GATE Architecture 2016

Question: In case of residential apartments, the effective floor area available for use within an apartment, is                 known as

(A) Carpet Area                       (B) Built-up Area

(C) Plinth Area                         (D) Super Built-up Area

Answer: (A) Carpet Area

·         As per IS: 3861-2002, Carpet area is full area of house/ office unit excluding area of all walls, kitchen, toilet and                 passage. Only 50% of balcony area is to be added in Carpet area.

·         Built-up area is the carpet area plus the thickness of outer walls, balcony (full area), kitchen and toilet.

·         Plinth area is ‘built up area’ plus common areas.

·         Super built-up area is the ‘built up area’ plus proportionate area of common areas such as the lobby, lifts shaft,                    stairs, etc.

Suggested Reading- IS: 3861 - 2002; titled "Method of measurement of plinth, carpet and rentable areas of buildings.”