The Staircase should be provided in West or North sides of a building. The turnings should be in clockwise (Right Hand) direction while climbing up as shown in the diagram. On emerging at the upper floor, the facing should be towards South or East. The Number of Risers should be such odd numbers, so that if divided by 3, the balance is always 2.

OVERHEAD WATER TANK :

The Overhead water tank should be provided in the West zone of the building as the first priority. However, it can be provided at other places except South-East or North-West zones.Heavy overhead tanks should be avoided in North-East zone also

NW X		N X		NE X
W X		CENTRE X		E X
SW X		S X		SE

FIRE PLACE:

Divide the floor area of the house in equal 5 x 5 = 25 parts. Provide a Fire Place in the South East corner as the best location. Fire should not be placed in areas marked (X) Fire should not be placed under or above, Pooja, toilet or Bed place

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