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FORM-I A FORM-1 A (only for construction projects listed under item 8 of the Schedule) CHECK LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Project proponents are required to provide full information and wherever necessary attach explanatory notes with the Form and submit along with proposed environmental management plan & monitoring programme) LAND ENVIRONMENT 1.1 Will the existing land use get : The land is govt. land and ownership belongs to significantly altered from the project Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA), that is not in consistent with the Gorakhpur (UP). GDA has been developed housing surroundings? (Proposed land use Scheme of Lower income Group (LIG) and Middle must conform to the approved Master Income Group (MIG) flats and EWS flats. Plan / Development Plan of the area. Refer Location Plan : Annexure I Change of land use if any and the Site Plan : Annexure II statutory approval from the Topographical Map : Annexure III competent authority are submitted). Land use : Annexure IV Attach Maps of (i) site location, (ii) Refer Contour Map : Annexure V : Annexure VI surrounding features of the proposed Drainage Map site (within 500 meters) and (iii) the
site (indicating levels & contours) to appropriate scales. If not available attach only conceptual plans. 1.2 List out all the major project : The major requirements of the project are requirements in terms of the land summarized as under: area, built up area, water 1. Plot area 94277.15 sq. m. consumption, power requirement, 4. Built up area 76466.22 sq. m. connectivity, community facilities, 5. Water fresh water demand: 858 KLD parking needs etc. consumption Total water demand: 858 KLD 6. Power Operational Phase 4.5 MW requirement Source: Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board 5. Connectivity Gorakhpur Junction: 6.0 km facilities ,NNW Gorakhpur Airport: 5 km, NE NH- 29: 6.2 km in SW NH -28: 4.3 km in NW Gorakhpur Bypass: 0.6 Km in SSW 6. Parking Total Parking area is 17654.18 needs Sq m for 1765.41 E.C.S.
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The details of the connectivity and community facilities are given in Form 1 under point Environmental sensitivity. 1.3 What are the likely impacts of the : Existing Facilities: proposed activity on the existing Direction Facilities facilities adjacent to the proposed East Ramgarh Tal site? (Such as open spaces, community North Ramgarh Tal facilities, details of the existing land West Residential Colony use, disturbance to the local ecology). South Residential Colony The impact due to the project may be increase in the traffic loads, increase in the noise levels during construction activities, and dust emissions emanating from various construction activities. Due care was taken during construction as well as operational phase to minimize the impact on surroundings such as piling activities, shielding of construction site, wetting of roads, stockpiles, etc. The same is listed in Table 1.1 Disturbance to the local ecology: Project site supports some common floral-faunal species which uses wide variety of habitats of the adjacent ecosystem. So, present project has not any adverse impact on the ecological conditions. About 14166.32 sq. m. (15%) area is under landscaping/ green belt.
Table 1.1: Sources of pollution along with mitigation measures Source Impact Mitigation Various sources of pollution during construction with their impact on existing nearby structures and mitigation are listed below: AIR QUALITY : Refer Annexure XII • Uncovered • Cause • Water spraying to prevent dust pollution from different stockpile environmental sources of construction. • Construction degradation, • Earthworks were covered temporarily. activities like including air and • Predominant wind direction was considered for sitting Cutting, water pollution. stockpiles. grinding, • Create problems • Stockpiles were existed for the shortest possible time. sawing and with visibility. • Stockpiles were enclosed or securely sheeted. scrabbling. • Damage or dirty • Minimize drop heights to control the fall of materials. • Chutes and property and • Pre fabricated materials like RMC was used for
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skips. belongings. construction. • Create unsafe • Construction site was covered on all four sides to a working considerable height to prevent dust emission and other conditions. pollutant to the surrounding environment. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD NOISE AND VIBRATION : • Construction • Construction • All construction equipment was met to the Standard equipments and noise is Specifications to minimize noise from construction traffic noise. unavoidable and activities, such as maintaining equipment mufflers in could adversely proper operating order. affect during • The contractor has been complied with local noise construction control ordinances, to the extent practicable. activity periods. • Construction noise barriers, such as temporary walls or However, the piles of excavated material between noisy activities and impact would be noise sensitive receivers. temporary and • Combine noisy operations were occurred in the same limited to the time period. The total noise level produced was not time of the significantly greater than the level produced if the construction in operation were performed separately. any location.
