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1771650781685-57153993515DHA MULTAN CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS – 2020CONTENTSPart – ISerSubjectPage NoConstruction & Development Regulations3Short Title, Commencement and Extent 4Construction Guidelines5Part – IISerChapter NumSubjectPage NoChapter-I Preliminary7Chapter-II Definitions9Chapter-III General Byelaws25Chapter-IV Standards For Residential Buildings49Chapter-V Standards For Commercial Buildings61Chapter-VI Standards For Special Purpose Buildings74Chapter-VII Handicapped Accessibility79Chapter-VIII Utilities Requirements For Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings93Chapter-IX Parking Requirements96Chapter-X Drainage and Sanitation99Chapter-XI Lighting and Ventilation102Chapter-XII Building Design and Construction Requirements104Chapter-XIII Sustainable Master Plan and Image Concept (SMPIC)106Chapter-XIV Submission of Building/Completion Plans For Sanction135Chapter-XV Administrative Aspects143Chapter-XVI Safety and Security Measures During Construction145Chapter-XVII Fire Safety Precautions149Chapter-XVIII Violation Of Byelaws155Chapter-XIX Planning Guidelines158Chapter-XX Dangerous Buildings160Chapter-XXI Public Sale Projects164Part – IIISerSubjectPage No26.List of Abbreviations17127.Dues & Fines17328.Application Forms1761.CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONSWhereas, after repeal of the Defence Housing Authority Lahore Ordinance 1999(Punjab Ordinance LI 1999), Chief Executive's Order No. 26 of 2002, for the reconstitution of DefenceHousing Authority Lahore, has been promulgated and published in Gazette of Pakistan dated September 19, 2002.And Whereas, the Executive Board of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) is empowered to make Regulations under Article 23 of Chief Executive Order No 26 of 2002 and to get them published in Government Notification in the Official Gazette.And Whereas, the Executive Board in order to carry out the purposes of the order and in exercise of its powers conferred upon under Article 23 Read with Article 4 and all other enabling provisions of the said Order is pleased to make the following Regulations.Defence Housing Authority Multan being chapter of Defence Housing Authority Lahore is liable to abide by these rules & regulations, definitely with the provision of incorporation of requisite amendments, as & when deemed necessary.2.SHORT TITLE, COMMENCEMENT AND EXTENTa. These Regulationsshall be calledDefence Housing Authority Multan Construction& Development Regulations 2020.b.These Regulationsshall extend to the Specified as well as NotifiedArea of‘Defence Housing Authority Multan’.3.THE CRUX – CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINESDefence Housing Authority Multan has approved the Development and Construction Regulations 2020 which will be in-effect from June 2020.DHAMultan has advised their members in their own interest not to violate construction Byelaws as only the owner of the house is responsible for construction and not it’s Architect/Consultant or the building contractor. The crux of the important points of construction guidelines are:-a.Things to DO (Do’s)Do get the latest site plan of the plot before getting the building designed from your architect.Do submit contour plan of the plot if level difference of more than 5 ft from the road level exists.Do observe the rules, regulations and instructions of the department for supervision of construction work.Do observe the rules, regulations and instructions of the departmentwhose services are utilized i.e. MEPCO, PTCL,WASA, Sui NorthernGas etc.Do plan your building keeping in view the existing services at site.Do take all necessary precautions to respect the privacy of neighbors during construction.Do keep photocopy of all necessary documents on site for necessary checking by DHA staff.Do obtain No Observation Certificate at various stages of construction works.Do fix water channel under the main gate to avoid flow of water onto the road.Do construct ramp as per specifications given in the construction Byelaws.Do obtain Completion Certificate after completion of building.b.Things NOT to do (Don’ts)Do not use plot for the purpose other than for which it has been allotted.Do not undertake construction work without obtaining demarcation certificate.Do not indulge in any violation of Construction Byelaws.Do not damage the property on neighboring plots while carrying out excavation.Do not encroach upon the neighbor’s land or the road while constructing boundary walls.Do not extend construction of building in compulsory open spaces (COS).Do not construct anything in COS like Servant Room, Bathroom for Servant, Car-porch with terrace and pergola, Spiral Stair, Air Raid Shelter/Basement etc.Do not construct sunshades in COS of your residential building beyond allowable limits.Do not construct guard/sentry post in COS bigger than 65 sft.Do not carry out road cutting without obtaining permission from DHA Multan.Do not install motor pump on the water supply line.Do not connect water without permission of DHA.Do not grow trees/ vegetation so as to encroach / occupy the space outside your plot.Do not construct steps outside your plot.Do not construct sunshade/ any design additional to 2 feetallowable projection in commercial buildings.Do not construct any type of projections/flower bed on front boundary wall.Fixing of hoarding on building is not permitted.CHAPTER – IPRELIMINARY1.Authoritya.In exercise of the powers vested in the Executive Board under Article 23 of the Presidential Order No. 7 of 1980 and all other enabling powers in that behalf, the Executive Board hereby makes the following Byelaws for carrying out the additions to, or alterations in, or demolition of the existing buildings, or erection or re-erection of new buildings and town planning parameters to be followed in DHAM Authorities (DHAM).b.These Byelaws are hereby promulgated and published and will beimplemented in full spirit under the title of:“DHA Multan, Development & Construction Regulations2020”.c.These Byelaws are hereby promulgated under short title of:“DHAM Byelaws 2020”2.Application and Commencement:These Byelaws shall have anoptimistic impact on people living within the jurisdiction of DHAM Authorities.a. These Byelaws shall come into force at once.b.Any member who intends to construct /carry out buildingworks inDHAMAuthoritiesshall strictly comply with therequirements of these Byelaws.c.Defaulting members are liable to disconnection of servicesand financial penalties.d.The plot shall be strictly utilized for the purpose it has beenallotted. NO DEVIATION SHALL BE PERMITTED.e.Every member, within the limits of DHAM, intending to erect orre-erect abuilding, carry out addition or alteration to existingbuilding or demolish the existing building, shall comply withthe requirements of these Byelaws.3.Interpretation of Byelaws: In case of any ambiguity ininterpretation of these Byelaws, DHAM reserves the right todeliver/implement the interpreted contents of these Byelaws.4.Modification/Amendments: These Byelaws shall be reviewedperiodically and necessary amendments shall be incorporated as deemedappropriate by the DHAM Authorities from time to time.5.Exemptions: Application of these Byelaws may be relaxed forbuildings erected by or on behalf of the Government/ Semi Governmentbodies and DHAM, provided they are sound with respect to engineering,town planning and civic aspects.CHAPTER – IIDEFINITIONS2.Definitionsa. The following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them or as the context otherwise require:- (1) 'Alteration'of building includes the structural or other physical alternation for making any addition/ removal or other changes in a building. (2)'Allotment Letter'means a letter in such as may be prescribed by the Authority from time to time making allotment of a particular property/ plot to an applicant. (3)'Allotment/Allocation'means the conveyance of a particular property / plot to an applicant by way of an allotment letter or transfer letter as prescribed by the Authority. (4) ‘Allottee’ means a person to whom an Allotment Letter has been issued by way of a method of conveyance as approved and/ or permitted by the Authority. (5)'Amalgamation' means the joining of two or more adjacent plots of the same land use in accordance with prescribed rules/ regulations.(6)‘Amenity Plot’ means a plot allocated exclusively for the purpose of amenity uses, such as government offices, health, welfare, education, worship places, burial grounds, parking and recreational areas.(7) ‘Ancillary Building’ means a building subservient to the principal building on the same plot e.g. servant quarters, garages and guardroom etc. (8)'Apartment'means an independent residential unit in a building consisting of at least one bedroom, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchen.(9)‘Approved’ means as approved in writing by the Authority. (10) 'Approved Plan' means plan for the building or lay out plan approved by the Authority in accordance with prescribed regulations. (11)‘Approved Scheme’ means a project duly approved for urban development, redevelopment or renewal, including larger area plan, area specified and notified for specific use, traffic control plans, housing and zoning scheme. (12) ‘Area of Defence Housing Authority (DHA)’ means the area of jurisdiction of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) as shown in the master plan of Defence Housing Authority & including any extension or modification affected therein, from time to time. (13)‘Arcade’ means a covered walk-way or a verandah between the shops and the road or street on which the shops abut. (14)‘Architectural Plan’ means a plan showing the arrangements of proposed building works, including floor plans, elevations and sections, in accordance with the requirements of the rules and regulations of the Authority. (15)"Area" means the area of jurisdiction of DHAM as shown in the Master Plan of DHAM & including any extension or modification effected therein, from time to time.(16)‘Attached Building’ A building which is joined to another building on one or more sides. (17)‘Authority’ means the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Multan.(18)‘Authorized Officer’ means any officer appointed and duly authorized by the Authority to conduct and accomplish such an act or acts or any other such thing as contemplated by the Authority on its behalf.(19)‘Addition’ meansaddition of any unit or structure to any building or structure constructed in accordance with these Regulations.(20)‘Architect’A personcurrently registered with the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) as an architect and is also registered as architect with PDOHA. (21) 'Basement’ means the lowest storey of a building partially below ground level. (22) ‘Balcony’ means a roof or platform projected from the walls of the building surrounded with a railing or parapet walls. (23) ‘Bathroom’ means a room containing a water tap, wash hand basin and a shower or a bath tub or a bath tray, and may be with or without a WC. (24)'Buildings' means a house, out-house flats, block of flats, latrine, privy, verandah, fixed platform, plinth, shed, hut or other roofed structure whether masonry, brick, wood, mud, metal or other material, and any part thereof, and includes a wall (other than a boundary wall not exceeding seven feet in height and not abutting on a street) but does not include a tent or other portable and temporary shelter which does not have any foundation. (25)'Building/House Line' means a line beyond which the outer face of a building except boundary wall must not be projected in the direction of any street existing or proposed. (26) ‘Building Plans’ means the plans showing the proposed details of the arrangements of intended building works within the property line. (27)‘Building Works’means site excavation, erection or re-erection of a building or making addition/alteration to existing building.(28)‘Builder’ means any person having the ownership/ leasehold title, project proponent, institution, company, firm, agency or government department, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies who intend to undertake, undertake or have undertaken building works. (29)'Byelaws’ means laws, rules and regulations approved by the Governing Body/ Executive Board/ Competent Authority of Defence Housing Authority Multan. (30)‘Board’ means relevant Cantonment Board. (31)'Commercial Building' means a building or part of a building, which is used as shops, offices, business arcade, show rooms, display centers or market for sale of merchandise for retail only, building used for transaction of business or the keeping of accounts, records for similar purposes, professional service facilities, petrol pumps, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, banks, clubs run on commercial basis. Storage and service facilities incidental to the sale of merchandise shall be included under this group, except where exempted. (32)‘Car Porch’ means a shelter or a shed for a car, which is permanently open on at least two sides. (33)‘Completion Certificate’ means the certificate issued by the competent Authority on the completion of construction as per approved plan. (34)‘Commercial Zone' means the area where the commercial buildings are located as shown in the Master Plan.(35)‘Commercial Mixed-use Building / Plot’ means building / plot constructed for combination of commercial and residential usage in which on ground floor & basement, retail / commercial activity is allowed whereas on upper floors, only residential accommodation (apartments /pent house) are allowed.(36)‘Community Area’means the area which consists of different amenities as well as commercial and mix use buildings to serve surrounding population of neighborhood.(37)‘Competent Authority’ means the Authority competent to approve and regulate building and development plans, licenses, levy charges and do so all such things as authorized under these and other rules and regulations. (38)‘Construction’means site excavation, erection, re-erection of a building/ structure or making additions and alterations to an existing building/ structure. (39)‘Carpet Area’ means the net floor area within a habitable, rentable or saleable unit excluding the area of peripheral walls but including the area of internal walls and columns. (40)‘Completion Plan’“As Built Plan” submitted to DHA for the purposes of obtaining approval and occupancy certificate.(41)‘Compulsory Open Space (COS)’ means minimum part of a plot which is to be left completely and compulsorily open to sky under the regulations, over which no structure or any integral part of the building shall be permitted.(42)‘Corner Plot’ means a plot situated on minimum two vehicular streets.(43)‘Covered Area’(for the purpose of determining the floor area). The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the floor/floors, including, verandas, 25 percent of the area covered by pergolas, but excluding shades/projections (not exceeding the maximum permissible limits).(44)‘Cultural Zone / Area’ is designated area for cultural, amusement & entrainment activities such as recreation, educational studios for culture & art development / performance, theatres, cinemas, clubs, cafes, libraries, museums, exhibition halls, etc.(45)‘Detached Building’ means a building not joined to another building on any side. (46)‘Downtown’ is an area consisting of public institutions with an administrative, cultural, educational and commercial character located in the lower part of CBD.(47)‘Duplex’ is two identical residential housing units existing under the same roof with a common wall dividing the first unit from the other at all levels with separate entrances / gates is a called a Duplex.(48)‘Demarcation Plan’ means plan showing measurement and location of plot. (49)‘Development Charges’ means amount on account ofdevelopment charges is to be paid by the allottee of a plot. (50) ‘Existing Building' means a building existing on the date of commencement of the town planning. (51) ‘Engineer/Registered Engineer’ means a qualified engineer currently registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as an engineer. (52) ‘External Wall’ means any outer wall of a building abutting on an external or internal open space on adjoining property lines.(53)‘Extra Land’ meansany additional piece of land existing adjacent to anytype of Plot will remain the property of DHAM.(54)‘Erection of Building’ means the construction of building in devolution charges premises/ boundaries which may include the structural alterations for making any additions to an existing building. (55) 'Flats/Apartments' means a multi-storey building containing more than two apartments or block (s)/ block (s) of buildings consisting of number of residential units built in horizontal or vertical manner sharing common stair case, lifts or excess spaces exclusively designed for a human habitation in the residential zone or residential area with all necessary requirements such as kitchen, lavatory, bathroom etc. (56)'Folding Shelter' means a structure made of steel tubes, fixed to pillars of the porch, having fabric covering which has the arrangement for its opening (extension) and closing using gears/handles etc. for parking of vehicles only. (57) ‘Fire Escape’ means an exit from a building, in the event of fire. (58) ‘Floor Area’ means the horizontal area of floor in a building covered with roof, whether or not enclosed by walls but excluding ancillary covered spaces and projections allowed under these regulations. (59)‘Floor Area Ratio (FAR)’ means the total covered area of a building as permissible under these regulations divided by the area of the plot. (60)‘Footprint’ means the portion of a plot of land covered, at ground floor level, by a building or part thereof other than basement. (61)‘Form’ means Form appended to these regulations. (62)‘Foundation’ means a structure entirely below the level of the ground which carries and distributes the load from pillars, beams or walls on the ground. (63)‘Frontage of Corner Plot’ In case of plots abutting on more than one road will be with reference to the road mentioned in the allotment/ transfer letter.(64)‘Gallery’ means an open or a covered walks way or a long passage and underground passage. (65)‘Grey Water’ means all wastewater generated in households or office buildings from streams without fecal contamination, i.e. all streams except for the wastewater from toilets.(66)‘Half Bath’ means a bathroom is a room for personal hygiene activities, generally containing at minimum a toilet and sink.(67) ‘Head Room’ means the clear vertical distance measured between the finished floor level and the underside of lowest obstruction such as ceiling or rafter, whichever is lower. (68)‘Height of Building’ means the vertical measurement from crown of the front road to the highest part of the roof. (69)‘Height of a Room’ means the vertical distance measured between the finished floor level and under side of the ceiling. (70)‘House or Bungalow’ means an independent residential unit for the use of people or a family having at least one habitable room with a kitchen, a bath and a toilet.(71)‘Industrial Building’meansa buildingconstructed on a plot allotted exclusively for the industrial purpose under these regulations.(72)‘Inter Floor’means a floor provided between two main floors of the building.(73)‘Kanal’ means a size of land equal to 20 marlas or 500 square yards/ 4500 square feet. (74)‘License’ means the permission granted under these regulations by the Authority to perform the requested acts as are allowed under these and other rules and regulations of the Authority. (75)‘Licensee’ means an individual or firm who has been duly given license by the Authority to perform the requested act as is allowed under these and other rules and regulations of the Authority.(76)‘Licensed Architect’ means a person or an architectural firm authorized by P.C.A.T.P (Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners) and permitted to work in field after registration.(77)‘Licensed Engineer’ means a person or a firm authorized by P.E.C.(Pakistan Engineering Council) and permitted to work in field afterregistration.(78)‘Legal Attorney’ means a person who is duly authorized to act on behalf of a registered or any other person under Power of Attorney Act. (79)‘Loft’A horizontal slab used only for storage purposes, which shall be allowed in kitchens, baths, corridors and store rooms or shops with access from inside only upto five feet clear height between the loft floor and ceiling above. (80)‘Light Industries’Building(s) providing work place free from any obnoxious trade such as chemicals, explosives, noise producing and smoke/smell emitting industries.(81)‘Light Reflectance Value (LRV)’ is a measure of visible and usable light that is reflected from a surface when illuminated by a light source.(82)‘Low Car Porch’ means car porch having height not more than eight feet from floor to ceiling of the porch.(83)‘Mezzanine’ means any floor inter-posed between ground and first floor of a building and having head room not less than 6 feet and not more than 7 ft.(84)‘Mixed-use Sub-District’ means a sub-district which blends in residential, commercial, cultural and institutional buildings which are physically and functionally integrated providing pedestrian connections.(85)‘Mixed-use Zone’ means a zone dedicated having mixed-use buildings with specific number of floor allocated to each building type as per the Master plan.(86)‘Mumty’meansa structure with a covering roof over a main staircase and its landing built to enclose the stairs for the purpose of providing protection from weather alongwith room/s allowed as per these Byelaws.(87)‘Obnoxious Industries / Trade’ includes, amongst others, bricks kilns, coke ovens, salt glazing, sulphur working, making of cellulose lacquer, pitch bitumen, charcoal burning, gut scraping, tannery, glue making, fish meal, soap boiling, tallow making, skin dyeing and those which may be specified as Obnoxious Industries by the Industries Department from time to time.(88)'Master Plan' A development plan for an area providing short term and long term policy guidelines for a systematic and controlled growth, liable to amendments as per future requirements after due approval of the Governing Body. (89)'Mezzanine Floor' means floor between ground and first floor of commercial building and having headroom of 8 feet, forming part of ground floor and having access from within the shops. (90)‘Marla’ means a size of land equal to 25 square yards or 225 square feet. (91)‘Mosque/ Masjid’ (place of Muslim worship) means a building built/ designated for the purpose of performance of religious affairs/ functions without any sectarian/ethnic affiliations. (92)'NDC' means No Demand Certificate. (93)'NOC'means No Objection Certificate. (94)'Non-Standard Plot' means a plot created due to adjustment in town planning or re-planning of area having irregular shape, dimensions and size, different than adjoining rectangular plots. (95)'Nuisance' includes any act or omission place or thing which causes or is likely to cause injury, danger, annoyance or offence to the sense of sight, smell or hearing, or which is or may be dangerous to life or injurious to health, property and environment. (96)‘Owner/Member’ means the registered person. (97)‘Ordinary Repairs or Repair or Renovation’ means repair work to services, painting, white-washing, plastering, flooring, paving, replacement of roof of corrugated sheets, T-iron, girders, wooden/ prefabricated roof with RCC slab without change in the cubical capacity or structure approved by Authority. (98)‘Open Staircase’A staircase in a single storey or two storey (ground and first floor) building of which the roof must be fully open to the sky and of which at least two sides must be fully open and clear of any adjoining walls of the building.(99)'Parapet’ means wall whether plain, perforated panelled or made of steel angle irons/ pipes protecting the edge of the balcony, verandah, roof of building or terrace. (100)'Park’ means a recreational area which may include all or any of the following facilities:- (a)Jogging tracks/walkways (b)Water features like lakes, fountains, gushers etc. (c)Restaurants or cafeterias or food stalls (d)Aviary (e)Tube well (f)Public toilets(g)Any other recreational facilities (outdoor) (101)'Parking Space' means an area enclosed or unenclosed covered or open sufficient in size to park vehicles in front of the commercial as well as public buildings as specified in the master plan or as recommended by the Authority thereafter. (102)'Pergola' means a structure with perforated roof consisting of cross bars in the form of reinforced concrete, wood or steel etc. of which at least 50% of roof is open to sky. (103)‘Playground’(a)All open spaces designated for indoor or outdoor sports activities of all types(b)All structures serving sports activitieslike sports complex, gymnasiums, swimming pools, stadium, race course, golf course and, sports club of all kinds.(104)'Person' means and includes a registered person, occupant, user, tenant and a licensee of a plot, house or building. (105)‘Plot’ means a parcel/ piece of land enclosed by definite boundaries. (106)'Plinth’ means finished floor level of the building.The height of the finished floor level of the ground floor, measured from the top of the finished surface of the road serving the plot, taken from the center of the property line of the plot along the road. In case of more than one road serving the plot, the plinth will be measured from the road providing principal access. The height of the plinth shall be limited tofour feet except on plots where the natural contours are more than four feet over at least forty percent of the plot area as measured from the point at the center of the property line of the road adjacent to it, the plinth level shall be determined as per the site conditions.(107)‘Property Line’ means the plot boundary which separates private property from the public property or a private property from another private property. (108)'Public Building' means a building used or intended to be used either ordinarily or occasionally by the public, such as offices of the Government as well as Semi Government Institutions and agencies, mosque, college, school, library, theatre for cultural activities, public concert hall, club, hospital, public exhibition hall, community centre, lecture room or any other place of public assembly. (109)‘Place of Assembly’ (social/ recreational activities). Including a building designed for use as a public hall, council/community hall, theatre, cinema, music hall, dance hall or skating ring, a building for the purpose of an exhibition of trade/ industry or a building designed for use in connection with any form of amusement which is intended to be open to the public on payment of charges or a building designed for use as non-residential club or a building for any other similar use. (110)‘PDOHA’ means Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority, Multan.(111)‘Proof Engineer’An engineer with a minimum of ten years of service registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as Consulting Engineer (Structural Design) and is also registered as proof engineer with DHA.(112)‘Re-erection’ means the complete demolition and reconstruction of a building in defined premises/ boundaries which includes the re-laying of the foundation of the building. (113)‘Registered Architect’ means a qualified Architect registered with Pakistan Council of Architects & Town Planners (PCATP) as well as registered with the Authority. (114)‘Registered Person’ means a person whether natural or legal, who is registered under the general regulations of the Authority. (115)'Regulation' means the Defence Housing Authority construction and development regulations and other regulations made by the Executive Board. (116)'Reserved Area' means an area shown in the Master Plan as such, which may be developed/re-planned by the Authority for any purpose at any stage. (117)'Residential Zone’ means a zone earmarked for buildings exclusively designed for human habitation and in no case shall include its use in whole or a part thereof for any other purpose e.g commercial activities, school, institution, shop, office, clinic, beauty parlor, guest house, marriage center, gymnasium, tuition center, club activities, work-shop, store or godownetc. or for the purpose of political, religious and sectarian activities. It includes parks, gardens, play grounds, sector shops and other open spaces located in the area earmarked in the residential zone. (118)'Right of Way (ROW)’ means the area of road including shoulder/ berms between two opposite boundary walls of row of houses/ shops or where there are no buildings astride it, it extends up to such limits as may be prescribed by the competent Authority. (119)‘Revised or Amended Plan’ means a previously approved drawing plan re-submitted for fresh approval with amendments in accordance with the provision of these rules/ regulations. (120)‘Residential Building’ A building or part thereof designed, adopted or used for human habitation only.(121)‘Revised or Amended Plan’ A previously approved drawing or plan re-submitted in accordance with the provision of these regulations. (122)‘Registered Geo-Technology Consultant’ A person holding registration from Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as a geo-technologist and whose name is listed on the panel of approved geo-tech consultants maintained by the DHA.(123)‘Registered Structural Engineer’ A qualified structural engineer registered as such with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and also registered as structural engineer with DHA.(124)‘Registered Town Planner’A qualified person or a firm registered with Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) as an Architect or as an Architectural Firm with minimum 5 years’ experience as Town Planner in case of an individual and with at least one Town Planner of at least 10 years’ experience in case of architectural firm and is on the approved panel of DHAM Authorities.(125)‘Renewable Energy’is generally defined as energy that is collected from resources, which are naturally replenished, on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. Renewable energy often provides energy in four important areas: electricity generation, air and water heating/cooling, transportation, and rural (off grid) energy services.(126)‘Repair or Renovation’Repair work to services, painting white-washing, plastering, flooring, paving, replacement of roof of corrugated sheets or of T-iron or girders or wooden roof with RCC slab without change in the cubical capacity or structure approved by DHA.(127)‘Residential Building’A building or part thereof designed, adopted or used for human habitation.(128)‘Roof Top of Commercial Buildings’Roof of the last floor of a commercial building, to house the common facilities like overhead water tank, stair tower, lift well etc being shared by all inhabitants of the building.(129)‘Scrutiny Fee’means a fee to be determined and levied in pursuance of provisions of these regulations by Authority. (130) 'Sector Shops'means a row of shops excluding workshops, repairing shops and offices, to be constructed in residential zones for business related to grocery, vegetables, fruit, meat, poultry, fish and tandoors, without the provision of any open space in and around the building, provided that the height does not exceed the prescribed limit from the road level with provision of mezzanine floor not covering more than 3/4 of the shop area. (131)'Septic Tank' means a tank in which sewage is collected and decomposed before its discharge into the public/ main sewer. (132)'Shop' means a roofed structure primarily used for the retail sale of goods. (133)'Shops/Offices-cum-Flats' means provision of shops on ground floor and basement with the facility of offices/ flats on the first and subsequent floors. (134)'Site Plan'means layout plan of the plot approved by the Authority in accordance with these regulations.(135)‘Special Purpose Plot’A leasable plot allocated exclusively for the purpose of Health, Education institutions or any other use as per DHAM master plan.(136)'Stores/ Godowns’means a building/buildings meant for storage of material or finished goods at ground floor, provided those goods are not of inflammable or objectionable characteristics and with provision of office accommodation above but does not include any garage or residential or commercial building. (137)'Sun/Rain Shade'means an outer side, 2 feet wide projection from the building over a minimum height of 7 feet from the plinth level providing protection from sun/weather. (138)‘Specified Clear Space’means the minimum part of a plot which is to be left completely and compulsorily open to sky under the regulations, over which no structure even temporary or any integral part of the building shall be permitted. (139)‘Special Projects’ mean land allotted/ sold/ allocated for a special purpose under an agreement duly approved by the Executive Board of Authority, falls in the category of “Special Projects”. (140)‘Sub-Division’means the division of plot held under the same ownership into two plots. (141)‘Sub-Division Plan’ means the layout plan for a proposed sub-division duly approved by the Authority as provided in these regulations. (142)‘Sustainability’is a process for meeting human development goals while sustaining the ability of natural systems to continue to provide the natural resources and ecosystem services upon which the economy and society depends.(143)‘Sustainable Master Plan & Image Concept (SMPIC)’ Adevelopment plan for an area providing short terms and long term policyguidelines for a systematic and controlled growth for Business & Commercialactivities including the fa?ade and architectural elevations of the buildingsand the overall area of the DHAM.