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basement100 kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 10: Basement
basement100 kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 9: Basement
basement— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 13: Basement
basement100 kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 1, Section 1: Basement
basement— kuwaitkw-bc-007Outside City - Article 4: Basement: Basement Outside City
basement— kuwaitkw-bc-015Article 7: Basement
basement— kuwaitkw-bc-014Articles 4-5: Basement and Mezzanine: Basement & Mezzanine
basement— kuwaitkw-bc-019Article 8: Basement
basement— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.V: Basement
commercial— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 8: Commercial Shop
commercial— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 12: Commercial Uses in Investment Housing Zones (Inside & Outside Kuwait City)
commercial— kuwaitkw-bc-009Article 5: Permitted Uses in Coastal Strip
commercial— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.3.a: Retail Shops in Investment Plots
commercial— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.3.b: Permitted Mixed Commercial Activities
commercial— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.3.c: Standalone Commercial Activities
coverage100 kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 11: Mezzanine
coverage50 kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 1, Section 3: Mezzanine
coverage10 kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 10.7: Leather Tanning & Polishing Zone (Doha / Eshirij): Leather Tanning — Eshirij
coverage— kuwaitkw-bc-0121- Agricultural Zones (Wafra, Abdali, Subaihiya)
coverage— kuwaitkw-bc-0122- Dairy Cattle & Milk Production Farms: Dairy Cattle Farms
coverage— kuwaitkw-bc-0123- Racehorse & Camel Breeding Zones (Stables)
coverage— kuwaitkw-bc-0124- Livestock Production Zones (Kabd, Jahra, Wafra): Livestock Projects
coverage— kuwaitkw-bc-0125- Broiler & Layer Poultry Farming
coverage— kuwaitkw-bc-0126- Services Zone (Plot 9), Wafra Agricultural Area: Wafra Agricultural Services
far— kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 1: Building Ratios: Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
far— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 2: FAR and Building Areas
far— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 18 (bis): Mixed Investment Housing Complexes (Residential + Commercial) — Outside Kuwait City Only: Outside-City Mixed Complexes
far— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 13: Mixed Investment Housing (Residential + Commercial) — Inside Kuwait City Only: Inside-City Mixed — Residential + Commercial
far— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 1: FAR — Outside Kuwait City: FAR Outside City
far— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 1: FAR — Inside Kuwait City: FAR Inside City
far— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 1: Markets Area
far— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 10.6: Newspaper Printing Press Plots
far— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 10.9: Bank Branch Licensing: Bank Branches
far— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 10.10: Shuwaikh (Eyn) Administrative Zone
far— kuwaitkw-bc-007Outside City - Article 1: FAR: FAR Outside City
far— kuwaitkw-bc-008Article 1: FAR
far— kuwaitkw-bc-009Article 1: FAR
far— kuwaitkw-bc-017Article 1: FAR and Uses
far— kuwaitkw-bc-015Article 1: FAR
far— kuwaitkw-bc-016Article 1: FAR
far— kuwaitkw-bc-013Part 1.1: Private Chalets FAR
far— kuwaitkw-bc-014Article 1: FAR
far— kuwaitkw-bc-019Article 1: FAR
far— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.I.1: FAR
height— kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 3: Building Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 4: Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 3: Heights — Outside Kuwait City: Heights Outside City
height— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 3: Heights — Inside Kuwait City: Heights Inside City
height— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 3: Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-007Outside City - Article 3: Heights: Heights Outside City
height— kuwaitkw-bc-007Inside Kuwait City Complexes: Residential Complexes Inside City
height— kuwaitkw-bc-008Article 3: Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-009Article 3: Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-017Article 3: Building Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-015Articles 2-3: Setbacks & Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-016Article 3: Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-013Part 1.2: Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-014Article 2: Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-019Article 3: Heights
height— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.II: Heights
min_size— kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 4: Room Sizes: Minimum Interior Dimensions
min_size— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 5: Space Distribution
min_size— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 4: Unit Sizes: Min Commercial Unit Sizes
min_size— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 1, Section 2: Ground Floor: Ground Floor — Shops, Warehouses, Showrooms
min_size— kuwaitkw-bc-008Article 4: Unit Sizes
min_size40 kuwaitkw-bc-016Article 5: Classrooms
min_size— kuwaitkw-bc-014Licensing & Min Plot Areas: Licensing & Min Plots
min_size1000 kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 1.6: Minimum Individual Plot Size: Minimum Plot Size
min_size— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.IV: Residential Unit Sizes
parking— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 14: Parking
parking— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 1, Section 5: Multi-Story Parking
parking— kuwaitkw-bc-007Outside City - Article 5: Parking: Parking Outside City
parking— kuwaitkw-bc-008Article 16: Parking
parking— kuwaitkw-bc-015Article 6: Parking
parking— kuwaitkw-bc-016Article 12: Parking
parking— kuwaitkw-bc-014Article 6: Parking
parking— kuwaitkw-bc-010Disability Parking
parking50 kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.VI.a: Multi-Story Parking on State Land: Multi-story Parking on State Land
