UDCPR 2020 Chapter 9 is all about the Requirements of Part of the Building as per mentioned in the UDCPR 

This is Applicable to all Planning Authorities and Regional Plan Areas except Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Other Planning Authorities/Special Planning Authorities/ Development Authorities within the limit of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, MIDC, NAINA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Hill Station Municipal Councils, Eco-sensitive/Eco-fragile region notified by MoEF & CC and Lonavala Municipal Council, in Maharashtra.

Rule No. 9.20 Lighting and Ventilation of Room

9.20.1  Adequacy and manner of provision

i) The minimum aggregate area of opening of habitable rooms and kitchens excluding doors shall be not less than 1/10th of the floor area of the room.

ii) No portion of a room shall be assumed to be lighted, if it is more than 7.5 m. away from the opening assumed for light and ventilation, provided an additional depth of any room beyond 7.5 m. may be permitted subject to provision of proportionate increase in the area of the opening.

iii) A staircase shall be deemed to be adequately lighted and ventilated, if it has one or more openings and an area taken together measures not less than 1.0 sq.m. per landing on the external wall.

iv) An opening with a minimum area of 1.0 Sq.m. in a kitchen, and 0.30 sq.m. with one dimension of 0.30 m. for any bathroom, water closet or store shall be treated as adequate.

9.20.2  Ventilation Shaft

For ventilating the spaces for water closets & bathrooms, if not opening on front, side, rear & interior open spaces, these shall open on the ventilation shaft, the size of which shall not be less than the values given in the table below :-

Note :-

a) For buildings above 30.0 m., a mechanical ventilation system shall be installed beside the provisions of the minimum ventilation shaft.

b) For fully air-conditioned residential/other buildings, the

9.20.3 Artificial Lightning and Mechanical Ventilation

Where lighting and ventilation requirements are not met through daylighting and natural ventilation, they shall be ensured through artificial lighting and ventilation in accordance with the provisions of Part 8, Building

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Basements as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Ramp as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Balcony as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Provision of Lift as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Compound Wall and Other Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

UDCPR 2020 Chapter 2 is all about Development Permission and Commencement Certificate as per mentioned in the UDCPR 

This is Applicable to all Planning Authorities and Regional Plan Areas except the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Other Planning Authorities/Special Planning Authorities/ Development Authorities within the limits of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, MIDC, NAINA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Hill Station Municipal Councils, Eco-sensitive/Eco-fragile region notified by MoEF & CC, and Lonavala Municipal Council in Maharashtra.

Rule No. 2.9 Completion Certificate

The owner through his Architect/licensed engineer/town planner/supervisor, as the case may be, who has supervised the construction, shall furnish a building completion certificate to the Authority in the form in Appendix - G. This certificate shall be accompanied by three sets of plans of the completed development, the certificate about the operation of the lift from consultant and certificate of structural stability, wherever necessary.

In case of special buildings, the Completion Certificate shall also be accompanied with the NOC from the Chief Fire Officer of the respective Authority or Director of Fire services, as the case may be.

Rule No. 2.10 Occupancy Certificate

The Authority after inspection of the work and after satisfying himself that there is no deviation from the sanctioned plans as mentioned in Regulation No.2.8.5, issues an occupancy certificate in the form in Appendix – H or refuses to sanction the occupancy certificate in Appendix - I within 21 days from the date of receipt of the said completion certificate, failing which the work shall be deemed to have been approved for occupation, provided the construction conforms to the sanctioned plans. One set of plans, certified by the Authority, shall be returned to the owner along with the occupancy certificate. Where the occupancy certificate is refused or rejected, the reasons for refusal or rejection shall be given in intimation of the rejection or the refusal The applicant may request for Deemed Occupancy Certificate, if eligible, as above. The Authority shall issue the Deemed Occupancy Certificate within 15 (fifteen) days of the application.

Rule No. 2.11 Part Occupancy Certificate

When requested by the holder of the development permission, the Authority may issue a part occupancy certificate for a building, or part thereof, before completion of the entire work as per development permission, provided sufficient precautionary measures are taken by the holder of the development permission to ensure public safety and health of the occupants and users of the said portion of the building. The part occupancy certificate shall be subject to the owners indemnifying the Authority in the form in Appendix 'J'.

Rule No. 2.12 Inspection

The Authority shall have the power to carry out inspection of the work under the provisions of the Act, at various stages to ascertain whether the work is proceeding as per the provisions of regulations and sanctioned plan.

