53. Recreation space

(1) Any residential apartment under Group A1 – occupancy having more than 12 dwelling units in a single plot or single building, shall be provided with a recreational space of suitable size.
(2) The recreational space as per sub rule (1) shall have not less than 6% of the total floor area of all the units taken together. A minimum 50% of such recreational space shall be provided outside the building on the ground itself. Remaining recreational space may be provided either inside a building or outside or both. The recreational space, if provided outside a building on the ground, shall be exclusive of parking areas, driveways and other utility areas. If recreational space is partly provided on any open terrace, the recreational space so provided shall not be more than 25% of the open terrace area. Such space shall be enclosed all around either by walls or parapet walls made of stable materials to a height of not less than 150 centimetres with grill mesh of size not more than 10centimetres X 10centimetres over it upto further height of 150 centimetres. Such recreational space in open terrace shall be provided with safety measures including exits as per these rules.
Note :-
(1) Spaces like swimming pool, recreation hall or health club shall also be considered as recreation space for this purpose.
(2) The recreation space may be provided as a single unit or as different units.