1.4 Will there be any significant land : Soil: disturbance resulting in erosion, Soil analysis report enclosed as Annexure. subsidence & instability? (Details of Slope Analysis: soil type, slope analysis, The topography of the site is flat and elevation is 75 vulnerability to subsidence, mRL. In post construction phase, the overall direction seismicity, etc may be given). of the natural drainage will be retained to the extent possible. Vulnerability to Subsidence: There is no subsidence reported in the area. To avoid instability piling will be done. Seismicity : The area is classified as Seismic zone IV as per the BIS classification. Design and architecture of building is earthquake resistant and comply with the required IS Specifications Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and vertical directions respectively, are being adopted while designing the structures to minimize the impact of any disaster. Floods : The project site has been selected in such a manner
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that monsoon flood in Low lying area is not going to affect the residents. For effective functioning, pre- monsoon and post-monsoon checks of the drainage structures will be undertaken. The project has planned storm water layout in regards to the peak intensity of the rainfall so far received as recorded by IMD. 1.5 Will the proposal involve alteration : There was not alteration taken of natural Drainage of natural drainage systems? (Give System. Due to development of residential complex, details on a contour map showing the land surface has been changed. Due to increase in the natural drainage near the paved area, runoff from the site will increase during proposed project site) rains. There is no change in natural drainage system. A provision has been kept to capture this runoff and discharge to Ramgarh Tal via Artificial drained developed by GDA. 1.6 What are the quantities of : The project site was almost flat not requiring cutting earthwork involved in the and filling activity. However, excavation was done for construction activity-cutting, filling, foundation work and excavated soil is reutilized within reclamation etc. (Give details of the the project premises. quantities of earthwork involved, transport of fill materials from outside the site etc?) 1.7 Give details regarding water supply, Water supply: waste handling etc during the The peak domestic water demand during construction construction period. phase was about 50 KLD which was met from Bore Well. Waste handling: Around 5 KLD effluent was generated which was discharged in septic tank followed by STP. Solid waste: 50 kg/day solid-waste (peak) was generated during construction phase and was sent to disposal site. 1.8 Will the low lying areas & wetlands : There is no modification in wetlands and low lying get altered? (Provide details of how areas around the site. low lying and wetlands are getting modified from the proposed activity) 1.9 Whether construction debris & : Construction debris and waste was reused in road waste during construction cause leveling and road foundation work. health hazard? (Give quantities of various types of wastes generated
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during construction including the construction labour and the means of disposal) 2. WATER ENVIRONMENT 2.1 Give the total quantity of water The daily fresh water requirement for the proposed requirement for the proposed project will be 858 KLD. The daily fresh water will be project with the breakup of met from 2 no. of bore wells. requirements for various uses. How The water balance chart showing break-up of will the water requirement met? requirements for various uses with quantities of fresh State the sources & quantities and and recycled water is given as under: furnish a water balance statement. Population type Number Fresh water (L/C/D) Total (KL/D) Resident 5080 135 ~ 686 KLD Utility 492 45 ~ 22 KLD Green area 14166.15 5.5 liter/sq m ~78 KLD Total 858 KLD (L/C/D): Liter per capita per day; (KL/D): Kilo liter per day
Total water requirement: 858
Domestic purposed: Treated water 780 KLD for Green area development: Sewage water 78 KLD generated @ 80% 624 KLD
Sewage water will be discharge into septic tank and further treated in STP operated by GDA
Figure 1: water Balance
2.2 What is the capacity (dependable : The daily fresh water requirement will be 858 KLD, flow or yield) of the proposed source which will be met from 2 no of Bore wells. of water?
