Section 44 in The Haryana New Mandi Townships Building Rules, 1967
44. Recess - [Section 4(2)(g) and (h)].
- Where a recess is made in an external wall or a party wall,(i)the wall at the back of the recess shall not be less than 22.86 centimetres (nine inches) thick.(ii)a sufficient arch or lintel or incombustible material shall be built in every storey over the recess.(iii)in each storey the aggregate extent of recesses causing the wall at the back to be of less thickness than that prescribed by these rules shall not exceed one half of the superficial extent of the wall.(iv)face width of a pier at the side of a recess shall not be less than one-sixth with width of the recess.
