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DRAFT GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HIGH RISE BUILDING PROPOSALS
16th July 2011
Preamble
The development of a city is highly dependent upon the vision of its
stakeholders with regard to its ultimate looks and utilities. Mumbai city has
struggled in the past being an industrial city with largest slum population. The
changes in the city is reflective in terms of development being proposed by the
planners and authorities.
Though market forces take control of many changes and development, the
strongest influence of vertical development of the city which provides multiple
levels of FSI for multiple reasons, is on the environment. The city with little open
spaces, lowest road length (amongst large cities of India), highest population
density and largest slum area needs to balance growth with the amenities and
especially environment which is getting deteriorated rapidly.
The vertical development all around the city needs to look at these issues not
only from environment point of view but also safety and security of population
from fire, earthquake, terror attacks, diseases and climate changes. Some of
the other amenities which are essential for the development of the city roads,
pedestrian pathways, traffic densities, power, water supply and sewerage
system to take up the loads created due to development. The first few acts as a
catalyst for such development can lead to multiple development leading to
extreme pressure on the resources, amenities, environment and people.
A high rise is defined differently in many countries, of which starting with more
than 10 floors is very common. In some cities across world, it is 15 floors and
above. A major component of interaction of the building with surroundings starts
with the base or podium. The base is the primary interface with the city context
of the environment, street/roads, people, and other amenities. The upper parts
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are important for aesthetics, shadow effect, tunnel effect, wind and
microclimate, glaze, birds and others.
Poor implementation and design of a high-rise buildings can be an unwanted
addition in the area. The neighborhood can get affected due to inadequately
detailed design which can impinge upon pedestrian spaces, crowded roads,
privacy problems, negatively change the regions character besides contributing
to microclimate impacts and environmental issues such as wind tunnel effects,
shadows, noise, and air quality.
On the other hand, when properly done, all of the above problem areas can be
addressed early in the design process. This would also provide an opportunity
to rejuvenate the neighborhood. A well designed and implemented building can
positively improve the municipal services and amenities and positively
contribute to the areas quality. The overall development should be able to add
value to the city and not add burden.
Govt. of Maharashtra has constituted a Technical Committee for scrutiny of
proposals of high rise buildings (HRB) having height more than 70 mt.
In
pursuance of that all the new building proposals where the height of the
proposed buildings exceeds 70 mt. are referred to the aforesaid Committee
known as High Rise Buildings Committee (HRC).
The HRC is recommending body and the Commissioner, MCGM can overrule
the recommendation of the HRC by giving reasons in writing. Further, FSI
matters, No Objection Certificates from CRZ, MoEF, Aviation, Heritage aspects
etc are not within the purview of the HRC.
Use of Guidelines
The guidelines are aimed at addressing high rises in mixed types of
development and surroundings. The purpose is to integrate the development
with the vision of the city which looks at more and more vertical development.
Many of the guidelines can vary from place to place and in the context in which
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the development is proposed, however, in large number of cases, these can be

easily applied.
There is also a need to simultaneously address through a separate study which
can be undertaken for an area development plan and vision document so
that the context of development and actual development match. Competent
authority must be prepared to address this issue, as many places, a standalone description of a building may not be sufficient to address all the major
issues discussed above. Integration of the development with the city
infrastructure, environment and safety must be the prime criteria.
Ideally, the city should have a Master Plan for next 20-30 year window. Such a
plan would form a basis for any developmental activity in the Mumbai city. It is
given to understand that such a document would require substantial time to
prepare. Therefore, in the interim it is proposed to follow some guidelines on
the basis of which any high rise building proposal may be considered. Such
guidelines would be helpful in transparent, consistent and smooth functioning of
HRC.
These guidelines have been formulated taking into consideration
feedback from previous HRCs and other professionals. The guidelines will be
revised from time to time so that best practices can be incorporated on the
basis of experience gained within the committee as well as any additional
information and knowledge which may become available.
In these guidelines the word building and Phrases high rise building
or HRB have been used as equivalents and defined as Any structure for
whatsoever purpose and of whatsoever materials constructed and every part
thereof whether used as human habitation or not and includes foundation,
plinth, walls, floors, roofs, chimneys, plumbing and building services, fixed
platforms, verandah, balcony, cornice or projection, part of a building or
anything affixed thereto or any wall enclosing or intended to enclose any land or
space and signs and outdoor display structures (Source: NBC,2005, Part 2,
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Section 1, Clause 2.5). The definition of height & building and building line is
as given in Clauses 2.6 and 2.7 of NBC (2005) Part 2, Section 1).
Purpose of the guidelines
The major objectives of these guidelines are:
To understand the place and context of high rise development so that it is

compatible with the existing or planned area development without
adversely
affecting
the
neighborhood
amenities
of
space
and
environment.
To develop and strive to achieve pedestrian-friendly streets, easy

accessible roads and public spaces that contribute to safe, healthy and
homogenous communities
To achieve an integrated parking, municipal services, utilities, resources

(power and water), and connected communities within and around the site
with a view to get mix of uses and open spaces that contribute to the
amenities of urban living;
Development of the city which does not disorient the microclimate, heat
island effect, lower climate change impact, resilient design for sea level
rise and other disasters.
Development of vertical structure, which does not lead to elevated slums

in the city devoid of amenities.
To have safe, secure and durable structure.
Guidelines for High Rise Development
The Guidelines presented below are the minimal requirement and can be
further enhanced which can add to the quality of life of people and rejuvenated
environmental conditions.
These
guidelines
are
in
addition
to
the
rules
made
in
D.C.Regulations,1991 (amended up to date) and NBC-2005.
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1)
Submission of Proposal
a)
No High Rise Building Proposal shall be considered on the net plot

area less than 1000 sq.m.
b)
High Rise Building Proposal shall be submitted for total High Rise
Building as planned. The clearance will be restricted only in respect
of FSI admissible on the date of submission of the Proposal.
Additional FSI, if availed, developer will submit appropriate proposal
for clearance of additional FSI.
c)
The submission of the proposal shall be received in the prescribed

formats only (enclosed within).
2)
Abutting Road and Access Road

The width of abutting road shall be 12 meters (Part 3-9.4.6(a) of NBC
Part 3.2005). In case of plots which do not abut to Municipal/ Public Road, the
proposal shall satisfy Table-1 shown below. Other requirements like strength of
road, etc. shall be as per relevant I.R.C. and I.S.Code.
Table-1
Width of Access Road to Net Plot Area Served
Access length
in meters (m)
(1)
Less than 75
75 to 150
150 to 300
Over
3)
More than
1000
Area served (Sq.Mt.)

1500-4000
4000-10000
Over 10000
Width in meters (mt.)

(3)
(4)
9
9
9
9
9
9
12
12
(5)
12
12
12
12
(2)
9
9
9
12
Open Spaces Inside Plot Area

a)
Residential, Commercial, Educational & all other High Rise
Buildings:The side and rear open spaces of the building shall not be less than 12
meters and front open space shall not be less than 7.5 meters.
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b)
High Rise Building proposals as per Regulations 35(5), 33(6),

33(7) & 33(9) or High Rise Building proposals in Slum
Rehabilitation Scheme:-
In case of High Rise Building proposals as per Regulations 33(5), 33(6),

33(7) and 33(9) or High Rise Building proposals in Slum Rehabilitation
Scheme, preferably two side open spaces of minimum 9.2 m. width (free
from all extensions/ projections/ S.W.D.) shall be provided or one side of
High Rise Building with 9 meter open space and or abut 9 m. wide clear
road (free from all extensions/ projections / S.W.D.) and having building
line flush with parking floors having refuge area facing to this road shall
be provided.
4)
Parking Spaces
The parking spaces shall be provided as per the provisions of D.C.R.
(amended up to date). The location of parking spaces shall be well ventilated.