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2.3 What is the quality of water required, : Water is meeting from 2 no of bore wells. Water in case, the supply is not from a quality standard is as per WHO drinking water municipal source? (Provide physical, standards prescribed by CPCB. chemical, biological characteristics with class of water quality) 2.4 How much of the water requirement : No treated or recycle water is using at proposed can be met from the recycling of project site. treated wastewater? (Give the details of quantities, sources and usage) 2.5 Will there be diversion of water from : No, There is no diversion of water from the other other users? (Please assess the users. impacts of the project on other existing uses and quantities of consumption) 2.6 What is the incremental pollution : The waste water generated to the tune of 624 KLD is load from wastewater generated channelized to septic tank. The sewerage line from the proposed activity? (Give will be developed to connect the septic tank details of the quantities and with STP composition of wastewater generated from the proposed activity. 2.7 Give details of the water : The rain water from terraces and other open areas is requirements met from water collecting through rain water down-take pipes and harvesting? Furnish details of the connected through catch basins and discharge to facilities created. the drainage system connected to Ramgarh Tal.
2.8 What would be the impact of the : The runoff characteristics will not undergo any land use changes occurring due to change as the site is already developed with well the proposed project on the runoff engineered network of storm drains. The storm drain characteristics (quantitative as well as is retained in the Ramgarh Tal. qualitative) of the area in the post construction phase on a long term basis? Would it aggravate the problems of flooding or water logging in any way? 2.9 What are the impacts of the proposal : Yes, ground water is tapping from 2 no of Bore wells. on the ground water? (Will there be The ground water table lies in the range of 2-5 m tapping of ground water; give the below natural ground level. details of ground water table, recharging capacity, and approvals
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obtained from competent authority, if any) 2.10 What precautions/measures are : Site has well designed network of storm drains. taken to prevent the run-off from construction activities polluting land & aquifers? (Give details of quantities and the measures taken to avoid the adverse impacts) 2.11 How is the storm water from within : The run-off from roof-top, paved surfaces and the site managed? (State the landscaped surfaces is properly channelized to the provisions made to avoid flooding of main artificial drainage connected to the Ramgarh the area, details of the drainage Tal. The storm-water drain has been designed to facilities provided along with a site cater the flow during peak intensity of rain. The rain layout indication contour levels) water harvesting is not possible practically because of high ground water level of 2 to 5 meter below ground level. 2.12 Will the deployment of construction : Local people were deployed during construction so laborers particularly in the peak there was no temporary or permanent residency. period lead to unsanitary conditions There was not stagnant water at site, as the run-off around the project site (Justify with from the relevant areas was systematically drained. proper explanation) Adequate sanitation facilities were provided. 2.13 What on-site facilities are provided : Details of onsite facilities provided for collection, for the collection, treatment & safe treatment & safe disposal of sewage: disposal of sewage? (Give details of Quantity 624 KLD the quantities of wastewater Collection The sewage generated from the generation, treatment capacities with & entire project area is channelized to technology & facilities for recycling Treatment septic tank for each block. The and disposal) sewerage line will be developed to connect the septic tank with STP
2.14 Give details of dual plumbing system : No dual plumbing system is proposed. if treated waste is used for flushing of toilets or any other use. 3. VEGETATION 3.1 Is there any threat of the project to : The site is situated in the urban ecosystem. The land the biodiversity? (Give a description have few amount of trees scattered along the project of the local ecosystem with its site. unique features, if any) The surrounding habitat/ adjoining spaces of the site possess local/common floral species; and the site has the same common flora composition, some of which was cleared during the construction phase.
