(Updated in 2025) [As Amended by S. R. O. No. 1240/2025 Published in K. G. Ext. No. 3808 dt. 29/10/2025 - Amendments in Rule 2(1)(c), Rule 2(1)(i), Rule 2(1)(l), Rule 2(1)(p), Rule 2(1)(v), Rule 2(1)(aa), Rule 2(1)(ac), Rule 2(1)(apa), Rule 2(1)(aqa), Rule 2(1)(au), Rule 2(1)(ava), Rule 2(1)(bf), Rule 2(1)(bhb), Rule 2(1)(bka), Rule 2(1)(bl), Rule 2(1)(bla), Rule 2(1)(bna), Rule 2(1)(bnb), Rule 2(1)(bo), Rule 2(1)(boa), Rule 2(1)(bta), Rule 2(1)(bv), Rule 2(1)(bva), Rule 2(1)(bxa), Rule 2(1)(by), Rule 2(1)(cf), Rule 2(1)(cg), Rule 2(1)(cha), Rule 2(1)(cia), Rule 2(1)(cib), Rule 2(1)(cj), Rule 2(1)(cja), Rule 2(1)(co), Rule 2(1)(cpa), Rule 2(1)(cq), Rule 2(1)(csa), Rule 2(1)(cxa), Rule 2(1)(cy), Rule 2(1)(dka), Rule 2(1)(ds), Rule 2(1)(dt), Rule 3(1)(d),Rule 3(1)(e), Rule 4(2), Rule 5(1)(c), Rule 5(2), Rule 5(3), Rule 5(4), Rule 5(5), Rule 5(6)(1)(b)(v), Rule 5(6)(4), Rule 6(4)(a)(i), Rule 6(7)(xii), Rule 8(x), Rule 8(xii), Rule (xiii), Rule (xvi), Rule 9(2), Rule 15, Rule 16, Rule 17(1

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S.Rule 1 Short title, applicability and commencement.--

S.Rule 2 Definitions.--

S.Rule 3 Applicability.--

S.Rule 4 Essentiality of permit.--

S.Rule 5 Application for development/building permit.--

S.Rule 6 Plans to be submitted.--

S.Rule 7 Certain operational constructions by Government to be exempted from these rules.--

S.Rule 8 Permit not necessary for certain works.--

S.Rule 9 Approval of site and plans and issue of permit.--

S.Rule 10 Approval of site and plans and issue of permit where excavations to a depth of more than 1.5 metres is involved.--

S.Rule 11 Grounds on which approval of site or permission to construct or reconstruct building may be rejected.--

S.Rule 12 Period within which approval or disapproval shall be intimated.--

S.Rule 13 Period within which Secretary is to grant or refuse permission to execute work.--

S.Rule 14 Reference to council where the Secretary delays to grant or refuse or approve permit.--

S.¹[Rule 15 Extension and renewal of period of permits.--

S.Rule 81 Safety provisions.--

S.Rule 82 Display of the details of the permit etc.--

S.Rule 83 Essentiality of permit.--

S.Rule 84 Special Provisions.--

S.Rule 85 Damage and liability.--

S.Rule 86 Town Planning Scheme provisions.--

S.Rule 87 Submission of intimation.--

S.Rule 88 Completion Report.--

S.¹[Rule 89 Deviation during construction and power of Secretary to require alteration in work.--

S.Rule 90 Demolition or alteration of work unlawfully commenced, carried on or completed.--

S.Rule 91 Order of stoppage of building works in certain cases.--

S.Rule 92 Power of the Secretary to regularise certain constructions.--

S.Rule 93 Submission of application and procedure for its disposal.--

S.Rule 94 Application fee.--

S.Rule 95 Decision to be intimated.--

S.96 Demolition of buildings not regularised.--

S.Rule 97 Plans and drawings to be prepared and signed by Architect, etc.--

S.Rule 98 Registering Authority.--

S.Rule 99 Application and procedure for registration.--

S.Rule 100 Qualification for registration.--

S.Rule 101 Registration in more than one category.--

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S.Rule 103 Constitution of the Commission.--

S.Rule 104 Secretary to submit report.--

S.Rule 105 Vigilance.--

S.Rule 106 Stoppage of dangerous or defective works.--

S.Rule 107 Penalty for unlawful building.--

S.Rule 108 Appeal.--

S.Rule 109 Removal of doubts, etc.--

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S.Kerala Municipality Building (Amendment) Rules, 2025 All Amendments incorporated at appropriate place