parking— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.VI.b: Parking for Residential Plots: Residential Parking
parking— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.VI.c: Commercial Activity Parking: Commercial Parking
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 2: Setbacks and Adjacency
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 3: Setbacks
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 2: Setbacks — Outside Kuwait City: Setbacks Outside City
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 2: Setbacks — Inside Kuwait City: Setbacks Inside City
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 2: Setbacks
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-007Outside City - Article 2: Setbacks: Setbacks Outside City
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-008Article 2: Setbacks
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-009Article 2: Setbacks
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-017Article 2: Setbacks
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-016Article 2: Setbacks
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-013Part 1.3: Setbacks
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-019Article 2: Setbacks
setback— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.III: Setbacks
special— kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 9: Detached Annexes
special— kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 5: Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 6: Projections / Cantilevers
special— kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 7: Light Wells (Manawir)
special— kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 8: Pergolas and Canopies: Pergolas & Canopies
special— kuwaitkw-bc-004Article 11: Building Services
special15 kuwaitkw-bc-004Part Five: Plot Fencing in Private/Model Housing: Plot Fencing for Neighbors
special— kuwaitkw-bc-004Part Two: Semi-Detached Villas on a Single Plot
special— kuwaitkw-bc-004Part Three: Diplomatic Zone West Mishref
special— kuwaitkw-bc-004Part Four: Wedding Halls
special30 kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 1: Definitions
special— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 6: Stairs and Elevators
special— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 7: Natural & Mechanical Ventilation and Light Wells: Ventilation & Light Wells
special— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 10: Private Housing in Investment Housing Zones: Private Housing in Investment Zones
special— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 11: Al-Maqwa East (now Al-Sharq/Al-Maqwa) Special Building Rules: Al-Maqwa East / Al-Sharq
special— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 15: Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities: Disability Accessibility
special— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 16: Fire Department Approval: Fire Dept Approval
special— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 17: Investment Properties Contracted with Public Authority for Housing Welfare: Contracted Housing Welfare Properties
special— kuwaitkw-bc-003Article 18: Transitional Provisions for Buildings Existing Before Publication: Transitional / Grandfathered Buildings
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 5: Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 6: Emergency Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 7: Projections
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 8: Open & Enclosed Balconies
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 9: Light Wells
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 10: Pergolas and Canopies: Pergolas & Canopies
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 12: No Additional Annexes
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 14: Elevators
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 15: Disability Access
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 16: Cinema and Theater: Cinema & Theater
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 18: Surface Parking
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 17: Khaitan & Farwaniya South Commercial: Khaitan / Farwaniya South
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 17: Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Plots 7 & 8
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 17: Jahra Commercial (Two Commercial Streets)
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 17.3: Shop Blocks Across Kuwait: Shop Blocks (Various Areas)
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 17.5: Shop Blocks Plot 20, Jahra (Jahra Commercial Market): Jahra Plot 20 Shop Blocks
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 17.6: Jahra Commercial & Administrative Center (Plot 93): Jahra Commercial-Administrative Center
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 17.7: Manqaf Plot 54 North
special— kuwaitkw-bc-005Article 17: Khaitan Commercial & Administrative Center: Khaitan Commercial Center
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 1, Section 4: Storage Platforms (Sanadir)
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 1, Section 6: Car Canopies
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Article 4: Stairs (cross-reference)
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Article 5: Emergency Stairs (cross-reference)
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Article 7: Light Wells
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Article 8: No Additional Annexes
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Article 9: Basement Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Article 10.4: Scrap Yards
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 10.1: Craft Zone (Jahra & Subaihiya): Craft Zone — Jahra & Subaihiya
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 10.2: Non-Polluting Craft Zone (West Abu Fteira): Non-Polluting Craft Zone — West Abu Fteira
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 10.3: Amghara Craft Expansion Plots
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 10.5: Timber Building Plots (Plot J) Shuwaikh Extension: Shuwaikh Timber Buildings