Sufficient provision for visitors parking shall be proposed at suitable location
with toilet for drivers. Parking floor height shall not be more than 4.2 m.
Mechanical ventilation, in addition, may be insisted depending upon the
proximity of the surrounding buildings and condition of the ventilation. Parking
floors shall not have any features except parapet wall of 1.5 m. height.
In addition to car parks, additional space should be earmarked for two
wheelers and cycles within the parking area, preferably on ground levels. The
requirement shall be on the basis of analysis of occupancy and use.
The sprinklers shall be provided to car parking area (please refer Clause
No.5.1.7 i.e. Automatic Sprinklers of Part 4 of N.B.C.2005).
Drenchers shall be provided at the periphery of the car parking area
(please refer Clause No.5.1.7 i.e. Automatic Sprinklers of Part 4 of
N.B.C.2005).
Entry to the car parking area shall be accessed/ gained through air lock
room with 3 hours fire resistant & smoke check door (please refer Clause
No.4.10, i.e., Pressurization of Staircases (Protected Escape Routes) of Part 4
of N.B.C.2005).
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If required parking cannot be accommodated with two to three level

basement and parking floor level up to 21 meters then a separate car park
tower with automatic car parking shall be provided (please refer Clause No.10
of Street Parking Spaces, Sub Point 10.9 of Part-3, NBC 2005 & Point No.5.1.7
Automatic Sprinklers for fire protection of basement & upper level parking). All
car park floors should be open from all sides. No windows are to be provided.
One meter high parapet wall is permitted all around.
Natural ventilation in the form of individual/ separate cutouts at the rate
of 2.5% of the floor area of the basements (from the individual basements to
ground level open to sky) shall be provided. In addition mechanical ventilation
shall also be provided (please refer Clause No.12.9 i.e. Basement of Part-3 of
N.B.C.2005 & Point No.C-16 of Annexure-C of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
Stack Parking shall be provided only on ground floor, 1st parking floor
level and in 1st basement with sunken pit, with 3.5 m height.
If the area exceeds
750 sq.m..,it shall be compartmented with brick
walled and fire resistance door, both having three hours fire resistance. These
fire doors can be held open with fusible link/ detector activated link (please refer
to Point No.C-1.8 of Annexure-C of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
5)
Staircases
a)
As per the provision of D.C.R. minimum 2 Nos. of staircases shall

be proposed for High Rise Buildings. One of them shall be having
exit on the external side of building directly and should have
adequate natural light. Natural ventilation for both staircases and
passages connecting both the staircases must be naturally lit and
ventilated.
In case of parking floors, sufficient Nos. of additional staircases
shall be provided from parking floors to Ground for easy
evacuation point of view in case of any disaster.
Considering the provisions of D.C.R., N.B.C., etc. alongwith the
exit multiplying factors maintained therein; the clear width of main
staircase shall be 2.0 m. minimum and the other staircase shall
not be less than 1.5 m. or considering the multiplying factor as per
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Reg.43 of D.C.R. whichever is more applicable for both

staircases.
The position of both the staircase shall be preferably staggered.
The maximum height of riser shall be 190 mm for residential and
150 mm for other buildings and should be restricted to 12 per
flight. The minimum clear headroom under landing in a staircase
shall be 2.2 m. The minimum clear headroom under any staircase
shall be 2.2 m.
b)
Basement and parking floors (additional staircases):

For every 750 sq.m. of basement area provided without sprinklers
one fire escape staircase shall be provided of 1.5 m flight width.
Where sprinklers are provided for an area of 1150 sq.m. one
staircase of 1.5 m flight width needs to be provided.
c)
The staircase shall be free from winders.
One of the staircases which is externally located should be provided with

smoke-check (air-lock) lobby with two fire resisting doors (self-closing) of three
hour fire resistance to have an access to lobby on the floor (please refer Clause
No.4.10 & Clause No.4.11 of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
It should have louvers in top half portion of the door (please refer Clause
No.3.4.11 i.e. Air-Conditioning & Ventilation and Clause No.3.4.12 i.e. Smoke
Venting of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
It is proposed to provide latch-lock to door for access to terrace from
staircase (normal door) with breakable glass window just above latch-lock so as
to open the door in case of an emergency by breaking the glass window and
opening the latch-lock. The main key for the latch should be kept with BMS/
Security/ Shift Fire Officer of the building. The latch-lock can be synchronized
with manual fire alarm system so as to have notification of opening on control
panel on ground floor.
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6)
Refuge Area
The Refuge Area shall be provided as per the provisions of N.B.C /

D.C.R., preferably entire first refuge floor to be at 24 m and thereafter the
refuge floor shall be provided at interval of 15 m. The refuge area shall be
approachable easily by all the occupants and all Fire Appliances in case of any
disaster. All the refuge areas shall also be easily approachable from common
lobby/ fire lift/ staircases & also it shall satisfy the travel distance criteria as
mentioned in D.C.R. No furniture shall be permitted in the refuge area. One
toilet and drinking water facility shall be provided in every refuge floor.
The Fire Resistance Door (F.R.D.) of 3 hours fire resistance shall be
provided to segregate the refuge area from other area in case of Fire/
explosion.
Fire Fighting/ evacuation of occupants should be from open space on
ground level only.
Automatic Sprinkler Arrangement shall be provided in entire building
area and horizontal parking area as per provisions of National Building
Code,2005 with proper Building Management System (BMS) accessible and
having connectivity from nearest Fire Station.
The refuge area proposed shall be planned on the area facing the main
road side of the proposal. Parking floor and building face shall flush on the
main road side and any other habitable side to allow access for Fire Engine.
The refuge area should be made accessible from staircase/ common
protected lobby (please refer Clause No.4.12.3 and Point No.C-1.11 of
Annexure-C of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
As far as possible, refuge floor shall be within the building line itself. No
additional cantilevers are required for the refuge.
7)
Disaster Management Plan
The Disaster Management Plan shall be prepared as per the norms.

Central Control Room/ Building Management System (B.M.S.) Room, in view of
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disaster management, shall be proposed abutting the common passage near

the exit/ reception at Ground floor. Detailed disaster management plan for the
onsite and offsite use shall be prepared keeping in view all the possible disaster
situations. These DMPs shall be operational system which can be made
working immediately after the completion. It is also expected that proper plan
also is in place for the building construction period.
8)
Environment Protection and Preservation Plan

The process of building must start with green thoughts at the start of the
conceptual plan itself. A building can be said to be green or eco-friendly when

conscious steps are taken during the entire process of planning and
construction of the building starting from excavation, selection of materials as
well as through the operation and maintenance phase of the building to keep
natural resource depletion and pollution as low as possible. Thus, the aim of
the creating an environmentally conscious building is to minimize demand on
non-renewable resources, maximize resource utilization efficiency, and
maximize reusing and recycling of renewable resources.
The eco-housing
movement graduates through a design process that requires thoughtful inputs

from all the concerned professionals the architect; the landscape designer
and the air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and energy consultants to work as
a team and carefully consider all aspects of construction of building and
associated services starting from the design stage itself.
The Environmental and Contextual Guidelines (annexure ECG V.01)
provides the overall guidelines as well needs for the environmental and
contextual need for the high rise building development. It is expected that a
report is prepared based on ECG V.01 and submit along with the mitigation
plan. After careful analysis of all the aspects of environmental context, design,
environment protection, safety etc, proponent is expected to prepare a
Environmental Protection and Preservation Plan (EPPP V.01) for all the
aspects and commit to its implementation which should be based o ECG V.01.
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9)
Fire Fighting System
The Fire Fighting System shall be designed and confirming at least with
the indicative guidelines as listed below:If building height is more than 70 m., break tank of 30,000 Liters (Thirty
Thousand Liters) minimum capacity shall be provided (please refer Tables 23 &
24 of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
The all fire and sprinkler pumps shall have positive Suction.
Separate access shall be provided to fire pump room from ground level
to fire pump room. Submersible pump shall not be allowed for the fire fighting
system (please refer IS 3844 (Year 1989) (Reaffirmed in 2000)).
Over head tank shall be not less than 50,000 Liters (Fifty Thousand
Liters) (please refer Table 23 of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
Motorized valve shall be provided to down comer feeder line of over
head tank connected to wet riser through pump and shall open automatically if
there is sudden loss of pressure in wet rise.
In addition to electrical operated fire pump Automatic Diesel operated
standby pump of same capacity shall be provided (it is mandatory as per Table
23 of N.B.C.2005. Refer IS 3844 (Year 1989) (Reaffirmed in 2000)).
All the occupancies shall be provided with sprinklers (please refer
Clause No.5.1.7 i.e. Automatic Sprinklers of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
Addressable fire detection shall be provide in the entire building including
enclosed lobbies and basement (please refer I.S.2189 (Year 1999) (Reaffirmed
in 2004)).
Natural ventilation in form of openable windows shall be provided to
corridors & lift lobby. (please refer Clause Nos.3.4.8 i.e. openings in separate
walls and floors and Clause No.3.4.8 i.e. Vertical Opening and Clause No.3.4.9
Fire Stop or Enclosure of Openings of Part 4 of N.B.C.2005. And for lifts please
refer Clause No.4.15 and Point No.C-1.5 of Annexure-C of N.B.C.2005).
The Corridors/ passages and lobbies shall be painted with non toxic fire
retardant paint. (please refer Point No.C-11 of Annexure-C of Part-4 of
N.B.C.2005).
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All the upholstery curtains shall be treated fire retardant coating. (please
refer Point No.C-11 of Annexure-C of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
All self closing smoke check doors shall not be less than 3 hours rating.
(please refer Point No.C-09 of Annexure-C of Part-4 N.B.C.2005).
Flow switch shall be provided to sprinkler main branch pipe on every
floor and the same shall be connected to fire detection panel.
The low/ high tension electrical cable shall be laid in dedicated shaft with
3 hours fire rating and if opening is provided for maintenance/ repairs purpose,
metal door having rating of the shaft shall be provided to the openings (please
refer Point No.C-1.9 i.e. Service Ducts/ Shafts and point No.C-1.12 for
Electrical Services of Annexure-C of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
The all vertical shaft provided in staircase or lobby shall be closed at
every floor level with concrete/ vermiculite/ in-tumescent material/ feelers, etc.
(please refer Point C/1.9 of Annexure-C of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
The automatic change over switch shall be provided to the lift from
normal to alternate power supply i.e. Diesel Generator (please refer Point No.C1.5 of Annexure-C of Part-4 of N.B.C.2005).
Separate power connectivity with isolation switch to override the normal
and alternate power shall be provided.
If the lift opens in common lift lobby, the lift be suitable compartmented
and entry to refuge shall be gained through 3 hours fire resistant door with class
vision panel of same resistance.
Fall safe rugged intercom facility between refuge floor to main lobby on
ground floor and fire control room shall be provided.
The possibility of provision of chutes or other means shall be proposed
to have early & fast evacuation of population in case of disaster.
On the contrary it should be made mandatory for all the buildings above
70 mtrs. to have a separate duct for vertical fire chute accessible from staircase
landing of alternate floor with three hour smoke stop door. This duct should be
externally located and well segregated from rest of the building with having
three hours fire resistant wall.
The refuge chute shall be accessible directly through refuge area/ refuge
floor.
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Only LPG or CNG through approved pipeline network for cooking fuel
shall be permitted in entire building. (please refer Point No.C-1.13 of AnnexureC of Part 4 of N.B.C.2005).
Use of L.P.G. cylinders and Kerosene/ Kerosene pressurized stove shall
strictly be prohibited in entire building.
Two dedicated fire lifts with air-lock lobby shall provide to the building.
The lift well shall be independent well located externally with three hour fire
resistance structure (please refer Clause No.4.10 i.e. Pressurized of Staircases
(Protected Escape Routes) of Part 4 of N.B.C.2005).
10)
Ramp
The ramp to basement and parking floors shall be between 6 m to 7 m
wide for two way traffic and 3.5 m to 4.0 m width for one way traffic shall be
provided with Gradient of 1:12 for cars and 1:15 for heavy vehicles. Driveway
leading to basement shall be within the basement area.
If it is proposed to ply the fire engine on the ramp the width shall be
minimum 9.00 m with turning radius of 12.00 m minimum shall be provided. As
far as possible, this should be avoided. Also, taking of fire engine on car park
floor shall be avoided. Fire fighting should be done from open spaces only, to
the extent possible.
The clear head room of 5.50 m shall be proposed in case of fire engine
movement underneath the parking floor be provided.
The ramp should not occupy any portion of open spaces of car park
area.
11)
Structural Design
The structural design in standard commercial software package and

