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Many technical terms are used to describe the area of your apartment.
In this booklet we will try to clarify the significance of each of these
commonly used terms. The attempt is to provide clarity to the
prospective buyers about the size and details of the areas and facilities
proposed for the project.
Definitions of Area
Area of an apartment is measured in square metres,
indicated as SQMT (square metres), 1 SQMT means
1m length by 1m width. Earlier, area was measured in
SQFT (square feet), 1 SQFT means 1' length by 1' width.
1 SQMT area = 10.76 SQFT.
Carpet Area
Carpet Area is the net usable area of an apartment without
taking into account the walls.
. Every room is defined by the walls.
. The floor area of a room, measured from wall to wall
without including the walls is called the Carpet Area,
in other words the area on which one could spread a carpet.
. For example, Carpet Area of a room measuring
3M x 4M = 12 SQMT = 129.12 SQFT.
Built-Up Area
Built-Up Area = Carpet Area + Area of walls, as applicable.
Built-Up Area of your apartment is the total of Carpet Area and
the applicable area of walls added together.
Total Built-Up Area includes.
1. Total Carpet Area (area of all rooms and ancillary spaces).
2. 100% area of the internal walls and the external walls which are
not shared.
3. 50% area of the walls shared by your apartment and the next
apartment.
4. 100% area of walls shared by your apartment and the common
facilities like lift lobby, stair etc.
Total Covered Area
Total Covered Area = Built-Up Area + Proportionate share of
Built-Up Area of common facilities
Total Covered Area is the Built-Up Area of your apartment plus
the proportionate share of the common facilities.When there are
several apartments on a floor, common facilities like lifts, stairs,
lobby etc. are required for circulation, access and enjoyment.
The Built-Up Area of these common facilities is calculated
separately and is added to the built up area of each apartment in
proportion to its size. Common facilities will also include areas for
electrical rooms, pump rooms, gate houses, guard rooms, lobbies,
common toilets, common amenities, common access spaces,
common store, maintenance office and related spaces etc. which
are provided for the common benefit of all users.
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