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counting area of green belt in gross area of plot subject to condition that the area shall always be
under tree cover. The owner shall plant trees in this area with proper planning at the rate of
minimum 100 trees per hectare that should have survived for at least one year prior to issuance of
occupation certificate.
6.6 CALCULATION OF BUILTUP AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF FSI.
Outer periphery of the construction floor wise (P-line) including everything but excluding ducts,
voids, and items in Regulation No. 6.8,shall be calculated for the purpose of computation of FSI.
The open balcony, double height terraces and cupboard shall also be included in P-line of
respective floor, irrespective of its use / function. If part of the stilt, podium or basement is
proposed for habitation purpose or for the construction which is counted in FSI, then such
construction shall also be measured in P-line in that respective floor.
6.7 PERMISSIBLE PROJECTIONS IN MARGINAL OPEN SPACES/ DISTANCES
The following projections shall be permissible in marginal open spaces:-
(a) Projections into Marginal Open Spaces:- Every open space provided either interior or
exterior shall be kept free from any erection thereon and shall be open to the sky and no
cornice, chajja, roof or weather shade more than 0.75 m. wide shall overhang or project over
the said marginal open spaces so as to reduce the width to less than the minimum required.
However, sloping/ horizontal chajja provided over balcony/ gallery etc. may be permitted up
to balcony projections at horizontal level.
(b) Balconies - as specified in Regulation No 9.14
(c) Ledge for Air conditioning unit as specified in Regulation No 9.5.
(d) A canopy or porch not exceeding 5m. in length and 2.5m. in width in the form of
cantilever and unenclosed over the main and subsidiary entrances providing a minimum
clear height of 2.4m. below the beam bottom of canopy. The canopy shall not have access
from upper floors (above floors), for using as sitting out place. There shall be a minimum
clearance of 1.5 m. between the plot boundaries and canopy.
Provided that more than one canopy may be permitted in the case of special buildings as per
requirement.
(e) A projection of maximum 30cm. on roof top terrace level may be allowed throughout the
periphery of the building. In case of pitched roof projection of maximum 45cm. at rooftop
level throughout periphery of the building shall be allowed.
(f) Accessory buildings: - The following accessory buildings may be permitted in the marginal
open spaces: -
i) In an existing building where toilet is not provided, a single storeyed toilet subject to a
maximum area of 4.0sq.m.in the rear or side open space and at a distance of 7.5m.
from the road line or the front boundary and 1.5m. from other boundaries may be
permissible. The Authority may reduce 1.5m. margin in exceptional cases to avoid
hardship.
ii) Parking lock-up garage not exceeding 2.4m. in height shall be permissible in the rear
corner of an independent bungalow plot. Parking lock up garage when attached to main
building shall be 7.5m. away from the road line and shall be of such construction
capable of giving fire resistance of 2 hours. The area of sanitary block and parking lock
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iii) Underground Suction tanks, soak pits, wet and dry garbage separately with collection
chambers, space required for fire hydrants, electrical and water-fittings, underground
water tanks, dustbins etc.
iv) One watchman's cabin/ booth not more than 6sq.m.in built up area having minimum
width or diameter of 1.80m. Cabin / booth may be allowed at every entrance and / or
exit.
Note :- When a building abuts three or more roads, the above mentioned uses, except (iv),
shall be permissible in front setback facing a smaller road of less importance from
traffic point of view.
(g) Ramp for basement in side and rear marginal distances subject to provisions under
Regulation No. 9.12.
(h) Fire escape staircase of single flight not less than 1.2m. width excluding the marginal
distance required for special building.
(i) Staircase mid-landing of 1.2m width with clear minimum headroom of 2.1m. below the
mid-landing. However, clear distance from edge of landing to the plot boundary shall not
be less than 1.8m.in case of non-special building and 6 m. in case of special building.
(j) Architectural projections - Architectural projections as specified in Regulations No. 9.30.
9.30
(k) Construction of ottas, railings, barricades or supporting columns for canopy or porch shall
not be permitted within the minimum required front marginal distances. However, steps or
steps along with otta may be permitted to project upto 1.2m. from the building line.
(l) Cupboard as specified in regulation No.9.6.
6.8 EXCLUSION OF STRUCTURES/ PROJECTIONS FOR FSI CALCULATION
i) Exclusion of Structures / Projections for FSI Calculation Structures/ Projections/features/
ornamental projection of glass façade permitted in marginal open spaces as mentioned in
Regulation No. 6.7 (a),(c),(d),(e),(f)(iii),(g),(1)(--),(j),(k).
ii) Stilt/ Multi-storeyed floors/ podium/ basement, if used (2) exclusively for parking including
passages (2) and staircase, Lift Duct / Lobby therein and basement used for users mentioned
in regulation 9.11.1 (i) to (iii).
iii) Areas covered by Porches, Canopies, lofts, ledge or tand, shelves, Air Conditioning Plant
Rooms, Lift Well, Lift-Machine Room and Service Floor of height not exceeding 1.8 m.
height (2) or as permissible as per Regulation No. 9.33 below the beam, for hospitals,
shopping malls, plazas and Star category hotels (rating with three stars and above) and like
buildings, other buildings above 15 m. in height.
iv) Area of structures for water, grey water, wet-waste or an effluent treatment plant, rain
water harvesting Pump rooms, (1) (--) electric cabin of sub-stations / of generator set area,
electric meter rooms as per requirements, Refuge chutes/ garbage chutes /garbage shafts
for wet and dry garbage separately with collection chambers.
v) Rockery, Well and well structures, Plant Nursery, Water Pool, platform around a tree,
Fountain, bench, Chabutara with open top and unenclosed sides, Ramps, Compound wall,
Gate, slide/ swing, Steps outside the buildings, Domestic working place (open to sky),
Overhead water tank on top of the building, Refuge area for high rise buildings as specified
in Regulation No. 9.29.6
(1)
The words Sq.m. Corrigendum / Addendum CR 121/21, dt. 02nd December, 2021.
(2)
Inserted vide Corrigendum / Addendum CR 121/21, dt. 02nd December, 2021.