Rule No. 2.13 Unsafe Buildings

All unsafe buildings shall be considered to constitute a danger to public safety and hygiene and sanitation and shall be restored by repairs or demolished or dealt with as otherwise directed by the Authority. The relevant provisions of the regulations/Act shall apply for the procedure of actions to be taken by the Authority for unsafe buildings.

Rule No. 2.14 Offences and Penalties

i)  Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of these regulations, any requirements

or obligations imposed on him by virtue of the Act or these regulations, shall :-

(a) Be guilty of an offence and upon conviction, shall be punished as stipulated in Section 52 of the Act.

(b) Be subject to further suitable actions including demolition of unauthorized works, as stipulated under Sections 53 and 54 of the Act.

(c) Where such person is a Licensed Engineer/Structural Engineer/Town Planner/Supervisor, be subject to suitable action against him which may include cancellation of license and debarring him from further practice/business for a period as may be decided by the Authority. Thereupon such Licensed Engineer/Structural Engineer/Town Planner/Supervisor shall be considered debarred for the respective district.

(d) Where such person is a registered Architect, be subject to action of the Council of Architecture as per the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972 based on the report of the Authority and debarring him from further practice/ business for a period as may be decided by the Authority.

ii) Any person who neglects any requirements or obligations imposed on him including the maintenance of fire protection services, appliances and lifts in working order or who interferes with or obstructs any person in the discharge of his duties shall be guilty of an offence as specified in Section 36 of the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006 and, upon conviction, shall be subject to penalties and other consequences spelt out in said Act.

Related Regulations to Rule No. 2- 

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Commencement of Work in UDCPR 2020

Grant or Refusal of Permission in UDCPR 2020

Procedure During Construction in UDCPR 2020

Discretionary Powers and Relaxations In Specific Cases in UDCPR 2020

Discretionary Powers Interpretation in UDCPR 2020

Procedure for Obtaining Development Permission, Building Permission, Commencement Certificate in UDCPR 2020

Permission from the Planning Authority is Mandatory in UDCPR 2020

Know more about NOC (No Objection Certificate) for Building Construction

Every person who intends to carry out new development and erect, re-erect or make any alterations in any place in a building or demolish any building essential to obtain building permission from local planning authority. Similarly, Building permission is the No Objection Certificate for Building Construction. You can make the application for Construction Noc through registered architect or licensed engineer/ structural engineer, to the authority planning authority.

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What are the documents required for Building Permission?

To obtain construction noc, it is mandatory to submit complete information in the form with all necessary documents. Subsequently, Payment receipt of scrutiny fee and any other fee /charges needs to be attached along with the application for Construction Noc.  Below is the Checklist of documents required for building permission-

a)  Application for Building permission

    b)  Mojani map showing plot boundaries

    c)   7/12 or property card

    d)      Property Fer-Faar (Mutation Entries)

    e)      PREDCR drawing & report

    f)       Zoning Demarcation

    g)      Building drawing as per DC rules 2017

    h)      Structural stability certificate

    i)        Site supervisor Letter

     j)        Owner Registration to PMC

     k)      Tax NOC

 l)        Title & Search Report

m)   Aviation NOC (or elevation certificate)

n)      Society Allotment letter & NOC

o)      Site Photos

p)      Layout Plan (If available)

Procedure for Building Approval

The process involves to obtain building permission is subject to stringent scrutiny. Following are the step by step process involves in online permission-

Step 1.  Procuring all required documents.

Step 2.  Online application with Pre-dcr drawing to get Pre Approval.

Step 3. Offline file submission.

Step 4. Site visit report and order by Building Inspector

Step 5. Payment of Challan.

Step 6. Final stamp on blueprint and get Commencement Certificate.

List of Other NOC required for construction

When you make a dream of new home and opt to execute it, you enter into the pre-approvals’ stage. Many of us know how to take decisions but very few know that there is list of documentation needed for it to come in existence. Every builder and owner of the land has to give applications and documents which are required for building constructions and its clearance. Following are the list of various NOC’s requires for the construction as depends on the project-

a)     Fire Noc

b)     Aviation Noc

c)     Garden Noc

d)     Forest Noc

e)     Heritage Noc

f)      Road Noc

g)     PWD Noc

h)     Irrigation Noc

i)       M.O.U / Development Agreement Noc.

 FAQ about Building Permission-

1.     What are the various factors occurs to get noc for building?

Specifically, Various factors are involved in building permission. However it starts from  the identification and authentication of land, to check that building conforms to all the standards of safety and regulations, distance from road, distance of surrounding buildings, height of proposed construction, and any other criteria set by the local planning authorities arises time to time.

2.     What are the Building Rules in PCMC?

Click here https://pmc.gov.in/sites/default/files/DC%20Rul%202017.PDF
for PMC Building Rules DCPR 2017.

