The Hindu 20.01.2010
New building rules come into force
Special Correspondent
| Curbs on multi-storeyed constructions; focus on parking lots, open space |
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government has brought into force the revised building rules in the State by reducing the coverage and floor area ratio and increasing the number of parking lots and extent of open space.
Local Administration Minister Paloli Mohammed Kutty said in a release here on Tuesday that restrictions had been imposed on the construction of multi-storeyed buildings. The coverage of residential apartments has been reduced to 1.5. On remitting an additional fee, this would be increased up to 2.75.
Curbs have been imposed on constructing multi-storeyed buildings close to narrow roads. As many as 100 units will be permitted on sites which have an access of 12-metre width. For constructing more than 100 units, the access should be 15 metre wide. A seven-metre road is mandatory for constructing a four-storeyed building.
While constructing residential apartments, a 100-sq.m. apartment should have one car parking facility. This has been increased in the case of hotels. Residential flats and apartments should set apart 30 per cent space for parking visitors vehicles.
Tackling emergencies
All multi-storeyed buildings should provide 5-metre open space around them so that fire-tenders can move freely in the event of an emergency. Solar water heaters should be installed in lodges, hospitals, marriage halls and residential apartments.
All details of construction, including the name of the developer and construction permit, should be displayed at the construction sites. Land developers should furnish details of approval for layout too. Permission of the immediate resident should be secured for scooping the plot beyond the prescribed limit.
The developer will have to compensate for the loss, if any, incurred due to piling. A qualified engineer should always be present at the sites. Safety norms too have been laid in the rules.