(144)‘Surcharge’ means amount levied on account of default in paying development charges or any other dues on due date. (145)‘Structural Calculations’means detailed calculations showing sufficiency of the strength of every load bearing part of the proposed structures. (146)‘Semi Government Institution & Agency’ means company or corporation owned or controlled by Government or a municipal body and agency established by the Authority to perform one or more of its functions under these regulations. (147)‘Site Engineer’A qualified engineer engaged to supervise building operations at the site and registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as professional engineer.(148)‘Structure Engineer’A person who is currently registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and is also registered with DHA. (149)‘Temporary Structure’means a structure constructed purely on temporary basis, wholly within the plot with the approval of Authority for a specific period which shall be demolished on completion of the project or lapse of the approved period. (150)‘Thermal Bridge’It is an area of an object (frequently a building) which has a significantly higher heat transfer than the surrounding materials resulting in an overall reduction in thermal insulation of the object or building.(151)‘Thermal Insulation’It is the reduction of heat transfer (the transfer of thermal energy between objects of differing temperature) between objects in thermal contact or in range of radiative influence.(152)‘Toilet’A Fixture that consists usually of a water-flushed bowl and seat and is used for defecation and urination.(153)‘Transfer Letter’means a letter in such form as may be prescribed by the Authority from time to time transferring the allotment of a particular property/ plot from an existing owner to an applicant. (154)‘Total Floor Area’The sum of the floor areas of all the floors of all the buildings on a plot, less exemption as permitted in these regulations.(155)‘Town Planner’A person currently registered as such with the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) and whose name is registered with DHA Town Planners. (156)'Verandah/Arcade’means a roofed gallery, terrace or other portion of a building with at least one side open to courtyard or a permanent open space. (157)'Ware House’means a building used for storage of commercially saleable goods with appropriate office space for management use. (158)‘Zone' means the area earmarked for a particular use only.CHAPTER – IIIGENERAL BYELAWS1.Applications.These Byelaws have been framed with a view tofacilitate construction by the members. Due relaxation has been ensuredwhile specifying covered area and other details. The following rules shallapply to all types of plots, buildings and land usage:-a.Construction of ramp, stairs/steps leading to the first basement ispermitted within side and rear COS without any super structure overthem.b.In case of two basements, the ramp leading to the 2nd basementshall only be constructed within the allowable footprint of the building.c.3 ft wide balcony allowed towards roadside and maximum lengthof 20 ft.Bay window in front COS is permitted with one door.d.Maximum projection of sunshades over streets beyond 16 ftheight and in compulsory open space shall not exceed 2 ft width at lintellevel.e.Under ground water tank and septic tanks / grey water tank to bekept 3 ftaway from boundary walls.f.Remaining within the allowable (prescribed) covered area of stairtower any space becoming available beyond the requirement of stair towermay be utilized for storage purposes. Construction of room, servantquarters and bath rooms/lavatories will not be allowed, however, the sameshall only be allowed as a special case with following conditions:-(1)Subject to fulfillment of renewable energy requirements asmentioned in the Byelaws.(2)As a special provision for plots falling on cul-de-sac (roundtype).g.Pitching of guard's tents/cabins outside the property line on DHAMland or using the open plot for guard living is strictly prohibited. However, inspecial circumstances DHAM authorities may allow temporary construction ofa room along with a toilet not exceeding 125 sft in front COS in addition toguardroom.h.Whatever additional land is available between allotted plotboundary and sector limits for not more than 4 feet depth, the said land may be allotted on payment to the owner on request. In this case buildingrules of the originalcategory shall be applicable. However, in case land ismore than 4 feet, change in area of the allotted Plot will govern as per theByelaws.i.Where the park is planned in the rear or on the side of the allottedplot, owner is not allowed any opening even a pedestrian way in the park,being a public property.j.Members to ensure clean environment in front / around theproperty.2.Exemptions from Floor Area Ratio (FAR).a.Parking spaces (at any floor/level).b.Recreational facilities and prayer places upto maximum 5%.c.Arcades.d.Ramps and driveways.e.Escalators/Lift towers.f.Stairs and stair towers.g.Open balconies over streets.h.Passages around voids.i.Underground / Overhead water tanks.j.Electrical/Mechanical plant rooms / solar energy plant room.k.Service areas including service duct for cabling to the extent of100 Sftper floor.l.A service floor may be allowed in high rise buildings (designedas per FAR).m.Any other alternate energy item.n.All other requirements as mentioned in related Byelaws withrespect to Handicap Accessibility and Utility requirements forcommercial/mixed use buildings shall be followed.3.Corner Plot.The owner of corner plot shall be required to payadditional charges equals to 10% of Development Charges as laid down by DHAM.4.Over/Under Size Plots.Plots having less area of specifiedcategory shall be considered as per original allotment category, however ifarea of plot is less than 95% then DHAM Authorities shall compensate theowner as per prescribed rates. For plots measuring more than theallotment category, Owner shall be required to pay for the extra/additionalarea as per the prescribed ratesdecided by DHAM Authorities from time totime. In case plot owner does not agree for payment of additional chargesthen owner may exercise any of the following options:-a.DHAM Authorities may facilitate the owner for payment of extraland through installments.b.Alternate plot of that allotment category shall be offered in anysector having compatible market prices as decided by the DHAM Authorities.c.DHAM Authorities may buyback the plot as per prescribed rates.5.Annexation of Adjacent Extra / Trapped Land.In case whereextra land is available adjacent to the plot, it may be purchased by themember. Rates and permission of such cases is subject to approval byDHAM Authorities.6.Bifurcation and Amalgamation of Plots.a.Bifurcation / Sub division is not allowed in any type of categoryof residential, commercial and amenity plots.b.Amalgamation of residential and commercial plots shall beallowed maximum upto four times the size of the original plot, provided thatthe allotment conditions of the plots are similar.c.Amenity Plots will not be considered for amalgamation.7.Levelling of Plots: The plot owner shall be responsible forlevelling in case of any ditch less than 5’, shrubs, debris, unevenness or abnormality inthe plot.8.Services.The DHAM Authorities will provide roads including allservices and the members are required to plan extension of these servicesto their buildings accordingly. Further extension of the services to otherusers is strictly disallowed. Defaulting members are liable to disconnectionof services and financial penalties.a.Water Supply(1)Application for water connection shall be made on theprescribed form to the DHAM Authorities, before commencing any work andno water connection/work is to commence before approval.(2)No person is permitted to install motor/pump on the watersupply line. Only one connection shall be provided for each building.(3)DHAM Authorities has no obligation for provision of water forswimming pool.(4)Disposal of water from swimming pool shall not be allowed tobe drained in the sewer lines.(5)Residential(a)No water point/ tap will be left outside the boundary wall.(b)Underground water tank can be constructed but notontheslopeside and be solocated / designed such that bowzerfilling isfacilitated.(c)Member found violating the instructions on water supply shall have to pay violation charges as prescribed by DHAMAuthorities.(d)Washing of car on the road is not allowed.(e)Flow of water through car porch on the road is not allowed.(6)Commercial(a)Separate water meter connection to be installed by owners ofoffice / shop in commercial buildings & flats in mixed use buildings.(b)It will be preferred to make the underground water tank.(c)For plots of 8 Marla and above, Boring will be responsibility of the owner.(d)Sewer connection for more than 8 marla plots will be provided on special charges.b.Sewerage/Manhole.Byelaws regarding house connection tomain sewer are as under:-(1)W.C discharge is to be connected with the DHAM manholethroughseptic tank.(2)Wash room and kitchen drainage shall be connected direct tothe over flow manhole of septic tank. It must not be connected to the inletof septic tank.(3)Rain water/storm water is to be disposed off in open drains oron the adjacent roads as per design. It must not beconnected to the sewer lines.(4)Members are required to construct proper manholes andseptic tanks (RCC construction only). However, DHAM Authorities can assistthem by providing standard designs.(5)Members arerequiredto get their septic tanks inspected beforecovering the tops.(6)Connection to the main sewer line shall be allowed by DHAMAuthorities on completion of house/building and member will not tamperwith main sewer line. Defaulters will be charged as per DHAM Authoritiespolicy issued from time to time.c.Gas/Telephone/Electric/ICT(1)The services have been laid by DHAM Authorities and individualconnection to houses be obtained from respective departments inaccordance with respective departmental Byelaws.(2)On completion of construction and before main electricalconnection is provided to the building/house, the member shall submit testreport of electrical system issued by a government/MEPCO/ or DHAMElectric Company's approved wiring Inspector.(3)An independent earth pit will be provided in the building/house.The earth resistance of the pit must be less than 5 ohms.d.Damages.Damages to roads and utility service is strictlyprohibited. In case of extension of services; if any damage is likely to becaused to road, sewer line, rain water line etc. Such work shall not beundertaken without prior approval of DHAM. In case of damages, DHAMAuthorities will impose penalties and cost of repair work will be recoveredfrom member.9.Bearing Capacity Test.Bearing capacity tests will be arrangedby the member through DHA Lab or DHA approved laboratory.10.Termite Proofing.Members will ensure quality termite-proofingtreatment before commencement of construction work.11.Blockage of Street. All construction material shall be stored/keptwithin property line. No part of street / road or footpath shall be used inconnection with any construction activity like: -a.Storage of construction material.b.Disposal of demolished material.c.Mixing of concrete or cement mortar.d.Erection of construction frames / supports / formwork.e.Excavation of street / road for access to utility service, exceptwith prior permission of DHAM.12.Structures on Roof.Following structures of permanent naturemay be constructed on roofs provided they are designed and built to thesatisfaction of the Authority: -a.Chimneys, air conditioning and other ducts, vents and windcatchers.b.Water tank.c.Four feet high Parapet wall or railing is mandatory in case ofaccessible roof.d.Stair tower and mumty (applicable as per related Byelaws).e.Lift machine rooms, Sky light, etc.f.Alternate Energy Solutions such as Solar and wind, etcg.Other structure, which the DHAM Authorities may permit bygeneral or specified order.h.No mobile phone antennas and billboards are allowed on roof ofresidential unit. However, may be allowed for commercial unit subject toapproval of DHAM Authorities.13.Specific Instructions for Shop Owners:a.Proper arrangements for disposal of garbage shall be ensuredby the owner or occupant in case of tenant of shops / public buildings.b.No AC or its outer unit shall be fixed in front of the shop or thearcade.c.All outer units of split ACs shall be fixed on roof or rear wall ofthe shops.d.Where unavoidable ACs outer units, ACs may be fixed in thefront arcade at height not less than 8 feet and with prior permission of theDHAM.e.Wall chalking / writing on walls and pasting of posters etc shallnot be allowed.f.Arcade / passage in front of each shop shall be kept free of anyfixed or movable items to provide clear passage to users.g.Showcases, sale goods, seating for customers must not beplaced outside in the arcade or passage as the case may be.h.No room cooler, fan, water cooler, generator, UPS batteries orcharger shall be placed outside the shop.i.No part of the building shall be altered, modified or pierced forfixing decorative material or display of goods.j.Sign or name boards of only specified sizes shall be allowed.k.No stand-alone boards will be placed on streets, roads, arcadeor passage.14.Lighting and Ventilationa.Size of External Openings:Every room, other than roomsused predominantly for the storage of goods, shall be provided with naturallight and natural ventilation by means of one or more openings in externalwalls. These openings shall have a combined area of not less than 10% forhabitable rooms and 7.5% for other rooms of the floor space of suchopening, whole of such openings shall be capable of allowing free anduninterrupted passage of air.Area for openings in case of warehouse, godown, storage places etc shallnot be less than 5% of the floor area unless the space is mechanicallyventilated.b.Size of Internal Openings.Unless the light and ventilationrequirements are met by an air well or ventilation duct, all internal habitablerooms must have openings in internal air wells in addition to door openingsnot less than 7.5% of the floor area of such room. Access for maintenanceof shaft be provided at level from where the shaft commence.c.Internal Air Wells(1)Habitable rooms may receive daylight and natural ventilationfrom internal air wells which shall conform to the following minimum sizes:-(a)For buildings upto 2 storeys, 20 Sft with minimum width ofwell 5ft.(b)For buildings with 3 to 5 storeys, 100 Sft with minimum widthof well 8 ft.(c)For buildings higher than 5 storeys, 100 Sft plus 10 Sft foreach additional floor over storeys and minimum width of well 10 ft.(2)Where only kitchens, W.C and bathrooms receive daylight andventilation from air wells, the size of wells shall conform to the followingminimum widths:-(a)For building upto 2 storeys, 20 Sft with minimum width of well3ft.(b)For buildings with 3 to 5 storeys, 40 Sft with minimum width ofwell 5 ft.(c)For building higher than 5 storeys, 40 Sft plus 5 Sft for eachadditional floor with minimum width of well 5 ft.d.Permanent Openings in Kitchen.Every kitchen shall haveopenings for permanent ventilation into the external air space not less than15 % of its floor area.e.Water Closet, Bath Room & Ablution Places.Every watercloset, urinal stall and bath room and ablution area shall be provided withnatural lighting and ventilation by means of one or more openings inexternal walls having a combined area of not less than 2 Sft (1 ft x 2 ft) perwater closet, urinal or bathroom except where adequate and permanentmechanical ventilation is provided which discharges into an open space.f.Garages.Every garage shall be provided with opening of notless than 5% of the floor area for ventilation and lighting incorporated in awall or in the door.g.Staircase.All staircases which are enclosed shall be providedwith adequate lighting and ventilation from openings not less than 7.5% ofthe staircase area.h.Mechanical Ventilation and Central Air Conditioning WaiverMinimumRequirement:(1)Where undertaking for central air conditioning and permanentmechanical ventilation is provided, the relevant clauses of these Byelawsdealing with natural ventilation, lighting and heights of rooms may berelaxed depending upon the duct size of A.C.(2)Where permanent mechanical ventilation in respect oflavatories, water closets, bathrooms or corridors has been provided for andmaintained in accordance with the following clauses, conditions relating tonatural ventilation and natural lighting under these Byelaws may be relaxedfor such lavatories, water closets, bathrooms or corridors.15.Blasting.Use of explosive material for construction & demolitionwork is not allowed in DHAM.16.Inflammable Material.Storage of inflammable material is strictlyprohibited in DHAM except where allowed by the respective governmentagencies / departments and DHAM Authorities.17.Disputes.No member is allowed to stop the construction activityof other members. Any dispute/interpretation of Byelaws shall be referredto DHAMAuthorities.18.Possession of Plots.Following procedure is laid down:a.Site Plan and Demarcation.DHAM Authorities shall provide the Site Plan indicatingmeasurements, size and location of Main Gate of the Plot to the memberon prescribed form. Member is required to apply for the demarcation along with issuance of site plan on prescribed form. b.Building Plan.For preparation of building plans (new oralteration) the member should engage a licensed architect and structuralengineer, existing on the panel of approved consultants of DHAM.c.Submission of Drawings.Members are responsible to submitthe following drawings in accordance with DHAMByelaws.(1)Architectural Drawings.Member shall submit architectural drawings as prescribed in application form, coveringfollowing details:-(a)All drawings shall be submitted on sheet size of 30 x 40inches and all details be given at a minimum scale of 1/8” = 1?-0”.(b)The plans of basement, ground floor, upper floors and roofalong with stair tower/Mumty.(c)Two point perspective view in color with material finishes(showing front and side).(d)All elevations, two sections along x and y axis passingthrough stairs providing maximum details.(e)Site plan /key plan showing plot dimensions, width of theroad(s), detail of neighboring plots, location of gate(s), position ofunderground water tank, septic tank, grey water tank and location of North.(f)Elevation and section of boundary wall, gate(s), ramp andwater channel with respect to adjoining road/street.(g)External dimensions of building.(h)The clear dimensions of all rooms and position of doors,windows and ventilators in each room at every storey.(i)The position and dimensions of all projections beyond thewalls of the building.(j)Roof plan showing the location/dimension of overhead watertank, stair tower/mumty.(k)Total height of building with reference to reference pointincluding level of finished floor, and split-levels (levels be indicated onplans also).(l)Location of reference service manhole and its invert level andlocation of water connection shall be clearly shown on submission drawing.(m)Details of alternate energy solutions on roof/roof top withdimensions and heights.(n)Location and size of overhead and underground tank (forcommercial/mixed use plots: show domestic and firefightingwater in asection alongwith its calculations).(o)The sewerage line and waste water/soap line should be laidindependently and marked properly on the plan. The soap water should notbe connected directly to the septic tank. Itshould be connected tounderground grey water tank ordirectly to the main sewer line.(p)Schedule of open / covered areas.(q)Schedule of doors and windows.(r)Covered area calculation block plan.(s)Compliance of architectural features for elevations as perSustainable Master Plan Image Concept (SMPIC).(t)Signature of Owner and the Licensed Architect on drawingsalong with required forms.(u)Drawings must be of acceptable Architectural standards.(v)All documents as per checklist relating to the plot shall beprovided with the application.(2)Structural and MEP drawings.The owner shall submit complete structural and MEPdrawings and calculations as prescribed in application form covering followingdetails:-(a)Soil investigation report (one hard copy and one soft copy inPDF) along with structural drawings, duly signed by the DHAM?s approvedstructural engineer along structure stability certificate. Thedrawings showing layout and sectional details of foundations, beamscolumns, lintels, slabs, underground, and overhead water tanks. This set ofdrawing is only for DHAM record and Authority has no responsibilityregarding the stability / safety of the structure. In case of any building overG+1 storey, the structural design should be duly vetted by the DHAMapproved vetting engineer.d.Scrutiny of Drawings.Following procedure will be followed:-(1)Member shall submit the plans toDHAM for approval as perthe Byelaws.(2)Plans not conforming to these Byelaws shall be returned bymail or by hand.(3)Members can collect approved drawings along with Approvalletter.e.Oversight in Scrutiny of Drawings.Any oversight in thescrutiny/NOC of documents and drawings at the time of approval andsanctioning of the building plan does not entitle the member to violate theByelaws.f.Responsibility for Structural Stability.For any buildingconstructed at DHAM, the structural engineer shall be liable for the designpart, whereas the contractor shall be responsible for the structure stabilitybeing the constructor of the building. DHAM Authorities shall not be liable forstructure stability of any building.In case of structural failure, procedure laid under dangerous buildings shallbe followed.g.Inspection Sheet for Construction(1)Inspection Sheet shall be provided by DHAM Authorities to themember. Inspection Sheetshall be held by owner, ensuring safe custody with upto date entries ofdifferent inspection stages by DHAM official.(2)It is the responsibility of member to ensure that the inspectionof work on each stage of construction is carried out as per InspectionChart/ schedule duly signed by building inspector of DHAM. If any anomaly isidentified at a later stage, member will be held responsible.(3)Prescribed charges will also be levied for issuance of newinspection chart, in case of loss.h.Approved Drawings.The member/contractor must keep onefull set of approved drawings (architectural, structural and MEP) on site,which may be made available to DHAM staff during inspection. In case ofnon-availability of approved drawings; penalty would be imposed as perpolicy of DHAM at prescribed rates from time to time.i.Inspection of Building at Various Construction Stages:Inspection of building shall be carried out by team of DHAM and documentedas per the procedure laid in the inspection card. Inspection shall be carriedout at following stages, however, construction stages mayincrease/decrease depending on the demand oftime/resources/technology:(1)In case basement is to be constructed then:-(a)On ground demarcation of area to be dug in.(b)Lean/Foundation.(c)Roof level before pouring roof.(d)Ground floor at finish floor level including boundary wall.(2)On attaining roof height of Ground Floor before pouring inof roof.(3)On raising of structure/pillars one (1) foot above floor levelof first floor and upper floors.(4)On attaining roof height of first floor and upper floors.(5)On attaining roof height of water tank and mumty,whichever is higher (if applicable).(6)On completion of Septic Tank prior to putting their cover.(7)Air & water pressure quality test of Plumbing lines (forcommercial buildings).(8)Structural Engineer has to submit quality control and qualityassurance proforma at different stages during the courseof construction so that DHAM Authorities can give the goahead for next step.(9)Members who are found violating the Byelaws of DHAMduring the course of construction will be charged asapproved by DHAM Authorities from time to time.(10)In case member intends to construct the building in phases,the sequence of construction in phases duly numberedshall be indicated on the submission drawing. For purposeof obtaining NOC of a building, the minimum requirement iscompletion of ground floor in all respect.j.Deviations.All Construction activities shall be processed asper approved building plans. However, if owner desires to make anychanges during the construction, than a deviation plan shall be submittedfor approval of DHAMAuthorities prior to modification at site. Subsequentconstruction can proceed as per approved deviation plan. Any constructionother than approved building plan or deviation plan shall be consideredunauthorizedand subject to penalty as per prescribed rates.pletion of the Building(1)The member will ensure completion of the residential /commercial building within two years from the date of approval ofsubmission drawings. Any member not ensuring completion within twoyears will be liable to pay the late completion penalty as per prescriberates. DHAM authorities may allow extension in time upto maximum one yearmeriting justified reasons, if applied by the owner, one month prior to dateof completion. (2)For special purposebuildings, owner will get the completion time approved prior to start of theconstruction activities from DHAM Authorities. If timelines are not approvedspecifically for a project than above mentioned completion time will beapplicable and late completion penalty will be imposed accordingly.(3)In case member intends to construct the building in phases,the sequence of construction in phases duly numbered shall be indicatedon the submission drawings alongwith structural drawings (foundation plan)conforming the complete building design of all phases.(4)Duplicate Copy of Document/s.Copy of submission drawing / completion drawing / CD / soil test report may be given to owner (if available in record) by charging Rs. 5,000/- for each document.pletion Plan.The member shall submit completionplans to obtain a completion certificate within 30 days of completion ofentire work. Any member not submitting completion drawings within duedate will be liable to a penalty as per prescribed rates.(1)The documents to be attached with completion plan are asunder:–(a)5 x set of drawings.(b)Prescribed dues as decided by DHAM Authorities from timeto time.(c)Inspection Sheet, duly signed by the concerned Officers.(d)All respective forms for adherence to Byelaws& qualitycontrol in construction, respectively duly signed by therespective consultants(2)After the receipt of completion drawings, DHAM Authoritiestechnical staff shall arrange to inspect such work and after inspection.(a)In case of violations, completion plan shall be returnedunsanctioned with an order for demolition of unauthorizedconstruction.(b)In case of no violation, completion case shall be put up tothe Completion Board of Officers detailed by DHAMAuthorities for final approval.m.Occupancy of Building(1)Buildings shall only be occupied after obtaining CompletionCertificate which will be issued after approval of completion plan.(2)If the member wants to occupy partly completed building thenhe should submit completion plan as per the completed portion with anapplication showing justified reasons for subsequent occupation of thebuilding.(3)For purpose of obtaining occupancy certificate of a building,the minimum requirement is completion of ground floor in all respects.(4)If member occupies the building without getting approval fromDHAM Authorities, penalty would be imposed as per prescribed rates.(5)Membership of respective DHAM Sector Clubs will be grantedafter Occupancy Certificate as per the prescribe rates and membershipcertificate shall be required to be submitted with completion plan.(6)Illegal occupants and violators will not be entertained withsocial &civic facilities of DHAM Authorities.n.Addition, Alteration and Renovation of Building afterApproval of Completion Plan:(1)Such addition, alteration and renovation may be done tobuilding after obtaining approval for proposed works from DHAMAuthorities.Addition and alterations, executed after the approval shall be followed bysubmitting completion plans and other required documents as perchecklist.(2)Failing to get approval of addition and alterations on propercompletion plan and undertaking such additions and alterations withoutprior approval of DHAM Authorities, the unauthorized construction shall bedemolished at the risk and cost of the owner.In case any resistance in demolition of unauthorized construction, it shallbe considered as illegal and plot file will be freezed by DHAM Authorities forany further transactions till removal of violation.o.Revised Building Plan.Submission of revised building plansshall be mandatory in the following conditions:-(1)Structural changes required during construction.(2)After approval of completion plan, if changes / modification ismore than 40% of total constructed area.(3)In case of time barred during construction.p.Revised Completion Plan.Revised completion plan will bemandatory in following conditions:-(1)After approval of revised building plan.(2)After completing the partially constructed building.q.Construction Period.The person shall commence construction of the building within a period of 3 years from the date of possession, failing which the person shall be liable to pay non-construction penalty as prescribed by the Authority.The person shall complete the building within a period of two years reckoned from the date of approval of the drawing by the Authority. The drawing shall remain valid for one year and is extendable up to two years from the date of its approval. Upon the lapse of the two year period of validity, the person shall be under an obligation to obtain fresh approval.19.All utility services such as water supply, sewerage system, sewertreatment plant, drainage, electricity, gas, telecom, internet, etc shall bedeveloped by DHAM Authorities, in due course of time directly or throughother departments/organizations and the development charges for utilityservices the sameshall be charged to the owneron pro-rata basis fromtime to time which shall be payable immediately by the owner of plots. Incase of non-payment or delay in payment of development charges by theowner of the plots, the allotment/transfer may be cancelled on solediscretion of DHAM Authorities.a.Imposition of Utility Bills. The utility bills will be issued as soon as member occupy / partially occupy the house or get the completion certificate.20.Any plot owner who is not following the agreed payment scheduleis liable to get his/her plot cancelled or re-located as per discretion of DHAMAuthorities.21.For special plots, in case the party to whom the plots areallocated, are not following the agreed Construction plan (approved)/ construction schedule, allotment of such plots is liable to be cancelled.22.Use of Smart Grid and Net Metering in DHAM.DHAM Authorities isPakistan’s first planned Sustainable and Smart City and as such SmartGrid &Net Metering is essential ingredient of its electrical network. Allresidents shall be required to use Smart Meters for Net Metering. Alldirectives of NEPRA and other relevant regulating agencies shall befollowed for Net Metering and Smart grid to inject local electricity generationthrough renewable energy. DHAM will implement Smart Grid & Net Meteringinstallations as per Guidelines on the subject, issued from time to time byDHA Distribution Company.23.Special Use PlotSpecial use plot reserved for the specificpurpose shall not be utilized for any other purpose.24.Residential Plots.Residential plot shall not be utilized for anyother purpose.mercialization of plots.Conversion of residential plot intocommercial shall be allowed only according to a uniform commercializationpolicy formulated and revised from time to time with the approval of theCompetent Authority through notification on the basis of comprehensivestudy of various urban areas under pressure for commercialization.Individual plots outside the policy will not be considered forcommercialization. Procedure to be followed is as under:a.DHAM shall issue a public notice for the change of land use of theplots in accordance with the provisions of these Byelaws and the expensesshall be borne by the applicant.b.DHAM shall give due consideration to the objections from thepublic, if any, in light of the Byelaws.c.Final No Objection Certificate (N.O.C) of change of land useshall be issued by the DHAM Authorities.d.The applicant shall pay the prescribed fees and other chargesto DHAM.e.Height of the Building & Height of Floors.Maximum height of the residential building including water tank / mumty or any structure should not exceed 35ft from the reference point.f.No of Storeys.Maximum two storeys (ground + first) are permitted. Number of storeys will be counted from the reference street / road.26.Drain under Gate.A water channel of 6 inches x 6 inches would be constructed along the main gate line. This drain would be suitably connected to over flow manhole of septic tank through a 4 inch dia pipe. Steel grating shall be provided to cover it.27.Electric Meters. Maximum two electric meters will be provided for each plot.28.Two Adjacent Plots. If member has two adjacent plots and he uses one plot for construction of his house and second as lawn, then he has to follow following procedure:-a.Both the plots must be owned by the same member.b.If ownership is different, then an affidavit on judicial stamp paper of Rs100/- and a sketch showing detail of boundary wall and gate duly signed by the approved architect will be required from second owner that he / she has no objection for utilizing his / her plot as green area only.c.Members to get site plan / possession of the plot to be utilized as green / lawn.d.Construction of underground water tank and structure using steel, fiber or wood up till 25 ft x 25 ft in the plot utilized as green area will be allowed after approval from Competent Authority.e.Sound proof generator may be placed after approval from Competent Authority. bine boundary wall will be erected and second gate is allowed on plot utilized as green area as per DHAM gate layout plan. g.A passage / drive way from gate to building line would also be allowed, however no construction of any type such as porch etc would be allowed. h.Monthly water charges will have to be paid by the owner.29.Two Adjacent Plots at Different Levels.If two back to back / adjacent plots areat different levels and level difference is more than 5 ft then owner of the plot who first construct the house, will have to construct a common RCC retaining wall at rear side and foundation of RCC retaining wall should start from the lower road level.30.Installation of Solar Panels.Solar panels / geyserson rooftopof residential /commercial building will be provisionally allowed and structures including raised solarpanel(s) or geyser(s) on roof of mumty and/ or overhead water tank are not allowed.DHAM reserves the right to change the policy, notify the member and the member willchange accordingly within one month at his expense, risk and cost.31.Occupation.Any commercial unit like shops / offices / halls / apartments can be occupied after completing the front fa?ade of the whole building and the floor to be occupied should be completed in all respect. However, completion certificate should be obtained within 3 years from the date of approval of first submission drawing.32.Lightening Protection.For all commercial buildings lightening protection should be provided.33.Fa?ade Codea.Drainage of storm water will not be through spouts but through down pipes.b.False ceiling, night lighting, cleaning in front of the shop in the corridor or arcade is the responsibility of the shop owner.34.Provision for Special Personsa.Minimum one toilet for handicapped equipped with special fixtures.b.Minimum one lift in all commercial and public buildings, which can accommodate a wheel chair.c.Ramp from footpath level to entrance of the building.mercial(1)Petrol or diesel driven generator with soundproof canopy may be installed.