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No endangered or threatened species of flora and fauna have been reported during the survey, so there is no major threat to the biodiversity. Measures will be adopted during post construction phase to re- establish landform proficient of maintaining the ecological conditions and capacity to support the similar habitats and species. The perennial shrubs & herbs are the part of the ecosystem thus impact/ threat to biodiversity due to project is insignificant. 3.2 Will the construction involve : The Construction activities were not involved any extensive clearing or modification extensive clearing or modification of vegetation. of vegetation? (Provide a detailed account of the trees & vegetation affected by the project) 3.3 What are the measures proposed : Construction Phase: to be taken to minimize the likely Nature: Construction activities may be result in impacts on important site features slightly negative impact on existing eco-system. (Give details of proposal for tree Impact Magnitude: medium plantation, landscaping, creation of Extent: Localized water bodies etc along with a Duration: 3 years-construction phase. layout plan to an appropriate scale) Mitigation: A total of 14166.15 sq. m. (about 15 %) area is under landscapes which help in minimizing the impacts. Total 1178 trees will be developed for the green area development. (1 tree for every 80 sq m as per MBBL by laws 2016) Tree plantation will be carried out at the periphery and necessary places. Native and local species will be preferred for plantation. 4. FAUNA 4.1 Is there likely to be any : The site is situated in urban ecosystems which displacement of fauna- both possesses some faunal species, are well adapted to terrestrial and aquatic or creation the human dominated areas. Therefore, this project is of barriers for their movement? not barrier for movement of any faunal species. Provide the details.
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4.2 Any direct or indirect impacts on : There were no breeding or foraging grounds observed the avifauna of the area? Provide during the site visit, which indicates the temporary details. movements of avifauna in the project site. Therefore, there is not direct or indirect impact on the avifauna. However, landscaping/green belt development in post construction phase will help to attract avifauna and provide the suitable habitats to them for daily activities. 4.3 Prescribe measures such as : There will be no adverse impacts on fauna. corridors, fish ladders, etc to mitigate adverse impacts on fauna 5 AIR ENVIRONMENT 5.1 Will the project increase : The construction of buildings had a small impact on atmospheric concentration of gases the environment, and the process of manufacturing & result in heat islands? (Give and transporting of building materials, and installing details of background air quality and constructing of buildings consumes energy and levels with predicted values based emits small quantity of gases. on dispersion models taking into However, the following measures were adopted: account the increased traffic Use of fuel efficient Construction equipment generation as a result of the Reduce electricity use in the construction office proposed constructions) Use of locally sourced or recycled materials for construction materials Use of RMC and other low energy embodied materials Impact on Air Quality The impact on air quality is assessed based on
vehicular emissions. NOx and CO are the important pollutants emitting from these sources. Mitigation measures: Encourage carpools, shuttle vans, transit passes. Provisions of separate entry/ exit to the project. Green area is developing which will help to contain the emissions within the permissible norms. 5.2 What are the impacts on generation : The impacts of dust and gaseous pollutants due to of dust, smoke, odorous fumes or different construction activities were localized and other hazardous gases? Give details were not affected to the surrounding environment. All in relation to all the meteorological necessary measures were taken. The same is parameters. described as under:
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SOURCES MANAGEMENT Dust & emissions from Regular sprinkling of water on the haul road. vehicular exhaust. Speed restriction of all vehicles. PUC certified vehicles were deployed. The dust emission Water spraying to prevent dust pollution from different sources of sources are: construction. Excavation All transportation vehicles were suitably covered with tarpaulin & Haul road movements overloading of the vehicles was avoided. Construction Construction site was covered on all four sides to a considerable Material Handling height to prevent dust emissions and other pollutants to the Finishing surrounding environment. Ensuring vehicles stick to the access track to prevent mud and dirt being deposited on roads.