AutoCAD format duly certified by Licensed Structural Consultant shall be
submitted. The submission shall be as per the documents CHK-LST-STR-ENGV1.0,DBR-V1.0, REQ-STRUCT-SUB-V1.0
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The following additional details shall be considered over and above

those stipulated in relevant codes of practice.
1) Possibility of pounding with adjacent HRB in a cluster or at expansion
joint shall be cross checked.
2) All structural as well as not structural elements shall have minimum
fire rating as prescribed in NBC-2005, with minimum protection of 3
hours.
3) Testing of piles : Static pile test for minimum of 1 % of total piles
driven shall be undertaken, preferably for those in the tower area.
4) No anchors shall be allowed to extend beyond the line drawn 1.5 m
inside the plot boundary.
5) External walls shall be either 230 mm thick brick wall or 150 mm thick
concrete block wall. Such walls shall be properly anchored to the RC
/ steel structural elements.
6) Minimum three bore holes shall be provided in the main tower area.
The depth of the bore holes shall be up to about 15 m below the rock
strata.
12)
General
The signs for showing staircase, exit, lift, refuge and fire fighting
driveway to be pointed on the ground, fire shafts to be identified with red colour
and basement ventilation shafts to be indicated shall be displayed distinctly at
all common places where possible. Further, following points shall be observed.
1) Projections beyond the building line in the form of flowerbed, niche,
deck etc including the balcony, terrace shall not exceed 1.2 m.
2) All terraces shall be open to sky. No multiple terraces should be
allowed.
3) Swimming pools shall be preferably planned at podium levels or
lower floors to minimize wastage of energy in pumping, cleaning,
leakage, maintenance etc.
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4) As far as possible, the recreation areas shall be on ground level

rather than podiums.
13)
Basement (Open Space)

If the depth of basement excluding excavation is up to 4 m, the minimum
open space for basement from road side shall be 1.5 m. Further if, the depth of
basement excluding excavation is from 4 m to 8 m, the minimum open space
for basement from road side shall be 2 m and if the depth of basement
excluding excavation is more than 8 m, the minimum open space for basement
from road side shall be 2.5 m.
The depth of the excavation should not exceed 12 mt from the existing
ground level.
In case, the proponent wants to increase the depth of excavation, a
proper justification may be recorded & presented to HRC.
14)
The declaration forms appended at the end of this guidelines are
mandatory and required to be completed and submitted with the proposals

along with appointment letters of Architect and Structural Engineer and
Environment Engineer and Geotech Engineer. No proposals will be accepted
without these Appendices.
Along with all submissions concession reports of
the competent authority, if applicable, is required to be given as a part of the

submission.
15)
Checklist for submission of proposal to MCGM

a)
Submit information as per the documents ECG V.01 and EPPP

V.01, CHK-LST-STR-ENG-V1.0,DBR-V1.0, REQ-STRUCT-SUBV1.0,SITE-VISIT-REPORT-V1.0,
FIRE-REG-V1.0,
and
PROFORMA-V1.0.
b)
Submit 3 sets of Complete Architectural Drawings & Environment

Management Plan duly signed & stamped by Project Proponent,
Architect & respective Consultant, after giving principal clearance
by the committee for issue of the NOC.
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HRC/REQ-STRUCT-SUB/V1.0
REQUIREMENTS OF FRESH SUBMISSION TO HIGH-RISE COMMITTEE
1. At the time of fresh submission :
a. Building must have obtained D.C.Regulation clearance, stating
that the plans for full height fits within the purview of DCR. (In
the format of checklist attached)
b. If applicable Environment Clearance application should be
appended with the High Rise Submission.
c. All architectural features like detailed dimensioned elevations and
faade sections, faade support system details and parameters
and description of elevation finishes must be frozen.
d. The application made to High Rise Committee should be based
strictly on the currently available FSI to the project proponent.
In the absence of any of the above mentioned requirements, fresh
submission of High Rise Bldg. will not be allowed.
2. High Rise Bldg submission will be made in two stages.

a. In the first stage, the structural consultant and the geotechnical
consultant shall jointly present the concept and structural scheme
of the building, materials used, the design parameters, loading
standards, references used, software used, the load flow pattern,
foundation
system,
superstructure
framing,
construction
methodology to be adopted in support of the structural design
assumptions and any innovative techniques used in the design of
the high rise building to convince the HRC that the design will
make the building safe, stable and that the performance of the
building is suitable for comfortable occupancy. In the first stage,
the following documents shall be submitted to HRC (High Rise
Committee)
i. Project Personnel on Record Information Sheet given in
Appendix A must be filled by the Architect, Structural
Engineer, Geotechnical Consultant and the Client and
signed along with their License No. as applicable. .
ii. Appendix B Plot and Geotechnical Information shall be
filled in and signed by the Geotechnical Consultant.
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iii. Design Basis Report which includes minimum information

shown in document HRC/DBR/V1.0 shall be submitted.
iv. The CD containing the presentation
consultants team as described above.
made
by
the
If the HRC is convinced of the appropriateness of the scheme and

design methodology, permission will be granted to proceed for the
second stage.
b. In the second stage submission, the following documents will be
submitted to HRC.
i. A checklist shown in document HRC/CHK-LST-STRENG/V1.0 shall be filled and submitted by Structural
Engineer.
ii. All details mentioned in document HRC/CHK-LST-STRENG/V1.0 must be submitted by the Structural Engineer
on Record.
HRC will call the Structural Engineer for a discussion after

scrutinizing the above documents, if required, and convey its
comments, suggestions, recommendations and instructions to
alter any design aspects of the building if it feels so. If and when
all parameters appear to be satisfactory, no more discussions will
be held and the HRB proposal will be cleared.
3.
After the clearance given by HRC for a proposed bldg, no further
changes of any kind shall be effected without permission of the HRC (High Rise
Committee).
4.
Any changes made in the proposal without obtaining clearance from
HRC, earlier clearance given by the HRC shall be treated as revoked / invalid.
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APPENDIX A
PROJECT PERSONNEL ON RECORD AND CONTACT INFORMATION
1.
Project Reference No.

(HRC Folio No)
2.
Municipal Reference No.