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 10.8: Gas Branches Across Kuwait
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 11: Factories
special— kuwaitkw-bc-006Part 9: Worker Housing Specifications
special— kuwaitkw-bc-008Articles 5-15 (Cross-Reference): Stairs, Emergency, Projections, Balconies, Light Wells, Pergolas, Mezzanine, Annexes, Basement, Elevators, Disability
special— kuwaitkw-bc-008Article 17: Fallback to Table 3: Fallback Clause
special— kuwaitkw-bc-009Article 4: Additional Annexes
special— kuwaitkw-bc-009Article 7: Fallback Tables
special— kuwaitkw-bc-017Article 4: No Additional Annexes
special— kuwaitkw-bc-017Article 5: Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-017Article 6: Emergency Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-017Article 7: Projections
special— kuwaitkw-bc-017Article 8: Light Wells
special— kuwaitkw-bc-017Article 9: Licensing Procedures
special— kuwaitkw-bc-015Licensing Procedures
special20 kuwaitkw-bc-015Article 5: Staff Housing: Doctor & Nurse Housing
special— kuwaitkw-bc-015Articles 8-10: Corridors, Stairs, Emergency Stairs: Corridors & Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-016Licensing Procedures
special50 kuwaitkw-bc-016Article 4: Courtyards
special— kuwaitkw-bc-016Article 7: Corridors
special3 kuwaitkw-bc-016Article 9: Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-016Article 10: Toilets and Fountains
special— kuwaitkw-bc-016Article 14: General Fallback: Fallback to Table 2
special— kuwaitkw-bc-013Part 2: Coastal Resorts — General Conditions
special— kuwaitkw-bc-013Part 2.2: Regulatory Specs: Resort FAR, Heights, Setbacks
special— kuwaitkw-bc-013Part 2.3: Architectural Breakdown: Component Distribution
special— kuwaitkw-bc-013Part 3: Chalet Service Centers
special— kuwaitkw-bc-014Article 7: General Fallback
special— kuwaitkw-bc-012Common Licensing Procedures for All Agricultural Zones: Licensing & Approvals
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010General Scope: Scope & Classification
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Ramps
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Pedestrian Walkways and Sidewalks
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Public Toilets and Bathrooms
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Handrails and Guards: Handrails & Guards
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Indicative Signage
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Stairs (Internal): Internal Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Doors
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Windows
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Internal Corridors
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Elevators
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Controls
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Other Public Fixtures
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Assembly Halls and Public Halls
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Mosque Design Considerations: Mosques
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010General Building Requirements
special1000 kuwaitkw-bc-010Residential Buildings
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Office Buildings
special100 kuwaitkw-bc-010Commercial Complexes
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Cinemas, Theaters and Multi-purpose Halls: Cinemas & Theaters
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Cafeterias and Restaurants
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Hotels
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Hospitals and Health Facilities
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Educational Buildings
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Libraries
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Sports Buildings
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Public Buildings
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Industrial Buildings
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Public and Tourist Chalet Areas
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Obstacle Design Guidelines: Obstacles & Barriers
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Drinking Fountains
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Public Telephones
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010ATM Machines: ATMs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Signage and International Symbols: Signage & Symbols
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Emergency Exits
special— kuwaitkw-bc-010Existing Facilities and Historical Buildings: Existing & Historical
special— kuwaitkw-bc-019Article 4: Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-019Articles 5-7: Projections, Light Wells, Pergolas: Projections & Light Wells & Pergolas
special50000 kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 1: Regulatory — Project Proposal: Submitting Project Proposal
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 1.3: Infrastructure Obligations
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 1.4: Building Permits Blocked Until Infrastructure Complete: License Block
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 1.5: No Further Splits After Final Approval
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 1.7: Hotel Plots within Project
special70 kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 1.9: Residential Use Ratio: Residential Ratio
special30 kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 1.10: Commercial Use Cap: Commercial Cap
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.VII: Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.VIII: Emergency Stairs
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.IX: Projections
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.X: Light Wells
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.XI: Pergolas and Canopies: Pergolas & Canopies
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.XII: Additional Services to Main Buildings: Extra Services
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.XIII: Elevators
special— kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 2.XIV: Water Tanks, AC, Antennas: Water Tanks & AC
special6 kuwaitkw-bc-011Part 3: General Provisions