Section 55 in Cuttack Development Authority (Planning and Building Standards) Regulations, 2001
55. Bathrooms and water closets.
(1)the area of a bathroom shall not be less than 1.8 square metres with a minimum width of 1.2 metres. The minimum size of water closet shall be 1.1 square metres with a minimum width of 0.9 metre. If it is a combined bathroom and water closet, the minimum area shall be 2.8 square metres with a minimum width of 1.2 metres.(2)Height of a bathroom or water closet measured from the surfaces of floor to the lowest point of ceiling shall not be less than 2.2. metres.(3)Every bathroom or water closet shall(a)be so situated that at least one of its walls shall open to external air and shall have a minimum opening in the form of window or ventilation to the extent of 0.37 square metre;(b)not be directly over or under any room other than another latrine, washing place, bath or terrace unless it has a water tight floor;(c)have the platform or seat made of water tight, non absorbent material;(d)be enclosed by walls or partitions and the surface of every such wall or partition shall be finishing with a smooth impervious material to a height of not less than 1 metre above the floor of such room, and(e)be provided with an impervious floor covering sloping towards the drain with suitable grade and not towards verandah or any; other room.(4)No room containing water closet shall be used for any purpose except as a lavatory and no such room shall open directly into any kitchen or cooking space by a door, window or other opening.
