Section 298(2)(h) in The U.P. Municipalities Act, 1916
(h)prescribing with reference to the erection, re-erection or alteration of buildings or of any class of buildings, or any of the following matters -(i)the materials and method of construction to be used for external and party walls, roofs and floors;(ii)the position and the materials and method of construction of fire-places, chimneys, drains, latrines, privies, urinals and cesspools;(iii)the height and slope of the roof above the upper most floor upon which human beings are to live or cooking operations are to be carried on;(iv)the ventilation and the space to be left about the building to secure free circulation of air and to facilitate scavenging and for prevention of fire;(v)the level and width of foundation, level of lowest floor, and stability of structure;(vi)the number and height of the storeys of which the building may consist;(vii)the means to be provided for egress from the building in case of fire;(viii)any other matter affecting the ventilation or sanitation of the building; and(ix)the conditions subject to which sanction for the construction or alteration of a well may be refused or granted, with a view to prevent pollution of the water or danger to any person using the well;