International Paper size

A0 1188 mm 841 mm
A1 841 mm 594 mm
A2 594 mm 420 mm
A3 420 mm 297 mm
A4 297 mm 210 mm

Information must accompany with every drawing

1. The title of the Drawing

2. Name and address of applicant
3. Name of Architect or Engineer with their professional member number or registration
number where applicable.
4. The address of the plot.
5. Date of submission.
6. Purposes of proposed building

Additional information
1. Name of student
2. ID
3. Semester
4. Section

NB: All requirements are according to Dhaka City Corporation Building Construction Act, 2008.
 Minimum setback rules

Building height: less than 33 m or up to 10 storey

Plot area Minimum setback
Square meter Katah Front(m) Back(m) Side(m)
Less than 134 m2 Less than 2 Katah 1.50 1.00 0.80
2
Grater than 134 m Grater than 2 Katah
2 1.50 1.00 1.00
but less than 201 m but less than 3 Katah
Grater than 201 m2 Grater than 3 Katah
2 1.50 1.50 1.00
but less than 268 m but less than 4 Katah
Grater than 268 m2 Grater than 4 Katah
1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 335 m2 but less than 5 Katah
Grater than 335 m2 Grater than 5 Katah
2 1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 402 m but less than 6 Katah
Grater than 402 m2 Grater than 6 Katah
1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 469 m2 but less than 7 Katah
Grater than 469 m2 Grater than 7 Katah
2 1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 536 m but less than 8 Katah
Grater than 536 m2 Grater than 8 Katah
1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 603 m2 but less than 9 Katah
Grater than 603 m2 Grater than 9 Katah
2 1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 670 m but less than 10 Katah
Grater than 670 m2 Grater than 10 Katah
2 1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 804 m but less than 12 Katah
Grater than 804 m2 Grater than 12 Katah
2 1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 938 m but less than 14 Katah
Grater than 938 m2 Grater than 14 Katah
2 1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 1072 m but less than 16 Katah
Grater than 1072 m2 Grater than 16 Katah
1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 1206 m2 but less than 18 Katah
Grater than 1206 m2 Grater than 18 Katah
2 1.50 2.00 1.25
but less than 1340 m but less than 20 Katah
Grater than 1340 m2 Grater than 20 Katah 1.50 2.00 1.50
Building height: more than 33 m or more than 10 storey
Any amount Any amount 1.50 3.0 3.0

NB: All requirements are according to Dhaka City Corporation Building Construction Act, 2008.
Floor area ratio or FAR: It is the ratio of total useable floor area to total area of land

Classification of residential building according to uses:

Occupancy Type

Type of Building Sub Type uses

A-1 Single Family Building
A-2 Apartment and Flat Building
A A-3 Mess, Hostel, etc.
A-4 Lower-class’s Building
A-5 Residential Hotel

NB: All requirements are according to Dhaka City Corporation Building Construction Act, 2008.
Maximum Ground Coverage: Amount of maximum ground coverage depend upon the type of
occupancy and width of the road. For residential Building the maximum coverage and FAR are
given below.

Plot area Building Type: (A1 – A4)