5.3 Will the proposal create shortage : No, there is no shortage of parking space. of parking space for vehicles? Parking area is proposed 17654.18 sq m for 1765.41 Furnish details of the present level ECS (Equivalent Car Space). of transport infrastructure and Guided traffic ways within the project site. measures proposed for Speed humps are installed for speed restrictions improvement including the traffic inside the project area. management at the entry & exit to the project site. 5.4 Provide details of the movement : The movement pattern inside the project area is patterns with internal roads, guided traffic-ways. Pedestrian pathways are also bicycle tracks, pedestrian provided within the project site. pathways, footpaths etc., with areas under each category. 5.5 Will there be significant increase There was not significant increased in noise and in traffic noise & vibrations? Give vibration. The noise and vibration levels were well details of the sources and the within the norms. measures proposed for mitigation The following measures were adopted to reduce the of the above. noise: 1. Both entry and exit is with proper guide & Sign boards. 2. Road markings, Stop lines, parking lanes are painted to guide the internal road user. 5.6 What will be the impact of DG : Construction Phase: sets & other equipment on noise The noise level due to construction activity was levels & vibration in & ambient air localized to the source. quality around the project site? Emission level due to vehicles carrying construction
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Provide details. material along with its mitigation measure was taken. Post Construction phase: No important source of pollution during post construction phase 6. AESTHETICS 6.1 Will the proposed constructions in : Yes, The proposed project is of construction of any way result in the obstruction of a multistory flats that will be obstructed the view of view, scenic amenity or landscapes? Ramgarh Tal. The proponent is developing the Are these considerations taken into landscape to improve the aesthetic view of the account by the proponents? vicinity area. 6.2 Will there be any adverse impacts : There is no existing structure adjacent to the project from new constructions on the site. existing structures? What are the considerations taken into account? 6.3 Whether there are any local : The building is designed on the urban architectural considerations of urban form & form basis. urban design influencing the design criteria? They may be explicitly spelt out. 6.4 Are there any anthropological or : No, there is no anthropological or archaeological archaeological sites or artifacts site in the close vicinity as per the data available nearby? State if any other significant from secondary sources. features in the vicinity of the proposed site have been considered. 7. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS 7.1 Will the proposal result in any : The proposed project is providing housing facilities changes to the demographic of approx 5080 persons. structure of local population? Provide details.
7.2 Give details of the existing social : S No Name/ Identity Distance /Direction
infrastructure around the proposed Hospitals project. 1. Shahi Global Hospital 3.7 Km in NW direction Schools/ Institutions/Universities 1. Baba Vasdev Junior High 4.5 km in West direction School 2. Gorakhpur Public School 3.1 km in W direction Places of worship 1. Shiv Temple 0.5 kms towards WNW 7.3 Will the project cause adverse effects : No on local communities, disturbance to
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sacred sites or other cultural values? What are the safeguards proposed? 8. BUILDING MATERIALS 8.1 May involve the use of building : The basic materials used were PPC cement, steel, pre- materials with high-embodied cast hollow bricks, stones, ready-mix concrete, sand, energy. Are the construction hard-wood, glass, etc. materials produced with energy Low energy embodied materials were given efficient processes? (Give details preference. of energy conservation measures Ready-Mix concrete was used. in the selection of building Minimizing the transport of temporary structures, materials and their energy scaffolding, framework, consumables and building efficiency) product to the construction site. Energy savings by the use of Low Embodied energy materials over conventional material was use. 8.2 Transport and handling of : During the construction phase, the following measures materials during construction may were taken to prevent pollution. result in pollution, noise & public Construction site was covered from all four sides to a nuisance. What measures are substantial height to prevent dust emissions and taken to minimize the impacts? other pollutants into surrounding area. Covering loads to limit materials or litter blowing off and reducing smells. Ready-mix concrete was used. Light pollution was restricted using cut-off shield fixtures on site. It was ensured that all lights strike a surface directly and do not point at the sky or surrounds. Water spraying to prevent dust pollution from different sources of construction. Speed restriction of all the vehicles approaching the site and within the site. All transportation vehicles were suitably covered with tarpaulin & overloading of the vehicles was avoided and PUC certified vehicle was must.
