The requirements for various parts of buildings shall be in accordance with 12.1 to 12.9. The requirements as given in 13, for public buildings and sites as accessible and barrier free for elders and persons with disabilities, shall also be complied with.
12.1 Plinth
12.1.1 Main Buildings
The plinth or any part of a building or outhouse shall be so located with respect to the surrounding ground level that adequate drainage of the site is assured. The height of the plinth shall be not less than 450 mm from the surrounding ground level.
12.1.2 Interior Courtyards and Covered Parking
Every interior courtyard shall be raised at least 150 mm above the determining ground level and shall be satisfactorily drained.