112. Open spaces

(1) A clear, motorable open space of minimum 5 metres width shall be provided all around the building. Such space shall be kept free of vehicle parking or any other erections or projections thereon other than projections of roof or weather shade or cornices of not more than 75 centimetres width.
(2) The minimum width of open space between plot boundary and a highrise building shall be 5 metres.
(3) In case a group of buildings are to be constructed within any plot belonging to the same owner or by different owners of adjoining lands jointly, the area of the land remaining after accounting for the mandatory front, rear and side yards from the boundary of the plot shall be considered as buildable area of the plot where the buildings may be constructed subject to the conditions regarding floor area ratio, coverage, access, light and ventilation etc. for the whole plot, distance between the various blocks within this area shall
be a minimum of 5 metres.
(4) Adequate passageway and clearances required for fire fighting vehicles to enter the premises shall be provided at the main entrance; the width of such entrance shall be not less than 7 metres or as stipulated elsewhere in these rules, whichever is higher. If an arch or covered gate is constructed, it shall have a clear head room of not less than 5 metres.