BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI
SECOND SEMESTER, 2023-2024
CE-F242 CONSTRUCTION PLANNING & TECHNOLOGY
Tutorial-1
Time: 20 minutes Maximum Marks: 10 Date 13-01-2024
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1. For a street with a width less than 7.5 meters, what is the minimum distance required for a
building from the centre line of the street?
A) 2 meters B) 3.5 meters C) 5 meters D) 7.5 meters
2. For corner plots with an area less than 300 sq. m, what is the minimum required rear open space
according to the regulations?
A) 1.8 meters B) 2.0 meters C) 2.4 meters D) 3.0 meters
3. For row-type buildings, what is the requirement for side open space according to regulations?
A) 1.0-meter B) 1.5 meters C) No side open space required D) 2.0 meters
4. If the height of a building exceeds 120 meters, what is the required minimum side and rear open
spaces to be left around the building according to regulations?
A) 15 meters B) 18 meters C) 20 meters D) 25 meters
5. For a building with a height exceeding 24 meters, what is the minimum required front open space
according to regulations?
A) 4 meters B) 6 meters C) 8 meters D) 10 meters
6. For a building with a height above 30 meters, what additional requirement is mandated for
ventilation?
A) Natural ventilation only B) No specific ventilation requirements C) Installation of a
mechanical ventilation system D) Minimum ventilation shaft of 2 meters
7. For a building with a height up to 18 meters, what is the specified size for ventilations according
to regulations?
A) 6.0 meters B) 7.5 meters C) 8.0 meters D) 10.0 meters
8. Except for nursery schools, what is the minimum required open space around an educational
building according to regulations?
A) 4 meters B) 6 meters C) 8 meters D) 10 meters
9. What is the minimum required open space around a building for nursery schools according to
regulations?
A) 4 meters B) 6 meters C) 8 meters D) 10 meters
10. If assembly buildings are permitted in purely residential zones, what is the minimum required
open space around the building according to regulations?
A) 8 meters B) 10 meters C) 12 meters D) 15 meters
11. For a business or mercantile and storage building with a height of up to 16 meters, what is the
minimum required open space around the building according to regulations?
A) 4.0 meters B) 4.5 meters C) 5.0 meters D) 6.0 meters
12. In existing built-up or congestion areas, what is the maximum allowed projection over the road,
drain, or any projection outside the boundaries of the site, except for sunshades?
A) 200mm B) 230mm C) 250mm D) 300mm
13. What is the specific restriction regarding the construction on the portico?
A) Open terrace is allowed B) No construction is allowed C) Construction is allowed with
approval D) Only decorative elements allowed
14. How should the space under the portico be treated according to the given directive?
A) Left unpaved B) Paved and channeled C) Covered with greenery D) Used for additional
construction
15. Up to what height from the road level are sunshades not permitted over the road, drain, or any
portion outside the boundary of the site?
A) 2.0 meters B) 2.5 meters C) 2.8 meters D) 3.0 meters
16. Under what conditions are sunshades not permitted according to regulations?
A) On roads less than 5 meters width B) On roads less than 7 meters width C) On roads less
than 9 meters width D) On roads without street lights
17. Under what circumstances is construction work not allowed on a building?
A) If it reduces the building's height B) If it increases open space C) If it reduces open air
space of adjoining buildings D) If it changes the colour of the building
18. What is the requirement regarding open air space when proposing construction work on a
building?
A) Maintain the same open space as before B) Increase the open space C) Reduce the open
space to the minimum requirement D) No specific requirement for open space
19. What is the maximum allowed width for sunshades over windows, ventilations, or other openings
according to regulations?
A) 0.5 meters B) 0.6 meters C) 0.75 meters D) 1.0 meter
20. What is the minimum required width for an industrial plot according to regulations?
A) 10 meters B) 12 meters C) 15 meters D) 18 meters
