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A window sill is a horizontal surface or structure at the bottom of a window or opening. Often made of stone, it serves as a base on which to fix the window. It must be constructed to prevent leakage of water into the building.
False ceilings are secondary ceilings that are hung below the main ceiling with the help of suspension cords or struts. These ceilings are created from a wide range of materials such as POP (plaster of Paris), gypsum board, asbestos sheets, particle board, aluminium panel, wood etc. They are also known as dropped ceiling or suspended ceiling. False ceilings can be created to regulate temperature, install lights, conceal electrical cables and pipes or simply for aesthetic purposes.
HVAC stands for the heating, cooling, and ventilation system within a building. The goal of an HVAC system is to make sure that the temperature inside any building is comfortable for those who are in it. This means warming the building up during the cooler months of the year and cooling it down when it gets hot outside. For heat, an HVAC system uses gas, oil, coal, or electricity to provide heat, while the cooler air is provided by a chiller, gas or electric air conditioner, and an electric heat pump.
A facade refers to the front or exteriors of a building. A facade can serve many purposes such as adding to the aesthetics of the property, establishing a theme, protecting or supporting the building structure, and conserving energy.
This refers to the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services in the design and construction of the building. Builders enlist firms specialising in MEP services for the construction of their building.
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Configuration refers to the arrangements of different elements in a particular form or combination. In real estate, configuration refers to the arrangement of different rooms in a single unit (flat).
A Completion Certificate (CC) is given to a project when it has been developed according to the sanctioned plans and has met all other building standards as prescribed by the local governing authority. In Maharashtra, in order to procure a CC, the builder�s architect must submit a formal letter stating that the construction has been completed according to the standards set forth in the IOD and CC. A completion certificate (CC) can be procured for a particular building (BCC) and for a project as a whole.
An Occupancy Certificate (OC) is a document that certifies that a building has been constructed and developed as per the approved plans and complies with all the necessary safety norms and regulations. The certificate is issued by the local municipal authority after construction is completed, and serves as proof that the building is ready for occupancy. It is illegal to occupy a flat in a building which has not received an Occupancy Certificate.
This is a certificate issued by the local municipal authority permitting the developer to begin construction of the project. The CC is usually granted only after the building has met with all legal requirements and obtained the relevant sanctions for the building's plan.
According to the RERA Act 2016, any person or entity that constructs or converts a building into apartments, develops land for sale, sells residential apartments or plots shall be considered the promoter of a project. If more than one entity or individual is responsible for development, both shall be held jointly liable to fulfil the functions and responsibilities as specified under the Act and the rules and regulations made thereunder.
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