9.29.6 Refuge Area

For buildings more than 24 m. in height, refuge area of 15 sq.m. or an area equivalent to 0.3 sq.m. per person to accommodate the occupants of two consecutive floors, whichever is higher, shall be provided as under :

The refuge area shall be provided on the periphery of the floor or preferably on a cantilever projection and open to air at least on one side protected with suitable railings.

a) For floors above 24.0 m. and upto 39.0 m. height - One refuge area on the floor immediately above 24.0 m.

b) For floors above 39.0 m height - One refuge area on the floor immediately above 39.0 m. and so on after every 15.0 m. Refuge area provided in excess of the requirements shall be counted towards FSI. However, area remained in excess because of planning constraints, shall not be counted in FSI, provided, such excess area does not exceed 100% of the required refuge area.