(2)Noise beyond the boundary limit shall not be allowed i.e noise control arrangement must be made. 35.Toiletsa.Be provided in each commercial block.b.Cleaning and maintenance of the toilets is the responsibility of the owner.36.Installation of Antenna Tower & Lightening Conductora.Permission for Installation of Antenna Tower & Lightening Conductor will be valid for one year, which may be renewed every year with prescribed fee.b.The position of the tower has to be incorporated in design of the building the weight and placement has to be taken care of in the building structure.37.Water Points.Electric water cooler shall be provided on as required basis.38.Instructions for Shop Ownersa.Garbage shall not be thrown in front of houses / shops / public buildings. Shopkeepers shall place dustbin in front of their shops and place the garbage in dustbin from where it shall be picked up by Authority.b.In order to avoid inconvenience to the customers, air conditioners shall be installed at the height of 8 ft from the level of veranda and proper arrangements shall be made for drainage of water. Preferably split type of air conditioners may be installed.c.Wall chalking, writing on walls and pasting of posters etc on the walls shall not be allowed.39.Boundary Walla.Member can construct a boundary wall within his property line. If boundary wall of 4? inches width is constructed then pillar of 9 inches x 9 inches at 10 ftdistance must be provided. If member wants to construct a common boundary wall, approval of both neighbor should be necessary and affidavit in this regard from both neighbors to DHAM should be mandatory.b.Both neighbors shall have full right to use it on their respective sides / top. However, no space from right of way of road / street shall be utilized for this purpose.c.Maximum height of rear boundary wall should be 6 ft above the level of rear road.d.Maximum height of left / right / front side boundary wall should be 7 ft 6 inches from the highest point of the road in front of plot.e.Minimum height of boundary wall should be such to ensure the privacy of the adjacent plot.f.The boundary wall should be an RCC or brick masonry wall. g.The front / side boundary wall (If there is open space / nullah / road on that side) may be constructed with grill or any other see-through material. h.A safety grill upto 2 ft 6 inches can be provided above boundary wall.40.Health and Safety Guidelinesa.Architect and engineers should make sure safety of the building by practicing proper engineering technique, professional skills and execution procedures as per health and safety standards.b.Architects, engineers and other professional persons involved in design of building should make sure not to include anything in the design that would necessitate the use of unwarrantably dangerous structural procedures and undue hazards, which could be avoided by design modifications.c.Every member, contractor and sub-contractor shall make an arrangement during operation, handling, transport, storage of building material to ensure the safety and health of the labour and public.d.Every member, contractor and sub-contractor shall ensure that all workersare properly informed of the hazards of their respective occupations and the precautions necessary and adequately supervise to avoid accidents, injuries and risk to health, in particular that of young workers, newly engaged workers and illiterate workers.e.Blasting and use of explosives for excavation / demolition is not allowed.f.Debris shall be handled and disposed off by a method, which will not endanger workers and public safety and health.g.No youth under the age of 14 is permitted on the habitat construction site.h.Use of ladders is not allowed during poor weather or on windy days.i.Safety of worker, labour and visitor will be sole responsibility of member / owner.41.Administrative mercial Activity.No commercial / semi commercial activity ispermitted in the residential area.b.Messes / Guest Rooms.Residential accommodation cannot be used / rented as Mess, Guest House, Guest Room or Hostel etc.c.Utilization of Vacant Plots.Vacant plots / open area cannot be used for any function / gatherings except funeral gathering.d.Fire Works / Discharge of Arms.To guard against any untoward incident, display of fireworks (AatishBazi) and discharge / testing of arms isprohibited in residential area.e.Distinctive Marking / Flags.Flags / Banners which show Political / Religious / Sectarian affiliations are not allowed on both residential and commercial buildings. f.Grave Yard.DHAM policy on grave yard will be followed strictly (available with Admin Branch).g.Noise Pollution. No person shall make, cause or permit to be made any noise or sound which disturbs or tends to disturb the serenity, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the neighbourhood or of persons in the vicinity. DHAM considers that the acts listed below cause noises or sounds which are objectionable:- (1)Playing or operating any radio, stereophonic equipment, television receiving set or other instrument or any apparatus for the production or amplification of sound, where the noise or sound is clearly audible at a point of reception in a residential area.(2)Harbouring or keeping any animal or bird which persistently cries, barks or howls.(3)Idling running of a machine for more than 15 minutes.h.Hiring of House. Any tenant hiring the house will get an NOC from Security Directorate of DHAM.42.Vehicle Stickers. All the members residing in DHAM are bound to get their vehicles stickers from Security Branch of DHAM after filling requisite forms (available with Security Branch).43.Rash / Un-safe Driving. All the residents are requested to drive within allowable limits in DHAM. Driver caught over speeding / un-safe driving will be liable to traffic laws. Underage driving strictly prohibited. Similarly driving a motorbike without safety helmet is not allowed within DHAM premises.44.Servant Passes. Member should get passes for all servants from Security Directorate.45.CONSTRUCTION BYELAWSa.The temporary store would be constructed within the plot or in the adjacent plot without tempering the plot and with the permission of DHAM Building Control Section. b.The construction material would be placed within the plot area or in the adjacent plot without tempering the plot and with the permission of DHAM Building Control Section.c.Every person undertaking building work shall provide adequate readily accessible sanitary conveniences for all persons engaged on that work. The sanitary convenience provided shall be sited in such a position as not to create a nuisance or cause offence to persons, either in a public place or to persons residing or working in any premises adjacent to or near the site where building work is being undertaken. The sanitary convenience provided would be disposed off to DHAM sewer through septic tank. No direct disposal of sewage to main sewer would be allowed.d.In case of open basement 2 ft excavation in the adjacent plot can be done with the permission of owner / DHAM Building Control Section provided the backfilling would be done with sand and the retaining wall would be constructed within 15 days from the commencement of excavation.e.Any dust produced as a result of construction must be kept to a minimum by damping down with water. Stockpiles of materials must be kept damp to prevent windblown dust.f.No noise emitting equipment such as wood / steel cutting machines, marble cutters / grinders can be placed in porch / lawn or outside the building.g.During the construction activities like cutting / grinding of marble, cutting of wood, steel etc cover the outer openings such as doors, windows ventilators etc. with polythene sheet to avoid spreading of dust into the adjacent houses.h.The working hours for construction activities would be as under:-(1)upto 1900 hrs in winter.(2)upto 2100 hrs in summer.(3)In case of continuous persistence of violation despite three notices DHAM reserves the right to take necessary action / rectify at the member’s risk and cost.Notes:a.The subject SOP is laid down for the convenience of members / contractors in order to avoid any violation / embarrassment at later stage. Please follow these SOP strictly otherwise the members will be held responsible ofany violation.b.It is primarily the responsibility of member to ensure the inspection of work on each stage of construction as per Inspection Chart and signature of building inspector of DHAM If any anomaly occurs on later stage, member will be responsible.CHAPTER – IVSTANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS1.General Conditions.The following conditions shall apply: -a.No construction shall be allowed in the compulsory open space,hereinafter referred to as COS except a pergola for car porch in side COS,spiral stair in rear COS and a guardroom in front COS not exceeding 65 Sftwith clear overall height up to maximum 8 ft above the floor of car porch(from 10 Marla to 1 Kanalplots).125 Sft with clear overall height up tomaximum 8ft above the floor of car porch shall be allowed for guardroomwith toilet (above 1 Kanal plots). As mentioned in these Byelaws,additional guardroom may also be allowed as a special case.b.Amalgamation of residential plots will only be permitted asunder:-(1)Amalgamation plots shall be allowed maximum upto four timesthe size of the original plot, provided that the original allotment conditions ofthe plots are similar, and COS will be applicable as per new size.(2)Prescribed fee of amalgamation will be charged.(3)Amalgamation of plots one constructed, one or both partlyconstructed, is allowed provided COS conditions of bigger size plot is met.(4)Amalgamation of plots both constructed is allowed by removingcentral wall, in this case COS of original plots will remain same.c.Sub division shall not be permitted for any size of the plot.d.Minimum size of car porch will be 10 ft x 12 ft.e.Swimming pool is permitted to be built on plots of 1 Kanalorabove after fulfilling following conditions: -(1)Allowed to be constructed in the basements or on the firstfloor ensuring sound structural design duly certified and documented bytheRegistered Structural Engineer.(2)To be appropriately protected for privacy.(3)Not to be constructed in compulsory open space.(4)Change/shower room is mandatory.(5)Proper filtration plant will be installed.(6)Holding tank of appropriate capacity to be provided.(7)Any damage caused to neighboring structure will be madegood by owner constructing swimming pool.(8)Removal of swimming pool water shall be done throughbowzersby owner and water shall not be discharged in the municipalmains (sewerage and drainage lines). Pipe network for the same up to gateshould be provided by the owner.f.Placement of generators and electro-mechanical equipmentwith proper structural arrangements as may be required is allowed on theroof tops and anywhere in the front COS subject to sound structural designduly verified/certified and documented by registered structural engineer,provided the following is satisfied: -(1)Smokeless and noise free.(2)Sound resistance canopy.(3)Should have proper electro-mechanical connections ofpermanent nature.(4)Covering of the Generator having architectural element notexceeding boundary wall height and protruding maximum one foot on sidesof Generator, may be allowed.(5)Anti-vibration pads should be provided under Generator.pulsory open space shall always be free from any erectionor obstruction except following:(1)Boundary walls(2)Steps leading to ground floor.(3)Stairs leading into basement in the rear and side(s) COS notexceeding half the width of COS.(4)One/two columns and beams inside COS to support carporch, connecting the two picked up columns in line with boundary wallrestricting the height of wall upto 10 ft from road level.(5)Car porch will be allowed as a special case in the side COSwith a pergola (75% open) on it. However, covering of pergola withtransparent material is allowed.(6)Two / Three columns for gate in line with boundary wall andnot exceeding the height of boundary wall.(7)Guard room in front COS as per specified sizes of variousplots.(8)Underground water & septic tank.(9)Dog / Bird's cage in the front or rear COS.(10)Electric cabinet, motor / pump cabinet in the front COS.Covering of these having architectural element.(11)Covering of service pipes with architectural elements.(12)Covering of the Generator set having architectural elementnot exceeding boundary wall height and protruding maximum one foot onsides of Generator in front COS.(13)A wooden / metallic open stair in the rear COS to climb up tofirst floor and rooftop.(14)Water body, fountain, rockery, Bar BQ Counter, walk ways,elevated flower beds upto 2 ft in COS, not exceeding half the width of COS.(15)Benches, gazebo / canopy (temporary), rockery in front COS.(16)Water taps, ablution area and washing area in side COS, notexceeding half the width of COS.(17)Temporary covering having three sides open over the steps /air wells leading to basement/windows.(18)Swimming pools in front COS, where applicable as per theseByelaws.(19)Landscaping with plants.(20)Grill gates and railing for pets, etc. up to height of boundarywall.(21)Ramp leading into basement in the side COS leaving 3 ftspare towards boundary wall for COS connectivity.(22)Rear and back side COS up to maximum 50% of its widthmay be utilized for ventilation and light of the basement commonly termedas ‘open to sky’. A fiber glass shade (3 sides open) may be constructedover the open well to stop the rain water. Stairs leading to basement mayalso be constructed in the open well. Side COS (not less than 10 feet) mayalso house the open well including stairs from the basement. In cases ofplots where level difference is such that basement could be designed aslower ground floor, special permission may be granted by DHAM Authoritiesfor lowering the full COS of back and sides with proper design of services.h.Stairs/steps outside the boundary wall shall be strictly prohibitedexcept rampupto4 ft (in horizontal length) and steps of wicket gate.i.Erection of hoardings and antenna towers on residentialbuildings is strictly prohibited.j.For odd or irregular shaped plots, the requirement of footprintarea shall prevail over COS. However, COS in front shall be left as perprovision of these Byelaws.k.COS on non-rectangular shaped plots shall be measured asaverage space between buildings and property line. At least 50%permissible COS shall be ensured.l.Detached car porch in front COS, where applicable, is allowedin cul-de-sac plots only.m.For residential buildings, the maximum riser of stair steps shallbe 7 inches and the minimum tread will be 11inches.n.High car porch is not allowed with columns resting over theboundary wall. They can however be permitted if kept clear of the COS.o.A water channel of cross-section 6” x 6” size will beconstructed in line with a boundary wall under the gate. This will havesuitable covering on top (grating) to ensure that water from inside thehouse does not come on the road. This drain will be suitably connected tothe manhole.p.Construction of barsati with maximum of 6ft projection from thestair tower with three sides open is permitted.q.In-house plumbing, electric, gas, ICT and alternate energyworks should be executed from approved/licensed contractors.r.Servant quarters shall not be allowed in compulsory openspace. All servant quarters shall be part of the main building.s.Area of servant quarter excluding toilet should not be less than 80 sq ft.t.For any landscaping outside property line, permission shall beobtained from DHAM authorities.u.Kitchen, toilet and bathroom are allowed in basement withmechanical means of disposal and exhaust where required in houses.v.Permission of overhead water tank above stair tower/ mumtyabove 39ft shall only be allowed if arrangements of solar water heater aresubmitted by the owner. The design should ensure with function andaesthetics.w.Shops, offices and godowns of any description for storing orexhibiting for sale, any merchandise of any type or anycommercial/industrial use, are strictly prohibited in residential building plots.x.Residential Buildings will not be used as regular place ofassembly / worship including Masjid, JamaatKhana, Imam Bargah, AzzaKhana, Church,Temple, marriage or other social ceremonies and concertsetc.y.Any commercial activity including establishing the offices,parlors, tuition center, etc. will NOT be allowed in the residential buildings.z.Inter floor in residential units may be permitted on top ofbathroom/dress provided the clear height below 7?-0”.aa.The parameters for level variations while scrutinizing andevaluating submission plans are as under: -(1)Plots measuring 2 Kanalsand above wherein provision oftwo main gates is allowed in Byelaws; if the variation in the plot levelsbetween minimum and maximum exceeds 5 ft, then, any one gate may beplanned against minimum level. If, however, level variation is less than 5 ft,both the gates would be placed according to the road in front.(2)Due to variation in level or encountering hard strata, whereinexcavation becomes difficult, split level plinth may be planned dulysupported by the contour plan.(3)If the contour of a plot depicts level variation of 5ft and above,encompassing upto 40% of the plot area and plot falls on more than oneroad/street, the bottom of the basement or part thereof, may beplannedwith respect to one of the road, having direct access to it from the abuttingroad provided:-(a)It does not interfere with the overall security system /masterplan of the area.(b)It does not fall on the main road.bb.Owner of the plot (1 Kanaland above) will make anarrangement by constructing an underground tank for collection of graywater, (after septic tank) which can be used for lawn, plants and .The height of area between edge of the road and property line(residential /commercial) shall not be raised. Blocking of such area byplacing stones / blocks is not permitted.dd.Construction of “Duplex” of any design is strictly prohibited onany size/type of plot.ee.No structure of any kind will be allowed on roof except StairCase/Mumty, Over Head Water Tank, Solar Panels, Solar/Electric WaterHeaters. Any other alternative energy solution may be allowed subject toapproval of DHAM Authorities fulfilling all structural, safety and environmentalrequirements.ff.All alternative energy solutions shall not be considered in theoverall height of the allowable height of the building.2.Stair Tower:The area of stair tower shall be governed as under:-Table 1: Area of Stair Towera.Type of stairsPlots upto1 KanalPlots of 1 Kanaland above(1)Box Stairs225 sqft250 sqft(2)Dogleg Stairs180 sqft200 sqft(3)Straight FlightStairs150 sqft180 sqft(4)Spiral Stairs120 sqft150 sqftb.The stair tower shall be strictly restricted to the periphery of stairs and in no case be utilized for any kind of living purpose.c.Construction of barsati with maximum of 6ft projection from the stair tower with three sides open is permitted.3.Open Stairs.Open stairs (Spiral or straight) would be allowedsubject to the following:-a.These stairs are provided for servant room located at first floorand for access to roof top for maintenance only.b.Spiral stairs of 4’-6’dia or straight stair of 2’-6’ width allowed inrear COS starting from building line for plots measuring 10 Marla andabove. Stair tower / mumty cannot be constructed over these stairs.4.Mumty.Mumty should be adjacent to the primary or secondarystair case. Mumty area may house, bed rooms with bathroom, storage,servant room including bathroom. No window will be allowed on sides ofneighboring plot. Internal clear height of mumty will not be more than 8 ftfrom top of 1st floor slab.Mumty shall only be allowed as an incentive to those plot owners as per thefollowing two conditions:-a.Cul De Sac Plots (Selected Sectors).Room Size 14? x 16? with bathroom 8? x 10? (Maximum)b.Plot owners who will provide at least 30% of their electrical loadson alternate energy solutions. The details of mumty areas allowed in thiscondition:-(1)Plots above 1 Kanal– 400 Sft.(2)Plots from 10 Marla to 1 Kanal– 300 Sft.(3)Plots below 10 Marla– 150 Sft.Note.Provision of mumty is an incentive and as such is only applicablein any one of the above two conditions. In no case, both incentives will beapplicable at the same time.5.Entry Gates.a.Position / Location of the gate(s) will be kept on common wall as per approvedsite plan.b.Standard width of main gate including wicket gate excludingpillars should not be more than 20?. However, if member desires toincrease the width, gate upto 25? may be allowed by paying additionalsubscribed charges as one time measure but services such as transformer,DBs etc would not be shifted.c.For plots having level difference of 7 feet or above in frontage of50 feet can change the main gate location after the approval fromCompetent Authority, however no services such as transformer, DBs etcwill be shifted.d.Additional gate with car porch and independent guard roomshall be permitted only for plot measuring 2 Kanal and above on titleroad with special permission.e.No. of Gates. Number of gates shall be allowed as per following:Corner PlotsSerPlot SizeEntry Gatesa.5 MarlaOnly 1x front entry gate allowedb.8 MarlaOnly 1x front entry gate allowedc.10 Marla1x entry gate on front and additional gate up to 12 ft may be allowed with special permission on the sided.1 Kanal1x entry gate on front and additional gate up to 12 ft may be allowed with special permission on front or sidee.2 Kanal2x gates may be allowed with special permission on front and 1x gate on sideNon – Corner PlotsSerPlot SizeEntry Gatesa.5 MarlaOnly 1x entry gate allowedb.8 MarlaOnly 1x entry gate allowedc.10 MarlaOnly 1x entry gate allowedd.1 KanalOnly 1x entry gate allowede.2 Kanal2x gates may be allowed with special permission on front6.Basement for Residential Plots.Basement shall be permittedupto allowable footprint of ground floor while ensuring safety of adjoiningbuildings. Any damage occurring to neighboring property or the DHAMproperty shall be made good by the owner or builder to the satisfaction ofthe DHAM. Indemnity Bond shall be obtained from owner before issuingapproval of building plan.a.Additional basement may be permitted subject to groundconditions. In this case, owner shall be required to submit contour plan andphotographs substantiating the requirement. In no case any commercialactivity shall be allowed in basement(s).b.In case of open basement or COS less than 5 ft, owner shallsubmit a method statement showing the precautionary measures to betaken by the owner for safe guarding the adjacent property and obtain anNOC from DHAM, prior to any excavation activity.c.Front COS will be left untouched.d.Sides and rear COS may be dug till the plot line ensuring safety ofthe neighboring property.e.Construction of ramp, stairs/steps leading to the basement ispermitted within in the side and rear COS without any super structure overthem leaving 3ft clear spacef.Clear height of the basement shall not be less than 8 feet 6 inchesand more than 10 feet.g.Basement walls adjacent to completed houses should becompleted within 15 days from the date of commencement of excavation.h.All the retaining walls of the open/closed basement should be ofRCC.i.If services, such as bath and kitchen etc, are provided in thebasement, the owner must provide mechanical disposal from the basementto the upper level in all cases (irrespective of levels of DHAM AUTHORITIESmains), so that there is no possibility of back flow in case of choked sewerlines. DHAMAUTHORITIES will not be responsible for the consequences inany case. Cost of additional services work shall be borne by the member.j.Closed Basement, vaults, cellars and other structures, wholly orpartly below the ground level/approach road level, shall be allowed by theAuthority provided minimum 1 x Emergency exit is provided.k.Parking in basement is allowed.7.Ramp.Drive way is to have four independent conduits havingminimum 6” dia for laying services like telephone, gas, water supply etcunder it. This should be indicated in the plan of the house. The slope oframp should be as under:a.Where no footpath exists, the ramp may be extended maximumup to the outer edge of drain kerb stone/plot line. The height of ramp atstart of property line should be maximum 18” or in a slope of 1:7.The heightof ramp would be taken from intersection of gate centre line & referenceroad crown.b.Where footpath exists, the ramp start point may be taken fromouter edge of footpath. The height of ramp at start of property line shouldbe maximum 18” or in a slope of 1:7. The height of ramp would be takenfrom intersection of gate centre line & reference road crown.8.Residential Buildings Standards. All residential houses orbungalows shall comply with the following standards: -Table 2: Residential Building StandardsS. NoArea of PlotAllowableCoveredAreaFront(ft)Rear(ft)Sides(ft)No ofFloorsa.5 Marla90%5’-0”2’-6”-B+G+1b.8 Marla90%5’-0”3’-0”3’-0” (On one side only)B+G+1c.10 Marla75%5’-0”3’-0”5’-0” (On one sideOnly)B+G+1d.1 Kanal65%15’-0”5’-0”5’-0”B+G+1e.2 Kanal55%20'-0"10'-0"10'-0"B+G+1Note: Allowable covered area and COS will be governed by type andcategory of plot.9.Minimum Residential Buildings Cubical Capacity StandardsThe following shall be minimum cubical capacity standards for residentialbuildings:-Table 3: Minimum Residential Buildings Cubical CapacityDescriptionArea(Sft)Width(ft)Clear Height(ft)Living rooms12010’-0”9'-6"Kitchen486'-0"9'-6"Powder Room153’-0?7’-6?Bath room244'-0"7’-6?W. C only153'-0"7’-6?Servant room/quarter808'-0"9'-6"Guard room(s) on the gate only366'-0"8'-0"Passages, Corridors Galleries etc-3'- 6"7'-6"Main stair case-3'-6"7?-0”Notes:a.Guard room at gate of plots from 10 Marla to 1 Kanal plots, maximumallowable area is 65 Sft.b.Guard room at gate of plots above 1 Kanal, maximumallowable area is 125 Sft.c.Guard room at gate shall have a height of 8 ft.10.Residential Buildings Height Standards.The following shall bethe height standards for residential buildings:-Table 4: Residential Buildings Height StandardsDescriptionClearHeight (ft)MaxMinLevel of main gate (being opened on the main street/road) from the road level1'-6"1'-0"Plinth Level (subject to contour of plot as defined in these Byelaws) from the road level4'-0"1’-6”Ground Floor (Floor Level to Bottom of roof slab)14'-0??9'-6"1st Floor12'-0"9'-6"Height of main building (upto roof top slab)31'-0"22'-0"Stair Tower8'-0"7'-0"Stair Tower with elevator shaft and/or with water tank builtover it12'-0 "-Over all height of building including stair tower with elevatorShaft35'-0"30'-0"Parapet Wall (Clear Height after Water Proofing & Insulation)5'-0"4'-0"Parapet Wall for Attached Houses toward adjacent houses(Clear Height after Water Proofing & Insulation)7?-0”4'-0"Boundary wall from crown level of the road8'-0"6'-0"Clear height of basement10'-6"8'-0"Note: 2 ft high iron protective barrier over boundary wall may bepermitted by the Authority under special circumstances with the prescribedadditional charges.a.Specified charges will be levied by DHAM for processing the casefor vetting of Building Plans and Structural drawings. These rates aresubject to the determination by the DHAM from time to time.b.Structural design and vetting is compulsory for all types ofresidential buildings irrespective of height.Chapter CHAPTER – VSTANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS1.Classification.In DHAM, twotypes of buildings fall under activities,namely Commercial Buildings and Mixed Use Buildings.2.Standards for Commercial and Commercial Mixed UseBuilding:-a.Central Business District / Main Commercial. Following standards forCommercial and Commercial Mixed-Use Building in Central Business Sub District will be followed:-Table 5: Standards for Main Commercial and CZ 1,2& 3Plot SizeFoot printCOS (Width in ft)Max HeightFloorsFrontRearSides8 Marla to 1 KanalG.F = 90%Above G.F =80%If building is having both sides 40 Sft compulsory ventilation duct84 ftB+G+5Above 1 Kanal up to 2 KanalG.F = 80%Above G.F =70%8'-0"8'-0"5'-0"Decide by AuthorityDecide by AuthorityAbove 2 Kanal up to 4 KanalG.F = 75%Above G.F =65%10?-0”10'-0"7'-0"Above 4 KanalG.F = 55%Above G.F=55%10'-0"10'-0"Notes:All foundations to be designed in a manner to ensure that they are not going inside other plots.Provision of Elevator is compulsory for the buildings above three storeys.b.Mixed Use Sub District: Following standard will be followed in Mixed Use Sub District.Table 7: Standards for Mixed Use Sub DistrictPlot SizeFoot printCOS (Width in ft)Max HeightFloorsFrontRearSidesUp to 8 MarlaG.F = 90%-40 Sft compulsory ventilation duct84 ftB+G+5Above 8Marla up to 1 KanalG.F = 85%Above G.F =75%-5'-0"(one side)84 ftB+G+5Above 1 Kanal up to 2 KanalG.F = 80%Above G.F =70%8'-0"8'-0"5'-0"Decide by AuthorityAbove 2 Kanal up to 4 KanalG.F = 75%Above G.F =65%10'-0"7'-0"Above 4 KanalG.F = 60%Above G.F = 55%10'-0"10'-0"Notes:All foundations to be designed in a manner to ensure that they are not going inside other plots.mercial and Mixed Use Buildings Height Standards InResidential Districts.The following shall be height standards for Commercial and Mixed Use buildings in sector shops:-Table 9a: Height Standards for Commercial Buildings in Sector ShopsDescription-Height (ft)MaxMinPlinth level subject to contour of plot as defined inthese Byelaws4'-0''2'-0''Ground floor including slab (Above the plinth)14'-0''10'-0''1st Floor and subsequent floors including slab12'-0''10'-0''Parapet Wall5'-0''3'-6''Height of Main Building including parapet wall(B+G+4) for sector shops (4 marla to 8 marla)72'-0''55'-6''Height of Main Building including parapet wall (B+G+1) for sub sector shops (2 Marla)33’-0”20’-0”Stair tower including slab8?-6”8?-0”Stair tower including lift well13'-0''10?Over All height of building is applicable to standard size plots or the amalgamated plots created there from (B+G+4)With LiftWell79'-6''65?-6??Without LiftWell84?-0??63?-6??Level of Arcade from crown of road (Varies from 8 to 12 ft in width)3?-6''1?-6''Ceiling height of basement without obstruction10?-0''8'-0''Min clear height of basement for parking withoutobstruction8?-6''7?-6''Note: DHAM Authorities may allow increase in Height of Ground Floor including slab i.e. more than 14 ft subject to Architectural requirement of the building.3.Basement for Commercial Building Plots:a.Construction of basement(s) will be permitted upto allowablefootprint of ground floor.b.Driveway ramp from 1st basement to lower basement shall beconstructed within the footprint area.c.Construction of more than one basement will be permittedsubject to sound structural design and safety of neighboring / adjoiningbuildings duly verified / certified and recorded by registered structuralengineer.d.Basement space may be utilized for commercial/office use,showrooms, however, its use for residential purpose will be strictlyprohibited.e.If basement is used for purposes other than parking, its area willbe counted towards floor area.4.Standards for Petrol Pumps and C.N.G. Stations.Petrol pumpsand CNG stations are only allowed in the designated commercial plots in DHAM Master Plan for this purpose.a.The term "Petrol Station" means a station for the sale and retailof petrol and ancillary products for motor vehicles.b.The minimum area of a petrol station used for petrol fillingfacilities and servicing activities shall not be less than 800 sq yds.c.The minimum area of a CNG station shall not be less than600 sq yds.d.Access roadways of petrol or CNG station shall be constructedin accordance with the following requirements:-(1)No Access roadway should cross the sidewalk at an angle ofmore than 45 degrees.(2)The width of each lane shall be at least 12 ft.(3)Both "in" and "out" roadways shall be provided, respectively forleaving and entering the approach traffic lane at an angle of not more than45 degrees.e.Adequate space shall be provided in petrol stations for parkingfor supply tankers while discharging its load.f.In addition to lavatory provided for the staff, atleast one lavatoryshall be provided each, for ladies and gents, at petrol or CNG stationexclusively for public use.g.All requirements for firefighting and fire prevention as laid downin Building Code of Pakistan – Fire Provisions 2016 shall be followed for allPetrol Pumps / CNG Stations.h.On an existing petrol pump, CNG facility shall be allowed only ifthe area is 1000 Sqyds or more.i.A single storey office and retail mart or shop shall be permittedon an area not exceeding 5% of the plot area in addition to the tyre andpuncture shop, telephone booth and drinking water facility.j.All building structures shall be constructed leaving a COS of atleast 10 ftfrom the boundary of the plot of the petrol or CNG stations oraccording to standards of Explosives Department whichever is more.k.Distance between two dispensers shall not be less than 24 ft.l.Distance between dispenser and road edge shall not be lessthan 18 ft.m.All title documents including site plan duly attested are to besupplied for Petrol or CNG Station. In addition permission from Ministry ofPetroleum and Natural Resources is also required for CNG Station.n.The compressor station shall be located at a minimum distanceof 5 ftinside from the boundary walls and all measures provided in CNGSafety Rules, 1992, as amended from time to time will be implemented.5.General Conditions.The following conditions shall apply to allcommercial and mixed use buildings:-mercial Buildings(1)Each building shall have central main entry at ground levelfrom title road/street.