Section 2(19) in Andhra Pradesh Gram Panchayat Land Development (Layout and Building) Rules, 2002
(19)"Height of building" means the vertical distance measured from the average level of the ground around and contiguous to the building to the topmost point of the building in the case of flat roofs; and in the case of sloping roofs up to the midpoint between the eaves level and the ridge. Parapet walls and architectural features for purpose of elevation features are excluded for the purpose of taking heights of buildings;