Width of MGC
Square meter Katah FAR
road (m) (%)
Less than 134 m2 Less than 2 Katah 6.0 3.15 67.5
Grater than 134 m2 Grater than 2 Katah 6.0 3.35 65.0
but less than 201 m2 but less than 3 Katah
Grater than 201 m2 Grater than 3 Katah 6.0 3.50 62.5
but less than 268 m2 but less than 4 Katah
Grater than 268 m2 Grater than 4 Katah 6.0 3.50 62.5
but less than 335 m2 but less than 5 Katah
Grater than 335 m2 Grater than 5 Katah 6.0 3.75 60.0
but less than 402 m2 but less than 6 Katah
Grater than 402 m2 Grater than 6 Katah 6.0 3.75 60.0
but less than 469 m2 but less than 7 Katah
Grater than 469 m2 Grater than 7 Katah 6.0 4.00 60.0
but less than 536 m2 but less than 8 Katah
Grater than 536 m2 Grater than 8 Katah 6.0 4.00 60.0
but less than 603 m2 but less than 9 Katah
Grater than 603 m2 Grater than 9 Katah 6.0 4.25 57.5
but less than 670 m2 but less than 10 Katah
Grater than 670 m2 Grater than 10 Katah 9.0 4.50 57.5
but less than 804 m2 but less than 12 Katah
Grater than 804 m2 Grater than 12 Katah 9.0 4.75 55.0
but less than 938 m2 but less than 14 Katah
Grater than 938 m2 Grater than 14 Katah 9.0 5.00 52.5
but less than 1072 m2 but less than 16 Katah
Grater than 1072 m2 Grater than 16 Katah 9.0 5.25 52.5
but less than 1206 m2 but less than 18 Katah
Grater than 1206 m2 Grater than 18 Katah 9.0 5.25 50.0
but less than 1340 m2 but less than 20 Katah
Grater than 1340 m2 Grater than 20 Katah 12.0 5.50 50.0
Any amount Any amount 18.0 6.00 50.0
Any amount Any amount 28.0 6.50 50.0

Parking Requirement:

NB: All requirements are according to Dhaka City Corporation Building Construction Act, 2008.
 Residential Building (Occupancy – A)
Occupancy Minimum Parking Requirements
2
Single family/ Area not more than 200 m 1 car parking
Single family/ Area more than 200 m2 2 car parking
Building for Multi-family Flat
1 car parking per 1 unit
Each flat area more than 200 m2
Building for Multi-family Flat
2 car parking per 3 unit
Each flat area more than 140 m2 but less than 200 m2
Building for Multi-family Flat
1 car parking per 2 unit
Each flat area more than 90 m2 but less than 140 m2
Building for Multi-family Flat
1 car parking per 4 unit
Each flat area more than 60 m2 but less than 90 m2
Building for Multi-family Flat
1 car parking per 8 unit
Each flat area less than 60 m2

Area Required For Parking:

Inside Outside
Parking width Parking length
Type of vehicle Maneuver Maneuver
(m) (m)
Radius (m) Radius (m)
General Car 2.4 4.6 -- --
Bus and Truck 3.6 10.0 8.7 12.8
Multi Axle Trailer 3.6 18.0 6.9 13.8
2-Wheel Motor Bike 1.0 2.0 -- --

Requirement of drive way:

One-way traffic, One-way traffic,

Parking Two way Traffic
Bay one side Bay two side
0⁰ 3.5 m 4.0 m 4.25 m
45⁰ 4.0 m 4.0 m 4.25 m
90⁰ 4.25 m 4.25 m 4.25 m

Requirement of Room Area: Area of room or different occupancy must comply the following

NB: All requirements are according to Dhaka City Corporation Building Construction Act, 2008.
Bed Room: One of the rooms must have area grater than 9.5 m2 with a minimum with 2.5 m.
Other room area should not be less than 7.5 m2

Kitchen: Kitchen area should at least 4 m2

Bath Room and Toilet:

Uses Minimum Area Minimum Width

Basin + Water Closet + Bath 2.75 m2 1m
Basin + Water Closet 1.20 m2 1m
Water Closet + Bath 2.5 m2 1m

Stair:

1. Building Type Width of stair

A1 1.00 m
2. The A2 1.15 m summation of Trade
and Riser A3 1.25 m should be at least
400 mm. A4 **** Maximum size of
the Riser A5 1.25 m 175 mm and
minimum size of Trade should
be at least 225 mm.
3. Landing width must be at least equal to width of stair.

Health Concern: Sufficient light and air ventilation must be confirmed in every room.

NB: All requirements are according to Dhaka City Corporation Building Construction Act, 2008.