S.¹[Rule 16 Suspension and Revocation of permit.--

S.Rule 17 Duties and responsibilities of the owner or developer.--

S.Rule 18 Responsibilities and functions of registered Architects, etc.--

S.¹[Rule 19 Transfer of plots to be intimated.--

S.¹[Rule 19A Procedure for grant of acknowledgment certificate.--

S.¹[Rule 19B Other conditions pertaining to self certification.--

S.¹[Rule 19C Issue of occupancy certificate.--

S.¹[Rule 19D Procedure for plinth level inspection for low risk buildings.--

S.¹[Rule 19E Procedure for plinth level inspection for all other buildings.--

S.¹[Rule 19F Deemed completion of plinth level inspection.--

S.Rule 20 1[completion report], development certificate and occupancy certificate.--

S.¹[Rule 21 Post Occupancy Audit.--

S.Rule 22 General requirement regarding plot.--

S.Rule 23 1[Prohibition for constructions abutting public roads/streets].--

S.Rule 24 1[Maximum height of buildings].--

S.Rule 25 Occupancy of buildings.--

S.⁴[Rule 26 Exterior and Interior open air spaces.--

S.Rule 27 Coverage and Floor Space Index.--

S.Rule 28 Access.--

S.¹[Rule 29 Parking, loading cum unloading spaces.--

S.¹[Rule 30 Approval for layout of buildings and usage of plot.--

S.Rule 31 Land sub-division and plot development.--

S.Rule 32 Mezzanine floor.--

S.¹[Rule 33 Height of room.--

S.¹[Rule 34 Sanitation Facilities.--

S.Rule 35 Staircases and fire escape staircases.--

S.Rule 36 Travel distance to emergency exit.--

S.Rule 37 Exit Width.--

S.Rule 38 Doorways.--

S.Rule 39 Corridor, verandahs and passageways.--

S.¹[Rule 39A Parapets/ Guard Rails.--

S.Rule 40 Lift /Escalator.--

S.Rule 41 Lighting and Ventilation.--

S.¹[Rule 41A In-building Solutions.--

S.Rule 42 Provisions for Differently-abled, Elderly and Children.--

S.Rule 43 Other provisions for Apartment buildings under Group A1 Residential occupancy.--

S.Rule 44 Other provisions for Group D Assembly Occupancy buildings.--

S.Rule 45 Other provisions regarding Group G1 and G2 industrial occupancy buildings.--

S.Rule 46 Other provisions regarding Group H Storage occupancy buildings.--

S.Rule 47 Other provisions regarding Fuel filling stations under Group I Hazardous occupancy.--

S.Rule 48 Certain Buildings exempted.--

S.Rule 49 Special provisions for Hut.--

S.Rule 50 Special provisions for construction in small plots.--

S.Rule 51 Special provisions for row buildings.--

S.Rule 52 Provision for construction under approved Schemes.--

S.Rule 53 Area and floor restrictions.--

S.Rule 54 Setback provisions.--

S.Rule 55 Certain provisions not to apply.--

S.Rule 56 Application for permit and its disposal.--

S.Rule 57 Applicability of the Provisions.--

S.Rule 58 Constitution and functioning of the committee.--

S.Rule 59 Provision for supporting infrastructure.--

S.Rule 60 Memorandum of Understanding.--

S.Rule 61 Other provisions.--

S.Rule 62 Provisions to apply as modified for constructions in certain plots.--

S.Rule 63 Usage of Plot.--

S.Rule 64 Other provisions.--

S.Rule 65 Constitution of Special Committees.--

S.Rule 66 Buildings part of which has been demolished for the purposes specified in Rule 62.--

S.Rule 67 Certain buildings and sheds exempted.--

S.¹[Rule 68 Temporary shed.--

S.Rule 69 Prohibition of commencement of work.--

S.Rule 70 Submission and disposal of application.--

S.Rule 71 Completion report.--

S.Rule 72 Special provisions for addition etc. over buildings existing on the 30th March 2000.--

S.Rule 73 Conversion of roof, shutters etc. of buildings existing before the commencement of these rules.--

S.¹[Rule 74 Construction of additional sheet/tiled roof over the terrace of certain single/dual unit residential buildings.--

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S.Rule 75 Wells

S.Rule 76 Rainwater harvesting.--

S.¹[Rule 77 Solar Energy Installations.--

S.Rule 78 Solar assisted water heating system in buildings.--

S.Rule 79 Waste management.--

S.¹[Rule 79A A Management of Construction and Demolition Waste.--

S.Rule 80 High rise building.--