Permit: A permission or authorization in writing by the Authority (DDA) to carry

Delhi Urban Art Commission Delhi Development Authority Page 9

1.4.112 Store Room: A room used as storage space.

1.4.114 Skywalk: An elevated, usually enclosed walkway between two buildings.

1.4.124 Ventilator: An opening in a wall for ventilating the space inside.

1.4.128 Non-Ambulatory disabilities: Impairment that, regardless of cause or