Click here https://www.pcmcindia.gov.in/PDF_forms/Dc_rule.pdf for PCMC Building Rules.

           3.How much time it takes to get Construction NOC?

   Generally, from the date of final application along with necessary documents to local planning authority, it takes upto 25 days or more to obtain Construction Noc or Building PermissionOne should seek this process while constructing a new building. Also it is required at time of extension, Addition of floor, Lift addition  in existing building. Remember, for any interior changes approvals are not required

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UDCPR 2020 Chapter 9 is all about the Requirements of Part of the Building as per mentioned in the UDCPR 

This is Applicable to all Planning Authorities and Regional Plan Areas except Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Other Planning Authorities/Special Planning Authorities/ Development Authorities within the limit of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, MIDC, NAINA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Hill Station Municipal Councils, Eco-sensitive/Eco-fragile region notified by MoEF & CC and Lonavala Municipal Council, in Maharashtra.

Rule No. 9.26 Boundary/Compound Wall

i) The maximum height of the front compound wall shall be 1.5 m. above the central line of the front street. Compound wall up to 2.4 m. height may be permitted, if the top 0.9 m. is of open type construction. The maximum height of the side and rear compound wall shall be 1.5 m. above the average ground level of the particular plot.

ii) In the case of a corner plot, the height of the boundary wall shall be restricted to 0.75 m. for a length equal to the fanning of the road on the front and side of the intersection and the remaining height of 0.75 m., if required, in accordance with sub-regulation (i) above, may be of open type construction (railings).

iii) The provision of sub-regulations (i) and (ii) above shall not be applicable to boundary walls of jails.

iv) In the case of industrial buildings, electric sub-stations, transformer stations, institutional buildings like sanatoria, hospitals, industrial buildings like workshops, factories and educational buildings like schools, colleges including the hostels and other users of public utility undertakings the height up to 2.4 m. may be permitted by the Authority.

v) The gates in a compound wall shall not open on any public access/pathway/road/street and shall open entirely inside the property.

Rule No. 9.16 Stilt

A stilt with one or more levels may be permitted underneath a building. The height of the stilt floor below the soffit of the beam shall not be less than 2.4 m. At least two sides of the stilt shall be open. In the case of stack parking, a clear height of 4.50 m. shall be maintained. The open stilt portion shall not be used for any purpose other than for vehicle parking or play areas for children. However, habitable use may be allowed in part of the stilt which shall be counted in F.S.I. In the case of a stilt on the ground floor plinth of the stilt shall not be more than 15 cm. from the surrounding ground level.

Rule No. 9.17 Chimneys

Chimney, where provided, shall conform to the requirements of the Indian Standard Code of Practice for Fire Safety of Building. Provided that the Chimney shall be built at least 0.9 m. above flat roof. In the case of sloping roofs, the chimney top shall not be less than, 0.6 m. above the ridge of the roof in which the chimney penetrates.

Rule No. 9.18 Letter Box

A letter box of appropriate dimensions shall be provided on the ground floor of residential and commercial buildings.

Rule No. 9.19 Meter Room

A meter room shall be provided as per the requirement of M.S.E.D.C.L. or power supply

company as per the number of tenements/units.

Rule No. 9.21 Overhead Tanks

Every overhead water storage tank shall be maintained in a perfectly mosquito-proof condition by providing a properly fitting hinged cover and every tank more than 1.5 m. in height shall be provided with a permanently fixed iron ladder.

Rule No. 9.22 Parapet

Parapet walls and handrails provided on the edges of roof terraces, podiums, balconies, verandahs, and recreational floors shall not be less than 1.0 m. and not more than 1.2 m. in height from the finished floor level. In case of occupancies like educational, health, etc. such parapet may be permitted up to 2.00 m. height.

Rule No. 9.23 Cabin

Where cabins are provided, the size of cabins shall be 3.0 sq.m. with a minimum width of 1.0 m. The clear passages within the divided space of any floor shall not be less than 0.9 m. and the distance from the farthest space in a cabin to any exit shall not be more than 18.5 m.

Rule No. 9.24 Wells

Wells intended for the supply of water for human consumption or domestic purposes may be permitted at a suitable place in a plot.

Rule No. 9.25 Septic Tanks

Every building or group of buildings together shall be either connected to a Drainage system or be provided with a sub-soil dispersion system in the form of a septic tank of suitable size and technical specifications. Modern methods of disposal, as may be specified by Government/Government bodies such as NEERI etc. may also be permissible.

Rule No. 9.30 Architectural Projections

Architectural Projections may be allowed to the following extent.

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.