(2)Minimum floor area of a shop on ground floor shall be 200 Sftand aminimum width of 12 ft whereas first floor onward only offices shallbe allowed.(3)Minimum size of an office shall be 300 Sft.(4)Staircase(a)Dimensions. The riser of stair in commercial building should notbe more than 7 inches and the tread should not be less than 11 inches.(b)Handrails. Handrails should be provided on both sides of thestairs.(c)Winders are strictly prohibited.(d)All Stairs shall be provided with one landing after maximum of15 risers.(e)3'-0" wide projections are permitted starting from first floorupward with 16 ft clear height from road level. Front projections falling onthe main roads and streets (having width of 50 ft. and more) may beutilized as habitable areas. Rear projections will stay in the form ofbalconies and can also house the landing of stairs, at a vertical height of 16feet from the adjacent road.(f)Provision of elevators is compulsory for buildings above three (3) storeys.Minimum lift requirements and specifications shall be as per followingstandards:-i.Capacity / Numbers Required. Numbers of elevators shallbe such that the combined capacityshould be able to transport at least halfof buildings (approximate) population (Approximate population of a buildingshall be estimated @ on the scale as one(1) person per 100 Sft) asfollowing:-(i)For buildings on plots upto 8 marla, minimum oneelevator isrequired (to be used for passenger/freight).(ii)For buildings on plotsabove 8 marlaupto1 kanal, minimum two elevators are required(1 each forpassenger and freight).(iii)For buildings on plots above 1 Kanal,followingshall be used as 5 trips forbuildings up to 12 storeys and10 trips for buildings more than 12 storeys.ii.Location.At least one elevator shall be located within 100 ftof any point on respective floor.(g)Corridors or passages shall be minimum 6 ft wide.(h)At least two emergency stair cases are required to beprovided in building on for plots sizes of 400 sq. ydsand above. However,plots larger than 600 sqyds staircases shall be provided as required inBuilding Code of Pakistan – Fire Safety Provisions – 2016.(i)Structural design and vetting is compulsory forall types ofCommercial,Mixed Use and SpecialUse Buildings irrespective of height.(j)For plots abutting on park, COS may be condoned on specialapproval, however, opening of shop will not be allowed.(k)Installation of Antenna Tower may be allowed on specialpermission and by paying prescribed charges, permission will be grantedfor one year which may be renewed annually.(l)Lightening Conductor shall be provided for all buildings.(m)Wood, mine coal and rubber material etc is not allowed to beused as fuel.(n)Industrial and semi industrial activities are not allowed.(o)Common spaces would be utilized for the defined purposeonly. Utilization of the same including area under the stairs forcommercial/storage is not allowed.(p)Access ramps and stairs / steps to the basement or groundfloor should not fall outside of property line.(q)Placement of generators, electromechanical equipment andsolar energy plant, as may be required, is allowed on the roof tops subjectto fulfillment of specific conditions and sound structural design duly verified /certified and documented by registered structural engineer, provided thefollowing is satisfied:-i.Shall have proper mountings / padding to absorbvibrations.ii.Limited smoke and noise should come.iii.Should have a sound proof canopy.(r)Amalgamation of commercial plots will be permitted.However,construction on amalgamated plots would be permitted as perthe applicable Byelaws of the original plot area.(s)Stair Tower/Lift Well.In case of amalgamated plotsmeasuring 1 Kanal and above, construction of additional stair towerswill be permitted.Area of stair tower/Lift well shall be governed by the following (stairarrangements will be made accordingly):-Table 10: Area of Stair Tower/Lift WellTypePlots upto10 MarlaPlots above 10 Marla(a)(i)Box Stairs (Minimum)200 sqft220 sqft(ii)Dogleg Stairs (Minimum)180 sqft200 sqft(b)Lift Well (Maximum)100 sqft100 sqft(c)The stair tower shall be strictly restricted to the periphery of stairs and in no case be utilized for any kind of living purpose.(t)Fixing of tandoor/ kitchen/ bakery, etc., in shops ofcommercial area will be allowed provided following conditions are fulfilled:-i.Only one tandoor per 100 sqft area of the shop will bepermitted.ii.Proper exhaust arrangements for disposal of smoke andhot gases have been made by ensuring that exhaust ductis going upto the height of the building. In case tandoor/kitchen/ bakery, etc., is made after the completion of thebuilding, exhaust duct duly encased in cladding ofapproved material shall be provided.(u)Kitchens, tandoor, barbeque and any type of cooking shallnot be allowed in any basement.(v)Shops shall be allowed in the basement, subject to a properarrangement for natural light and ventilation, fulfilling one of the following:-i.Access to basement will be from front through commoncorridor running in front of shops at basement remainingwithin property line.ii.A common corridor will be provided for the shops atground floor in front of all shops.iii.Ground floor shops can be interlinked with basementshops through proper stairs within the shop areas.(w)A compulsory ventilation duct, 40 sqft, from first floor upwardwould be provided except where adequate and permanent mechanicalventilation is provided which discharges into open space, if the facilities likekitchen and bathrooms etc are located in the inner part of the building. If,however, these facilities are located in such a manner that ventilation /natural light are available to these, then the provision of duct may be doneaway with. However, in case arestaurant is provided on ground floor itmust have an exhaust duct going up to the roof level.(x)Trade license for any commercial activity shall be required tobe taken from DHAM Authorities.(y)Special permission will be mandatory from DHAMAuthoritiesfor the following:-i.Tandoor.ii.Grinding machine for flour.iii.Motor Vehicle workshops.iv.Car washing.v.Wheel balancing/alignment.vi.Puncture/tyre shop.vii.Welding shop.viii.Pet animal/bird shop.ixChicken/meat shop.x.LPG and Gas Cylinder shop.(z)Structure of commercial buildings to have inbuilt safetyfeatures against seismic threat, basedon the applicable seismic zoneparameters e.g. Multan lies in 2-B seismic zone, as such the buildingshould be safe against an earth quake of6.5 Richter Scale intensity. Anendorsement on the right margin of the submission drawing shall be madeby the structure engineer duly signed by him as follows: -i.For buildings upto G + 20 : “the structure is designed asper the required parameters of Zone-2B Building Codesof Pakistan and UBC-1997 and ACI-318-95, ASCE7-95.”ii.For buildings above G + 20 : “the structure is designed asper the required parameters of Zone-2B Building Codesof Pakistan and IBC-2016.”(aa)All buildings above G + 4 will mandatorily use ready mixconcrete with pumps.(bb)A service floor may be allowed in high rise buildings(designed as per FAR). It?s area shall not be counted in covered area andheight of the building shall not be more than the allowable maximumheight.(cc)COS on non-rectangular shaped plots shall be measured asaverage space between buildings and property line. At least 50%permissible COS shall be ensured.(dd)Erection of hoardings or any kind of advertisement on thefront, rear or sides on buildings in DHAM is strictly prohibited.(ee)Swimming pools are permitted to be built after givingfollowing undertaking: -i.Proper filtration plant will be installed.ii.To be properly designed ensuring structural stability.iii.Swimming pool to be appropriately protected for privacy.iv.Not to be constructed in compulsory open space.v.Any damage caused to neighboring structure will bemade good by owner constructing swimming pool.vi.Proof of carrying out complete water proofing.vii.Change Rooms are provided with swimming pool.viii.In case pool is located on the roof top, toilet and changeroom shall be allowed on roof top provided they arewithin the allowable covered area / FAR and within theheight restriction(where applicable).(ff)In commercial buildings where FAR is applicable, a minimumof 10% of the mandatory open space shall be properly landscaped. Thislandscaped space shall be left open to sky and shall not be used forparking of vehicles.(gg)Plumbing, Electric, Sui gas, Internet/network and telephoneworks should be executed from approved/licensed contractor registeredwith DHA.(hh)At least one garbage chute, non-corrosive, non-stick,smoothfinished impervious inner surface; linking all floors in the building will beprovided with a collection room at basement, ground or parking floor levelfor final disposal. The Garbage chute should be:-i.Be vertical for the whole lengthii.Has an internal diameter of not less than 24 inch.(ii)A dedicated prayer area shall be mandatory in all High RiseBuildings in respect of overall requirement of the building. This shall beincluded in the 5% area exempted from FAR.(jj)Strict adherence of firefighting, fire prevention, fire escapeand firealarm code shall be required which includes but not limited to theprovision in each building, facilities like fire exits & fire stairs, heat & smokedetectors, fire hose reels, dry riser, firefighting & fire alarm systems, firerated doors, etc. all as per Building Code of Pakistan –Fire Provisions2016.(kk)All utilities services (Water supply, Sewerage system, SewerTreatment plant, Drainage, Electricity, Gas, Telecom, Internet, etc.) shallbe developed by DHAM, in duecourse of time, directly or through otherdepartments / organizations; and the Development charges for the sameshall be charged to the owner on pro-rata basis from time to time whichshall be payable immediately by the owner of plots. In case of non-paymentor delay in payment of Development charges by the owner of plots, theallotment / transfer/may be cancelledor no further transaction of subjectplot will be executed on sole discretion of DHAM.(ll)No boundary wall / fence / guard-room / gates shall beallowed for any plot / building. A common fa?ade policy to provide rhythmand harmony shall be applicable for all buildings as per the DHAM Bye-Lawsfor Sustainable Master Plan and Image Concept (SMPIC). DHAM willapprove the fa?ade & elevation of each building (at the time of submissionof plans).(mm)Commercial, Mixed-Use and all Buildings shall be required tohave facade cleaning done periodically. For buildings, where FAR isapplicable facade cleaning system is mandatory and its design shall beincluded in submission plan.(nn)No retail sign boards are allowed. Only name of the buildingmay be displayed on fa?ade of the building.6.Special Conditionsa.All commercial buildings shall incorporate / install CCTVcameras in both inner and outer periphery of the building which could belinked with DHAMICT/Security System.b.Additional precautionary measures including Gas Alarm Systemto be taken wherever any Gas Cylinder or relevant facility is provide in thebuilding.c.Periodic check / inspections of Electric and Gas utilities byconcerned Government and DHAM departments.d.All commercial buildings shall use double glazed glass systemwith external glass color to match the scheme of the particular sector(similar facade element) conforming minimum 60% reflective, highperformance glass. All double glazed window spacers should be ofaluminum.e.It is mandatory to use tempered glass to avoid accidents.7.Mumty (Incentive for alternate energy usage):-a.Mumty should be adjacent to the primary or secondary staircase.b.No window will be allowed on sides of neighboring plot.c.Internal clear height of mumty will not be more than 8 ft from topof last floor slab.d.Mumty shall only be allowed as an incentive to those plotowners of Commercial and Mixed Use Commercial Buildings who willprovide atleast30% of their electrical loads on alternate energy solutions.The details of mumty areas allowed in this condition is as following:-(1)Plots 10 Marla and below – 150 Sft.(2)Plots above 10 Marla to 1 Kanal– 300 Sft.(3)Plots above 1 Kanal– 400 Sft.CHAPTER – VISTANDARDS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE BUILDINGS1.General Conditions.a.Any excess area in the FAR will be charged for as perprescribed additional development charges.b.Basement if not utilized for parking, its area will be countedagainst FAR.c.Basement will be permitted over the entire foot print area.d.Basement may be utilized for laboratories, however, separateemergency exits will be provided.e.Placement of generators and electromechanical equipment andsolar energy (as may be required) is allowed on the roof tops subject tofulfilment of specific conditions and sound structural design dulyverified/certified and documented by registered structural engineer.f.Boundary wall will not be constructed in Education District andMedical units i.e. each Education setup as well as Medical will not have itsboundary wall.g.For plots which are bigger than 4 Acres, main entrance from theroad should be planned in such a way that queue length of atleast fivevehicles should be within the plot limit to avoid vehicle blocking the mainroad.h.Integral/dedicated parking arrangements will be ensured withinthe premises. Parking on the roads and streets is not allowed.i.Facilities related to the purpose (like small canteen/tuck shopand medical stores/floral shops etc.), if planned, shall remain part of themain building.j.Special purpose plots neither shall be converted nor shall beutilized for any other purpose than the allotted.k.Proper ramps/entrance shall be made for entrance/exit ofhandicapped persons.l.Special use plots shall not be considered for subdivision.However, amalgamation may be allowed under special conditions bycompetent Authority.2.Standards for Masajida.Building plans of Masajid shall be considered for B+G+2 flooron case-to-case basis.b.Reasonable residential area for Khateeb and Moazzan notexceeding 1000 Sft may be allowed.c.Adequate provisions shall be made for handicapped persons atentrance/exit in the shape of ramp.3.Standards for Special Purpose Buildings in Sectors.Special purpose buildings shall observe the following standards:-Table 11: Standards for Purpose Buildings in SectorsType ofplotPlot SizesFP(Max)Minimum COS (ft)HeightEducationalSidesFrontRightLeftRearDecide by AuthorityLess than3 Kanals60%108863 Kanals to 13 Kanals60%1010108Above 13 Kanals60%1010108HealthAll Sizes60%101086ICTAll Sizes60%15101010OtherSpecialPurposeBuildingsLess than2 Kanals60%181013102 Kanals& above60%101010104.Height Standards for Special Purpose Buildings in Sectors: Special purpose plots shall observe the following standards:-Table 12: Height Standards for Special Purpose Buildings in SectorsDescriptionClear Height (ft)Level of main entrance (being opened on the mainstreet/road)MaximumMinimum4'-0"2'-0"Plinth level subject to contour of plot as defined inthese Byelaws5'-0"3'-0"Ground Floor including slab (above the plinth)14'-0"10'-0"1st Floor and subsequent floors (including slab)13'-0"10'-0"Parapet Wall4'-0"3'-0"Height of Main Building excluding parapet wall(G+2)45'-0"-Stair tower with lift machine room and / or withwater tank built over it16'-0''13'-0'Over all height of special use building including stair tower with lift machine room and / or water tankDecide by authorityBoundary wall from crown of the road8'-0"6'-0 ''Ceiling height of basement without obstruction10?-0''8'-6''Clear height of basement for parking withoutobstruction8?-6''7?-6''5.Standards for Special Buildings in Healthcare and Educational District:-a.Following additional conditions shall also be applicable tobuildings related to Health and Education in Healthcare District andEducational District respectively:-(1)Compound wall shall not be allowed on property lines.(2)In case where a number of blocks are designed within the plotboundary, open space in between two blocks on front and rear sides shallbe minimum 20 ft.(3)In all buildings a minimum of 10% of the mandatory openspaces shall be properly landscaped. This landscaped space shall be leftopen to sky and shall not be used for parking vehicles.(4)In case a hospital (50 Beds and above) is constructed, allrequirements as laid down by Environmental Protection Agency, Pakistanand Punjab Environmental Protection Agency are to be followed, includingthe following important points:(5)Water, waste water, grey water, sewerage, radiation, toxicgases, disposal of hospital waste, etc.(6)Each hospital shall provide its own treatment plant to ensurethat no infected material is going into municipal waste water disposalnetwork.(7)All kinds of hospital and medical waste shall be safely collected,transported and disposed-off:-(a)In accordance with the public health standards asprescribed by Punjab Environmental Protection Agency.(b)Disposal of medical waste as per National EnvironmentalQuality Standards (NEQS).(c)All requirements as laid down by Environmental ProtectionAgency, Pakistan and Punjab Environmental ProtectionAgency are to be followed.(d)In addition to above, as per full satisfaction of DHAM.(8)In case a hospital (50 Beds and above) is constructed, allrequirements of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission shall be fulfilledespecially for radiation, etc.(a)In case a hospital (50 Beds and above) is constructed, allrequired certifications from Pakistan Atomic EnergyCommission and Environmental Protection Agencies arerequired to be taken and copies to be submitted to DHAMfortheir record.(b)All hospitals shall provide incinerator or other means ofhospital waste disposal and ensure that it should beproperly designed with respect to its orientation which donot causes any effect on residents of nearby vicinity.(c)Dedicated parking for institution/ hospitals should beprovided within the premises as per the required numbersbased on theplanned capacity. Major or associated roadsshall not be utilized for car parking.6.Standards for Healthcare City Buildings:-Table 15: Standards for Healthcare City BuildingsS.NoTypes of PlotsFootprintFARCOS (in feet)FloorsFrontSidesReara.Plot Size 10 Kanals& aboveG.F = 60%Above G.F =50%1:520'-0''20'-0''20'-0''As perFARb.Plot Size lessthan 10 KanalsG.F = 70%Above G.F =60%1:510?-0”10?-0”10?-0”As perFAR7.Standards for Sports / Entertainment / Recreational Facilities.Special use plots allocated for sports/entertainment and recreational facilities to have these Byelaws parameters: -a.Foot Print Area - 50%b.Building configuration - B+G+4c.Swimming pool can be either in basement or on any other floor ensuring adequate structural design.CHAPTER – VIIHANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY1.DHAM Authorities would like to ensure that all DHAM Commercialand Mixed Use Buildings have Handicap Accessibility Compliant. In thisregard, Building Plans will not be approved for any building in DHAM excepthouses, unless they are fulfilling all the requirements of HandicapAccessibility.2.Symbols of Accessibility.a.Facilities and elements required to be identified as accessibleshall use the international symbol of accessibility. The symbol shall bedisplayed as shown in following Figures.b.Volume Control Telephones. Telephones required to have avolume controlshall be identified by a sign containing a depiction of atelephone handset with radiating sound waves.c.In case, telephone booth is provided in a facility then abovefacilities should be incorporated:3.Accessible Route.All walks, halls, corridors, aisles, skywalks,tunnels, and other spaces that are part of an accessible route shall complywith the required standards mentioned below:-a.WidthThe minimum clear width of an accessible route shall be 3ft (915 mm)except at doors. A person in a wheelchair must make a turnaroundobstruction, the minimum clear width of the accessible route shall be asshown in following Figure 1: Accessible Route 90 Degree Turn and Figureb.Accessible Route Turns around an Obstruction.Figure 1: Accessible Route 90 Degree TurnFigure 2: Accessible Route Turns around an ObstructionNote: Dimensions shown apply when x < 48 in (1220 mm)4.Rampsa.General.Any part of an accessible route with a slope greaterthan 1:20 shall be considered a ramp.b.Slope and Rise.The least possible slope shall be used for anyramp. The maximum slope of a ramp in new construction shall be 1:12. Themaximum rise for any run shall be 2.5 ft (760 mm) (see below Figure 3:Components of a Single Ramp Run and Sample Ramp Dimensions). Curbramps and ramps to be constructed on existing sites or in existing buildingsor facilities may have slopes and rises as allowed if space limitationsprohibit the use of a 1:12 slope or less.Figure 3: Components of a Single Ramp Run and Sample Ramp Dimensionsc.Clear Width.The minimum clear width of a ramp shall be 3 ft(915 mm).d.Landings.Ramps shall have level landings at bottom and top ofeach ramp and each ramp run. Landings shall have the following features:-(1)The landing shall be at least as wide as the ramp run leading toit.(2)The landing length shall be a minimum of 5 ft (1525 mm) clear.(3)If ramps change direction at landings, the minimum landing sizeshall be 5 ft by 5 ft (1525 mm by 1525 mm).e.If a ramp run has a rise greater than 6 inches (150mm) or a horizontal projection greater than 6 ft (1830 mm), then it shallhave handrails on both sides. Handrails are not required on curb ramps oradjacent to seating in assembly areas. Handrails shall have the followingfeatures:-(1)Handrails shall be provided along both sides of ramp segments.The inside handrail on switchback or dogleg ramps shall always becontinuous.(2)If handrails are not continuous, they shall extend at least 1 ft(305 mm) beyond the top and bottom of the ramp segment and shall beparallel with the floor or ground surface (see Figure 4: Examples of EdgeProtection and Handrail Extensions below).Figure 4: Examples of Edge Protection and Handrail ExtensionsNote:(1)The clear space between the handrail and the wall shall be1.5 inches (38 mm).(2)Gripping surfaces shall be continuous.(3)Top of handrail gripping surfaces shall be mounted between2.83 ftand 3.16 ft (865 mm and 965 mm) above ramp surfaces.(4)Ends of handrails shall be either rounded or returnedsmoothly to floor, wall, or post.(5)Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings.Figure 5: Stair Handrails - Extension of Bottom of Run(Note: X is the 12 inches minimum handrail extension required at each topriser. Y is the minimum handrail extension of 12 inches plus the width ofone tread that is required at each bottom riser)Figure 6: Stair Handrails - Extension of Top of Run(Note: X is the 12 inches minimum handrail extension required at each topriser. Y is the minimum handrail extension of 12 inches plus the width ofone tread that is required at each bottom riser)(6)The clear space between handrails and wall shall be 1.5 inch(38mm)(7)Gripping surfaces shall be uninterrupted by newel posts,other construction elements, or obstructions.(8)Top of handrail gripping surface shall be mounted between2.83 ftand 3.16 ft (865 mm and 965 mm) above stair nosing.5.Elevatorsa.General.Elevators shall be on an accessible route and shallcomply with the ASME A17.11990, Safety Code for Elevators andEscalators. Freight elevators shall not be considered as meeting therequirements of this section unless the only elevators provided are used ascombination passenger and freight elevators for the public and employees.b.Traction Belts:Traction belts consist of thin metal cablessheathed with rubber or polyurethane Traction belts are flexible.(1)Braille notations indicating the floor levels shall be incorporatednext to each button at the handicap Car Operating Panel (COP) andhandicap hall call buttons.(2)Hand rail not less than 600 mm long at 900 mm above the floorlevel shall be fixed adjacent to the control panel.(3)Car operating panel inscription in Braille also to be provided,level to be lower than the normal, to be accessible by a person sitting onwheel chair.c.Automatic Operation.Elevator operation shall be automatic.Each car shall be equipped with a self-levelling feature that willautomaticallybring the car to floor landings within a tolerance of 0.5 inch(13 mm) under rated loading to zero loading conditions. This self-levellingfeature shall be automatic and independent of the operating device andshall correct the over-travel or under-travel.d.Hall Call Buttons.Call buttons in elevator lobbies and hallsshall be centered at 3.5 ft (1065 mm) above the floor. Such call buttonsshall have visual signals to indicate when each call is registered and wheneach call is answered. Call buttons shall be a minimum of 0.75 inch (19mm) in the smallest dimension. The button designating the up directionshall be on top. (See Figure 7: Car Control Panels Detail). Buttons shall beraised or flush. Objects mounted beneath hall call buttons shall not projectinto the elevator lobby more than 3.75 inch (100 mm).Figure 7: Car Control Panels DetailFigure 8: Car Control HeightFigure 9: Car Controls - Alternate Locations of Panel with CenterOpening Doore.Floor Plan of Elevator Cars.The floor area of elevator carsshall provide space for wheelchair users to enter the car, manoeuvre withinreach of controls, and exit from the car. Acceptable door opening andinside dimensions shall be as shown in Figure 10: Hoist-way and ElevatorEntrances below. The clearance between the car platform sill and the edgeof any hoist-way landing shall be no greater than 1.25 inches (32 mm).Figure 10: Hoist-way and Elevator Entrances6.Doors.Doorways shall have a minimum clear opening of 2.67 ft(815 mm) with the door open 90 degrees, measured between the face ofthe door and the opposite stop (see Figure 11: Clear Doorway Width andDepth Detail, Figure 12: Clear Doorway Width and Depth Hinged Door,Figure 13: Clear Doorway Width and Depth Sliding Door, Figure 14: ClearDoorway Width and Depth Folding Door, Figure 15: Clear Doorway Widthand Depth, Maximum Doorway Depth). Openings more than 2 ft (610 mm)in depth.Figure 11: Clear Doorway Width and Depth DetailFigure 12: Clear Doorway Width and Depth Hinged DoorFigure 13: Clear Doorway Width and Depth Sliding DoorFigure 14: Clear Doorway Width and Depth Folding DoorFigure 15: Clear Doorway Width and Depth, Maximum Doorway Deptha.Maneuvering Clearances at Doors.Minimum maneuveringclearances at doors that are not automatic or power assisted shall be asshown in following Figure 16: Maneuvering Clearances at Doors. The flooror ground area within the required clearances shall be level and clear.Figure 16: Manoeuvring Clearances at Doors(Note: all doors in alcoves shall comply with the clearances forfront approaches)7.Water Closets.Water Closet shall have following standards:-a.Clear Floor Space at Water Closets.Clear floor space forwater closets not located in stalls shall comply with following. Clear floorspace may be arranged to allow either a left-handed or right-handedapproach. Figure 17: Clear Floor Space at Water Closets.Figure 17: Clear Floor Space at Water Closetsb.Height.The height of water closets shall be 1.41 ft to 1.6 ft (430mm to 485 mm), measured to the top of the toilet seat (see Figure 18: GrabBars at Water Closets). Seats shall not be sprung to return to a liftedposition.Figure 18: Grab Bars at Water Closetsc.Grab Bars.Grab bars for water closets not located in stallsshall comply with Figure 19: Grab Bars at Water Closets Side Wall below.The grab bar behind the water closet shall be 3 ft (915 mm) minimum.Figure 19: Grab Bars at Water Closets Side Wall8.Toilet Stalla.Size and Arrangement: The size and arrangement of thestandard toilet stall shall comply with Figure 29 below, Standard Stall.Standard toilet stalls with a minimum depth of 4.65 ft (1420 mm) shall havewall-mounted water closets. If the depth of a standard toilet stall isincreased at least 3 inches (75 mm), then a floor-mounted water closet maybe used. Arrangements shown for standard toilet stalls may be reversed toallow either a left or right hand approach.b.Doors.Doors of Toilet stall, including its hardware. If toilet stallapproach is from the latch side of the stall door, clearance between thedoor side of the stall and any obstruction may be reduced to a minimum of42 inches (1065 mm).c.Grab Bars.Grab bars complying with the length and positioningshown in following figures, shall be provided. Grab bars may be mountedwith any desired method as long as they have a gripping surface at thelocations shown and do not obstruct the required clear floor area.Figure 20: Toilets Stalls - Standard StallFigure 20: Toilets Stalls - Standard StallFigure 21: Toilets Stalls - Standard Stall (End of Row)Figure 22: Toilet Stalls - Alternate StallsCHAPTER – VIIIUTILITIES REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USED BUILDINGS1.Central Air-Conditioninga.All buildings in DHAM shall be required to have centrally airconditioning in such a way that external units are not visible on theelevations (external). Particularly, for buildings located in Central BusinessSub-District (CBD), shall be required to have properly designed central A/Csystems.b.The Design & Drawings of Central A/C system, to be preparedby recognized Consulting firms, shall be required to be submitted forapproval.c.For air conditioning, only green gases shall be used i.e.Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Free Refrigerant, in HVAC&R Systems fordomestic and commercial use. Also, those- Refrigerants are allowed thathave an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of zero and a Global WarmingPotential (GWP) of less than 50.2.Service Elevatorsa.Each building (1 Kanal& above) shall have an independentService Elevator besides the Passenger Elevators.b.Minimum size of all service elevator cabin shall be 4 ft x 6 ft with4 ft wide opening accompanied by two speed doors.c.The number of Elevators shall be installed as per the latestInternational Building Code (IBC).3.Utility Policya.Utility spaces / structures / machine room (sub-stations, meterrooms, etc.) with proper design allowed in basements or Ground Floor (notcounted in FAR) and will not be allowed in COS.b.Only generators shall be allowed in rear COS (where available& as per approval).c.Cooling tower/Chiller Plants shall be allowed on roof top.d.Central back-up Generator for the whole of commercial or highrisebuildingshall be provided & maintained by the owner & incorporated inthe MEP plans.e.Detailed Utility Design & Drawings for Electrical, Solar Energy,Gas, Telecom, Water, Sewer& Drainage shall be prepared & submitted bythe Owner / Developer for approval (as per DHAM utility policy updated fromtime to time).f.Development charges for utilities shall be levied separately.4.Maintenance Policy for Commercial / Mix Use & High-RiseBuildings:-a.Each commercial / mix use or high-rise building in DHAM, shall bemaintained by the Owner / Developer of the Building directly or through aproper Maintenance Company registered at DHAM. A heavy penalty will beimposed if maintenance system of the building is not created by the owner /developer.b.Monthly Maintenance Fees shall be charged to the occupantson pro-rata Sft basis by the Owner / Developer (this term shall bemandatory at time of sale of floor space as per Byelaws).c.Maintenance shall include the cleaning (external & internal) &maintenance items including common utilities, Electrical & Mechanicalworks, Central A/C, Central Backup Generator, Fire-Fighting, Lifts, Trashhandling, External Window Cleaning, etc.d.Trash handling shall be done using trash/refuse chutes andreceptacles. These shall be provided of a type approved by the DHAM andshall confirm with the following clauses:-(1)At least one garbage chute, non-corrosive, non-stick,smooth finished impervious inner surface; linking all floorsin the building will be provided with a collection room atbasement, ground or parking floor level for final disposal.The Garbage chute should be:(a)Be vertical for the whole length.(b)Have an internal diameter of not less than 24 inch.(2)Shall be provided 4 ft above the roof and shall be coveredwith a ventilating skylight and flushing spray and sprinklerhead above top loading door.(3)Discharge into a suitable movable receptacle orreceptacles of adequate size and pattern.(4)Be fitted with a self-closing hopper tight fitting plank orhopper, constructed of non-inflammable materials.(5)Be enclosed with walls of masonry of minimum two hoursof fire resistance.(6)Refuse receptacles shall be housed in a chamber whichshall:-(a)Be provided with concrete curbs for the refusereceptacles to stand on.(b)Be adequately fly and vermin proof.(c)Be connected to and drained by a foul water drain.(d)Open to the external air.(e)Be lined throughout with glazed tiles.mercial, Mixed-Use and all Buildings shall be required tohave fa?ade cleaning done periodically. For buildings, where FAR isapplicable facade cleaning system is mandatory and its design shall beincluded in submission plan.5.Water Conservation (for all types of buildings):-a.Construction of grey water tank:-Grey water tank shall be constructed by every plot holder having area of1 Kanaland above. Tank shall be connected with building throughseparate plumbing for grey water collection, appropriate grey watertreatment shall be emplaced. Only health facilities are exempted due toanticipated high rate pathogen.b.Use of water efficient fixtures i.e. shower, kitchen sink, taps,laundry machine, toilet flush, faucets etc. with the target of above 50%reduction in water.c.No plot holders will be allowed to install ground water extractionfacilities (including open well, bore hole etc.). In any justifiable requirementwhere it will be required, prior permission from DHAM shall be obtained.d.DHAM will strictly monitor and audit the water utilization planaccording to approvals given to any plot holder. Any anomalies foundlegitimate action will be taken against the individual.CHAPTER – IXPARKING REQUIREMENTS1.Scopea.Parking requirements for vehicles in these Byelaws shall beapplicable in following conditions:(1)A new building is constructed or a change of use of existingbuilding is established.