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9.29.7 Lifts and Escalators

i) Lifts:- Provision of lift shall be made as mentioned in Regulation No.9.27.
ii) Escalators :Escalators may be permitted in addition to required lifts. Such escalators may
also be permitted in atrium area of the buildings.
9.29.8 Fire lift
Where applicable, fire lifts shall be provided with a minimum capacity for 8 passengers and
fully automated with emergency switch on ground level. In general, buildings 15 m. in height or
above shall be provided with fire lifts. In case of fire, only fireman shall operate the fire lift. In
normal course, it may be used by other persons. Each fire lift shall be equipped with suitable
inter-communication equipment for communicating with the control room on the ground floor
of the building. The number and location of fire lifts in a building shall be decided after taking
into consideration various factors like building population, floor area, compartmentation, etc.
9.29.9 Fire Escape Chutes / controlled Lowering Device for evacuation
i) (a) High rise building having height more than 70 m. shall necessarily be provided with fire
escape chute shaft/s for every wing adjacent to staircase.
b) Walls of the shaft shall have 4 hours' fire resistance.
c) One side of the shaft shall be at external face of the building with proper ventilation.
d) The dimension of the shaft shall not be less than 2.5 m. x 1.5 m.
e) The access to the fire escape chute's shaft shall be made at every floor level from lobby
area or from staircase mid-landing with self-closing door having fire resistance of at least
one hour.
f) The fire chute shall be of staggered type with landing of each section at the vertical height
of not more than 21 m.
Alternatively,
ii) High rise building having height more than 70 m, shall be provided with fire tower at
landing/ mid-landing level with smoke check lobby with fireman lift being integral part of
the fire escape staircase or fire evacuation lift (Hydro pneumatic / electrically operated) on
the external face of the building having opening within the fire escape staircase at landing/
mid-landing level with smoke check lobby as approved by Chief Fire Officer shall be
provided.
Note - Both the smoke check lobby with evacuation lift shall have positive level
difference of minimum 75 mm. with respect to staircase landing or mid-landing level to
avoid ingress of water in fireman lift shaft.
9.29.10 Refuge chute / Garbage Chute-
In residential buildings, Refuge chute / garbage chute may be provided with opening on each
floor or on mid-landing. Design and specifications of Refuge chute shall be in accordance with
provisions of IS 6924.
9.30 ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTIONS
Architectural Projections may be allowed to the following extent.
Horizontal Vertical ( above building)
H/20 subject to min 0.3 m. and max 3 m. exclusive of H/20 subject to max 6 m.
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movement for fire fighting vehicle in case of special
buildings.
Where H=Height of building from ground level.
The owner shall submit the undertaking to the authority that, such architectural projection shall
not be converted to any habitable or other purpose.
9.31 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IN CASE OF HOUSING SCHEMES
Following amenities shall be provided in any housing scheme and shall be counted in FSI.
i) Fitness Centre, Crèche, society office cum letter box room, admeasuring area of about 20
sq.m.in scheme having minimum 100 flats and thereafter additional 20 Sq.m. area for
every 300flats.
ii) Sanitary block for servants having maximum area of 3 Sq.m. in schemes having
minimum100 flats and thereafter additional 3 Sq.m. area for every 200 flats.
iii) Drivers room of size 12 Sq.m. with attached toilet in schemes having minimum 100 flats
and thereafter additional 10 Sq.m. area for every 300 flats.
In case of scheme having more than 1000 flats, the above amenities shall be reasonably
provided keeping in view the above requirements.
iv) Every Residential building having more than 6 flats/tenements shall have entrance lobby of
minimum 9 Sq.m. at ground floor. Minimum dimension of such lobby shall not be less
than 2.50 m.
v) The requirements at (i) to (iii) above shall firstly be provided for the building having 30 (1)
to 100 tenements and thereafter the quantum mentioned in the said provisions shall be
provided.
9.32 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENT
All special buildings shall be planned, designed and constructed to ensure fire safety and this
shall be done in accordance with the regulations of Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety
Measures Act, 2006. For the provisions not included in these regulations and the said Act,
provisions mentioned in Part IV of Fire Protection of National Building Code India, amended
from time to time shall be referred and prevail.
9.33 SERVICE FLOOR
A service floor of height not exceeding 1.8 m. may be provided in a building exclusively for
provision/diversion of services. Provided further that a service floor with height exceeding 1.8
m. may be allowed in a building of medical use or in building having height more than 70 m.
with the special permission of Authority with reasons recorded in writing.

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