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Section 116: Height regulation

The West Bengal Municipal (Building) Rules, 2007State Rules of West Bengal · 1993

(1) The height of all rooms for human habitation shall not be less than 2.75 m (9'-0") measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point of ceiling and beam.

(2) The height of Bathroom, water closet and stores, measured from the floor to the lowest point of ceiling or beam, shall not be less than 2.29 m (7.-6").

(3) The height of the kitchen, measured from the floor to the lowest point of ceiling, shall not be less then

2.75 m (9 ft):

Provided that the maximum height of each floor of any residential building shall be restricted to 3.6 m unless and otherwise specified in the guidelines of National Building code.

(4) The ledge or tand shall have a minimum head room of 2.1 m (7 ft).

(5) The loft shall have a minimum head room of 2.29 m (7'-6").

Where this provision sits

ActThe West Bengal Municipal (Building) Rules, 2007
Section116
Marginal noteHeight regulation
JurisdictionState of West Bengal
StatusIn force as published by the source

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