(Building Proposal Ref. /
File No.)
3.
Project Name
As advertised by
Developer to the public
4.
Project Address
As mentioned in Building
Proposal File
5.
Project Proponent /
Developers Name &
Signature
6.
Project Proponent /
Developers Address
7.
Project Proponent /
Developers Telephone /
Mobile / email address
HRB -
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8.
Architects Name,
qualifications & License
No.
9.
Architects Address &

Signature
10.
Architects Telephone /
Mobile / email address
11.
Structural Engineers
Name, qualifications &
License No.
12.
Address & Signature
13.
Telephone / Mobile / Email
address
14.
Geotechnical Consultants
Name and qualifications.
15.
Address & Signature
16.
address
17.
M.E.P. Consultants Name,

Address, License No &
Signature
M.E.P. Consultants
address
Project Management
Consultants Address &
Signature
19.
20.
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APPENDIX B
PLOT AND GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION
Area of Plot in sq.mt.
At which depth suitable
Founding strata is
available in mt.
Nature of foundation
recommended for highrise building
Ground Water table
level with respect to
existing ground level
No of basements
proposed
Total depth of
excavation in mt.
Arrangement for
shoring.
Details of the structures
along with height
abutting the boundaries
of the plot.
North Side
West Side
South Side
East Side
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ECG-V.01
Environmental and Contextual Guidelines for High Rise
Use of Guidelines
The guidelines are aimed at addressing high rises in mixed types of
development and surroundings. The purpose is to integrate the development
with the vision of the city which looks at more and more vertical development.
Many of the guidelines can vary from place to place and in the context in which
the development is proposed, however, in large number of cases, these can be
easily applied.
There is also a need to simultaneously address through a separate study
which can be undertaken by the Municipal Corporation for an area
development plan and vision document so that the context of
development and actual development match. MCGM must be prepared to
address this issue, as many places, a stand-alone description of a
building may not be sufficient to address all the major issues discussed
above. Integration of the development with the city infrastructure,
environment and safety must be the prime criteria.
Guidelines for High Rise Development
The Guidelines presented below are the minimal requirement and can be
further enhanced which can add to the quality of life of people and rejuvenated
environmental conditions.
Contextual, Location, Typology and Environmental Architecture
1- Detailed layout with Location Plan: A detailed layout of the proposed
building and location showing surrounding areas (1-3km) around the site.
This preferably includes the details about major roads, road width,
access roads to the site, number of high rise building in the vicinity,
number of high rise buildings proposed in the locality etc. Apart from this
a note of prominent features such as Archaeologically important places,
Heritage sites, schools, places of worships, forest/national park etc. be
provided. Layout plan should clearly show the distances of other
buildings/roads surrounding all 4 sides of the plot.
2- The building should be oriented and thought of from the point of view of
unifying in such a way that it matches
a. with the overall goal and look of the region, lane and locality
b. with other buildings (current or future), looks, shape, colour etc
c. Links with public access roads, connectivity etc
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3- The building creates a view which aims at unifying the features and
space
4- Distinctly identify and announce the type of building proposed: an iconic
building (head office, tower of excellence etc) or other high rises. The
latter type should mix with the other buildings, features, space and
needs. The former could be unique in its shape, look, features however
meets the needs of the place and justifies the reason for it to be called
iconic building.
5- The base of the building and its height (base or podium) should have a
proper relationship with the street or roads facing the property. For
dense area it could be 1:1 and up to 1:3 depending upon the importance
of the street and roads. The building should be able to provide
appropriate space for the pedestrian besides other spaces for utilities for
fire, earthquake, ambulances, riot vehicles/police etc.
6- Design should be able to provide the open spaces close to its own
location as also provide public access and movement.
7- Building should not obstruct the views of important landmark, historic
buildings parks etc as far as possible. The purpose is to maintain the
aesthetics of the place and region.
8- The key parameter for tall buildings with regards to shadow of it is to
minimize the extent and duration of the shadow. The shadow on parks,
streets and other buildings must be minimized after carrying out a proper
analysis and mitigation plan, if applicable.
9- Micro-climate of the place needs to be analysed with regard to other
usages and buildings which may impact others with regard to wind,
temperature, sunlight and activities.
10- The buildings base is the main part which should be analysed with
regard to its functionality and its relationship with local streets, roads,
shadow, functionalities etc.
11- High rises are meant to provide spaces for more people by going higher
and therefore there is likelihood that there would be need of more open
space on ground, for pedestrian and road spaces. Proper setback and
space for pedestrian should be created.
12- The road facing faade of the building should not be featureless and
bland as it brings out ugly development. The podium or base facing the
street should be designed to make the place easily mixes with the nature
and locations with proper landscaping and street-scaping. As far as
possible high podium should be avoided besides use of mix use system
should be created.
13- Minimum distance from one property to another (especially high rise) or
buildings within the plots should be at least 20 m or based on the
shadow analysis and wind analysis. The shape and location should be
such that it can provide sense of space creation.
14- Provision of sidewalks for high current and projected pedestrian traffic as
highrises would make more people to use the space. Commercial highrises should create more pedestrian space and open spaces. Building
residents spill out area outside the building and design should also be
given importance.
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15- Pedestrian walkways development across the area would be the priority
which indicates that the creation of newer buildings creates more
accessibility and connectivity to open spaces and communities.
16- Walkways design must keep in mind unobstructed and smooth yielding
with the movement of able and disable citizens.
17- The setback for the area can consider providing places for buses and
public utilities movement and related infrastructure.
18- Location of open spaces should preferably be at the lower level as it
provides sense of space as also the buildings related sun, wind, shadow
and views. The open space could also be for gatherings, emergency
situation, benches, chairs, etc.
Environment
19- Day lighting description, passive solar gain, energy generation through
photovoltaic, solar panels etc should be discussed and described for the
building.
20- Climatic conditions based use of material: Use of glass for daylight
justification and later using high cooling needs to be avoided. If used, its
justification should be amply given for a climate conditions of Mumbai
region.
21- Use of glass faade for high rises should be minimized if adequate gaps
are not provided. Safety issue with regard to glass faade breaking or
any other can be fatal. This is more so in Mumbai with high population
density on the roads.
22- Wind breaking and wind movement analysis from micro-climate point of
view needs to be analysed for a high rise keeping in view the existing
building. Wind harnessing for natural ventilation is a key factor for better
air quality indoors, which gets affected due to glass faade.
23- Wind tunnel effect study should be carried out to establish if the building
will lead to dead tunnels where the wind will be minimal leading to built
up of pollutants due to roads within that area.
24- Water budgeting for use within the building for various purposes
describing sources, distribution, current supply of the region,
exceedance if any and to what extent, impact on neighbourhood water
availability, sewage generation, its treatment with technology, CAPEXOPEX analysis, sustainability, impact of existing sewer infrastructure,
reuse type and categories etc.
25- Solid waste handling and its management explaining the methods of
collection, generation types, handling, management for its use or sale.
Description of trained manpower and working structure.
26- Position, orientation, height, discharge of AC heat, vehicle heat etc
needs to be analysed and its dissipation mechanism should be
addressed. Energy use analysis, smart energy management system,
manpower to manage, per capita energy load, comparison with existing
loads and additional loads should be provided.
27- Access Roads and Traffic details: A complete scenario of existing
access roads with its width, capacity in terms of PCUs prior and post
project of such magnitude be carried out in detail. A detailed traffic
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survey covering entire types of vehicles on hourly basis for week days
and week ends be carried out. Emissions from traffic may be established
using appropriate models studies for existing and proposed scenarios
keeping in view the growth being witnessed in the region. An action plan
should be prepared for mitigating the congestion and related air pollution
problem that would get created..
28- Parking for cars, cycles, scooters for residents, visitors, neighborhood,
integration of these with the areas need. Study of needs base site and
development analysis should be included in the environment plan.
29- Bird hits due to glass faade, faade justification, additional cooling
needs, wind related microclimate analysis, heat island effect due to
release of heat from air conditioning should be studied and a mitigation
plan should be prepared..
30- Capacity building of workers, amenities manager and people should be
carried out. A detailed plan for the same should be drawn which shall be
part of the implementation plan and which could be checked after the
completion.
31- Wooded space and its design within the building area as well as in the
overall context of the 1-3 km radius of the location.
32- Noise barriers within as well as outside after noise generation and its
effect analysis should be carried out. A Mitigation plan should also be
included if it is likely to exceed the CPCB/MOEF norms
33- Utilities needs and its availability (sewer, water and electrical loads). This
analysis should start with the regions current status, forecasted numbers
and its impact on the existing systems. The utilities availability for high
density population use must be assessed from existing records of the
municipality and the same should be used for prediction and its use.
34- Roads infrastructure, vehicular loads and its impact, public utility and its
use, emissions and its control with recourse to adequate air quality
modeling study. Management plan for air emission reduction using
multiple feasible techniques.
Safety and Disaster Management Plan
35- Identify all the risk areas and develop a disaster management plan
keeping in view any accidents which may occur within the building or
outside.
36- Some of the scenario for disaster would be fire, earthquake, flood, terror
strike, power failure, water unavailability, blasts, road congestions,
communication, others.
37- The DMP should not be limited to the high rise building but also if
disaster strikes neighbourhood buildings and activities.
38- Indoor air quality maintenance plan in case of closed design with closed
faade, especially glass faade with limited opening..
39- Description of any buildings important from architectural, historical,
hospitals and other important installations, such as defense, police, jail,
railways, airport etc
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Building Material and Micro-climate and Micro-Environment