(2)An existing building is altered and there is an increase in thefloor area of the building, then additional parking requirement shall betotally applicable to the proposed addition only within the property limits asrequired under these Byelaws.b.General Conditions(1)Mechanical ventilation shall be provided for parking in thebasement(s).(2)Multiple basements for parking can be permitted with soundengineering practices.(3)Sixteen percent of the total car parking space will be utilized toprovide space for motorcycle and bicycle parking - six motorcycles andeight bicycles for every one car.(4)When units of measurement used in computing the number ofparking spaces result in the requirement of a fractional space, the nearestwhole number to next higher side of parking spaces shall be taken.(5)Proper ramp should be provided for handicap persons.(6)Two parking spaces out of every 100 parking spaces shall beearmarked, duly labelled as such, for disabled persons at the mostconvenient location.(7)Dedicated parking for institution/ hospitals should be providedwithin the premisesas per the required numbers based on the plannedcapacity. Major or associated roads shall not be utilized for car parking.(8)The parking space, including ramps, shall be exempted fromFAR.(9)Total parking requirement of every building shall be determinedas a sum of parking requirement for each type of use of the building.(10)Minimum clear height of parking structure without obstructionshall not be less than 7?-6”.(11)Detailed plan shall be submitted showing entry, exit, gradient of ramp, turning radius, storage spaces, circulation and movement ofvehicles.(12)Parking can be provided on any floor i.e. basement, ground andupper floors, with ramp/car lifts as means of access. Car lifts (minimumtwo) shall be allowed as means of access for car parking.However,Parking through car lift shall be meant for shop owners/resident. Parkingfor visitors, customer of shops shall be through ramp.c.Application of Parking Requirements.Minimum one motorvehicle parking space shall be provided for:-(1)Every eight hundred square feet of floor area for retail shopsarea, business offices, for all facilities of hotels e.g. bedrooms, restaurants,conference room, indoor recreational area & retail outlets.(2)Every one thousand square feet of floor area for anycommercial or mixed use building, residential or residential-cum-commercialbuilding.(3)Every two thousand square feet of floor area for all educationalinstitutions or minimum three fourth of motor vehicle parking space shall beprovided per classroom whichever is more.(4)Minimum one motor vehicle parking space shall be provided forevery 1500 Sft of floor area of hospitals.(5)Minimum one car lift out of two shall be provided with standbygenerator for every 40 cars, if parking level is at more than 40 ft. (12m) inheight from road level.(6)Provide two way ramps for plots where FAR is applicable.(7)Standards for Parking Spaces: The following shall be standards for parking space:Table 16: Standards for Parking SpacesDescriptionCarMotorcyclesBay width8 ft2.5 ftBay length16 ft6.0 ftGradient of ramp1:7.51:7.5Straight turning radius (outer)24 ft.-Helical ramp turning radius (outer)32 ft-Lot turning radius17.5 ft-Minimum ramp & driveway width:Two way trafficOne way traffic18 ft11 ft-Minimum space for parking one car8 x 16 ft-CHAPTER – XDRAINAGE AND SANITATION1.Connection to Public Sewer. A sludge water shall be conveyedthrough septic tank to public sewer. Sewer connections shall not begranted without septic tanks.2.Trenches for Drains and Private Sewersa.Where any drain or sewer is constructed adjacent to a loadbearing part of a building, such precaution shall be taken to ensure that thetrench should not impair the stability of the building.b.Except where the nature of the ground makes it unnecessary,where any drain or private sewer is adjacent to a wall and the bottom of thetrench is lower than the foundation of the wall, the trench shall be filled inwith concrete to a level which is not lower than the bottom of the foundationof the wall by more than the distance from that foundation to the near sideof the trench less than twelve inch.c.In case, where the trench is within three feet of the foundationof the wall, the trench shall be filled in with concrete to the level of theunderside of the foundation.3.Sanitary Provisions.The minimum sanitary provisions asprescribed shall be followed as under:a.Single rooms.For every five (5) single room units or servantquarters, there shall be one (1) wash basin, one (1) W.C. and one (1)bathroom shall be provided.b.Boarding or Guest Houses. For every ten (10) bedrooms orless in a boarding house or guest house, there shall be at least two (2)W.C's, two (2) wash basins and two (2) showers.c.Dormitory or Hostels: For every twenty (20) persons in adormitory and hostel, there shall be at least three (3) W.C's, three (3) washbasins and three (3) showers, and for every ten (10) additional persons one(1) W.C., one (1) wash basin, and one (1) shower is to be added.d.Office. In an office with twenty (20) persons (calculated at arate of one person per one hundred square feet (100 Sft), there shall beminimum of two (2) W.Cs., two (2) wash basins and one (1) urinal. Forevery additional twenty persons (20) there shall be one (1) W.C., one (1)wash basin and one (1) urinal. One (1) wash basin or equivalent washingspace per twenty five (25) or less persons shall be provided for ablutionpurposes.e.Shopping Center.A minimum of three (3) W.C.'s, one (1)urinal, and one (1) wash basin shall be provided for 3000 sq.ft total floorarea. For every additional 2000 sq.ft floor area, one (1) W.C., one (1) washbasin and one (1) urinal shall be provided.f.Public Assembly Building.Two (2) W.C's, one (1) washbasin, and three (3) urinals shall be provided for 1500 Sft total floor areaand for every additional 1500 Sft total floor area one (1) W.C., one (1) washbasin and two (2) urinals shall be provided.g.Masjid. Eight (8) ablution spaces for 100 Namazis, two (2)W.Cs., one (1) shower room shall be provided. For every additional 100Namazis, the number of ablution spaces will be extended by 8, 6 and 4respectively. In addition to this, special arrangement for femaleworshippers having a capacity of 100 Namazis, three (3) ablutions and one(1) W.C shall be provided.h.School.Four (4) W.C.'s and two (2) wash basins per 100students and for every additional fifty (50) students, one (1) W.C. and one(1) wash basin shall be provided.i.Hospital.For every ten (10) beds in a general ward, thereshall be at least one (1) water closet, one (1) washbasin, one (1) ablutiontap and one (1) bathroom with shower. One (1) kitchen sink shall beprovided in each ward.j.Restaurants.For fifty (50) seats of restaurant, one (1) watercloset, one (1) urinal, one (1) wash basin shall be provided.k.All fixtures shall be divided proportionately amongst thegenders.l.Two (2) urinals may be replaced by W.C., whileproportionately dividing the fixtures for ladies.m.Handicapped Persons(1)Provision of one (1) W.C. for special (disabled) persons shallbe provided.(2)Shopping centers, Masjid, clubs, hotels, restaurants andschools must have adequate arrangements of toilets for handicappedpersons.CHAPTER –XILIGHTING AND VENTILATION1.Size of Internal Openingsa.Unless the light and ventilation requirements are met by an airwell or ventilation duct, all internal habitable rooms must have openings ininternal air wells in addition to door openings not less than seven and halfpercent of the floor area of such room. Access for maintenance of shaft beprovided, at the level, where the shaft commences.2.Size of External Openingsa.Every room, other than rooms used for the storage of goods,shall be provided with natural light and natural ventilation by means of oneor more openings in external walls. These openings shall have a combinedarea of not less than ten percent of floor area for habitable rooms andseven and half percent for other rooms, and the whole of such openingsshall be capable of allowing free and uninterrupted passage of air.b.Area for openings in case of warehouse, godown, and storageplaces etc. shall not be less than five percent of the floor area unless thespace is ventilated mechanically.c.Garages.Every garage shall be provided with opening of notless than five percent of the floor area for ventilation and lighting.d.Staircase.Seven and half percent of the staircase area shallbe provided with opening for adequate lighting and ventilation.3.Internal Air Wellsa.Sizes of internal air wells for daylight and natural ventilation ofhabitable rooms shall be: -(1)Building up to two storeys, 40 Sft with minimum width ofwell as 5 ft.(2)Buildings up to five storeys, 80 Sft with minimum width ofwell as 8 ft.(3)Each additional floor over five storeys, 80 Sft plus 10 Sft foreach storey with minimum width of well as 10 ft.b.Sizes of internal air wells for daylight and natural ventilation ofkitchen, W.C and bathroom shall be:(1)For building upto two storeys, 20 Sft with minimum width ofwell as 3ft.(2)For building with 3 to 5 storeys, 40 Sft with minimum widthof well as5 ft.(3)For buildings higher than five storeys, 40 Sft plus 5 Sft foreach additional floor with minimum width of well 5 ft.(4)Access for maintenance of each such shaft shall beprovided at lowest level of the shaft.(5)The above 20 and 40 sqft natural ventilation well shall notbe enforced in case mechanical ventilation is provided andsubstantiated with calculations.4.Water Closet, Bath Room and Ablution Placesa.Every appliance including water-closet, urinal stall, bathroom orablution area shall be provided with natural lighting and ventilation withopenings in external walls having a combined area of not less than twosquare feet per appliance except where adequate and permanentmechanical ventilation is provided which discharges into open space.b.Water closet, bathroom and ablution place for handicappedpersons , please refer handicapped accessibility chapter.5.Permanent Openings in Kitchen.Every kitchen shall haveopenings for permanent ventilation into the external air space not less thanfifteen percent of its floor area.6.Promote and Support Acoustic Comfort and Control.For allcommercial and mixed use buildings where FAR is applicable alongwith allhealthcare and educational buildings where central air conditioning is used,the acoustic performance relating to Internal Noise Criteria from ExternalNoise Sources, Internal Noise Criteria from Mechanical Services Noise,Internal Airborne Sound Insulation Guidance Values, and Internal ImpactSound Pressure Levels meet the control requirements as set out as per prevalent ASHRAE requirements.7.Promote indoor air quality in air conditioned buildings withmechanical ventilation shall be as per prevalent ASHRAE requirements.CHAPTER –XIIBUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS1.Loads and Design.Structure analysis, design, detailing andloading shall be in accordance with the requirements of current UniformBuilding Code hereinafter referred to as UBC and American Code or Britishrelevant Code or any other Code. Structure shall however be designed byonly one approved Code.2.Protection of Existing Services.During the making of anexcavation in connection with a building works or services, adequateprecautions shall be taken to secure the existing services.3.Foundation near Drains.Where a building is to be erectedadjacent to existing buildings, or near a drain or nallah, or an excavation at adistance less than depth of the said drain or nallah or excavation, or such asto affect the stability of drains or nallahs, the owner through a structuralengineer shall satisfy the Board that the foundations of the building havebeen carried down to a level safe guarding its stability.4.Seismic Design.Seismic Risk Zone for Multan will be Zone-2B(with reference to UBC-97) which is equivalent to Peak GroundAcceleration (PGA) of 16% g to 24% g.5.Sub Soil Investigation.In view of the structural design in seismichazard zone, type of sub-soil for foundation should be thoroughlyascertained by geo-technical investigation under the direct supervision ofqualified and experienced geo-technical engineers. The soil report shouldcorrelate sub-soil type with UBC-97, or current sub-soil list.6.Wind Load.Wind load should be based on the velocity and gustfactors data from local Meteorological Department.7.Erection on Reclaimed Site.Erection on reclaimed site will beavoided. However:-a.No building foundation shall be erected upon a site reclaimedby town sweepings or other refuse, except on recommendation of geotechnicaland structural engineer.b.No building plans shall be approved on open nallahs publicsewers and the like.8.SpecificationsSpecifications of material quality control andworkmanship will be of high quality and in accordance with therequirements of ACI Building Codes, Uniform Building Code (UBC) andASTM Standards.9.Supervision.Construction supervision and quality assurance willbe responsibility of the Owner/Builder full time Engineers who willsupervise the work and under the guidance of Consultant on full time or topsupervision, supervising engineers, and inspectors, etc., as required inthese Byelaws. Contractors, Builders or Developers will arrange full timesupervisory staff shall carry out supervision and quality control for the category of buildings in these Byelaws.10.Testing of Materials.Regular testing will be carried out ofmaterials such as aggregates, cement, concrete, reinforcing steel and allarchitectural materials, the quality control and quality assurance criteria laiddown in standards of FIDIC, American Standard Testing method (ASTM),ACI or UBC and project specifications. Quality assurance program ofarchitect or engineer may also be followed.11.Electric Conduit outside House Boundary.Owner / Member is responsible for the installation of electrical conduit pipe from feeder pillar to house at his own cost / expense.12.Own Water Supply Arrangements.Owner / Member will be make his / herown arrangement of water supply through a bore and installing water pump for construction purpose only at his / her own expense within own area of plot / 3ft away from commercial plot in road space. Installation of pump in other open plot or vicinity of other plot is not allowed. After completion of house / building, owner will remove the water pump and destroy the bore completely to the satisfaction of DHA.CHAPTER –XIIISUSTAINABLE MASTER PLAN AND IMAGE CONCEPT1.Sustainable Master Plan & Image Concept (SMPIC).DHAM Authorities is first smart, sustainable and green city of Pakistan, also haveaesthetic consisting different architectural styles.2.Similar Fa?ade Elements.In order to have an aestheticconsistency, different architectural styles are adopted for different sectorsunder similar fa?ade policy as provided herein.a.Similar Fa?ade Elements(1)All buildings are to be developed based on the fa?ade policyof each sector and Architects should ensure that the Design elements asprovided herein are part of the fa?ade.(2)Architectural Styles of Buildings.Architectural styles ofbuilding are planned keeping in view old and modern concept.(a)Modern Styles: Modern styles have following majorfeatures:-i.Major Features(i)Straight, Square or Rectangle openings(ii)Flat Roofs(iii)Smooth surfaces with minimal variety of materials(iv)Straight lines with no decoration in elevation(b)Spanish Styles.Spanish styles have following majorfeatures:-i.Major features(i)Tapered Tiled Roof (Terrace tiles)(ii)Round Arch Windows (openings)(iii)Iron over the Framework exterior(iv)Fluted and decorated classical(v)Columns(vi)Wall finish with textured plaster(vii)Classical column with Flute and sculpturaldecorations(c)Ottoman Styles.Ottoman styles have following majorfeatures:-i.Major Features(i)Pointed/ Round arches(ii)Tapered and curved building Profile(iii)Bands of alternate color stones and bricks(iv)Distinct pencil shaped minarets style(v)Ornate tile / stone decoration(vi)Spires on roof tops of building(vii)Wide roof with over hangs supporting brackets(d)Post Modern.Post Modern style have following majorfeatures:-i.Major Features(i)Variety in Forms, Textures and Opening(ii)Combination of Contrasting(iii)Diverse Roof Profile(iv)Variety in fa?ade elements3.Sustainable Fa?ade Elements.Based on the SustainableMaster Plan and Image Concept (SMPIC) of DHAM, buildings are required tohave sustainable fa?ade which includes the following:a.Windows.Windows should have the following:-(1)All windows used in all buildings at DHAM shall be required tohaveAluminum or UPVC (white) double glazed windows and ventilators(including curtain wall).(2)Frames for all windows & ventilators are required to beanchored on masonry with hardened rubber sandwich in between, apartfrom using silicon for water proofing purposes.(3)In case of sliding windows, rubber gasket should be usedbetween the sliding panels & edges of panels.(4)In case of curtain wall, all mullion joiners should be ofaluminum. All aluminum sections should be inclusive of built-in architrave /beading (commonly known as collar windows).b.Window Glass.Window glass should have following criteria:-(1)All Glass to be used shall be double glazed with color tomatch the scheme of the particular sector (similar facade element)conforming 60% reflective, high performance glass for heat.(2)All double glazed window spacers should be ofaluminum/UPVC.(3)It is mandatory to use tempered glass in commercial, mix useand special purpose buildings (where FAR is applicable), to avoidaccidents.(4)In case the total glazed elements in an external wall which letin light is upto forty percent (40%) of the external wall area, then theglazing elements must meet the following performance criteria of ThermalTransmittance ( summer U value) => U = 2.1 W/m2K (Max.) and ShadingCoefficient (SC) = 0.2 (Min) and Light Transmittance = 0.2 (Min.).(5)In case the total glazed elements in an external wall which letin light is within a range of forty percent (40 %) to sixty percent (60%) of theexternal wall area, then the glazing elements must meet the followingperformance criteria of Thermal Transmittance (summer U value) =>U =1.9 W/m2K (Max) and Shading Coefficient (SC) = 0.32 (Min) and LightTransmittance = 0.1 (Min) or as approved by DHAM Authorities.c.External Walls Cladding (Ground Floor): In commercialbuildings, on Ground Floor (where applicable), maintenance free lightercolor granite stone/ colorcrete shall be provided on front and rearelevations and all three sides in case of corner plot.d.External Wall Cladding (Upper Floors). External wallcladding on upper floors should have following:-(1)On upper floors of all commercial buildings, robust &maintenance free aluminum cladding (similar fa?ade element)/reflectivepaint / colorcrete is required to be used.(2)Aluminum cladding used shall be fire resistant.(3)Any other sustainable and maintenance free material mayalso be allowed with special permission by DHAM Authorities provided thatthe approved color scheme of that area alongwith its overall ambience isnot affected.e.External Walls (Insulated).All external walls shall beprovided with Insulation on hollow blocks, light weight insulation blocks orblocks with insulation etc on south and west facades of all commercialbuildings for energy conservation with emphasis on following:-(1)Minimum Envelope Performance Requirements.Forallnew commercial buildings, exterior building elements must have averagethermal transmittance (also known as U Value) and Shading Coefficients(SC) that does not exceed the values specified and Light Transmittancegreater than or equal to the values specified.(2)External Walls and Floors(a)Building elements forming the external walls and floors(where one side of the floor is exposed to ambientconditions) must have an average thermal transmittance(U Value) which does not exceed U = 0.57 W/m2K.(b)Where the floor is in contact with the ground, theinsulation should be applied upto one meter (1m) belowfrom the top most point in contact and shall be all aroundperimeter of the building.f.Plumbing & Other Services.To ensure that the buildingswill look aesthetically pleasing, no pipes are to be visible on front and backelevations. Independent pipe chases, ducts or shafts shall be required tobe provided.g.Side Walls.In case plot on which the construction isproposed has an empty plot/s adjacent to it, the plot owner shall ensure toprovide side walls to be plastered with grooves and to provide paint (similarcolor of cladding or paint) and to keep it maintained.h.Corner Plots.All sides of a corner plot are to be treated asfront elevation i.e. no visible plumbing, no external air conditioning units tobe placed on any elevation. All external air conditioning units to be placedon roof, balcony or in ducts via pipe chases.i.External Air Condition Units.No external AC units to beplaced on any elevation of the commercial buildings and all external unitsto be placed on roof balcony in duct via pipe chase.j.Signboards(1)To control defacing of buildings in DHAM, all signboards on allcommercial buildings are to be in-line with the DHAM Signboard Policy.Signboards sizes and shapes are to be first submitted to P&D Branch on A3 paper (in triplicate) showing the signboards shapes &sizes shown in color prior to installation. After installation, a photographon A4 size is to be submitted also for the record of TP&BC. Signboards forshops in commercial buildings will be of size having length covering entirelength of the shop or, part thereof, width of 3 ft and 1 ft raised from the wall.For display of the name of the Commercial building, Group etc size will be10 ft x 4 ft x 1 ft.(2)However, DHAM Authorities may allow variant size of the signboard based on aesthetics corresponding the size of the building, buildingfront, shape of the building. Signboards may be allowed more than onedepending upon size, shape and view from different sides of the building.k.Glazing.Ratio of glazing on front & back elevations are to beminimum thirty percent (30%) for structure to look visually de-massed withfollowing requirements:-(1)Glazed Elements – Fenestration Requirements(a)In case the total area of external walls that let in light isupto thirty percent (30%) of the external wall area, thenthe glazing elements must meet the followingperformance criteria:i.Thermal Transmittance (Summer U Value)U = 2.1 W/m2K (max.)ii.Shading Coefficient (SC) - 0.4 (max.)iii.Light Transmittance - 27%(b)In case the total area of external walls that let in light isbetween thirty percent (30%) and seventy percent (70%)of the external wall area, then the glazing elements mustmeet the following performance criteria:-i.Thermal Transmittance (Summer U Value)U = 1.9 W/m2K (max.)ii.Shading Coefficient (SC) - 0.32 (max.)iii.Light Transmittance - 20%Note:-The owners are required to submit with completion plancertification from glass supplier/manufacturer that the glass usedin the said building is fulfilling the requirements numerated above.l.Balcony Parapets.All Balcony parapets are either to be ofblock masonry with aluminum cladding on it or in case railing is used, it isto be of stainless steel or any other maintenance free non corrosionmaterial.m.Green and Insulated Roofs.Building roofs should havefollowing:-(1)All roofs shall be provided with water proofing membranesalong withinsulation / Insulated tiles or green roof to ensure minimumenvelopeperformance requirements to ensure an average ThermalTransmittance (U Value) which does not exceed a U Value=0.3W/m2K.(2)Also, where Green roofs are provided, they should beprovided with proper root barrierand drainage and irrigation systems. Theowner shall be required to provide documentary proof of the same to DHAMAuthorities.n.Solar Water Heaters (SWH).Building should have:-(1)For all commercial buildings, use of Solar Water Heaters(SWH) with automatic Electric backup system and/or Electrical Heater ismandatory. All SWH works to be done by specialist vendors.(2)All Pipe materials to be used for SWH, plastic materials shallpreferably be used, which are resistant to UV radiation and to thetemperatures upto 95°C. All hot water pipes connected to SWH arepreferably to be insulated to reduce heat losses from hot water mains.(3)Integration of backup system is also mandatory (electrical orgas, however, electrical is mostly recommended backup system as onlyelectrical rod is required with no extra piping will be required).(4)At the time of submission of plans, the owner is required tosubmit backup systems which he is planning to use, for the approval ofP&D, DHA. Also, at the time of completion of plans, the owner is requiredto submit pictures of the roof showing the installed SWH on the commercialbuilding.o.Water Saving Devices.It is mandatory to use water savingfaucets, showers fittings, and flushing devices (water conservation) in allnew commercial buildings.(1)Water Efficient Fittings (for all commercial buildings).Water efficient system and fitting shall be used.(a)Water-conserving fixtures must be installed, meeting thefollowing criteria:-i.Showerheads8 Liters per minutesii.Hand wash basins6 Liters per minutesiii.Kitchen sinks7 Liters per minutesiv.Dual flush toilets6 Liters full flush, 3 Literspart flushv.Urinal1 Liter per flush orwaterless(2)Dual Flush toilets must be used.(3)Automatic (proximity detection) / push button faucets must beinstalled in all public facilities.(4)Cisterns serving single or multiple urinals in commercialbuildings must be fitted with manual or automatic flush controls that areresponsive to usage patterns. Only sanitary flushing is acceptable duringbuilding closure or shutdown.4.Sustainabilitya.Mixed Use Buildings only(1)To promote and support the use of low emitting, at least 5%of the total vehicle parking spaces reserved for low-emitting, fuel-efficientvehicles.(2)To promote and support the use of bicycles, they should beprovided within the building or within a shaded area located no more than30 meters from a building entrance within the plot limit.(3)Minimum one motor vehicle parking space shall be providedfor every 1500 Sft of floor area for hospitals.(4)Where car lifts are provided there shall be a minimum of twocar lifts with facilities of standby generator where-ever so required.b.Energy.Energy conservation have to be kept in all designs.(1)To promote sustainable design:-(a)Provide adequate natural daylight to reduce reliance onelectrical lighting and to improve conditions for theoccupants.(b)Residential and public buildings must provide direct lineof sight (views) to the outdoor environment(2)To ensure high quality indoor spaces:-(a)All ventilation system outdoor air intakes must be locatedat suitable distance from potential sources ofcontamination to reduce the possibility of odor or aircontaminants entering the ventilation.(b)Exhausted air must be discharged in a manner to avoid itbeing drawn back into the building.(c)Indoor air quality testing must be carried out prior tooccupancy.(d)Air Quality testing must be carried out by an air testingcompany or laboratory accredited by the Administration.(e)Testing equipment must have initial and periodicalcalibration certificate from an external calibration facilityaccredited by the Administration.(f)Air Quality Test report must be provided with completionplanof all commercial buildings.Table 17: Maximum Limit for Air ContainmentSamplingScheduleType ofSamplesMaximumAcceptableSamplingDurationPre-OccupancyFormaldehyde< 0.08 parts permillion (ppm)8-hour continuousmonitoring (8 hour time-Weighted average[TWA])Total VolatileOrganicCompound(TVOC)< 300micrograms/m3SuspendedParticulates(<10 microns)< 150micrograms/m3(3)Air protection systems for hazardous fumes.Whereactivities produce hazardous fumes or chemicals, spaces must be providedwith separate air extraction systems to create negative pressure andexhaust the fumes or chemicals to ensure they do not enter adjacentrooms.(4)HVAC maintenance standards: The cleanness of HVACsystems must be maintained and all parts must be inspected and cleanedby licensed specialized maintenance companies by DHAM Authorities.(5)Air quality in parking spaces.Mechanical ventilation mustbe provided to ensure that the Carbon Monoxide (CO) concentration in theenclosed parking area is maintained below fifty (50) parts per million (ppm)by:-(a)Providing a minimum of six (6) outside air changes perhour, or(b)Installing a variable volume ventilation system controlledin response to input from a minimum of one CO sensorper four hundred square meters (400 m2) floor area ofparking.(6)To establish energy efficiency in the building sector, allbuildings should acquire an energy certificate indicating energy class andconsumption.(7)To enhance building envelope performance:-(a)Building elements forming the external walls, roofs, andfloors (where one side of the floor is exposed to ambientconditions) must have an average thermal transmittance(U Value) which does not exceed specific values.(b)Double glazed units for windows and roof lights mustmeet specific performance criteria.(8)To minimize Thermal Bridges:-(a)Thermal Bridges must be eliminated or insulated toreduce the amount of heat transfer. For this reason theuse of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systemsshall preferably be installed.(b)Other than houses, all regularly used air conditionedentrance lobbies must be protected by a door designwhich acts as a barrier to the loss of conditioned air.(9)To Eliminate Urban Heat Island Effect and promote thermaland occupant comfort:-(a)All opaque external roofing surfaces must comply with aminimum Roof Solar Reflective Index (SRI) value for aminimum of 75% of the roof area.(b)Normal occupied spaces should have an average airvelocity between(0.2– 0.3) m/s.(c)HVAC system must be capable of providing a range ofconditions as follows for 95% of the year.(10)To optimize lighting features, for optimum and efficientlighting ceilings should be able to reflect light back into the space. Thereflective ability of a ceiling is indicated by its Light Reflectance or LRvalue.High light reflectance or Hi-LR ceilings should be used with an LR of0.83 or higher.(11)To promote energy efficient lighting features:-(a)All light fixtures intended for the general illumination of interior or exterior spaces must be fitted with Fluorescent Lamps or Light Emitting Diodes (LED).(b)High frequency electronic ballasts must be used with fluorescent lights and metal halide of 150 W and less. High frequency electronic ballasts must be labeled as conforming to an international standard approved by the localAdministration.(12)To increase energy efficiency of lighting system:-(a)The average Lighting Power Density for the interiorconnected lighting load for specific building types mustbe no more than the watts per m? of gross floor areagiven in the Table.Table 18: Maximum Average W/m2Requirements across total building areaBuilding TypeMaximum average W/m?across total building areaCommercial/Public: Offices, Hotels,Resorts, Restaurants10Educational Facilities12Manufacturing Facility13Retail Outlets, Shopping Malls ,Workshop14Warehouses8(b)Lighting Power Densities for building types not listed in theaboveTable should be no greater than those values given in ASHRAE90.1-2010 or equivalent as approved by the Administration.(13)To increase energy efficiency of lighting in outdoor spaces:-(a)The average Lighting Power Density for the exteriorconnected lighting load for specific building types mustbe no more than the watts per m? of gross floor areagiven in the Table.Table 19: Maximum Average W/m2 Requirements across total buildingareaBuilding AreaMaximum W/m? or linear meterUncovered parking lots and drives1.6 W/m?Walkways less than 3 meters wide 3.33.3 W/linear metreWalkways 3 meters wide or greater2.2 W/m?Outdoor Stairways10.8 W/m?Main entries98 W/linear meter of door widthOther doors66 W/linear meter of door widthOpen sales areas (including vehiclesales lots)5.4 W/m?Building Facades2.2 W/m? for each illuminated wall orsurface or 16.4 W/linear meter foreach illuminated wall or surface lengthEntrances and gatehouse inspectionstations at guarded facilities13.5 W/m?Drive-up windows at fast foodrestaurants400 W per drive-through(b)Lighting Power Densities for building types not listed in the above Table should be no greater than those values given in ASHRAE 90.1-2010 or equivalent as approved by local Administration.(14)Increase energy efficiency through lighting control:-(a)Occupant Lighting Controls must be provided so as toallow lighting to be switched off when daylight levels areadequate or when spaces are unoccupied and to allow occupantscontrol over lighting levels.Figure 23: Lighting Control using daylight(b)Corridors and lobbies should reduce lighting levels to no more than 25% of normal when unoccupied.(c)In offices and education facilities all lighting zones mustbe fitted with occupant sensor controls capable ofswitching the electrical lights on and off.(d)To Increase energy efficiency through lighting control:-i.The artificial lighting in spaces within 6 meters in depth from exterior windows must be fitted with lighting controls incorporating photocell sensors capable of adjusting the level of electric lighting to supplementnatural daylight only when required.Figure 24: Energy Efficiency through Light Controlii.The combined artificial and daylight must provide an illumination level at the working plane between 400 and 500 lux. When there is 100% daylight, the lux levels may exceed 500lux.(15)Achieve energy efficiency in HVAC systems (in accordancewith the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-ConditioningEngineers (ASHRAE) 90.1-2010, Section 6.4.3.or equivalent as approvedby Administration).