Section 28E in The Punjab Capital (Development and Regulation) Building Rules, 1952
28E. Damp Proofing of Basement Storey.
- The walls of the basement storey shall be properly damp proofed and if in contact with the soil, they must be effectually secured against dampness from the soil with approved vertical and horizontal damp proof course.[28F. 'Height of Basement Storey' - (i) The height of a basement storey shall be 2.28 M under the soffit of beam.Provided that the height of basement storey to be constructed in the City Centre i.e. Sector 17 shall be 3.66 M.(ii)The floor of a basement storey shall not be more 3.66 M. below the plinth level of the building of which it forms a part.]