40- Use of granite and other building material in the should be understood
carefully from environment impact angle. An analysis of their sourcing
and their environmental issues (such as Radon emission from granite)
should be listed and a plan of its mitigation should be included.
41- Paints related VOCs, formaldehyde etc emissions and its built up within
the building should be analyzed. Action plan for mitigating the same in
the building design should be included and presented.
42- Natural ventilation for all areas should be preferred. Use of balconies
and other designs to improve these aspects should be highlighted and
explained for benefits with regard to indoor air pollution mitigation.
Appropriate model should be used to analyse the indoor air and
ventilation design for avoiding any built up of pollutants indoors,
especially in commercial building.
43- Use of glass should be minimized as a complete external faade
due to its environmental and energy use issues. Detailed safety
aspects pertaining to use of Glass for Faade be provided. It should
cover accidental breaking, damage due to blast explosion and its effect
of nearby buildings/populations etc. The detailed thermal characteristics
of the glass to be provided (single glazed/double glazed). Details of the
energy consumption due to use of glass may be specified with
calculations in comparison with the standard non-glass use benchmark.
Alternatives to the glass materials should be thought of to minimize
energy consumption in light of Mumbais climate. Glass use should also
reduce as the height increases.
Places where glass faade is insisted upon for any reasons, the
possible use of PV panels should be explored which will also
provide additional energy source.
44- Paving material, construction material, sources of supply and embodied
energy analysis for the whole building should be presented in the report.
45- Air ventilation impacts of the wall effect resulting from the alignment of
high-rise buildings, which can happen if there are multiple highrises
(more than 35 m) are on the same lane/road. This situation can
adversely affect the outdoor air and can create a gas chamber effect.
46- Centralised or decentralized heating cooling must be analysed for
different use pattern of the building. The site location, wind speed and
direction can play a major role in heat dissipation.
47- Micro-environment Design Consideration is key to understanding of
environment surrounding. The heat island phenomenon in urban center
is well known, the wind is the major driving force to alleviate the problem.
Therefore, the density of building blocks, or interconnectedness of the
porosity between building blocks, and their effects on the local microwind environment and eventually, the thermal and air quality
environments need to be incorporated in urban planning and estate
development.
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48- All the issues listed above can be considered as problems and
opportunities associated with high-rise and high-density residential
building design. High density provides opportunities for the application of
more efficient centralized systems which can bring in efficiency.
However, high density high rise also modifies the local
microenvironment, depending on outdoor weather conditions. The
purpose of the better micro-climate and micro-environment based design
would be to assess these impacts, and make an attempt achieve healthy
and comfortable design of the living environment using minimal use of
energy for all functionality of the building.
49- Separate budget should be allocated for the implementation of the EMP
and the same should be operational before the OC. It should also be
ensured that O&M contract of all the STP, SWM facility and RWH system
and Solar system is in place with competent agency for a minimum
duration of 5 years.
50- The report shall be assessed with comments and the final copy will be
attached with a summary of analysis and action plan in terms of EPPP.
This part shall be used for compliance monitoring in future by
HRC/MCGM.
The report shall also contain the credentials of the consultants and their
personnel. Any false and misleading information by the consultant should be
avoided to avoid delays and penalty.
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Minimal Requirement for submission of information in the

Report for ECG-V.01
Summary of Information required for Environment Issues
Keeping in view the overall guidelines described above, a report should be prepared which shall include all
the above information, analysis and action plan. The report at the end must have a plan which is meant for
implementation with a written consent that the same will be implemented. This document can be used
later for assessing the compliance by MCGM/HRC.
Environment Issues
Location details
Environmental Clearance
required/not required
EC status (State/Center)
Plot area and
neighborhood shadow
analysis
Wind analysis
Microclimate & heat island

study
DMP (all situations) for

onsite and offsite
Traffic analysis for

congestion and air
emission and dispersion
modeling
Water and waste water

management plan study
Remarks
Description with google map with details of the locality in
terms of neighborhood building, historic and or important
or sensitive facilities etc (about 1-3 km radius)
Based on the total built area (including non FSI area)
As per the EIA notification
This must consider shadow analysis of the proposed
building for its intended height and shape along with other
buildings around it. Sensitive locations and buildings need
careful attention and details. Distances of buildings shall
be shown on plans and analysed. Appropriate model
based analysis should be presented along with action plan
Micro-meteorology of the area along with impact on wind
movement and blocking for natural flowincluding
funneling. Action plan based on this analysis needs to be
presented.
Based on the heat generated due to air conditioning and
heat reflected due to glass/other material, an analysis
should be presented for the micro-cosm of the place (not
limited to the building). Action plan for its mitigation is
expected.
All buildings must have its own onsite and offsite DMP
which should not only include fire but also many
disastrous situation such as but not limited to (earthquake,
power failure, explosion, communication failure etc). It
must include the response system and its responsibility
with detailed action plan, budget etc
Major and minor roads connected to the place (about 1-3
km radius) should be analysed for traffic projection (5,10
years) along with emissions. This emission should be
modeled for its impact in the area while also considering
the background (current situation). Based on the output,
suggest mitigation and action plan. The analysis must
address the mitigation plan being attempted by the
proponent and also others.
Water use and water budget for the building. However, it
should also include a scenario analysis for current
demand future projection ( at least 10 years) for the area.
Its impact on the water resources and sewerage/treatment
system. Action plan is expected.
STP if proposed, its size, location, technology, technology
provider and its performance reference etc should be
included for intention of recycle and reuse. Rain water
harvesting along with a total water harvesting plan.
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Environment Issues
Ecological aspects and
vegetation
Indoor air prediction and
mitigation plan
Open space management

and its design
Materials types, its use,
sources, energy etc
Energy use plan for
residents, commercial, DG
sets etc
Amenities creation for
others and nearby areas
Others Env. improvement
measures
Environment Protection
Preservation Plan (give as
per format EPPP-1)
Remarks
Plan for ecosystem preservation and enhancement
through integrated plan, especially green cover, land
surfaces open to sky, types of trees and vegetation,
pathways greening and maintenance plan.
Building design should be able to demonstrate design
aspects which will avoid indoor air pollutants built up.
Appropriate model should be used for this purpose with
ventilation assessment wrt outdoor conditions. Action plan
for better design and also mitigation plan for remaining
problem is expected, more specifically in closed building
or commercial buildings.
Environmental architectural feature should be amply
demonstrated through open space management and its
design which integrates inside from outside.
Types of materials, their environment ratings, benefits
compared to conventional material should be brought out
especially keeping in mind the climate, energy use,
material life cycle and others
Energy use plan should be detailed and included which
must address the energy use pattern for housing,
amenities, others (essential and non-essential)
Amenities which will get created by the proponent in and
around its area, which could be useful for the society in
general.
Any other environment improvement measures (such as
EMP during construction, carbon footprint and offset,
awareness camp, others)
A final summary of the EMP which shall be in form of all
the above issues, analysis and action plan. This may also
include the budget and management system for its
implementation.
Besides the above the report must contain a complete use of intended
purpose of the guidelines as detailed in ECG-V.01. A presentation must include
all the above aspects before HRC.
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EPPP-V.01
Environment Protection Preservation Plan

S.No. Environment Issues
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Impacts
Mitigation
plan
Remarks
Legal aspects of the

project (EC, CTE etc)
Shadow Effect
Microclimate impacts
and heat island effects
Water Use
Waste
water
generation
Disaster
situation
(onsite, offsite)
Impact of traffic, air
pollution, congestion
Indoor air impacts wrt
ventilation
Ecological status
Solid waste generation
Open space use
Construction material
Energy use
Construction impacts
Other
environment
impacts (specify)
Other
environment
enhancement initiative
(pl specify)
More items can be added above as per the site location, building types, construction
types, user base, etc. More space should be used to describe the mitigation action plan.
This set will be signed by the project proponent along with ECG-V01 which shall once
approved will be binding unless until it has been revised through HRC.
We undertake to fulfill the above Environmental Commitments
& provide adequate budget therefore.
Project Proponent
(Stamp & Signature)
Architect
(Stamp & Signature)
Environment Consultant
(Stamp & Signature)
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HRC/CHK-LST-STR-ENG/V1.0
Check List for the Main Structural Consultant
The main structural consultant is required to submit following information.
1) Provide Design Basis Report as per the document HRC/DBR/V1.0.
2) Provide description of Sub-structure and Super-structure as per the
format given in the Appendix enclosed.
3) Provide brief Description of Structural System with sketches, images of
drg. etc. with specific focus on Lateral load resisting system.
4) Provide brief note on modelling, software used etc. Clearly mention
whether infill / partition wall is idealized as part of lateral load system?
5) Provide the height of building in mt.
5A) Provide plan dimensions of the building (mt x mt)
6) Provide following EQ loading details.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Zone Factor
Importance factor
Response Reduction factor
Soil Type
% LL considered in seismic
Time Period in the horizontal X-direction (sec)
(from formula in code)
g) Time Period in the horizontal Z-direction (sec)
(from formula in code)
h) Total Seismic weight (Sw) of building (kN)
i) Static Base-shear in X-direction (as % of Sw)
j) Static Base-shear in Z-direction (as % of Sw)
k) Table of distribution for static base shear
l) Max. deflection at roof level. (mm)
m) Max. inter storey drift./ Height
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
7) Provide following Wind loading details.

a) Category of building
b) Class of building
c) Basic wind speed in m/sec.
d) Maximum wind pressure (kN/m2)
e) Force coefficient
f) Wind Base-shear in the horizontal X-direction(kN)
g) Wind Base-shear in the horizontal Z-direction(kN)
h) Gust factor calculations (if Gust-wind applied)
i) Details of wind-tunnel force data (if applicable)
j) Estimated magnitude of wind induced vibrations
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
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k)
l)
Max. deflection at roof level (mm)

Max. inter storey drift.
=
=
8) Provide following data from Dynamic Analysis.