(a)Sub-division of systems into separate control zones tocorrespond with each area of the building that has asignificantly different solar exposure, or cooling load, ortype of use.(b)All separate control zones must be capable of:-i.Independent temperature control.ii.Inactivation when the building, or part of buildingserved by the system, is not occupied.(c)The operation of central plant only when the zonesystems require it.(16)To minimize heat loss and prevent condensation:-(a)Pipes and ducts passing through conditioned spacesmust be insulated in accordance with BSI BritishStandard BS 5422:2009 or other insulation standardsapproved by the Administration.(b)Insulation materials used must meet the requirements ofByelaws, Thermal and Acoustical Insulation Materials orBS 5422:2009, whichever is the more stringent. Allinsulation installations must have a suitable vaporbarrier and protection from UV light.(17)To minimize heat loss and prevent condensation, Pipespassing through outside or unconditioned spaces must be insulated withthe minimum insulation thickness:Steel pipenominal pipesize (mm)Temperature of contents (°C)10° C5° C0° Cλ =0.018W/mKλ =0.038W/mKλ =0.018W/mKλ =0.038W/mKλ =0.018W/mKλ =0.038W/mK15503045304530206030553045302560405535553032654055355530406540603555305070456040603065704560406040807545654060401007545654070401509050804575402009055804575452501005580557545300 +10080100758070(18)To provide accurate records of electricity consumption:(a)Additional electrical sub-metering must be installed in allbuildings with a cooling load of at least 1MW or grossfloor area of 5,000 m? or greater. All major energyconsuming systems with a load of 100kW or greater,must be sub-metered.(b)Each individual tenancy shall have a sub-meter installed.(c)Meters used must be specifically designed for themeasurement of chilled water rather than for hot water.(d)All meters must be capable of remote data access, havedata logging capability and be used for demandmanagement and cost allocation purposes.(19)Small to Medium Scale Embedded Generators.When abuilding incorporates on-site generation of electricity from small or mediumscale embedded generators using renewable energy sources; theequipment, installation and maintenance of the system must be standalone(off-grid) or, if connected to the local Electricity grid, comply to allspecifications and standards set by the electricity utility company and themanufacturer.Figure 25: Byelaw and Conversion(20)Operation of Solar Water Heating System.For all new houses and sports facilities, a solar water heating system must be installedto provide 75% of domestic hot water requirements. Solar water heatinginstallations must be fitted with insulated storage tanks and pipes, sizedand fitted in accordance with the solar panel manufacturer's requirementsfor each specific application. The supplementary heating system shall becontrolled so as to obtain maximum benefit the solar heater beforeoperating.Figure 26: Solar Water Heating System(21)Energy efficient elevators and escalators(a)Escalators shall change to a slower speed or when noactivity has been detected for a period of a maximum of 3minutes and shall shutdown for 15 minutes inactivity.Energy efficient soft start technology should be used.The escalator shall start automatically when required; theactivation shall be by photocells installed in the top andbottom landing areas.Figure 27: Energy efficient elevators and escalators(b)Elevators should use AC Variable-Voltage and Variable-Frequency (VVVF) drives on non-hydraulic elevators.Energy efficient lighting inside the elevator includingcontrols to turn lights off when the elevator has beeninactive for a period of a maximum of 5 min.(22)Minimize Duct Work Air Leakage.Ductwork with its equipment with an external static pressure exceeding 250Pa and all ductwork exposed to external ambient conditions or within unconditionedspaces must be pressure tested prior to occupancy in accordance with a method approved by local Administration and a compliant amount of air leakage achieved.(23)Ductwork leakage testing.Must be carried out by a company approved by local Administration to conduct commissioning of buildings.Figure 28: HVAC system leaks(24)Set HVAC maintenance standards(a)HVAC systems must be accessible for regular inspection,maintenance and cleaning of the equipment.(b)A maintenance manual and schedule should bedeveloped by themanufacturers or suppliers ofequipment or according to the American Society ofHeating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE) 62.1 – 2010 or equivalent as approved bylocal Administration.(c)Service records including details of both preventative andcorrective maintenance must be kept onsite and bereadily available for inspection by local Administration.(25)Ensure the proper operation of Building Services in new buildings with a cooling load of 1MW or missioning must be carried out in accordance with the CIBSE Codes listed below or any other commissioning Standard or Code approved inspection by local Administration.(a)Commissioning of buildings must be carried out by alicensed company of DHAM Authorities.(b)Commissioning results must be recorded and availablefor inspection by local Administration. A systems manualmust be developed and provided to the building owner orfacilities operator following commissioning.Table 20: Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) CodesCIBSE CodesThe Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Commissioning Code, Air Distribution Systems, Code A-2006? Restaurants?CIBSE Commissioning Code, Water Distribution Systems, Code W-2003?'CIBSE Commissioning Code, Lighting, Code L-2003?CIBSE Commissioning Code, Automatic Controls, Code C-2001? for central control and Building Management System (BMS)?CIBSE Commissioning Code R: 2002 Refrigeration Systems?CIBSE Commissioning Code B: 2002 Boilers?(26)Ensure the proper operation of Building Services in existing buildings with a cooling load of 2MW or greater. The re-commissioning ofventilation, water systems central plant, lighting and control systems mustbe carried out at least once every 5 years.(27)Provide full central control of all the building?s technicalsystems(a)For all new buildings with a cooling load of 1 MW orgross floor area of 5,000 m? or greater, the building musthave a central control and monitoring system capable ofensuring that the building’s technical systems operate asdesigned and asrequired during all operating conditions,and that the system provides full control and monitoringof system operations, as well as diagnostic reporting.(b)At a minimum, the system must control the chiller plant,HVAC equipment, record energy and water consumptionand monitor and record the performance of these items.Figure 29: Building Energy Management System(c)Wateri.To promote water conservation:(i)Water-saving fixtures should comply withminimum flow rates given.(ii)Dual Flush toilets, Automatic (proximitydetection) / push button faucets in public spacesand Cisterns with manual or automatic flushcontrols should be installed.(iii)Faucets installed as a component of a specializedapplicationmay be exempt from the flow rates upon application to Administration.Table 21: Minimum Flow RateFixture TypeMaximum Flow RateShowerheads8 Liters Per MinuteHand wash basins6 Liters Per MinuteKitchen sinks7 Liters per minuteDual Flush Toilets6 Liters Full flush, 3 Liters Part flushUrinal1 Liter per flush or waterlessii.To promote water recycling, For all new buildings with cooling loads equal to or greater than 400kW,condensate water from all air conditioning equipmentunits handling outside air, or a mixture of return airand outside air where the outside air is notpreconditioned, must be recovered and used forirrigation, toilet flushing, or other onsite purposewhere it will not come into contact with the humanbody.590550387350Figure 30: Water Recycling Systemiii.To promote water efficiency in irrigation:(i)100% of the total exterior landscaping must beirrigated using non-potable water or drip orsubsoil water delivery systems.(ii)All irrigation systems must incorporate, at anypoint that they connect to a portable watersupply, backflow prevention devices which mustbe checked 12 months. Testing must be in linewith the manufacturer’s recommended practicefor field testing or any other testing regimeapproved by local Administration.Figure 31: Water Efficiency in Irrigationiv.To achieve water conservation and savings throughwater metering:-(i)For all buildings with a cooling load of at least 1MW or gross floor area of 5,000m? or greater,additional water metering must be installed.(ii)The building operator shall be responsible forwater metering.(iii)All meters must be capable of remote dataaccess and must have data logging capabilityand complying with international and localspecifications.(iv)Water metering should be integrated into BMSwhere it exists.(v)Sub-meters should be used for demandmanagement and cost allocation purposes.v.To promote Grey water reuse:-(i)The building must be dual-plumbed for thecollection and recycled use of grey water. Pipeswhich transport grey water must be colorcodeddifferently from pipes that are used for potable water and be labeled “Not Suitable forDrinking.?Figure 32: Grey Water Collection & Recycle Process(ii)There must be a minimum air break of 25mmbetween any potable water sources and greywater collection systems.(iii)Grey water must not be used for purposeswhere it will come into contact with the humanbody. It must be treated to the standard requiredby local Administration.vi.To Promote health and safety, All Water Features with a water storage volume ofover 1,000ltrsandwhich create a water spray or aerosol including butnot limited to waterfalls, ponds, streams etc., mustbe maintained, cleaned, disinfected and checkedperiodically to minimize the risk of Legionellabacteria or germs contaminationandnot exceed themaximum limits outlined in the technical guidelinesissued by the administration.(d)Wastei.To promote recycling:ii.Domestic kitchens must have a minimumstorage facility oftwo 10 litres waste receptaclesclearly labeled for ‘recyclable’ and ‘non-recyclable’.iii.All new apartment, office, educational andrecreational buildings must have a garbageroom with a minimum area of 7.5 m2 (80.72sq.ft) where non-recyclable and recyclablewaste can be stored until collected. This facilitymust be easily accessible and sized as apercentage from the total Built upArea (BUA) ofthe building in accordance with the followingTable.Table 22: Minimum Requirement for Storage of RecyclablesBuilt Up Area (BUA)Minimum Space for Storage ofRecyclablesLess than 500 m27.5m250 m21.5% of BUA1,000 m20.8% of BUA5,000 m20.35% of BUA10,000 m2 or greater0.25% of BUAiv.To Support waste management, for all new apartment, office, educational and recreational buildings, an area must be provided for occupants to place items of bulky waste such as furniture. The area provided must cover an areaof approximately 10 m2 (107.63 sq.ft) and be reachable but not restrict access to the building.(e)Materialsi.To promote occupants? health and safety throughthermal and acoustical insulation materials:-(i)Insulation manufactured without the use ofChlorofluorocarbons (CFC?s), non-toxic and notrelease toxic fumes during combustion, have aThreshold Limit Value (TLV )of 0.1 or less ofIndividual VOCsandbefireresistant inaccordance with the local requirements.(ii)They should achieve all the requirements of theapproved specifications by local Byelaws.(iii)All thermal and acoustical insulation must beinstalled as per the manufacturer'sinstructions.ii.To improve indoor air quality and protect occupant’shealth:(i)All paints and coatings used should not exceedlocally allowed limits of Volatile OrganicCompound (VOC).(ii)Paints, coatings, adhesive bonding primers,adhesive primers, sealants and sealant primersmust be accredited/ certified from specializedlabs or any source approved by theAdministration.iii.To eliminate the use of hazardous materials:(i)Asbestos containing materials must not be usedin the construction and maintenance ofbuildings.(ii)Lead or Heavy Metals Containing Materialsmustbeaccredited /certified according tointernational/local standards by any sourceapproved by the local administration.iv.To protect natural resources, reduce waste,strengthenlocal community and economy:-(i)Recycled content must account for at least 5%of the total volume of materials used in theconstruction of the building.Figure 33: Product Lifecycle(ii)Building materials sourced regionally must constitute at least five 5% of the total volume of materials used.v.To protect the ozone layer, The installations HVAC equipment must contain refrigerants with zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) or with global warmingpotential (GWP) less than 100,with the exception of equipment containing less than 0.23 kilograms (kg) of refrigerant.(f)Open SpacesTo protect the local ecosystem, a minimum of 25%of the total planted area of a building plot, includingvegetated roofs, must utilize plant and tree speciesindigenous or adapted to the local climate andregion.i.To minimize exterior lighting pollution:-(i)All exterior light fixtures must be shielded sothat all of the light is projected below thehorizontal plane passing through the lowest partof the fixture.(ii)Wall washing lights must spill no more than 10%of the lighting past the building fa?ade.(iii)Downward directed lighting must be used forlighting of signage.(iv)All exterior lighting must be fitted with automaticcontrols to ensure that lights do not operateduring daylight hours.ii.To Optimize construction of paved areas, 50% of thehardscape of the development must:(i)Demonstrate a Solar Reflective Index (SRI) of atleast twenty nine (29), or(ii)Use an open grid pavement system, or(iii)Be shaded by vegetation or(iv)A combination of the above.iii.To Promote solar control in outdoor spaces, In allbuildings -other than houses- all pedestrian linkageswithin the plot area must be shaded using materialswith a SRI equal to or greater than those specified inthe table.Table 23: Minimum Roof SRI RequirementsType of RoofMinimum Roof SRISteep Sloped Roofs (slopes steeper than 1:6)≥ 29Flat and Low Sloped Roofs≥ 78CHAPTER –XIVSUBMISSION OF BUILDING / COMPLETION PLANS FOR SANCTION1.Notice for Erection/Re-erection of Building:-a.Every person intending to erect, re-erect or make additions oralterations to a building shall apply to DHAM and shall pay immediately ondemand, fee for the scrutiny of Building Plans as prescribed by DHAM, fromtime to timeand shall at the same time submit five copies, duly signed byhimself/herself and his/her Architect and a soft copy on CD as perchecklist. Every person intending to erect, re-erect or demolish, or carry outadditions or alterations in a building shall engage an architect andstructural engineer as applicable, for all types of buildings.b.A registered professional as specified in these Byelaws,shallgive notice of his having undertaken the preparation of plans andsupervision of building works. When the person so engagedceases to be in-charge of such building works before the same iscompleted, further such work shall forthwith be suspended until a freshappointment is made and a certificate duly signed by theprevious professional, shall be obtained by the owner and submitted to theDHAM to the effect that the professional has ceased to be in-charge of thework and that the work carried out under his supervision was to his entiresatisfaction.2.Oversight in Scrutiny of Drawings.Any over sight in thescrutiny of documents and drawings at the time of approval and sanction ofthe building plan or NOC does not entitle the owner to violate the Byelaws.3.Site Plan.The site plan shall indicate the following:-a.The direction of North.b.The boundaries of the site on which it is proposed to erect oralter the buildings.c.Location of gate(s).d.The names, if any, and width of all streets on which the siteabuts, together with numbers of adjoining houses or premises.4.Building Plan. Building plan to a scale not less than eight feet toan inch and the scale used shall be indicated on plan which shall includesections, elevations and shall inter alia indicate:a.The external dimension of the main building.b.The basement, ground floor, upper floor, if any, and the roof.c.The position and dimension of all projections beyond the wallsof the building.d.The position of underground water tank, overhead water tankand firefighting tank.e.The position of septic tank and grey water tank.f.Levels of Compulsory Open Space (COS) for rain/storm waterdrainage.g.The clear dimensions of all rooms and position of doors,windows and ventilators in each room at every storey.h.The material to be used in the foundation, walls, floors androofs.i.The purpose for which it is intended to use the building.j.Roof plan showing the location, dimension and levels ofoverhead water tank, lift machine room and stair tower/ mumty, generatorpad, solar water heater, solar panel, water tap/connection, skylightopenings, green roof details etc. The details should also be shown in theelevation.k.Contour plan, if the difference in level of plot varies more than5 ft.l.Every building plan submitted shall bear the signature of thelicensed architect signifying its having been prepared under his supervisionas per DHAM Byelaws.m.Elevation and cross section of boundary wall, gate, ramp andwater channel with respect to adjoining road/street.n.Level and width of foundation and level of ground floor withreference to the level of the center of the road/street on which the front ofthe proposed building is to abut.o.Building corners on roadside may be chamfered properly.p.All fresh/new proposed building plans shall be prepared withstandard color i.e. black. However, for proposed revised building plan,deviations and addition/alteration, distinct colors and key (legend) to thecolor, shall be given thereon as under: -(1)Proposed work - Red(2)Existing work - Black(3)Demolition - Yellowq.All Building plans consisting of Architectural and Servicedrawings prepared and signed by a Registered architect and a registeredengineer of DHAM, if engaged as envisaged shall be submitted.r.All title documents relating to the plot showing his right tocarry out such works, shall be accompanied with application (one set) asper checklist.s.Any other information or document required by the DHAM.5.Structural Drawingsa.Soil test report will be got prepared by the owner or byregistered structural engineer on behalf of the owner, from registered geotech consultant.b.Detailed structural drawings and calculations, on the basis ofsoil investigation report, are required for residential, commercial and allother projects.c.Structural drawings will be submitted by the owner afterapproval of the building plan. DHAM Authorities shall confirm receipt ofstructural design for residential building having Basement, Ground andFirst Floor and accord approval of construction of the building. For Multi-storeyedbuildings having Basement, Ground Floors and Upper Floors, onreceipt of structural design, DHAM Authorities shall arrange vetting of thedesign from Proof Engineer, and shall accord approval for constructionafter vetting of the structural design. Demarcation will be issued afterreceipt or approval of the same.d.These drawings showing layout and x – sectional details offoundations, columns, lintels, beams, slabs, underground and overheadwater tanks, stairs, lift shafts, construction/expansion joints etc at eachlevel, shall be provided.e.Buildings having configuration basement, ground and firstfloor, one set of structural drawings on A3 sheet along with soft copy dulysigned by the DHAM’s registered structural engineer will be provided by theowner for DHAM record purpose. Registered structural engineer will render acertificate that the structure is safe catering seismic design.f.Multi storey buildings having configuration more than onestorey i.e. basement, ground and upper floors, 2 x sets of structuraldrawings on A3 sheet alongwith soft copy duly signed by the DHAMAuthorities?sregistered structural engineer will be provided by the owner.Registered structural engineer will render a certificate that the structure issafe catering seismic design as required under these Byelaws.DHAMwill analyze/vetting of the structural drawings from registered proofengineer. Registered proof engineer will render a certificate that thestructure has been vetted and is safe catering seismic design required under these Byelaws. Demarcation will be issued after approval ofthe structural drawings.g.For multi-storey buildings, the owner will ensure execution ofthe project is according to code of construction practice as well asmonitored by registered structural engineer preferably the one whodesigned the project.After approval of the structural drawings, registeredstructural engineer will analyze and point out any observation, will get itsclarification and seek guidance from the proof engineer, thereby ensuringthe soundness of design. Registered structural engineer will supervise andensure that all the works on site is being executed as per approved designand specifications and will keep the owner update for all proceedings. Incase of any discrepancy with respect to design as well as execution, theowner shall seek advice/guidance from DHAMauthorities, which will berendered keeping on board the proof engineer, structural engineer and theowner. The owner will be responsible for any failure at the later stage.6.Period of Approval.After the receipt of an application forpermission to carry out building works, DHAM shall vet the plans as percategory (fee charges) and scrutinize the drawings & documents within 20 days. If the building plans are not according to theByelaws then it will be sent back to owner/architect for resubmission.The drawing shall remain valid for one year from the date of its approval and can be extended up to two years.7.Evidence of Permission.Wherever under any of these Byelawsthe doing of or omitting to do a thing or the validity of anything dependsupon the sanction, permission, approval, direction, requisition, or anysatisfaction of the DHAM, a written document signed by the AdministratorDHAM or a person duly authorized by him purporting to convey or set forthhis sanction, permission approval, order, direction, requisition, notice orsatisfaction shall be sufficient prima facie evidence thereof.8.Cancellation of Permission.If any time, after permission to carryout building work has been granted, the DHAM is satisfied that suchpermission was granted due to any defective title of the applicant, materialmisrepresentation or fraudulent statement contained in the applicationtherewith in respect of such building, such permission may be cancelledand any work done, shall be deemed to have been done withoutpermission. Any oversight in approved building plan does not entitle theowner to violate the Byelaws.pliance of Conditions of Approval.Every person whocarries out building works or demolition works shall comply with thedirections and conditions accompanying the sanction and the relevantByelaws of DHAM.10.Submission of Deviation Plans.During the currency of thework, if the owner desires to make deviations from approved building planthen he should submit deviation plan duly marked with the changes to DHAMauthorities. Any work thereto shall proceed after approval of the deviationplan. Subsequently completion plan will be submitted for approval of DHAMauthorities according to approved deviation plan. Deviations warrantingchanges in structural design will not be processed through Deviation planand Revised building plan will be mandatory in this case.Where a person has erected or re-erected a building which is not inconformity with the sanctioned building plans such person shall, togetherwith the report of completion of the building, submit a completion planshowing the building exactly completed and the deviation made in thebuilding from the sanctioned building plan for consideration ofthe DHAM.11.Availability of Forms and Checklists. The Forms prescribedin these By-laws shall be obtainable from the office of DHAM Authorities onpayment of prescribed charges. DHAM can make changes to the format ofthe Forms for public convenience.12.Works executed contrary to the Approved Building Plan.Incase of any building works are commenced or carried out contrary to theapproved building plan, DHAM shall:-a.Through a written notice, notify the owner, who is carrying outsuch building works, to stop all activities forthwith.b.If the owner/such person fails to show sufficient cause to thesatisfaction of the concerned Authority, why such building work or partthereof shall not be removed or altered, the concerned Authority may takethe following actions:-(1)Require the person who has carried out the works against theprovisions of these regularizations/approved building plan or any otherstatute to demolish the whole building or part thereof.(2)In case of failure of the owner to demolish the unauthorizedwork, DHAM will demolish such work at the risk and cost of the owner.(3)In case of non-compliance, the defaulting members are liableto disconnection of services, financial penalties, cancellation ofmembership and cancellation of the plot as deemed appropriate by theDHAM authorities.14.Inspection of Building at Various Construction Stages.Owner will get the work inspected and obtain a No Objection Certificate(NOC) at the following stages: -a.Prior to excavation for foundation of basement (if applicable)b.After excavation and before laying of lean of basementfoundationc.Foundation slab of basement level and before any furtheractivity (if applicable)d.At plinth levele.At bottom level of main gate(s)f.At ground floor slab levelg.At the time of digging of underground water tank.h.At mezzanine floor slab level if approved in building plani.At first floor slab levelj.At second and every subsequent floor slab level if approvedin building plank.At the time of pouring of stair towerl.Construction of septic tankm.Construction of grey water tank and it’s allied connectionarrangements (if applicable)pletion of Electric Works especially earthing (as perapproved load)pletion of lightening conductors arrangements (whereapplicable for high rise building)pletion of Plumbing Works for Gas, Water andSewerage.q.For commercial buildings, the owner will arrange inspection atthe time of water/air pressure test) for plumbing works for Gas, Water andSewerage.pletion of Elevation pletion of Handicapped pletion / Testing of Firefighting / Fire Alarm pletion / Testing of Elevator Works15.Failure to obtain NOC.In case of failure to obtain NOC, ownershall be liable to pay the penalty as per prevailing rates prescribed by theDHAMAuthorities.pletion Plan. Every person who carries out and completesbuilding works under these Byelaws shall within 30 days of the completionof the entire work deliver to the DHAM at its office in writing on the prescribedFormas the case may be of such completion together with acertificate or certificates on the prescribed Form duly signed by thelicensed architect, etc., engaged under these Byelaws together with thecertificates as mentioned in Byelaws and documents as per checklist:-a.No person shall occupy any such building or use any partaffected by the erection or re-erection of such building until thirty days?notice of completion is given to the DHAM and the permission under theseBy-laws has been granted by the DHAM.b.After the receipt of the notice of completion DHAM shallarrange to inspect such work andafter such inspection either approved ordisapproved or regularized deviations as per Byelaws.18.Addition, Alteration and Renovation to Buildings afterApproval of Completion Plan:-a.Permission for addition, alteration, placing of generator set onroof top and lift will be accorded by DHAM Authorities duly marked onapproved completion plan alongwith other documents as per checklist.Permission for addition and alteration will be granted upto forty percent(40%) of approved covered area within allowable limits in completion planfor each floor.b.Permission for repair, renovation and boring will be accordedafter submission of application by the owner alongwith documents as perchecklist.c.Failing to get approval of addition, alteration, repair andrenovation on approved completion plan or Undertaking such works withoutprior approval DHAM, DHAM reserve the rights to impose penalties asapplicable.19.Revised Completion Plan: Revised completion plan will besubmitted after execution of approved revised building plan.20.Demolition of Un-Approved Construction: Constructionexecuted on any plot in DHAM, without approval of DHAM shall be demolishedat the risk and cost of the owner. If the member fails to regularize (withinthree months) under the prevalent policy of DHAM.CHAPTER –XVADMINISTRATIVE mercial mercial / semi commercial activitycannot be allowed in the residential area.2.Clubs /Guest Houses.Residential area cannot be used / rentedas Clubs, Guest House, Guest Room or Hostel etc3.Utilization of Vacant Plots.Vacant plots/open area cannot beused for any function/gatherings except funeral gathering.4.Fire Works / Discharge of Arms.Display of fireworks (AatishBazi) and discharge / testing of arms are strictly prohibited inDHAMAuthorities.5.Distinctive Marking / Flags: Flags / Banners showing Political /Religious / Sectarian affiliations are not allowed on both residential andcommercial buildings in DHAM.6.Grave Yard.Burial in DHAM grave yards will only be carried outafter formal approval and procedures from DHAM Authorities.a. Burial Policy - Eligibility for Burial.Following categories of deceased are eligible for burial DHA graveyard:-(1)Owner of a plot/building (residential/commercial) and his / her spouse (s).(2)Parents, mother and father and mother-in-law and father-in-law of the owner of plot/building. (3)Dependent children of the owner of plot/building as under:-(a)Sons unmarried and dependents of any age, living in the same house.(b)Daughters of any age who are dependent being unmarried /divorced or widow and living in same house.(c)Dependent unmarried divorced or widow sisters and their dependentchildren living with their brother.