window sill level What are Building Bye Law:- Building Bye-Laws are the restriction laid down by municipal, urban development authorities and other government department a town planning trusts related to clear space to be left around the building, permissible construction area, etc hence the proposed plan of building is to be prepared accirding to the bye law which is checked and approved by above authorities Following are Building Bye-Laws and the Standard dimensions for various building units House plan 1) In order to be free from weathering effects and for better stability, the minimum depth of foundation is kept 1m below the ground level. The width of the foundation should be such that the stress on the soil is within its safe bearing capacity. 2) Plinth height may be 300 mm to 600 mm but 450 mm is more common. For waterlogging prone and important buildings, the minimum plinth height is 600 mm. With greater plinth height, the building gets a majestic appearance. 3)