Buildings to be provided with good drainage facilities to prevent excessive saturation of sub-surface formations. Construction should not obstruct existing surface drainage courses.
For guidelines relating to rainwater harvesting in hilly areas, reference shall be made to Part 9 ‘Plumbing Services (including Solid Waste Management), Section 2 Drainage and Sanitation’ of the Code.
F-7.10 The shear walls shall be constructed on all the three sides of parking floor so that it is not a soft storey.
F-7.11 Reference shall also be made to good practice for guidelines relating to siting, design and selection of materials for construction of residential buildings in hilly areas.