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8.3 Are recycled materials used in : Yes, the waste generated as PPC cement, reinforced roads and structures? State the steel, ceramic tiles will be used as a construction extent of savings achieved? material. Fly ash will be used as building material as mentioned under: S. Building Material Fly Ash No. content 1. Portland Pozzolana Cement 17-20 % 2. Ready Mix Concrete 30 %
Energy savings by the use of Low Embodied energy materials over conventional material is given as: Material % Energy Saving Achieved PPC 46.87% Steel 40%
8.4 Give details of the methods of : All the wastes from different sections will be collected collection, segregation & disposal and treated as per the Municipal Handling rules. of the garbage generated during Collection: the operation phases of the A system of segregation at source will be implemented. project. Colour-coding bins will be provided for different types of wastes. The details of the various activities generating solid waste, classification, collection facilities, treatment and disposal is given as mentioned at point No.1.15 (Form 1). 9. ENERGY CONSERVATION 9.1 Give details of the power : Energy: requirements, source of supply, S. N Description backup source etc. What is the 1. Source of Uttar Pradesh State Electricity energy consumption assumed per supply Boards square foot of built-up area? How 2. Electrical Estimated power Requirement have you tried to minimize energy Load – Approx. = 4.5 MW
consumption? Energy conservation techniques: Taking advantage of day lighting wherever possible to reduce the need for electric lights. Total Flat light load will be reduced the consumption by energy efficient LED lights. Total common area light load will be reduced by use of LED lights. Power factor will be maintained around unity. All
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capacitors will be provided with Harmonic Filters to avoid distortion in Voltage. 9.2 What type of, and capacity of, : There is no power back up proposed. power back-up to you plan to provide? 9.3 What are the characteristics of the : Plain glass is used for fenestration purposes only. glass you plan to use? Provide Characteristics are as under*: specifications of its characteristics Parameters 5 mm clear 8 mm clear related to both short wave and Light transmission 90% 88% long wave radiation? Light reflectance 8% 8% Solar factor 85% 81% Shading coefficient 0.97 0.94 Solar energy: Transmission 82% 77% Reflectance 8% 7% Absorption 10% 16% U –value 5.8 W/m2K 5.7 W/m2K Source: www.sunguardglass.com 9.4 What passive solar architectural : Passive solar cooling is incorporated in the building features are being used in the design. Buildings are suitably oriented for ensuring building? Illustrate the natural ventilation and day lighting. Building design applications made in the and envelope may be optimized through selection of proposed project. appropriate wall and roof construction and through adoption of solar passive measures after studying the sun path analysis to provide shading devices for windows and roof which would reduce energy demand. 9.5 Does the layout of streets & : Yes. Solar stand alone use for street light: buildings maximize the potential for solar energy devices? Have you considered the use of street lighting, emergency lighting and solar hot water systems for use in the building complex? Substantiate with details. 9.6 Is shading effectively used to : Walls. reduce cooling/heating East and West Elevations. loads? What principles have Walls that face the east and west will be well insulated as been used to maximize the possible, to prevent summer heat gain. Use of PPC shading of Walls on the East cement having fly-ash content and higher reflectance (as
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and the West and the Roof? compared to OPC cement) is used. How much energy saving has Following additional measures are suggested to be used been effected? for maximizing the shading of walls on the East and the West: Shading by means of Verandah on East Facade. Very few Openings and high thermal mass to reject and store the Solar heat on South facing Facade. Roof: Roofs are covered with reflective china mosaic tiles having lower U valves for lesser heat gains inside the building. 9.7 Do the structures use energy- Transformers: efficient space conditioning, Automatic power factor compensating multiple lighting and mechanical capacitor units is provided for maintaining of average systems? Provide technical power factor of 0.95 to have effective savings in details. Provide details of the energy cost. transformers and motor All cables are derated to avoid heating during use. efficiencies, lighting intensity This also indirectly reduces losses and improves and air-conditioning load reliability. assumptions? Are you using LV Power supply duly terminated at each floor CFC and HCFC free chillers? through XLPE cable with a suitable size MDB. Provide specifications The recommended values of illumination (in Lux) as per the National Building Code of India (2005) are as under:
S. No. Space Illumination Level (Lux) i. Entrance 150-200-300 ii. Lifts 50-100-150 iii. Corridor, passageways, stairs 50-100-150 iv. School 200-300-500 v. Retail shops 300-500-750 vi. Covered car par Floor 5-20 Ramp and Corner 30 Entrance and exits 50-100-150 vii. Outdoor car park 5 – 20
9.8 What are the likely effects of : Heat emission from the project can be from the following the building activity in altering sources: the micro-climates? Provide a Heat absorbed and radiated from the paved and self-assessment on the likely concrete structures. impacts of the proposed Increased population for a particular stretch of land.
