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Criteria for GRIHA rating 61
Criterion 3 Soil conservation (till post-construction)
Objective
Conserve top soil till after completion of construction activity.
(in accordance with NBC 2005 Part 10)
3.1 Commitment
3.1.1 Ensure adequate fertility of the soil to support vegetative growth.
3.1.2 Ensure adequate topsoil laying for vegetative growth.
3.1.3 Ensure stabilization of soil in the area where the topsoil is vulnerable to erosion.
3.2 Compliance
The following documents to be submitted.
3.2.1 Site contour plan (one CAD drawing) showing drainage pattern and demarcating (a) areas
where top soil laying is done, and (b) area where vegetation cover is provided for top soil
protection.
3.2.2 Narrative explaining the methods of soil stablization used; wherever required, accompanied
by photographs with brief description.
3.2.3 Certifi cate by the landscape architect on topsoil laying, soil stabilization, and adequate
primary soil nutrient and pH [(supported by test results performed at Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR)–accredited laboratory].
3.3 Appraisal (maximum points 2)
3.3.1 Proper top soil laying for vegetative growth, as per clauses 3.2.1 (a), 3.2.2, 3.2.3 (1 point)
3.3.2 Proper stabilization of soil, as per clauses 3.2.1 (b), 3.2.2, 3.2.3 (1 point)
Non Applicability condition: For sites in which top soil could not be stored for reasons as
cited in Criterion 2.
Figure 1 Top soil preservation in Doon School, Dehradun
Criterion 3 Soil conservation (till post-construction)
Objective
Conserve top soil till after completion of construction activity.
(in accordance with NBC 2005 Part 10)
3.1 Commitment
3.1.1 Ensure adequate fertility of the soil to support vegetative growth.
3.1.2 Ensure adequate topsoil laying for vegetative growth.
3.1.3 Ensure stabilization of soil in the area where the topsoil is vulnerable to erosion.
3.2 Compliance
The following documents to be submitted.
3.2.1 Site contour plan (one CAD drawing) showing drainage pattern and demarcating (a) areas
where top soil laying is done, and (b) area where vegetation cover is provided for top soil
protection.
3.2.2 Narrative explaining the methods of soil stablization used; wherever required, accompanied
by photographs with brief description.
3.2.3 Certifi cate by the landscape architect on topsoil laying, soil stabilization, and adequate
primary soil nutrient and pH [(supported by test results performed at Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR)–accredited laboratory].
3.3 Appraisal (maximum points 2)
3.3.1 Proper top soil laying for vegetative growth, as per clauses 3.2.1 (a), 3.2.2, 3.2.3 (1 point)
3.3.2 Proper stabilization of soil, as per clauses 3.2.1 (b), 3.2.2, 3.2.3 (1 point)
Non Applicability condition: For sites in which top soil could not be stored for reasons as
cited in Criterion 2.
Figure 1 Top soil preservation in Doon School, Dehradun
