Studio Matrx Monthly · Volume 1 · Issue 1 · June 2026
Amogh N P
 In loving memory of Amogh N P — Architect · Designer · Visionary 
Build Your Own House
Mastery check

Module 4 mastery check — Approvals & Compliance

8 questions · pass mark 70%. Answer all, then see your score and a quick why for each.

  1. 01Your plot is 2,400 sq ft and the permissible FAR/FSI is 1.2. What is the maximum total built-up area you may construct across all floors?

  2. 02What do setbacks require on a residential plot?

  3. 03Ground coverage rules typically limit what?

  4. 04In most Indian cities, who must submit and sign the building plan for sanction?

  5. 05With a complete, bye-law-compliant file, how long does plan sanction commonly take?

  6. 06Which is the single most common, and most avoidable, reason a building plan is rejected?

  7. 07Which certificate is the authority's formal permission to begin construction?

  8. 08Why does the Occupancy Certificate (OC) matter so much for a finished house?