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construction on creation of Any building activity would alter the microclimate of a heat island & inversion effects? site and it is inevitable that wind patterns and thermal- gain patterns on a site would be changed. But the project building has been carefully designed to modify the microclimate so as to improve overall thermal comfort and reduce energy consumption. An area of about 15 % will be under landscape which will help in mitigating heat island effect. 9.9 What are the thermal The building materials were selected with characteristics characteristics of the building that limit heat ingress into the inside of the building is envelope? (a) Roof; (b) external minimized. walls; and (c) fenestration. Give Climate zone: Composite details of the material used and Building type: 24 hrs used building 2 2 the U-values or the R values of U value (W/m -C) R value (m °C/W) the individual components. Roof 0.261 3.5 Wall 0.440 2.1 Source:ECBC CODE 2007 Vertical Fenestration: Vertical Fenestration Maximum U- Maximum Maximum VLT factor SHGC 3.30 W/m2-°C 0.25 0.27 Source:ECBC CODE 2007 9.10 What precautions & safety Essential fire safety measures are installed into the measures are proposed against building to ensure the safety of the occupants within the fire hazards? Furnish details of building in the event of fire or other emergency. emergency plans. The entire building is designed as per NBC-2005 of India pertaining to fire-hazards. Hazard classification as per the NBC-2005, Part IV-Fire & Life Safety: Minimum fire fighting requirement (as per NBC 2005 Part IV Table 23) will be provided in the project. The same is tabulated as under:
S. No. Item Towers 1. Fire extinguisher Required 2. Hose reel Required 3. Dry riser Not Required 4. Wet riser Not Required 5. Down comer Not Required 6. Yard hydrant Not Required 7. Automatic sprinkler system Not Required 8. Manually operated fire alarm system Not Required
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9. Automatic detection & alarm system Not Required 10. Underground water tank Not Required 11. Terrace water tank 5,000 liters 12. Pump capacity for pump near underground static water Not Required storage tank (Fire Pump) with minimum pressure of 3.5 kg/cm2 at terrace level
Safety measures:- Proper fire-exits and exit-signage is provided. Fire-extinguishers of appropriate type are placed on a readily accessible place and will be maintained accordingly. 9.11 If you are using glass as wall : Glass is not used as wall material. material provides details and specifications including emissive and thermal characteristics. 9.12 What is the rate of air : Buildings are be naturally ventilated. infiltration into the building? Provide details of how you are mitigating the effects of infiltration. 9.13 To what extent the non- : The solar energy will be utilized efficiently for- conventional energy Solar light for external & landscape lighting: technologies are utilized in the overall energy consumption? Provide details of the renewable energy technologies used. 10 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN The Environment Management Plan would consist of all mitigation measures for each item wise activity to be undertaken during the construction, operation and the entire life cycle to minimize adverse environmental impacts as a result of the activities of the project. It would also delineate the environmental monitoring plan for compliance of various environmental regulations. It will state the steps to be taken in case of emergency such as accidents at the site including fire.
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