Section 56 in Cuttack Development Authority (Planning and Building Standards) Regulations, 2001
56. Mezzanine floor.
(1)Mezzanine floor may be permitted above any floor in all types of buildings up to an extent of one-third of the actual covered area of that floor. All mezzanine floors shall be counted towards FAR calculations, except the mezzanine floor over the ground floor.(2)The height of the mezzanine floor shall not be less than 2.20 metres and not more than 2.70 metres.(3)The mezzanine floor shall(a)have direct light and ventilation to the extent of 10 percent of the floor area;(b)be so constructed as not to interfere under any circumstances with the ventilation of the space over and under it;(c)not be used as a kitchen wholly or partly, and(d)in no case be closed so as to make it liable to be converted into unventilated compartments.