Modes
Frequency
in Hz
Time Period X-participation

in sec
Z-participation
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 4
Mode 5
Mode 6
Mode 7
Mode 8
Mode 9
Mode 10
Summation
(Note : Fundamental mode should not be a torsional mode)
9) Provide Table for lateral deflections (mm) at Terrace Level in the
following format.
Load Case
DL
DL + LL
EQx
EQz
Wx
Wz
Dx-max
H/Dx
Drift-x
Dz-max
H/Dz
Drift-z
10) Provide Corner displacements (mm) for Torsional Irregularity (along xdirection) in the following format.
Load
Case
Eq-x
Wl-x
Corner-1
Corner-2
Corner-3
Corner-4
Avg-x
% Max./
Avg.
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11) Provide Corner displacements (mm) for Torsional Irregularity (along zdirection) in the following format.
Load
Case
Eq-z
Wl-z
Corner-1
Corner-2
Corner-3
Corner-4
Avg-z
% Max./
Avg.
12) Provide acceleration (mg) values in the following format.

Eq-x
Eq-z
WL-x
WL-z
13) Provide following data regarding Vertical Elements.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Size of maximum loaded column

Gravity load on max. loaded column
Axial stress in max. loaded column (Gravity loads)
Grade of max. loaded column
Axial settlement in max. loaded column
Axial settlement in min. loaded column
% Base-shear resisted by all columns along X (static)
% Base-shear resisted by all columns along Z (static)
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
14) Provide, if applicable, following data regarding Floating Columns.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Total gravity load on floating column (provide table if

there are multiple floating columns)
Size and span of girders supporting floating columns
Number of floors supported by floating columns
Deflection of girder under column (from model)
Deflection of girder under column (from s/s action)
Specific details about floating columns on cantilever girders
(Refer Table below)
Column
Supporting Girder
Size
Span
Deflection Values
Model
S/S
Action
Floors
Above
=
=
=
=
=
Total
Load in
Column
- S/S denotes the simply supported.

15) Provide, if applicable, following data regarding soft story effect.
a)
b)
c)
Stiffness of lower floor (in deflection/KN)

Stiffness of upper floor (in deflection/KN)
Relative stiffness ratio (upper/ lower)
=
=
=
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d)
e)
Level of soft story

Number of floors above soft story
=
=
16) Provide, if applicable, following data for each cantilever.

a)
b)
c)
d)
Cantilever span
Structural system
Nature of usage
Maximum elastic deflection under gravity loads
=
=
=
=
17) Provide stability calculations for uplift and overturning (model extract in
case of model)
18) Typical design calculations for footings
19) Typical design calculations for RCC columns (Or Composite Columns)
20) Typical design calculations for RCC walls
21) Typical design calculations for RC beams (Or Steel Beams)
22) Typical design calculations for RCC Girders (Or Steel Girders/ Trusses)
23) Typical design calculations for Steel Bracings
24) It is desirable to conduct Wind tunnel studies for any HRB with total
height beyond normal ground level exceeding 250 mt. However, such
buildings above 250 mt. height can also be designed as per the I.S.Code
as well.
25) Provide a note on special provisions suggested for the building (like
dampers etc.)
26) Soft copy of model including input and output.
27) Soft copy of Power point presentation including all above points.
28) Items 1 through 27 on CD.
Note : Provide appropriate unit against each quantity.
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APPENDIX
DESCRIPTION OF SUB-STRUCTURE
No. of basements
Minimum clearance
between outermost
basement retaining
wall and compound
wall
Has a Shoring system
been installed ?
Submit sectional detail
of the shoring system
Bottom Level of Raft w.r.t.
ground level in mts.
Give details of
methodology used to
resist uplift pressure
due to ground water
for tower portion as
well as the portion
outside the tower.
Total downward load of self

weight of raft +
Counterweight over raft +
Rock Anchors if any (for raft
spanning between columns)
Whether pressure release
pipes have been used?
Water level assumed for
uplift calculation
Description of the
foundation for the
tower block
Nature of Foundation
Piles,
Spread Footings,
Combined Raft,
Piled Raft, etc.
SBC assumed T/sq.mt.
Sub-grade Elastic
Modulus
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Flooring system of the

Basements
Retaining wall types

Whether
&
Propped cantilever,
Sequence of backfilling Cantilever
Supported between
Buttresses/Counter forts,
etc.
Intended Use of
basements
If rock anchors are
used, are they grouted
after installation and
stressing?
Is structural steel used
in the construction of
the sub-structure?
If yes, what are the
measures taken for its
fire proofing and
corrosion resistance?
Whether
Expansion/Separation
joints provided?
Whether expansion
joint/separation joint
continues through
basement?
If yes, detail at
Basement level &
retaining wall junction
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DESCRIPTION OF SUPER STRUCTURE
No. of Floors & height of building in mt

Shape of Building,
Plan,
Elevation,
Whether Symmetric in Elevation
Maximum plan dimension in either

direction in mt.
Ratio of plan dimension
Typical Floor to floor height in mt.
Maximum floor to floor height in entire
height of building in mt.
Aspect ratio
( Height of Building till Terrace /
Minimum Dimension of Building)
Type of floor slab
Average thickness of floor slab in mm.
Whether column are RCC, Composite
or In structural steel
Lateral System
Whether the Geometry of Building is
Symmetric
Whether the lateral load resisting

system is symmetrically placed in
Geometry
Use of floor at different levels
(Residential / Commercial / industrial)
Use of floor at different levels
(Residential / Commercial / industrial)
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Is there any Transfer level?

If yes, depth of Transfer Girder
Whether expansion joint is provided?

If yes, what is the maximum plan
dimension in mt.
Whether separation gap at the joint is
sufficiently provided?
Maximum cantilever projection in mt.
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HRC/DBR-V1.0
DESIGN BASIS REPORT
Following data should be part of Design Basis Report.
Brief Description of the Project Number of basements, commercial

floors, residential floors, Service floors, refuge floors, projection above
terrace level and number of additional / provisional floors considered in
design.
List of Codes Codes which are considered in design. If any specific

reference is taken from foreign codes, same should be clearly
mentioned. Any specific assumption in the design should be supported
by reference papers.
Loading Parameters All the loading assumptions shall be clearly

mentioned in A3 size GA drawings with sunken loading, live load. Typical
sections indicating the elevational / faade features shall be shown.
Assumptions and the basis of the same for the elevational features
above terrace slab shall be mentioned. Calculation of Time Period for the
structure, Importance factor, performance factor shall be specified. Wind
terrain category, Gust wind calculations shall be mentioned.
Clear cover to Reinforcement These shall be mentioned for all

structural members with minimum fire rating of 2 hours for columns,
shear walls and beams and 1.5 hours for slabs.
Grade of concrete Grade of concrete for various elements viz. beams,

slabs, columns, shear walls.
Exposure condition Exposure condition assigned to site should be

specified.
Wind Tunnel Testing Wind tunnel analysis should be carried out for
all structures with height above 250 m from the normal ground level,
keeping in mind the present condition as well as the likely development
in the vicinity area after the completion of the project.
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Construction Sequence and loading parameters for the same If

due to any site constraints the loading on the floor slabs is to be
enhanced, the mention of the same and calculations for the same shall
be provided.
Proposed Approach to Structural Analysis Various flooring systems

considered in the structure, the software used for analysis and design
approach adopted. Release in moments of link beams, cracked moment
of Inertias for structural members along with the assumptions for the
same shall be specified.
Load Combinations Various load combinations used in the design of

individual members. Additional combinations from the Wind tunnel tests
considered, if any.
Soil Profile in Brief In brief the soil profile of the project along with the
Safe bearing capacity and the type of foundations adopted.
Soil Retention system A brief description of the soil retention system

adopted for the project along with the construction sequence.
Key Plan - showing Expansion / Separation joints (if any).
Added Features If any additional features are considered in design

such as dampers, out rigger beams, etc shall be specified clearly stating
the purpose of the same.
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SITE SUMMARY REPORT TO BE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF

SITE VISIT BY TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR HIGH RISE BUILDING
DATE OF VISIT_______________________________
Note : Site Plan and all Architectural Drawings should be available at the site.
PROPOSAL NO. HRB _________________________
PROJECT NAME:
______________________________________________________________
Project Proponent / Developer
Architect
Structural Consultant
Geotechnical Consultant
Environment Consultant
MEP Consultant
Total Height of Building Proposed
Total height of Building Constructed so far
Number of Basements Proposed
Number of Podiums Proposed
Number of floors Proposed
Number of Parking Required as per rules
Number of Parking Proposed
Whether additional parking for bicycles and two
wheelers proposed
Whether any 33(24) component of parking is
there
Area of Plot
Whether 33(7) provisions apply
Total Built up Area Proposed
FSI Utilised
BU Area as per FSI Calculations
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Area per floor

Width of access roads available
Clear open space available from edge of
basement
North
South
East
West
Open space available beyond the edge of

podium
North
South
East
West
Permanent Open space available
North
South
East
West
Width of Ramp Proposed

OneWay/Two Way
First Refuge Floor Proposed
Subsequent Refuge Floors Proposed
No.of Staircases proposed
Width of the staircase flight
Whether stretcher lift proposed
Whether dedicated fire lift proposed
Whether CFOs NOC for full height of the
building obtained
Length of Cantilever Projection Proposed
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Whether glass faade proposed

Type of foundation proposed
SBC to be considered for design
Shoring Arrangements Made/Proposed
Whether Rock Anchors Used
Location of the swimming pool
Location of the STP
Whether Green Building Certification Proposed
Percentage of Plot Area under Green Cover
Proposed
Whether MOEF NOC obtained
Grade of Concrete for foundations
Grade of Concrete for superstructure
Traffic Studies
Project Proponent
Stamp and Signature
Architect
Stamp, Signature & License No
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MUMBAI FIRE BRIGADE

Requirements for Fire Prevention and Life Safety
in High Rise Buildings
[Source: Part 4: Fire and Life Safety, NBC (2005) as recommended by
Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act (2006)]
Suggestions & corrections to be incorporated
Note:
1) Following suggestions and corrections are applicable for
building having height more than 70 m of height irrespective of
its occupancy,
2) The clauses which need to be amended are only mentioned
below. All other clauses in N.B.C. 2005 are as it is.
3) Changes have been made following clauses: 2.7); 2.8; 2.25; 2.35;
2.39; 3.4.4; 3.4.6; 3.4.19; 4.6; 4.12; 4.13; Annex C- C-5; C-10.
4) New Clauses are recommended at Sr Nos 12,13, 14 & 15.
Sr.
No.
Clause & Clause

No.
from NBC (2005)
Part 4
Prescription and Recommendations
2.7 Down-comer
An arrangement of fire fighting within the

building by means of down-comer pipe
connected to terrace tank through terrace pump,
gate valve and non return valve and having
mains not less than 100 mm internal diameter
with landing valves on each floor/landing in the
independent duct in the lobby near every
staircase entrance. It is also fitted with inlet
connections at ground level for charging with
water by pumping from fire service appliances
and air release valve at roof level to release
trapped air inside.
2.8 Dry Riser
An arrangement of fire fighting within the

building by means of vertical rising mains not
less than 150 mm internal diameter with landing
valves on each floor / landing in the independent
duct in the lobby near every staircase entrance,
which is normally dry but is capable of being
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charged with water usually by pumping from fire
service appliances.
2.25 High Rise

Building
For the purpose of this Part, all buildings 24 m

or above in height shall be considered as high
rise buildings.
2.35 Travel
Distance
The distance to be traveled from any point in

a building to a protected escape route, external
escape route or final exit. The distance between
two protected escape routes on the floor shall be
as per Table 22.
2.39 Wet Riser
An arrangement for the fire fighting within the

building by means of vertical rising mains not
less than 100 mm nominal diameter with landing
valves on each floor / landing in the independent
duct in the lobby near every staircase entrance,
for firefighting purposes and permanently
charged with water from a pressurized supply.
NOTE For definitions of other terms, reference
shall be made to good practice [4(2)].
3 Fire Prevention
Every building shall be restricted in its height

above the ground level and the number of
storeys, depending upon its occupancy and the
type of construction. The height shall be
measured as specified in Part 3 Development
Control
Rules
and
General
Building
Requirements. The maximum permissible height
for any combination of occupancy and types of
construction should necessarily be related to the
width of street fronting the building, or floor area
ratios and the local fire fighting facilities
available.
3.4.4 Maximum
Height
Building Height limitations

occupancy buildings:
for
of
various
Group A Residential - No limit

Group B Educational - 30 m
Group C Institutional - 60 m
Group D Assembly - 60 m
Group E Business - No limit
Group F Mercantile - 60 m
Group G Industrial 30 m
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Group H Storage 30 m
Group J Hazardous - 30 m
Group K Hotel
- No limit
Group L Mixed Occupancy As per requirement
(These limits are specified for Greater Mumbai
taking into consideration the availability of Fire
appliance with Mumbai Fire Brigade).
Note: In specific cases where a clearly
demonstrable hardship is caused, Commissioner
may for reasons to be recorded in writing, may
restrict the height of any building, and may also
permit the prescribed heights to be exceeded.
3.4.6 Open Spaces
The open spaces around or inside a building

shall conform to the requirements of Part 3
Development Control Rules and General
Building Requirements.
3.4.6.1 For high rise buildings, the following
additional provisions of means of access to the
building shall be ensured (see Part 3
Development Control Rules and General
Building Requirements):
a) The width of the main street on which the
building abuts shall not be less than 9 m and one
end of this street shall join another street not less
than 9 m in width.
b) The road shall not terminate in a dead end;
except in the case of residential building, up to a
height of 30 m.
c) (1) For proposals under regulation 33 (6),
33(7), 33(10), of D.C.R. for Greater
Mumbai
Buildings having height more than 24 m, at
least 1 side accessible from road side, shall
have clear open space of 6 m at ground
level in cases where the net plot area is
more than 500 sq mtr. Provided, if the
building abuts another road of width 6.0
mtrs or more, this condition shall not be
insisted.
(2) For the proposals other than (1) above
(I) Buildings having height more than 70 m:
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(i) If the net plot area is less than 1000 sq
mtr: At least 1 side, accessible from
road side, shall have clear open space
of 9 m at ground level. Provided,
podium if any at this side, shall not
extend beyond 3 mtrs from the
building line so as to have clear open
space of 6 m beyond podium line. No
ramps for the podium shall be
provided at this side open space
unless the podium is accessible for fire
appliances by ramp.
Provided further, if podium is
accessible for fire appliances by ramp,
above restriction shall not apply.
(ii) If the net plot area is more than 1000
sq mtr: At least 2 sides, accessible from
road side, shall have clear open space
of 9 m at ground level. Provided,
podium if any at these sides, shall not
extend beyond 3 mtrs from the
building line so as to have clear open
space of 6 m beyond podium line. No
ramps for the podium shall be
provided at these side open space
unless the podium is accessible for fire
appliances by ramp.
Provided further, if podium is
accessible for fire appliances by ramp,
above restriction shall not apply.
demonstrable hardship is caused, Chief Fire
Officer may for reasons to be recorded in writing,
may grant certain relaxation which will not affect
structural stability and fire / life safety of the
inhabitants of the building.
c) The compulsory open spaces around the
building shall not be used for parking; and
d) Adequate passageway and clearances
required for fire fighting vehicles to enter the
premises shall be provided at the main entrance;
the width of such entrance shall be not less than
4.5 m. If an arch or covered gate is constructed,
it shall have a clear head-room of not less than 5
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Part 4
3.4.19 Glass of
facade

m.
for high rise buildings, etc shall be of
minimum 2 h fire resistance rating.
Glass faade to any building shall comply with
following:
i) There shall be openable windows having
area of minimum 10% of total faade area
on every floor.
ii) The distance between the building line and
facade shall not be more than 1.5 mtrs.
iii) If facade is provided away from the building
line, the vertical barrier between building
wall and faade shall be provided after
interval of 10 mtrs / three floors, in the form
of non combustible dampers having
minimum 2 hrs. fire rating. These shall be
either on fusible link or of permanent type
with perforations coated with luminescent
paint.
iv) The glazing used for the faade shall be of
toughened glass type or of the material
having integrity characteristics and low
smoke hazard.
v) Automatic wall drenchers shall be provided
on the face of the faade at the interval of 10
mtrs. vertically.
4.6 Number of Exits 4.6.2