(d)Members should register their family members living in the house with DHA and also in the address column of CNIC /FORM "B"(children).7.Hiring of House/Shop/Apartment.Any tenant hiring ofhouse/shop/apartment will get NOC from DHAM Authorities prior tooccupation.8.Security Check Post/Tower.Security Check Post/tower withinplot line upto maximum 5? x 5? will be allowed after approval fromcompetent Authority. No check post will be allowed outside property line.9.Vehicles Stickers.All the members residing in DHAM are bound toget their vehicle’s sticker from DHAM Authorities.10.Rash / Un-safe Driving.All the residents are requested todrive within allowable limits in DHAM Authorities. Driver caught overspeeding / un-safe driving will be liable to traffic laws. Underage drivingstrictly prohibited. Similarly, driving a motorbike without safety helmet is notallowed within DHAMAUTHORITIES premises.11.Servant Passes.Member should get passes for all servantsfrom DHAM after proper registration.12.Hazardous Materials / Chemicals: Storage of any kind ofhazardous materials / chemicals/explosives in any building is strictlyprohibited.CHAPTER –XVISAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION1.Site Hoardings.No member shall start construction of buildingwork on a site abutting on a street without having first arranged hoarding orbarriers to the satisfaction of the DHAM along the peripheral length of suchsite so as to prevent danger/injury/mishap to the public or the personsemployed at the site. However that these Byelaws do not apply in the caseof building works in connection with structures situated at least 15 ft awayfrom a public street and being not more than 25 ft in height.2.Neighbors Safety.If entire plot is excavated for the foundation,it is essential for the owner to ensure that adequate safety measures aretaken against possible damage to neighboring compound walls,foundations and structures etc. A safety distance of 5 ft is to be left whileexcavating the basement(s). Any damage occurring due to excavation shallbe made good by the owner of under constructed property who startedexcavation for basement. Work may be stopped by DHAM Authorities if theowner fails to take remedial action.3.Use of Public Streets.No part of any street shall be used inconnection with the construction, repair or demolition of any building exceptwith the written permission of the DHAM Authorities. Any person holdingsuch permission shall put up and maintain to the satisfaction of the DHAMAuthorities, fences of barriers in order to separate the building work fromsuch street. Where such separation is not possible member shall makearrangement for the security of public to the satisfaction of DHAM Authorities.4.Caution Light's for Obstructions. Any person causing anybuilding material or other things to be deposited, any excavation to bemade or any hoarding to be erected shall at his own expense causesufficient and adequate red lights to be fixed upon or near the same whilesuch materials, hoardings, things or excavation remain. In addition toabove red flags of reflective material shall be provided during day time.5.Utility Services not to be obstructed.All materials, hoarding,fences or other obstructions on any street shall be kept clear of any firehydrants of any and other utility services installation or alternativearrangements shall be made and precautions shall be taken according tothe laid down procedure of the utility agencies and to the satisfaction of theDHAM Authorities to divert and to keep clear of obstruction of any roadsideor other drain during the period of temporary obstruction.6.Removal of Obstruction after Completion of Works. Allobstructions shall be removed within seven days of the completion of theconstruction work and the street and all drains and public utility installationmade clean, tidy and serviceable conditions.7.Dangerous Obstruction.If any material, hoarding, excavation orany other thing near or on any street shall be in the opinion of the DHAMAuthorities dangerous to the passers-by along such street, the DHAMAuthorities shall cause the same to be removed, protected or enclosed soas to prevent danger there from and shall be entitled to recover theexpenses thereof from the owner of such materials or from the person whomade such hoarding, excavation or other thing to become dangerous.8.Stability of Adjacent Building.No excavation, dewatering,earthwork or demolition of a building which is likely to affect the failure ofadjacent building shall be started or continued unless adequate steps aretaken before and during the work to prevent the collapse or damage of anyadjacent building or the fall or any part of it.9.Filling of Excavated Site. A site once excavated shall not bekept open and idle for a period beyond the validity period of building planfailing which DHAMshall not revalidate the plan and in case of any mishapsthe owner shall be responsible for life and property of the effectees.Excavated site shall be filled in by DHAM Authorities at the risk and cost of owner, if found appropriate.10.Adequate Safety Measuresa.Adequate safety measures shall where necessary beprovided and used to protect any person from falling on earth, rock or othermaterial of or adjacent to any excavation or earth work.b.Material shall not be placed or stocked near the edge of anyexcavation so as to endanger persons working below.c.No load shall be placed or moved near the edge or anyexcavation where it is likely to cause a collapse of the side of excavationand to endanger any person.d.Where vehicles or machineries are used close to anyexcavation there shall be measures to prevent the vehicles or machineriesfrom over-running and falling into the excavation or causing collapse of anyside of the excavation.e.In all buildings of greater than twenty feet height temporaryrails, scaffolding or barriers shall be installed during construction at theedge of slabs and around all openings such as lift or stairwell, etc.11.Supervision of Demolition Work. The demolition of a buildingand the operations incidental thereto shall only be carried out under thedirect supervision of a professional.12.Safe Loading. No roof, floor or other part of the building shallbe loaded at the demolition and construction with debris or materials as torender it unsafe.13.Scaffolds.a.Suitable and sufficient scaffolds shall be provided for all workthat cannot safely be done from the ground or from part of the building or,from a ladder or other available means. Support and sufficient safe meansof access shall be provided to every place at which any person has to workat any time.b.Every scaffold and means of access and every part thereofshall be adequately fabricated with suitable and sound material and ofrequired strength to ensure safety. All scaffolds, working platforms,gangways, runs and stairs shall be maintained to ensure safety andsecurity.c.All vertical members of scaffolds on ground level facingroadside should be adequately wrapped with spongy material upto a heightof at least seven feet. Any horizontal member if used, upto a height ofseven feet from ground, should be wrapped all along its length with suchmaterial.14.Roadside Protectiona.To ensure adequate safety of the pedestrian and other roadusers, all buildings having a height of more than ground + two floors shouldhave adequate arrangement by way of providing protective covering ofsuitable material.b.Adequate provision of safe passage for pedestrian shall beprovided, in case the scaffolding covers part of the road or footpath.15.Working Platforma.Every working platform, which is more than seven feet heightfrom which a person is liable to fall, shall be at least two feet wide providedthe platform is used as a working platform only and not for the deposit ofany material.b.A clear passage-way at least one and half foot wide shall beleft between one side of any working platform and any fixed obstruction ordeposited materials.16.Guard Rails.Every side of a working platform height, gangwayand stair shall be provided with a suitable guardrail of adequate strength,upto at least one meter above the platform, gangway or steps.17.Laddersa.Every ladder shall be of good construction, sound materialand adequate strength for the purpose for which it is used.b.Every ladder shall be securely fixed when in use and shall nothave any missing or defective rungs.18.Work on Slopping Roofsa.Where work is to be done on the slopping surface of a roof,suitable precautions shall be taken to prevent persons employed fromfalling off.b.Suitable and sufficient ladders or wooden planks, securelysupported, shall be provided and used to avoid concentration of loads.c.Where persons are employed in a position below the edge ofsloping roof and where they are in position of being endangered by workdone on the roof, proper protection shall be taken to prevent tools ormaterials falling from such roofs so as to endanger such persons orpassers-by.19.Precautions for Raising and Lowering Loads.For raising orlowering loads or for suspending those by hand or power operation, everyprecaution shall be observed to ensure safety of human and materials onthe construction site.Chapter 17 CHAPTER –XVIIFIRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1.Emergency Fire Exitsa.Emergency fire exits of non-combustible material shall beprovided in all commercial and public use buildings.plete Civil Defence drawings for Fire Safety Precautionsshall be required to be submitted for approval of DHAM prior to construction.2.Portable Fire Extinguishing in Commercial and Public Buildings. These shall be provided:-a.Two extinguishers in stage area, in each dressing room andone immediately outside each entry in theatres;b.One extinguisher in each 2000 square feet of area of publicassembly buildings, but not less than one on each occupied floor, and notless than one in each lab, workshop or vocational room;c.At least one extinguisher on each floor at stairway landing andin corridor at each lift or group of lifts in mixed use and commercialbuildings.3.Fire Escapes/ Emergency Staircasea.Every Building in DHAMof 1 Kanaland above shall haveat least two emergency staircases.b.Emergency Staircase shall be designed with Fire Rated Doors(1 ? hours rated), Fire resistance rated floor or commonly known as firedoor within 2 hours rated walls and shall be naturally ventilated. It will exittowards open space on ground floor.c.At Least one emergency staircase will be located within 100 ftof any point on a floor for building larger than 1 Kanal.d.All elevators / lifts should be equipped with functions foremergencies like power failure, fire and earthquake.e.All elevators / lifts should have in-built emergency landingdevices, so that upon power failure, a car automatically moves to thenearest floor using a rechargeable battery to ensure that the lift door isopened to facilitate the safe evacuation of passengers.f.In case of an earthquake, seismic sensors installed inelevator should detect the earthquake and move the elevator car to nearestfloor and open to the doors for safe evacuation of passengers.g.Door Safety sensors, emergency light, emergency call button/ phone, all required safety features for the stability of the elevator system,safety brakes.h.All elevators should be in Handicapped Accessibilitycompliant as per the following ADA requirements as a minimum:-(1)Elevator hall and car buttons should be mounted at 42 inchesheight with call buttons minimum 0.75 inches in diameter, with illuminationlevels for buttons.(2)Braille plates next to buttons and at entrance jambs.(3)Two way communication in elevator cab / car so that Deaf /Blind users can utilize it effectively.(4)Chimes / verbal announcements that indicate floor passingand the next arrival floor.(5)A car / cab large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and a360-degree turn.(6)Door protective / re-opening devices that will re-open the doorwithout physical contact.(7)Emergency control that is grouped at the bottom of theelevator control panel and have their center lines not less than 36 inchabove the finish floor.(8)Handrails to be provided at a height of 30-inches.4.Stand Pipe Equipment (Hose Reel)a.For the purpose of prevention and fire extinguishments, everymulti-storeyed building shall be equipped with stand pipes as under:-(1)From four to eight storeys in height shall be equipped with notless than 2.5 inch dia pipes.(2)Over eight storeys in height shall be equipped with not lessthan 4 inch dia stand pipes.b.The number of standpipes shall be such that all parts of everyfloor area are at a maximum distance of one hundred and twenty feet fromthe stand point.c.Insofar as practicable, standpipes shall be located withoutlets within stairway enclosures, but if these are not available, thestandpipes shall be located in a common corridors. In any case one shallbe located in the main.d.The construction of standpipes be of galvanized iron/gunmetal.e.Stand pipe risers shall extend from the lowest to the top moststorey of the building or part of building which they serve.f.When more than one stand pipe is required, they shall beinterconnected at their bases by pipes equal in size to that of the largestriser.g.Every standpipe or stand-system in case of interconnectedstand-pipes, shall be equipped with a fire department approved in-letconnection of corrosion resistant metal (e.g. gunmetal) located on an outerbuilding face nearest to street approximately twenty to thirty feet abovefinished ground and suitably marked "fire department connection standpipe."h.Standpipes shall be provided in every storey with a one andhalf inch diaflexible hose not less than one hundred feet long, with a halfinch nozzle, being in an approved rack or cabinet.i.The standpipe shall be fed by an overhead water tankreserved solely for this purpose. The minimum capacity of this tank shallnot be less than five thousand gallons, with a minimum of seven feet headabove the highest discharge point.5.Dry Riser.a.For each commercial and mixed use building, 18 meter tall,a dry riser (supply system intended to distribute water to multiple levels orcompartments of a building, as a component of its firefighting systems)shall be provided to ensure that firstly a fixed distribution system within thebuilding is provided that requires no fire service resources or equipment.Secondly, to maintain, the compartmentation of the building.b.Dry risers are a building Byelaws requirement in occupiedbuildings over 18 meter tall. The designers or architects may opt for thesuperior protection of wet risers. Wet risers are a building Byelawsrequirement inbuildings over 50 meter. Dry risers may also be found inenvironments where access is limited or compartmentation is an issue i.e.multilevel basements, car-parks or hospital corridors etc.c.Dry riser shall consist of 3 components to meet BS 5041 BS5306, BS 9990 or other National Fire Protection association (NFPA)equivalent.6.External Inlets.a.Inlets enable connection of fire service water supplies shallbe required to be provided with an external cabinet or enclosure marked“DRY RISER INLET”. Within this enclosure, a collecting head with at least2 BS Instantaneous male couplings shall be provided. In this cabinet, adrain down valve to enable the dry riser to be emptied of water followingfire service operations or testing shall also be provided. These enclosuresshould be secure from vandalism but should be designed for immediatelyaccessible with a breakable area in the door to facilitate urgent fire serviceconnection.7.Pipe work.a.All required pipe work shall be provided to make it functionalby ensuring that the pipe is maintained EMPTY of water. The designershould ensure that the pipe work of dry riser distribution systems is ofGalvanized steel pipe based on British standards laid down requirementsfor the pipes internal diameters or equivalent National Fire Protectionassociation (NFPA) requirements.b.In buildings over 18 meters provide single outlets on eachfloor (100 mm or 4 inch internal diameter pipe work fitted). For tallerbuildings and for situations where multiple outlets on floors are required,150 mm or 6 inch internal pipe work is fitted. Where larger diameter dryriser pipe work is required, the same should be accompanied by a 4 wayinlet collecting head. The pipe work is usually enclosed within fire resistingenclosures or shafts.c.The top of the pipe work should be provided with vent pipe toallow the air in the dry riser to be expelled when it is charged with water.8.Outlet Points.a.Outlets (Landing Valves) - the connection points for enablingthe fire service, are to be attached and advance its hose lines within abuilding. Each outlet should consist of a single or double BS instantaneousfemale outlet, under the control of a gate valve. Also, outlets should beprotected by enclosures with a breakable area in the door to facilitateurgent Fire Service connection. Outlets are to be situated in a protectedlobby, stairway or cupboard, one of a buildings fire escape staircases,enclosures or lobbies. Provision is to be made at roof level for anadditional “testing” outlet, where possible.9.Automatic Sprinkler System. Automatic sprinkler system shallbe provided in:-a.Every public use / institutional building which servesrestrained or handicapped persons.b.Covered car parking areas in building of which upper storeysare designed for other uses when such parking area exceeds five thousandsquare feet.c.Out garages or terminals for passengers serving more thanfour buses at a time.d.All building compartments used for cottage manufacturingdisplay or sale of combustible materials and products which are more than7500 square feet in covered area.e.All areas of theatres except auditorium, music hall andlobbies.f.All building areas used primarily for storage of goods, andmaterials including areas clearly specified for storage of incombustiblematerials and goods, which are more than 1000 square feet in area.g.Sprinkler provision shall be made in the immediate vicinity ofgenerators or any electrical equipment.h.For all generators or any electrical, Information andCommunications Technology (ICT) equipment FM-200 (Clean Agent andIFC 227 easystem) or any other clean, colorless and environment friendlyfire suppression agent that is electrically non-conductive and safe forhumans is allowed.10.Construction of Sprinkler System.Sprinkler pipes, hangersand sprinkler heads shall be protected from corrosion.a.Every sprinkler system shall be equipped with a fire departmentapproved inlet connection located on an outer building face nearest tostreet approximately twenty to thirty feet above finished ground andsuitably marked "Fire department connection-Automatic sprinklers".b.Automatic sprinkler system from the incoming supply along withautomatic fire booster pump set, shall be connected to a building’s RCCwater storage tanks. This tank shall be of enough capacity to meet the dailystorage requirements of the building’s occupancy along with the minimumwater storage requirement as recommended by NFPA. There shall beminimum pressure (3 bars or 20 PSI) above the highest discharge pointaccording to NFPA.c.Automatic sprinkler system shall set off automatic alarm systemsimultaneously.d.Every sprinkler system shall be provided with a readilyaccessible outlet valve to control all sources of water supply.Chapter 18 CHAPTER –XVIIIVIOLATION OF BYELAWS1.Removal or Prevention of Violationa.DHAM shall take other appropriate measures to ensurecompliance with these Byelaws. For compliance of the Byelaws, DHAM shallcarry out inspections of any Residential as well as Commercial premises.Inspections shall be arranged on periodic, on occasional, on anyobservation, or on any complaint from the neighborhood, basis.Owner/Occupant of the property shall arrange the inspection of thepremises by DHAM detailed inspection team. Inspection of premises may beasked through writing (notice), verbal or Telephonic correspondence.However, owner shall verify the identification of DHAMinspection teambefore entry to the premises. Representative of the owner/occupant shallaccompany the DHAM Inspection Team during the inspection.b.If DHAM finds that any of the provisions of these Byelaws, or anyrules relating thereto, or any conditions of a general or special permit, arebeing or have been violated, it shall serve a notice in writing to any personresponsible for the violation.c.The notice shall indicate the nature of the violation and DHAMmay order such action as it may deem appropriate to correct the violationincluding but not limited to:-(1)Discontinuance of any illegal work being done on, or activitiesbeing conducted in relation to, building.(2)Requiring the owner or builder who are carrying out or havecarried out such building works, on or before such day as shall be specifiedin such notice, by a statement in writing subscribed by him or by an agentduly authorized by him and addressed to DHAM, to show sufficient causewhy such building works or such part thereof shall not be removed oraltered to comply with theseByelaws.(3)If such person fails to show sufficient cause to the satisfactionof DHAM why such building works or part thereof shall not be removedoraltered. DHAM may take following actions:-(a)Require the person who has carried out the worksagainst the provisions of these Byelaws to alter orcessation of the whole or part of construction worksthereof.(b)Any other measures authorized by these Byelaws, orwith the conditions of permit.d.The order shall specify the period within which the violationshall be corrected and in the event of non-compliance with the order, DHAMmay take appropriate measures under the relevant Byelaw or Act to betaken to effect compliance. The expenses shall be recoverable from theowner in the manner provided for the recovery of arrears of revenues ortaxes.e.The giving of notice and making and serving of an orderunder this clause shall not be a prerequisite to the initiation of, and shall notbar, any prosecution under any applicable law, and DHAM may take actionunder this clause whether or not a prosecution has been initiated.2.Enforcement by DHAM.Administrator/Secretary DHAM may directthe concerned officer (under whose jurisdiction violations have occurred) totake action under these Byelaws with respect to any violation includingentering upon and sealing of premises.3.Appealsa.Within thirty days from the date of receipt of any order of DHAMunder these Byelaws or of its determination on an appeal under thepreceding sub Byelaws, the aggrieved person so served may appeal to theAdministrator, which may give him an opportunity to be heard, if deemedappropriate or worth hearing, and within reasonable time.b.Administrator, may arrange hearing of the person by himselfor depute an officer for the purpose. The deputed officer or officers shallreport, may be written or verbal, alongwith recommendations toAdministrator.c.DHAM after considering a report and any recommendations ofthe hearing officer, may affirm, modify or amend the order or determination.4.Finality of Orders or Determination.Unless an appeal has beenadmitted as provided by Byelaws an original or appellate order, ordetermination of the Administrator shall be final.CHAPTER –XIXPLANNING GUIDELINES1.Planning Guidelinesa.Gated Community: DHAM is a Gated Community that wouldprovide more secure environment inside.b.Environment Control: It is the earnest endeavor of DHAM toprovide congenial environment with economy of resources. The residentson their part shall be required to conceive their building with proper designsincorporating all comforts and safety precautions.(1)Shading Devices. People are encouraged to employ shadingdevices for trees plantation and insulation on exposed surfaces of habitablerooms that face direct sun, to balance temperature within. These shall beincorporated in proposals and shown on submission drawings.(2)Landscaping. Outdoor spaces shall be properly landscapedto reduce glare and reflective heat energy.(3)Natural Ventilation. Natural lighting and ventilation in allhabitable rooms / area shall be ensured by providing windows to outside orto internal ventilating ducts as prescribed in these Byelaws.(4)Air-Conditioning. All air-conditioning units shall meet minimumenergy standards (Energy Efficiency Ratio) EER ≥2.9.c.Power Efficiency.Every member shall follow the power policyset forth by DHAM:-(1)Power Supply. In order to supplement power generation,owners of commercial plots and of residential plots having area of morethan 500 sq.yds shall be required to install solar power systems in theirbuildings. The system shall produce min. 30% of their peak demand. Thispower shall be used to energize external lights, water and seweragepumps. Any excess power, if generated shall be purchased by the cityAuthority for re-distribution.(2)Wind, Gas and solar energy shall be used as alternativeenergy sourcesd.Water Efficiency.The city will have dual water supply systemi.e. potablewater and non-potable water:-(1)Internal water supply system shall be designed to cater forboth accordingly i.e. separate lines and separate water tank shall be kept.(2)Non-potable water shall be used for flushing & gardening.e.Septic Tank.Every building / plot shall have a septic tankconstructed as per approved design with a retention capacity for at leastseven days disposal.f.Sewerage System.Every member shall install two pipesystems for conveyance of sewage and sludge separately. Sludge shall beconveyed directly to city mains whereas sewage shall be collected in septictank for decomposing and use for gardening or disposal to city mains.g.Solid Waste Management.Every building / household shall berequired to keep dry, wet and metal trash in separate bags that should bedistinguished by their color.h.Solar Water Heater.Solar Water Heaters (SWH) withautomatic electric backup system or electric/gas heater is mandatory.i.Designs of Utility Services.Design of building shall includeservices designs viz., mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) designs.j.Building Materials.There has been tremendous developmentand changes in construction industry within recent past. We may make useof the same to our advantage to improve sustainability and maintainquality. There are methods to be adopted for aesthetic & functionality.k.Wind Catcher.It may be allowed as per design of building andrequired by the owner.l.Roof Gardens.Construction of roof Garden will be encouragedin DHAM provided appropriate arrangements for seepage water retentionhave been made.15CHAPTER –XXDANGEROUS BUILDINGS1.General.For the purposes of this chapter all such buildings orstructures which are declared as dangerous by the following evaluationcommittee shall fall in two categories: -a. President - Director P&D, DHAMb. Members - Additional Director P&DAdditional Director(Development/Services)Additional Director LegalAdditional Director (Security &Vigilance)Nominated Senior Architect(s)registered with PCATP &DHAMNominated Senior StructureEngineer(s) registered with PEC & DHAMa.Category–1.Any building or structure whose strengthstability, serviceability, robustness or durability has been impaired due toany reason such as improper structural design and detailing, faulty or poorconstruction, decay, dilapidation, obsolescence, natural disasters orleading to abandonment due to all these reasons to a level, where it cannotbe restored to its original status, shall classify as “Dangerous BuildingCategory-1”, and shall be liable to be demolished.b.Category–2.Any building or structure or part thereof whosestrength, stability, robustness, serviceability or durability has been impaireddue to all such reasons as cited in paragraph ‘a’ to a level, where it could byway of strengthening, appraisal and restoration be brought partially orwholly near to its original status, shall be classified as “Dangerous BuildingCategory-2”.2.Notices for Dangerous Buildingsa.If in the opinion of any member of the evaluation committee, abuilding or part thereof has become dangerous for human habitation, theevaluation committee shall give at least twenty-four hours’ notice to theowner or occupants (who need not to be named) for inspection of suchbuildings by the technical representative of the evaluation committee.b.In case the evaluation committee considers a building or a partthereof, repairable or modifiable without causing danger to human life orproperty, it may issue such orders to the owner, occupant or tenant of suchbuilding in this regard.c.If the evaluation committee finds such building dangerous, ruinousor unsafe after proper inspection and investigation by technicalrepresentative, the DHAM shall serve to the owner of such building orstructure, a written notice stating the defects thereof, and shall require theowner or person in-charge of the building or premises to commence eitherthe required repairs or improvements, or demolition and removal of thebuildingor structural portion thereof as the case may be, and all suchworks shall be commenced or completed within the period specified by theevaluation committee.3.Buildings Unfit for Human Habitation and Notice ofProhibitiona.If for any reason it shall appear to the evaluation committee thatany building or part thereof intended or used for human habitation orhuman occupation for any purpose whatsoever is unfit for such uses, itshall signify its intention to prohibit the further use of such building or partof a building and call upon the owner or occupiers or tenants to state inwriting their objections (if any), to such prohibition within fifteen days afterthe receipt of such notice. If no objection is raised by such owner oroccupier within the prescribed period or if any objection which is raised,appears to the evaluation committee to be invalid or insufficient, theevaluation committee may prohibit by an order in writing, the further use ofsuch building or part thereof. The owner or occupier of the building shall begiven an opportunity of appearing before the president of evaluationcommittee in person or by an agent in support of his objection, if he/she sodesires. A public notice to this effect will be published by DHAMin leadingUrdu and English daily newspapers.b.A thirty days’ notice of such prohibition shall be served in personor by any courier service, mail, or by pasting at site in the presence ofauthorized officer by the evaluation committee, before which every suchperson shall remove himself and his property from the said building or partthereof; failing compliance the evaluation committee may cause him/herand his/her property to be removed at his/her own risk and cost. In case ofimminent danger twenty-four hours’ notice may be issued by the evaluationcommittee.c.When a building or part of a building has been vacated underclause 2(b) (XX) the owner shall display at each entrance at prominent placesto such building a notice to read “DO NOT ENTER, UNSAFE TOOCCUPY” in English and Urdu. Such notice shall remain displayed untilthe required repairs, demolition, or removal are completed.4.Alteration, Modification or Repairs of Dangerous Buildingsa.At any time after a building or part of a building has been vacatedunder clause 2(b) (XX), if the evaluation committee considers that it can berendered fit for human habitation by the structural alterations, repairs ormodification and updates or repairs before or after the vacation of habitantsfrom such buildings, the evaluation committee may by notice in writing, callupon the owner to commence through professional within such time asmay be specified (but not less than thirty days) and to complete within theperiod as specified in the notice but not more than ninety days from thedate of receipt of such notice, such structural alterations, modifications, updatesor repairs, as deemed necessary. If within the aforesaid period suchalterations, modifications, updates or repairs have not been completed tothe satisfaction and redoing as per good engineering practices and quality,of evaluation committee, it shall issue to the said owner a notice in writingordering the demolition within thirty days from the date of receipt of suchnotice. In case of Non-compliance and safety of habitants is compromised,DHAM may order complete vacation of Building and then proceed withdemolition at risk and cost of the owner.b.If the evaluation committee considers it impracticable to rendersuch building or part thereof fit for human habitation, the DHAM, may bynotice in writing call upon the owner to demolish it in a period specified bythe evaluation committee.5.Demolition of Dangerous Building on Expiration of Notice Period.If at the expiration of the period specified in the notice and order todemolish a building or part of a building issued under clause 4 (b) (XX) has notbeen complied with, the DHAM may direct, by an order in writing, thedemolition thereof through an approved contractor who has on his roll atleast one professional responsible for undertaking all necessary safetymeasures during the process of demolition as per procedure laid down bythe evaluation committee.6.Extension of Period for Repairable Buildings.For sufficientcauses, the evaluation committee may extend the time allowed under, orprescribed by clause 4 (a) (XX).7.Evacuation of Dangerous Buildings.a.If in the opinion of the DHAM, any building, wall, or structure oranything affixed thereto is in a hazardous or dangerous state, DHAM may, bynotice in writing, require the owner or occupier thereof forthwith either toremove the same or to cause such repairs to be made thereto as the DHAMconsiders necessary for the public safety, and if the danger appears to beimminent, the DHAM may forthwith take such steps as may be required toavert such danger, including the evacuation without notice from suchbuilding of all the occupiers thereof.b.Any expenses incurred by the DHAM shall be paid by the ownerconcerned.c.When the owner of any building, wall, structure or anything affixedthereto fails to execute the repairs required from him by the DHAM, thetenant or occupant of such building, wall, structure or anything affixedthereto may, with the previous approval of the DHAM, carry out such repairs.d.Except with the permission in writing from DHAM no person shallenter into or remain in any building from which the tenant or occupant hasbeen removed.CHAPTER –XXIPUBLIC SALE PROJECTS1.No Objection Certificate.The owner/builder ofcommercial/mixed-use/multi-storeyed buildings, to be constructed, foronward sale/rent is required to obtain NOC from DHAM authorities inaccordance with these Byelaws. The sale of building/project may bethrough sale deed, as a whole or piece meal or transfer of the title in theform of sub lease, etc. The rent of project may be through rentalagreement, as a whole or piece meal. All formalities with respect to publicsale projects shall be completed before issuance of demarcation letter.However, DHAM may give time to complete the formalities before NOC atplinth level.2.Application for NOC.A builder applying for NOC to DHAM shallfurnish the requisite documents and particulars in Prescribed Form duly signed by all concerned as mentionedtherein.3.Undertaking of the Builder with their Professionals.Thebuilder and his/her architect and engineer shall submit the undertaking onthe Prescribed Form. The undertaking of the builder, architect and engineershall be on a stamp paper in accordance with format specified in Form.4.Determination of Price and Cost Estimates.A builder shallsubmit the selling price of various units for registration purposes withrequired details, specifications and work programme for the project asspecified in the Prescribed Form. This price shall be quoted in all theadvertisement and promotion literature published by the builder. Noescalation in the cost shall be allowed except where inflation (as defined bythe Ministry of Finance) is above double digits for particular year; in suchcase excess over the double digits shall be the percentage of priceincrease. In this case the builder shall inform the DHAM along with relevantinflation figure in writing along with supporting documents and get theapproval of DHAM authorities. No escalation shall be granted to the builderwho has failed to complete the project in time.5.Processing Fee for Obtaining NOC.A builder shall pay to DHAMauthorities a processing fee for obtaining the “NO OBJECTIONCERTIFICATE (NOC)” to publish a notice by him/her in the newspaper,print media or electronic media, defining the salient features of the publicsale/rent project. The salient features shall include name of project, address, builder, office address, architect and engineers, number of floors,number and sizes of shops, flats, offices, compulsory open spaces, date ofcompletion, and draft sale/rent agreement, etc) within seven days ofissuance of “NOC for Sale.”6.Security Deposita.The builder shall deposit cash security equivalent to onepercent of the cost of construction of the project with the DHAM to be held ina account which shall be recovered in advance from owner or builderbefore issue of approval of NOC for sale. In addition, in case of delay incompletion of the project, where such delay has not been condoned as perby-law 18(XXI), deduction from the security shall be made in proportion tothe extent of the delay.b.Security deposit amount shall be refunded on the expiry of oneyear maintenance period and shall be accordingly enunciated in the NOCgranted by the DHAM. Maintenance period of the building shall start from thedate of the approval of completion plan, submitted by the owner orauthorized person on his/her behalf. Successful completion of the project,approval of completion plan and occupancy certificate are pre-requisite for refund of the security deposit.c.DHAM shall have the right to utilize the security deposit to rectifyany fault or defect in the construction of the building after receivingcomplaints or notice and if the builder fails to rectify the same by himself orviolation of any condition of the NOC granted by the DHAM that come to lightat the time of the completion of the project or in case the builder fails tocomply with any of the following:-(1)To construct the building in accordance with the designspecifications agreed with the purchaser and approved by DHAM.(2)To complete the building on time as per agreement with thepurchaser.(3)To provide services as per agreement with purchaser.(4)To obtain Occupancy Certificate from DHAM.(5)If builder is found to be involved in any unlawful activities inthe project.