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SEcTION: 9  OPENINGS REQUIREMENTS                                                   SEcTION: 9  OPENINGS REQUIREMENTS



                     9.1.6   It is accepted to provide natural ventilation and skylights in every   9.2  DOORS
                            building with exception to bedrooms / bathrooms. Skylights
                            shall be directly opening to outdoor and an automatic opening                9.2.1   The minimum width for door openings shall be as below table -4 :
                            system located not more than 1.0 meter from floor level shall be
                            installed.                                                                                  Door Location       Minimum Width (meter)
                                                                                                                 Building’s Main Door              1.2
                     9.1.7   Window openings are not allowed without setback provision as
                            mentioned in section-6.                                                              Apartment’s Main Door             1.0
                                                                                                                 Bedrooms and Offices              0.9

                                                                                                                 Kitchens                          0.9
                                                                                                                 Bathrooms                         0.8
                                                                                                                 Shops                             1.2
                                                                                                                 Workshops and Warehouses          3.0
                                                                                                                 Staircases                         1.1

                                                                                                                        Table-4   Minimum Door Width via Types


                                                                                                         9.2.2   All doors in alcoves shall comply with the maneuvering clearances
                                                                                                                for inward opening directions.

                                                                                                         9.2.3   The egress capacity width shall be less than the door opening
                                                                                                                width by maximum of 0.10 meter (figure -19)


                                                                                                                                   Door Opening Width
                                                                                                                                  Egress Dapacity Width
                                                                                                                       Wall                              Wall




                                                                                                                                                       Door




                                                                                                                     Figure-19   Width of Door Opening and Egress Capacity



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