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What is the minimum width allowed for an exterior chowk to be considered for light and ventilation?
What is the minimum width allowed for an exterior chowk to be considered for light and ventilation?
- 3.0 meters
- 2.4 meters (correct)
- 2.0 meters
- 1.2 meters
For buildings up to 17.0 meters in height, what is the maximum depth of an exterior chowk, relative to its width, to effectively provide light and ventilation?
For buildings up to 17.0 meters in height, what is the maximum depth of an exterior chowk, relative to its width, to effectively provide light and ventilation?
- Equal to the width
- 3 times the width
- 2 times the width (correct)
- 1.5 times the width
If the building height exceeds 17.0 meters, how is the minimum exterior open space determined?
If the building height exceeds 17.0 meters, how is the minimum exterior open space determined?
- H/9 m x H/9 m
- H/7 m x H/7 m (correct)
- H/5 m x H/5 m
- H/11 m x H/11 m
What happens if the width of the exterior chowk is less than the specified minimum?
What happens if the width of the exterior chowk is less than the specified minimum?
When are the provisions for ventilation shaft applicable to an interior open space?
When are the provisions for ventilation shaft applicable to an interior open space?
What is the maximum distance considered for the exterior chowk?
What is the maximum distance considered for the exterior chowk?
What is the consequence if the exterior chowk dimensions are less than 2.4m wide?
What is the consequence if the exterior chowk dimensions are less than 2.4m wide?
What is the formula for calculating the exterior open space for buildings taller than 17m?
What is the formula for calculating the exterior open space for buildings taller than 17m?
If a building owner wishes to provide a chowk size larger than the prescribed regulations, are they permitted to do so?
If a building owner wishes to provide a chowk size larger than the prescribed regulations, are they permitted to do so?
To what are the maximum distances for exterior chowks subject?
To what are the maximum distances for exterior chowks subject?
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Exterior Chowk Dimensions
Exterior Chowk Dimensions
Minimum width of 2.4 m, depth not exceeding 2 times the width, for buildings up to 17.0 m height. For buildings taller than 17.0 m, the open space should be H/7 m x H/7 m (H = height of highest wall).
Exterior Chowk as a Notch
Exterior Chowk as a Notch
If the width is less than 2.4 m, it is considered a notch and not used for ventilation.
Interior Open Space for Bathrooms/WCs
Interior Open Space for Bathrooms/WCs
When only a water closet, bathroom or combined bathroom and water closet are abutting on the interior open space, the size of the interior open space will use the ventilation shaft rules.
Chowk Size Limits
Chowk Size Limits
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Study Notes
- The minimum width of an exterior chowk for light and ventilation should be at least 2.4 meters.
- For buildings up to 17.0 m in height, the depth of the exterior chowk should not exceed two times its width.
- For buildings taller than 17.0 m, the exterior open space must be at least H/7 meters x H/7 meters, where H is the height of the chowk's highest wall from ground level.
- If the width of the exterior chowk is less than 2.4 m, it is considered a notch and cannot be used for ventilation calculations.
- When only a water closet, bathroom, or a combined bathroom and water closet are adjacent to the interior open space, the size of the interior open space should align with the ventilation shaft regulations outlined in Regulation No. 9.20.2.
- The maximum distance for exterior chowks is capped at 16.0 meters.
- Property owners are permitted to create chowks larger than the minimum prescribed sizes.
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