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Download Solution PDFPlinth area is calculated for the covered area by taking _________.
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Definition: The plinth area includes the entire space occupied by the building, covering the area within the external dimensions of the building at floor level.
Measurement: It is calculated by taking the external dimensions of the building at the floor level.
Following areas are included during measurement of plinth area:
1) Area of the wall at the floor level, excluding plinth offsets.
2) Areas of the internal shaft for sanitary installations and garbage chute, electrical, telecom and firefighting services
3) Vertical duct for air conditioning and lift well including landing
4) Staircase room or head room other than terrace level
5) Area of barsati at terrace level
Following areas are not included during measurement of plinth area:
1) Additional floor for seating in assembly buildings, theatres, auditoriums.
2) Cantilevered porch, Balcony, Area of loft and garbage shaft.
3) Area of architectural band, cornice, Open platform etc.
4) Towers, turrets, domes projecting above the terrace level at terrace.
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