a) For residential buildings having height of 70
m or more, shall be provided with two
enclosed type staircases, one having width
not less than 2.0 m & another of 1.5 m.
b) All the staircases shall open & terminate at
ground floor or to any other place of safety.
These staircases shall be as remote as
possible.
c) In any case, the travel distance mentioned in
the table 22 shall be complied with.
demonstrable hardship is caused, Chief Fire
Officer may for reasons to be recorded in writing,
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may grant certain relaxation which will not affect
structural stability and fire / life safety of the
inhabitants of the building.
10
4.12 Horizontal
Exits & Refuge
Areas:
4.12.1 The width of horizontal exit shall be same

as for the exit doorways.
4.12.2 A horizontal exit shall be equipped with at
least one fire/smoke door of minimum 1 h fire
resistance, of self-closing type. Further, it is
required to have direct connectivity to the fire
escape staircase for evacuation.
a) 4.12.3 In multi storyed and high rise
buildings, first cantilever R.C.C. refuge area
shall be provided on the floor immediately
above 24 m.
b) It shall be on the external walls as a
cantilevered projection at mid landing level of
the staircase at alternate floors.
c) It shall have a minimum area of 10 sq m for
residential buildings and 15 sq m for
commercial buildings. It shall have minimum
width of 3.0 m.
Guidelines for Refuge Area:
i) In case of high rise building having height less
than 30 m, the terrace floor of the building
should be treated as refuge area.
ii) 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 cantilevered refuge area shall
necessarily be of RCC Type.
c) The cantilevered refuge area up to 54 shall
be provided with railing / parapet of 1.10 m
height and 1.50 m above height of 54 m.
d) R.C.C. covering shall be provided above
the topmost refuge area.
e) The cantilever refuge area shall have
access through a door which shall be
painted with a sign in luminous paint
mentioning REFUGE AREA.
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f) The lift/s shall not be permitted to be open
into the refuge areas.
g) Drenchers shall be provided in refuge areas
above 70 m height.
iii) Use of refuge area :
a) The refuge area shall be earmarked
exclusively for the use of occupants as
temporary shelter and for the use of Fire
Brigade 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 Brigade Department.
b) 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.
iv) Facilities to be provided at refuge area:
a) Adequate emergency lighting facility shall
be provided.
v) Terrace floor as a refuge floor:
a) The necessary facilities such as emergency
lighting, drinking water etc shall be
provided.
b) The access door/s from the enclosed
staircase/s to the terrace floor shall be
having louvers at top half portion of the
door.
c) The entrance doors to the terrace shall be
painted or fixed with a sign painted in
luminous paint mentioning "REFUGE
AREA".
NOTEResidential flats in multi-storied building
with balcony, need not be provided with refuge
area, however flats without balcony shall provide
refuge area as given above.
4.12.4 Where there is a difference in level
between connected areas for horizontal exits,
ramps, not more than 1 in 10 m slope shall be
provided; steps shall not be used.
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Part 4
4.13 Fire Tower

4.12.5 Doors in horizontal exits shall be
openable at all times from both sides.
Fire towers are the preferred type of escape
route for storied 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.
4.13.1 In high rise buildings with over 24 m in
height, at least one required means of egress
shall be a fire tower if necessary.
4.13.2 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.
12
Fire Escape Chutes Fire Escape Chutes:- High rise building having
height more than 70 m, shall necessarily be
New
provided with fire escape chute shaft/s for every
clause
wing adjacent to staircase. Walls of the shaft
shall have 4 hr fire resistance.
One side of the shaft shall be at external face of
the building with proper ventilation.
The dimension of the shaft shall not be less than
2.5 m X 1.5m.
The access to the fire escape chutes shaft shall
be made at alternate floor level from staircase
mid-landing with self closing fire resistant door of
at least one hour.
The fire chute shall be of staggered type with
landing of each section at the vertical height of
not more than 21m
Fire Check Floor
13
New
clause
Fire Check Floor

A high rise building having ht more than 70 m,
shall be provided with fire check floor (entire
floor) at every 24 m level above 70 m level.
Height of the fire check floor shall not be more
than 1.5mtrs.
The fire check floor shall not be used for any
purpose and it shall be the responsibility of the
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14
Basement
New
clause

owner/occupier to maintain the same clean and
free of encumbrances and encroachments at all
times.
Periphery of the Fire Check floor shall not be
enclosed.
Fire Drenchers shall be provided at the periphery
of the each fire check floor externally.
Basement Depth:
It may be one level or more, total depth not
exceeding 10.0 m below the ground level.
Provided in case of atomized unmanned car
parking only, it can be permitted up to 16 m level
below the ground level.
Basement use:
i)
Storage of household or other nonhazardous goods.
ii)
store rooms, bank lockers or
saafe0deposit vaults
iii)
air conditioning equipment and other
machines used for services and utilities of
the building
iv)
parking spaces
v)
electric sub-station (which will conform to
required safety requirements)
provided that the users mentioned at i) &
ii) above shall be permitted in the 1st
basement.
vi)
Provided that the user strictly ancillary to
the principal user may also be permitted
in a basement.
vii)
Commercial purpose as per Govt. Order
under No. TPS/432001/881/CR108/2001/UD-11 dated 6.11.2001,
provided the area of the basement is
counted towards FSI and that all the
safety requirements including fire safety
are satisfactorily complied with.
15
Podium and Car
New Parking Floors:
clause
Podium:
1) The podium provided with ramp for car
parking may be permitted in one or more
level, total height not exceeding 24 m above
ground level.
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ANNEX C
C-5 Fire Control
Room
17
ANNEX C
C-10 Helipad

Provided, podium not provided with ramp for
car parking but provided with two car lifts,
may be permitted in one or more level, total
height not exceeding 9 m above ground level.
2) The podium shall not extend beyond 3 m
from building line at front and side open
spaces provided for fire appliances.
Provided further, if podium is accessible for
fire appliances by ramp, this restriction shall
not apply.
Car Parking Floors:
The Car Parking Floors may be permitted in one
or more level, total height not exceeding 24 m
above ground level.
Provided further, a fire check floor not more than
1.5 m in height may be provided above the
topmost car parking floor for segregation of
occupied areas. If provided, fire check floor shall
not be counted in F.S.I.
For all buildings as desired by local fire authority,
there shall be a control room on ground floor of
the building at easily accessible place 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 fire fighting
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 boards connection; 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 fire fighting equipment and
installations in co-ordination with security,
electrical and civil staff of the building.
For high rise buildings above 60 m in height,
provision for helipad may be allowed as per
nature of occupancy.
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To understand the place and context of high rise development so that it is

To develop and strive to achieve pedestrian-friendly streets, easy

To achieve an integrated parking, municipal services, utilities, resources

Development of vertical structure, which does not lead to elevated slums

To have safe, secure and durable structure.

Guidelines for High Rise Development

D.C.Regulations,1991 (amended up to date) and NBC-2005.

No High Rise Building Proposal shall be considered on the net plot

The submission of the proposal shall be received in the prescribed

Abutting Road and Access Road

Area served (Sq.Mt.)

Width in meters (mt.)

Open Spaces Inside Plot Area

Residential, Commercial, Educational & all other High Rise

High Rise Building proposals as per Regulations 35(5), 33(6),

In case of High Rise Building proposals as per Regulations 33(5), 33(6),

(amended up to date). The location of parking spaces shall be well ventilated.

If required parking cannot be accommodated with two to three level

750 sq.m..,it shall be compartmented with brick

As per the provision of D.C.R. minimum 2 Nos. of staircases shall

Reg.43 of D.C.R. whichever is more applicable for both

Basement and parking floors (additional staircases):

The staircase shall be free from winders.

One of the staircases which is externally located should be provided with

The Refuge Area shall be provided as per the provisions of N.B.C /

Disaster Management Plan

The Disaster Management Plan shall be prepared as per the norms.

disaster management, shall be proposed abutting the common passage near

Environment Protection and Preservation Plan

conceptual plan itself. A building can be said to be green or eco-friendly when

movement graduates through a design process that requires thoughtful inputs

Fire Fighting System

The structural design in standard commercial software package and

The following additional details shall be considered over and above

4) As far as possible, the recreation areas shall be on ground level

Basement (Open Space)

The declaration forms appended at the end of this guidelines are

mandatory and required to be completed and submitted with the proposals

Along with all submissions concession reports of

the competent authority, if applicable, is required to be given as a part of the

Checklist for submission of proposal to MCGM

Submit information as per the documents ECG V.01 and EPPP

Submit 3 sets of Complete Architectural Drawings & Environment

2. High Rise Bldg submission will be made in two stages.

iii. Design Basis Report which includes minimum information

If the HRC is convinced of the appropriateness of the scheme and

HRC will call the Structural Engineer for a discussion after

Project Reference No.

Municipal Reference No.

Architects Address &

M.E.P. Consultants Name,

Building Material and Micro-climate and Micro-Environment

Minimal Requirement for submission of information in the

Microclimate & heat island

DMP (all situations) for

Traffic analysis for

Water and waste water

Open space management

Environment Protection Preservation Plan

Legal aspects of the

7) Provide following Wind loading details.