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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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