Rule No. 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 a height exceeding 1.8 m. may be allowed in a building of medical use or in a building having a height more than 70.0 m. with the special permission of the Authority with reasons recorded in writing.

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Habitable Rooms as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Basements as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Ramp as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Balcony as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Provision of Lift as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

Lighting and Ventilation of Room as Requirements of Part of Building in UDCPR 2020

UDCPR 2020 Chapter 15 is all about the Regulations For Special Activities/Plans as per mentioned in the UDCPR 

This is Applicable to all Planning Authorities and Regional Plan Areas except Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Other Planning Authorities/Special Planning Authorities/ Development Authorities within the limit of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, MIDC, NAINA, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Hill Station Municipal Councils, Eco-sensitive/Eco-fragile region notified by MoEF & CC and Lonavala Municipal Council, in Maharashtra.

Rule No. 15.1 Quarrying Operations

With the approval of the, Authority Mining or Quarrying operations may be permitted in

Agriculture Zone on the following conditions :

1) The quarrying and mining operations shall be permitted outside CRZ and notified eco-sensitive zones and heritage precincts but only at specific locations decided by the competent authority. The development permission shall be granted subject to production of order to carry out these activities from the revenue authority concerned under the Minor Minerals Act and NOC of the MPCB.

2) The application for Development Permission for quarrying shall include :

a) Original 7/12 extract along with a location plan at 1:5000 scale of the quarry site and an area up to 500 meters around the quarry site showing important natural and manmade features and contours.

b) A site plan at 1:500 scale showing site boundaries, contours, and all existing natural and man-made features such as hills, water courses, trees, and other important landscape features, access roads, buildings, and other structures.

c) Proposed excavation plan and cross sections at 1:500 or larger scale showing proposed phasing; terracing; stepping; benching slopes; locations of process equipment; diversion of water courses; impounding lake; storage areas for topsoil, waste material, quarried material; workers housing; landscaping including screen planting, mounding and measures against visual intrusion, etc.

d) A restoration plan including landscaping proposals, phasing, and proposal for reuse of the area after quarrying.

e) A report supplementing the excavation and restoration plans, costs, and implementation program.

f) Scrutiny fee shall be paid by the owner.

g) Development Charge for the land under quarrying shall be paid by the owner, as per the

provisions of section 124-B of the M.R. & T.P. Act, 1966, at 0.50% of the rates of developed land mentioned in the A.S.R. of the Registration Dept. of the year in which permission is granted.

3) No quarrying shall commence until the excavation plan is also approved by the Director of Geology and Mining, Government of Maharashtra.

4) The Restoration Plan approved by the Planning Authority shall be carried out in consultation with the concerned Conservator of Forest or District Forests Officer, and the Revenue Authority.

5) The natural gradient of the slope should be maintained during quarrying operations. The slope of the foot-wall side (A slope in the direction in which mining does not exist) should be properly organized by planting adequate trees of suitable species so as to have soil-binding vegetation.

6) In the case of murum quarrying, entire weathered soil or murum shall not be excavated exposing hard rock; instead, a capping of at least half a meter be left so that it can support vegetation and plantation that be done later on. Similarly, these operations shall not cause depression below the average ground level.

7) The watercourse, if any from a higher slope, should be properly diverted out of the quarry area so that minimum water flows into the quarry and is safely channeled out of any nearby human settlement.

8) During quarrying operations, the water should be sprayed at least once in a day over the roads at quarry sites and nearby areas.

9) Kachha road leading to the quarry site shall be invariably sprayed with water during the period when trucks carry murum. In addition, to minimize dust pollution, measures such as the adoption of hoods at transfer points, vulcanizing of conveyor belt joints, under belt cleaning devices, apart from the installation of a dust extrication system for conveyance, shall be adopted. The kachha road leading to the quarry shall have a roadside plantation in order to arrest the dust pollution.

10) No Quarrying and crushing shall be permitted if a highway or public road having a width of 30 m. or more, a railway line, or any human settlement is located within 200 m. from the quarrying site. However, for quarrying with blasting operations, the distance shall be at least 500 m.

11) Residences for laborers and related temporary structures should be constructed at least 500 meters away from the place of blasting as well as from the place of quarrying. Heavy blasting by the use of heavy machinery shall be prohibited

12) The development permission for quarrying shall be granted for period of 1 year and may be revalidated every year for a maximum period of 3 years. After this fresh permission for further quarrying will be necessary. In granting such fresh permission, the Authority shall have regard to the applicant’s performance in observing the approved excavation and restoration plans, and in carrying out the quarrying operations in accordance with these guidelines.

Related Regulations

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