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Question
Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate.
A.
Wall thickness
B.
Room area
C.
Verandah area
D.
Courtyard area
Answer ( Option D)

Courtyard area

Solution

Plinth area is the built up covered area of a building measured at floor level at any storey. It is calculated by taking the external dimension of the building at the floor level excluding plinth off-sets, courtyards, open areas, balconies cantilever projections are not included in plinth area.
The following shall be included in the plinth area.
• All floor area of walls at the floor level excluding plinth of sets if any.
• Internal shafts for sanitary installation provided these do not exceed 2 sq.m. in area, air condition ducts, lifts etc.
• The area of parasites and the area of mufti at terrace level.
• Area of porch other than cantilevered.
The following shall not be included in the plinth area.
• Area of loft.
• Internal sanitary shafts provided these do more than 2 sq.m. in area.
• In enclosed balconies.
• Towers, sunshade, domes, etc. projecting above the terrace level, not forming a storey at the terrace level.
• Architectural bonds, cornices etc.
• Sunshade, vertical sun breakers of box louvers projecting out.

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