(6)To rectify defects after occupation provided the builder is atfault.d.Any such defect or violation shall have to be made good by thebuilder at his own cost and risk and the cash security deposit, shall notabsolve the builder of his responsibility to the project as per condition ofNOC.f.This security deposit shall not, in any way prejudice the DHAM?srights under these Byelaws to initiate any other proceedings or action in theevent or violation of any of these Byelaws.7.Application Form for Allotment.After the receipt of NOC fromthe DHAMthe builder shall get filled in an application form from a personintending to book a unit in the project.8.Execution of Sub-Lease.A unit shall be offered for sale on cashor cash-cum-loan basis as per schedule of payment. Sub-lease shall beexecuted as per sale and allotment conditions, in favor of allottee, beforedelivering the possession of the unit. The allottee shall own the buildingstructure of his unit and shall proportionately share the price or rent of landof the unit with other allottees of the project.9.Confirmation of Allotment. The builder through an allotmentletter to the allottees shall confirm the allocation of the unit, within fifteendays of booking. The allotment letter shall specify the unit number, floor,floor area of the unit, general facilities, fittings and fixtures with their makeand material, the total price of the unit and details of other charges togetherwith the key plan of unit in line with key plan approved by the DHAM at thetime of NOC.10.Agreement with Allottee. Within fifteen days of the issuance ofallotment letter and before calling other installments in respect of the unit,the builder shall execute an agreement with the allottees.11.Payment of Installmenta.The payment of installment shall be made by the allotteestrictly according to the schedule of payment. In case of failure a fifteendays’notice shall be issued through registered courier service on the lastgiven address and if the allottee fails to make payment within the aboveperiod another notice shall be issued by the builder upto another thirtydays. In case of further failure a cancellation letter shall be issued to theallotteeand a copy of which shall be endorsed to the DHAM. The buildershall not rebook the cancelled unit within thirty days of receipt of copy ofcancellation letter by the DHAM. Provided that builder shall publish thecancellation notice in the two leading newspapers (English and Urdu)under the heading of cancellation of flat or unit.b.In response to the above cancellation notice, if the allotteeintends to continue the booking, the builder shall restore the allotment, afterreceipt of pending payment and charging the mark up on the prevailingbank rate for the period of delay on unpaid installments.c.If no response to the DHAM is received from the allottee duringthe said period, the cancellation of the unit shall be confirmedautomatically. In case the cancellation is made before allocation, thebuilder shall refund the total amount paid till that time by the allottee withinthirty days. However, after allotment of unit, the builder shall retain fourpercent of the amount paid that far, and the rest of the amount shall berefunded within thirty days.d.In spite of failure to make payment of installments in time, ifthe builder does not resort to cancellation as provided in these Byelaws,the builder may or may not charge markup at the prevailing bank rate onthe unpaid installments and the allottee shall be informed accordingly.12.Loan Componenta.The builder may arrange the availability of loan, if the projectcontains a loan component. If the loan is refused or reduced due to anyreason whatsoever by the loan giving agency, the allottee shall pay theloan amount from his own resources. However, extra time of at least sixmonths shall be given to allottee to pay the loan component to the builder.b.The allottee must complete all documentation for lease andloan within one hundred and twenty days of booking as written in theagreement and the builder shall issue a reminder. The repayment of theloan installments shall be made by the allottee or borrower to the loaningagency as and when it falls due as per rules of the relevant agency. Theallottee or borrower shall abide by the arrangements of loan, will followrules, Byelaws, orders and instructions of the loaning agency.13.Documentation and Connection and Meter Charges.Documentation charges for sub-lease and loan, and external servicesconnection charges for gas, electricity, sewerage and water shall be paid inproportion to the unit area in accordance with the actual payment made tothese agencies plus fifteen percent as service charges for their respectiveservices. This amount should be paid at the time of deposit of challan. Incase any allottee fails to make this payment he shall pay mark up on theamount at the prevailing bank rate.14.Minor Changes. The builder shall construct the building strictlyaccording to the approved building plans. However, minor changes, if any,within the unit may be made by mutual arrangement between builder andallottee provided that these do not contravene the Byelaws and suchchanges do not affect the structural stability of the building and do notusurp the right of the other allottees.15.Clearance of Dues for Execution of Sub-Lease.The subleaseof the unit shall be executed in favor of the allottee before handingover the possession of the unit, provided the allottee has made payment ofoutstanding amount up to that time.16.Timely Completion of the Project.The builder shall maintainsteady progress of work irrespective of the situation of payment by theindividual allottees and availability of loan by the loan-giving agency. Thebuilder shall fulfillthe obligation of the timely completion of the project byarranging the deficit finances from his own resources. The builder shallinform the allottees every three months regarding progress of the project.17.Withdrawal of Allotment.The allottee can surrender hisallotment of the unit by surrendering the original letter of allocation orallotment to the company and in this event the builder will refund to theallottee the amount deposited till that time. In case the cancellation is madebefore allotment due to the default of the allottee, builder shall refund totalamount paid by the allottee till cancellation within thirty days. However,after the allotment of unit four percent of the amount paid that far, for theunit, shall be retained by the builder and the rest of the amount shall berefunded within thirty days.18.Extension in Date of Completion.Extension in date ofcompletion shall be allowed to a builder if he produces documentary proofthat more than fifty percent of his clients have defaulted in payments of twoor more installments for over six months period. The builder shall alsosubmit consent of at least fifty percent of the allottees while applying for theextension in time.19.Sublet and Transfers of Allotment.The allottee can sublet,transfer or sell his unit to any one, with prior written permission of thebuilder, who shall allow transfer on receipt of all outstanding dues up to thattime and transfer fee at rate of half percent of total price of unit. No transferfees shall be charged in case the transfer is made within three months ofallotment.20.Physical Possession and Care taking Charges.The buildershall, after obtaining Occupancy Certificate from the DHAM, which shallinclude the provision of electric, gas, water and sewerage services(obtained by the builder from respective civic agencies), issue intimationletters to the allottees. The allottee shall take over possession of the unitwithin thirty days of receipt of such letter from the builder. In case of delay,the builder shall charge per month as specified in the agreement from theallottee for caretaking of the unit in good condition.21.Delay in Completion and Compensation for Period of Delay.The builder shall complete the project and hand over physical possessionof the unit complete in all respect to the allottee by the time specified by theDHAM. In case of delay in handing over possession, the builder shall paymark up to the allottee at the rate of prevailing banks rate on the totalamount paid, for the period of delay calculated from the completion time specified by the DHAM or extension made thereof.22.Abandonment of the Project.If, for any reason, the project isabandoned by the builder, the builder will refund the total amount receivedfrom the purchaser with mark up at the prevailing bank rate on the same,for the whole period of retention of the money. An additional compensatoryamount equal to ten percent of the amount received from the allottee up-todateagainst the booked unit, within sixty days of the announcement to the effect of the abandonment of the project, shall also be paid by the builder.23.Defect Liability. The builder shall assume defect liability of theunit for a period of one year in respect of structure and six months inrespect of fixture from the date of offering possession of the unit afterobtaining Occupancy Certificate, and all defects shall be rectified.24.Sale or Transfer of the Project (Excluding Special Projects).No builder shall sell or transfer the whole project to any one for sale, ortransfer the units of the project to the general public, unless prior intimationto the DHAM is given and No Objection from the two-third majority of theallottees is obtained. The new builder shall assume all responsibility andliabilities of the agreement made between outgoing builder and allotteesafter completing the transfer procedure as per Transfer Byelaws of DHAM. Inaddition, the new builder must get a fresh NOC from DHAM in his favour. Incase the owner/transferee fails to comply with these Byelaws, A/B Leaseas well as Allotment shall be determined forthwith by DHAM.25.Formation of Association and Maintenance of Utilities. Theallottees would form an association to handle the affairs of the project andmaintenance of the services and amenities. The rights of easement,appurtenances and other common rights shall be transferred to suchassociation.26.Settlement of Disputes.All disputes of the builder and allotteeshall be referred to the DHAM. Any appeal against the decision made by theauthorized officer of the HAM may be filed before the Administrator DHAM,whose decision shall be final and binding.27.Instructions of DHAM.Besides the above Byelaws, the ordersand instructions of the DHAM in accordance with these Byelaws, issued fromtime to time, in this regard shall be followed strictly.28.Use of Amenity mon use or amenity spaces,recreational area, parking area in the project shall neither be converted normis-utilized but will be used exclusively for the benefits of the allottees ofthe project as per approved plan.List of AbbreviationsSMPIC - Sustainable Master Plan Image ConceptCBD - Central Business DistrictCOS - Compulsory Open SpacePEC -Pakistan Engineering CouncilPCATP- Pakistan Council of Architectures and TownPlannersFAR - Floor Area RatioHVAC - Heat Ventilating and Air ConditioningLED - Light Emitting DiodeLRV - Light Reflective ValueSRI - Solar Reflectance IndexTP&BC - Town Planning & Building ControlUHI - Urban Heat IslandRCC - Reinforced Cement ConcreteICT -Information Communication TechnologyUBC - Uniform Building CodeWC - Water ClosetMEP - Mechanized Electrical PlumbingNOC - No Objection CertificatePVC - Poly Vinyl ChlorideDPC - Damp Proof CourseSOP - Standard Operating ProcedureLPG - Liquid Petroleum GasCNG - Compressed Natural GasASME - American Society of Mechanical EngineersCOP- Car Operating PanelASHRAE - American Society of Heating Refrigeratingand Air Conditioning EngineersASTM - American Society for Testing and MaterialsSWH - Solar Water HeatersVVVF - Variable Voltage and Variable FrequencyTLV - Threshold Limit ValueVOC - Volatile Organic CompoundODP - Ozone Depletion CompoundNFPA - National Fire Protection AgencyCIBSE- Chartered Institute of Building ServiceEngineersBF - Basement FloorFF - First FloorGF- Ground FloorGWP - Global Warming PotentialDEFENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY MULTANSUBMISSION OF DRAWINGS AND APPROVAL CHARGESSerPlot SizeFee (Rs.)Residential Plotsa.5 Marla25,000b.8 Marla40,000c.10 Marla50,000d.1 Kanal100,000e.2 Kanal200,000Commercial Plotsf.2 Marla50,000g.4 Marla100,000h.5 Marla125,000i.8 Marla200,000AMALGAMATION CHARGESSerPlot SizeFee (Rs.)a.Amalgamation of two plots100,000b.Amalgamation of three plots150,000c.Amalgamation of four plots200,000OTHER CHARGESSerDescriptionFee (Rs.)a.Issuance of Site Plan and Demarcation(1)Residential(a)10 Marla and Below5,000(b)1 Kanal10,000(c)2 Kanal20,000(d)4 Kanal40,000(2)Commercial(a)2 Marla 5,000(b)4/5 Marla10,000(c)8/10 Marla20,000(d)1 Kanal25,000(e)1 Acre200,000(f)Above 1 Acre200,000 x Number of Acresb.Permanent Water / Sewerage Connection10,000c.Site Inspections & Completion Certificate25,000d.Provision of Additional Gate for Corner Plot in Sector M 50,000DEFENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY MULTANFINES ON VIOLATION OF BYELAWSViolation of DemarcationSerPlot SizeCategoryFine (Rs.)a.5 MarlaResidential25,000b.8 Marla“40,000c.10 Marla“50,000d.1 Kanal“100,000e.2 Kanal“200,000f.2 MarlaCommercial50,000g.4 Marla“100,000h.5 Marla“125,000i.8 Marla“200,000Following fines will be imposed ifconstruction not completed in 3 yearsSerPlot SizeCategoryFine per year (Rs.)a.5 MarlaResidential5,000b.8 Marla“8,000c.10 Marla“10,000d.1 Kanal“15,000e.2 Kanal“25,000f.2 MarlaCommercial10,000g.4 Marla“15,000h.5 Marla“20,000i.8 Marla“25,000OTHER FINESSerDescriptionFine (Rs.)Application for marking the boundaries again5,000Excessive excavation / construction without approval of drawing / initial demarcation50,000In case of exceeding height limit, 1 ft additional height can be regularized with special permission. Structure exceeding this limit will be demolished.100,000Max up to 6 inches deviation of excessive projection of shades can be regularized25,000Tempering of main sewer line25,000Tempering of water supply line25,000Damages to DHAM road / footpath & services25,000 + actual cost of repairDamage to neighbor’s structure25,000 + actual cost of repairIllegal water connection (installation of pump / motor)50,000Dumping of debris / waste material / garbage on unauthorized places5,000 + shifting chargesCommercial activity in residential area without permission200,000Unauthorized construction at roof top 50,000 + demolishing of structureIllegal use of electricity / water50,000Increase in height of boundary wall200 / sftCutting of Trees without permission20,000Duplicate Completion Certificate or Site Plan5,000Excavation with excavator without permission50,000Additional Charges of Corner Plot10% of Development Charges506095-275590DRAWINGS SUBMISSIONDOCUMENTS REQUIREDArchitect Stability Certificate (Original +Photocopy)Structure Stability Certificate (Original +Photocopy)01 x Tracing Cloth + 07 x Ammonia Prints + 01 x Soft Copy in Form Of CD (AutoCAD Format ) + 02 x Ammonia Prints of firefighting drawing (Only ForCommercial)Photocopy of CNIC of theOwner.Original paid Challan of Drawing ScrutinyFee.505460-425396ARCHITECT STABILITY CERTIFICATECERTIFICATE BY ARCHITECT1.The drawing of the house /buildingforCNICNo.to be constructed onPlotNo., Sector,Phase, in Defence Housing Authority Multan has been checked by us in the capacity of Consulting Architects / Engineers and we certifythat:-Drawings have been prepared in accordance with DHA Byelaws and Building Control BranchGuidelines.We take complete responsibility of correctness of submitted drawings and assume theirownership.We fully endorse that any malpractice found in the submitted drawings will make us liable for suspension; un-registration or any other penalty deemed appropriate by DHAMultan.The building is designated according to the seismic zone in which it is located and is structurally sound against earthquakes.If asked to supervise the said building, we certify that approved drawings / byelaws of DHA will be adhered strictly in every respect and no change will be made on site without prior written approval of DHA and that we also take full responsibility for any violation and damage to the structure during the construction of the above house /building.Signature:Architect Name:PCATP Reg. No.Firm Stamp:Date:505460-425396STRUCTURE STABILITY CERTIFICATECERTIFICATE BY STRUCTURE ENGINEERI,Engineer, M.Sc. Structural Engineer hereby submitthat:The structure of proposed commercial building atplotNo., Sector __________,Phase, Defence Housing Authority, Multan has been designed by me according to the standard engineering practices as described in the ACI Code / Pakistan Building Code. I shall take full responsibility for the adequacy of structure design as the drawings are signed and stamped by me. Moreover, I will supervise the complete construction of the above mentioned building as per drawings approved by the DHA and standard engineering practices given in ACI Codes / Pakistan Building Code. I will also ensure quality word at different stages of construction and will be fully responsible for its structuralsafety.Signature: _____________________Experience:_____________________(years)PEC Registered Number:_____________________Stamp:_____________________Date: _____________________251973-549126CONSTRUCTION PERMITDOCUMENTS REQUIREDInspection SheetGeneral Undertaking on Affidavit Rs. 50/-Undertaking on Affidavit Rs. 50/- for Temporary Lavatory in Residential BuildingsUndertaking on Affidavit Rs. 50/- for Own Water Supply arrangementsUndertaking on Affidavit Rs. 50/- for Staking of Material – Temporary HutTemporary Sewerage Connection formCopy of CNIC of Owner116205-627056INSPECTION SHEET FOR RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL BUILDING1. Plot No. ______________, Sector _________________, Phase _______________, Owner’s Name:_________________________________________________________________________. _______________________ __________________________________________ _____________________(Signature/Date by Surveyor) (Signature/DatebySub Engr) (Signature/Date bySDO) (Signature/Date byOwner) Stage CheckedDateRemarksSign of SurveyorSign of Sub EngrSign of Owner/ AttorneySign of SDOa.Demarcation (Visit of SDO Must) b.When layout is completed before start of work c.Basement Work d.Boundary Wall upto NSL e.Main building at DPC level (Visit of SDO Must) 2. INSPECTION OF REST OF BUILDING Stage CheckedDateRemarksSign of Sub EngrName/ Cell No of Owner/ AttendantSign of SDOf.Construction of Septic tank & temporary bath/sewer line g.Before pouring of roof slab of 1st floor. (Visit of SDO Must) h.First floor structure 1ft above roof of ground floor (Visit of SDO Must) i.Mezzanine Floor (For Commercial Area only)j.Before pouring of roof slab of second floor (For Commercial Area Only) k.Before pouring of roof slab of third floor (For Commercial Area Only) (Visit of SDO Must) l.Before pouring of roof slab of third floor (For Commercial Area Only) m.Mumtee/Stair/Lift Well (If Applicable) n.Location/Construction of underground water tanko.Before occupation, visit of water/sewer opening (Visit of SDO Must) 3. Sewer Opened On _____________________________________________________________ 4. House Completed On _____________________________________________________________ Note: SDO/Sub Engr/Svy will check the under construction house/building after every 20 days with a view to monitor the drawing / construction violations.87778-525888STAKING OF MATERIAL – TEMPORARY HUTUNDERTAKING(On Stamp Paper Worth Rs.50/- Duly Signed By Oath Commissioner)I, _______________________________________,S/O, D/O, W/O __________________________________ having CNIC No._____________________________________, Contact No. __________________________________ R/O ___________________________________________________________________________________________, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under:- 1. I am owner of Plot / House no. __________ Sector, _________, Phase ___________, Measuring _____________, situated in DHA Multan. 2. I have undertaken the construction / renovation on above mentioned plot / house. 3. I will not use road space / berm for dumping the material, mixing the mortar / concrete, cutting steel etc. 4. I will stack construction material within my own plot area and use adjoining open plot No.______ if required. The construction material in open plot will be stacked / managed properly. 5. Debris during construction will not be thrown in this plot or any other vacant plot. Debris to be placed outside front boundary wall of under construction house / building but 5 feet clear of road edge. 6. Temporary hut, if made in adjoining open plot will be only used for storage of construction material. No other construction (WC, bath etc.) will be made in that. 7. Under construction Building / House and temporary hut will not be used for living of families of Chowkidar / Labor / Servants. 8. I will erect green protective cloth all around the staked construction material / temporary hut so that it should not be visible from the adjoining roads. 9. Temporary hut and construction material will be removed completely from open plot as directed by DHA for any reason or required by owner of the plot for construction within 03 days. 10. No water supply line will be extended to open plot. 11. Temporary hut will be removed soon after removal of shuttering of ground floor of the under construction house. 12. I will abide by the rules/instructions issued from time to time from the DHA. In case of non-compliance DHA may take any action which includes disconnection of services and imposing of fine as per rules. Date: ______________________ DEPONENT ___________________________ (Signature & Thumb Impression) VERIFICATION:Verified on Oath at Multan this ______________ day of __________20, that the contents of the above undertaking are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. DEPONENT___________________________ (Signature & Thumb Impression) 372178-375974TEMPORARY SEWERAGE CONNECTIONTo:Additional Director Maintenance BranchDefence Housing AuthorityMultan.Subject:TEMPORARY SEWERAGE CONNECTIONRespected Sir,I have started constructing my house atPlotno.,SectorofPhase.You are kindly requested to issue me a temporary sewerage connection for the construction purpose.Thanking you in anticipation of your kind cooperation. Yours Faithfully,ApplicantSignature:Date: Name of Present Owner of House / BuildingTelephone NoE-mailNote:Photocopy of CNIC isrequired.Temporary Sewerage Connection will beprovided to particular house / building when Temporary Lavatory has been constructed and connected with SepticTank.271902-486559TEMPORARY LAVATORY BATHROOMUndertaking(On Stamp Paper Worth Rs.50/- Duly Signed By Oath Commissioner)I,, S/O, D/O,W/O havingCNICNo.,ContactNo. R/O, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare asunder:-I'm owner ofPlotNo.SectorPhaseMeasuring, situated in Defence Housing Authority, Multan.I will construct the septic tank as per approved drawing prior to construct the house and provide a temporary lavatory linked with septic tank forlabors.I will ask DHA for opening of sewer connection for this temporarylavatory.I will control over my labors and workers not to use the adjoining open plots for easingthemselves.I will demolish the temporary lavatory completely soon after completion ofhouse.I will apply for water/sewer connections on completion of my house/building alongwith requisite fee and intimate DHA forinspection.I will not occupy the house/building nor place any office/household furniture item or establish any kind of kitchenbeforeopeningofwater/sewerageconnections;otherwiseIamliabletoviolationchargesasperDHA byelaws.I also undertake that if above requirements are not fulfilled by me, DHA will be at the liberty to disconnect my watersupply.Date:DEPONENT____________________________(Signature & Thumb Impression)VERIFICATION:Verified on Oath atMultan thisday of20, that the contents of theabove undertaking are true and correct to the best of my knowledge andbelief.DEPONENT____________________________(Signature & Thumb Impression)175098-418925GENERAL UNDERTAKING(On Stamp Paper WorthRs. 50/- Duly Signed by Oath Commissioner)I,, S/O,D/O,W/Ohaving CNIC No.,ContactNo.R/O inpossessionofmyfreewillandwithoutanycoercionorduress,doherebysolemnlyaffirmanddeclareasunder:-I am owner ofPlotno.Sector,,Phase, Measuring, situated in DHA Multan.I have read and understood the Construction Byelaws of DHA Multan and will abide bythem.Iwillmaketheconstructionstrictlyaccordingtotheapproveddrawing.Incaseofanyaddition/alteration,Iwillsubmit revised drawing as per DHA Byelaws for approval. I will not do any addition /alteration prior to approval of the revised drawing.Incaseofwillfully keepingwindowstowardstherearsideofmyhouse,Iwillnotlodgeanyprivacycomplaintagainstthe planning / construction of the house located inneighborhood.I will make boundary wall upto plinth level before starting the construction of the main house/commercialplaza.I will not do any type of construction (washroom / toilet etc.) in MumtyArea.I will not use Mumty Area for living of servantsetc.I will get the following checked progressively as per the Inspection Sheet and will sign the sheet in tokenthereof:Demarcation before starting the work atsite.On completion of boundary wall up toNSL.Onattainingtheroofheightofbasement,groundfloor,firstfloorandsecondfloor(forcommercialareaonly)and Mumty (if applicable) before casting ofslab.Construction of ground floor at DPClevel.On the raising 1st floor structure 1 ft. abovefloor.On completion of septic tank prior to putting thecover.On making the Ramp according to the approvedplan.Iwillapplyfor water/sewerageconnectionsoncompletion ofmyhouse/buildingalongwithrequisitefeeandintimate DHA forinspection.Iwillnotoccupythehouse/buildingnorplaceanyoffice/ householdsfurnitureitemorestablishanykindofkitchen before opening of water / sewerage connections, otherwise I am liable to violation charges as per DHAbyelaws.I will not make any construction /installation of steel stair in clear space and keep it as suchforever.I will not cut the road for any purpose without getting written permission from theDHA.I will not use road for dumping the material, mixing the mortar / concrete, cutting steel barsetc.I will not put earth outside the boundary wall higher than berm level and will not erect fencing / hedging / thick vegetation in roadspace.I will construct RCC boundary wall or RCC columns on boundary walls at every distance / interval of 10’ of my plot if plot depth is more than 5” from crown ofroad.FORCOMMERCIAL AREAONLY.CertifiedthatIwillbrickpavetheareabetweenmyshopandroadconformingtotheslope of the road berm. I will make a step for entry to my shop with drains as per approvedplan.Iwillprovidefireextinguisherinmyhouse /buildingandundertakethat nocompletioncertificate/NDCwillbeissued withoutit.I will install the latest fire alarming system in my commercial building. I will not ask for completion certificate or NDC without completing thisrequirement.Note:In case of repeated failure to observe DHA rules / regulations the water supply may be disconnected / plugged by DHA staff. Either the violation will have to be demolished or will be dealt with according to Construction Byelaws.Any oversight in the scrutiny or the documents and drawing at the time of the “NOC” or approval and sanction of the building plan does not entitle the owner to violate thebyelaws.Date:DEPONENT____________________________(Signature & Thumb Impression)VERIFICATION:Verified on Oath atMultan thisdayof20, that the contents of the above undertaking are true and correct to the best of my knowledge andbelief.DEPONENT____________________________(Signature & Thumb Impression116731-276941OWN WATER SUPPLY ARRANGEMENTS UNDERTAKING(On Stamp Paper Worth Rs.50/- Duly Signed By Oath Commissioner)I, ____________________________________, S/O, D/O, W/O _______________________________________ having CNIC No._________________________________________, Contact No.________________________________ Owner of House / Building No. ____________________ Sector, __________________, Phase ______________________ of Defence Housing Authority, Multan, do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as under: a. I am owner of Plot No. ____________, Sector _____________, Phase _____________, Measuring __________ situated in Defence Housing Authority, Multan. b. I will not ask DHA to provide water connection during construction of house / building on the above said plot. c. I will make own arrangement of water supply for construction through a bore and installing water pump at own expense within own area of plot / 3 ft. away from commercial plot in road space. d.I will not install pump in other open plot or vicinity of other plot. e. I will not obtain water from adjoining house/building for construction purpose if so DHA may take any appropriate action/imposing of violation charges /sealing of pump/removal of pump. f. In case of violation of byelaws /approved drawing during construction DHA may seal the water pump to stop further work. If seal is found tempered or damaged, DHA may impose violation charges or take any appropriate action. g. I will ask DHA to restore the water after rectification / settlement of construction violation. h. After completing the house / building I will remove the water pump and destroy the bore completely to the satisfaction of DHA. i. I will apply for water / sewer connection of my house / building alongwith requisite fee and intimate DHA for inspection. j.I will not occupy the house / building nor place any office / household furniture item or establish any kind of kitchen before opening of water / sewerage connections; otherwise I am liable to violation charges as per DHA byelaws. k. I will not re-arrange any bore / water pump at any stage. l. I will abide by the rules / instructions issued from time to time from DHA. In case of non-compliance DHA may take any action, which includes disconnection of services and imposing of violation charges as per rules. m. The depth of bore will not exceed 200 ft. and maximum 2 HP motor will be installed with the pump. n. I will pay water / sewerage bill as per water meter reading and tariff as decided by the Authority and revised from time to time. Date: ____________________ DEPONENT(Signature & Thumb Impression) Verification: Verified on Oath at Multan this ______________ day of _________________ 20_______, that the contents of the above undertaking are true and correct to best of my knowledge and belief. DEPONENT(Signature & Thumb Impression)119380-406035PERMANENT WATER & SEWERAGE CONNECTIONTo:Additional Director Maintenance Defence Housing AuthorityMultanSubject:PERMANENT WATER & SEWERAGE CONNECTIONPLOT NO.________________, SECTOR.______________PHASE.__________________Respected Sir,I hereby notify that my house / building has been completed as such I may be provided Water & Sewerage connections.I undertake to pay water / sewerage charges regularly as per DHA rules.Thanking you in anticipation of your kind cooperation.Yours Faithfully,Signature: ________________________Name of Owner: ________________________Date: ________________________Note:Water connection charges & cost of installation of water meter will be borne by the member.________________________________________________________________________________________FOR OFFICE USE ONLYSewer opened on ______________________SDO’s Signature ______________________________Noted for Record _______________________Clerk’s Signature _____________________________Reported to Billing Section on ________________________________________________________-114557-298531PERMANENT WATER & SEWERAGE CONNECTIONDOCUMENTS REQUIREDApplication form duly filled by the Owner / AttorneyOriginal and 1 x photocopy of paid challan of Water & Sewerage Connection chargesPhotocopy of CNIC of the Owner / Attorney2 x identical colored photographs of front elevation of house / building on photo paper (6” x 4” Size) showing complete elevation including beam area / driveway and paved area etc. In case of corner plot, 2 x additional photograph (6” x 4” Size) of side elevation are also required.Note:After site visit by the field staff of building control branch and if satisfied with the construction as per approved drawing , having no construction violations, recommendation for opening of both the connections is made.Water & Sewerage Connection will be provided after flooring, plastering, gate, doors, windows, electrification, and plumbing of the house / building are ready.41559-308691COMPLETION CERTIFICATEPROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE1. The Members are requested to apply and obtain the completion certificate of their houses / buildings from DHA, if not received earlier. Application should be on a plain paper addressed to the Addl. Director Building Control along with following documents:- a.2 x identical colored photographs of front elevation of house / building on photo paper (6" x 4" Size) showing complete elevation including berm area / driveway and paved area etc. In case of corner plot, 2 x additional photographs (6" x 4" Size) of side elevation are also required. b. 2 x Set of approved drawing (Ammonia Prints) c.Original paid challan on account of Completion Certificate Fee. d. Photocopy of DHA Letter regarding Sewerage Openinge. Photocopy of CNIC of the Owner / DHA Special Power of Attorney Holder. 2. It is also advised that the members who have made changes / deviations from approved drawing should submit revised drawing to regularize the construction before applying for Completion Certificate. 3.On receipt of application for Completion Certificate, DHA field staff will inspect the house / building to ascertain the factual position. If the House / Building is as per approved drawing and contains no construction violation, the Completion Certificate will be issued immediately otherwise observations will be communicated to the Member. 4. If Completion Certificate is not obtained within prescribed period, member shall have to pay fine as decided by the Authority. 5. Transfer of House / Building not be processed without Completion Certificate. Additional Director Building Control DHA Multan ................
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