What is an Occupancy Certificate and why does it matter for office leases?
An Occupancy Certificate (OC) is issued by the local municipal authority confirming the building is fit for occupancy and complies with the approved plan. For office leases, the OC must specifically cover the intended use — IT/ITES, corporate, or commercial. A residential or partial OC means your fit-out, fire NOC, and trade licence applications will stall. We check the OC against the exact floor and use before you commit to a fit-out plan.
What parking ratio do I need for a 100-seat office?
For a 100-seat office in the NCR, a 1:100 parking ratio (1 ECS per 100 sq ft of carpet) is standard for IT/ITES. Some municipal norms allow 1:150 or 1:200. Below 1:200 you will have daily parking disputes. Verify whether the parking is real basement ECS or open ground included in the lease deed — they are not the same and tenants regularly discover this difference after signing.
What DG backup do I need for an IT office?
Full-load DG backup for an IT office runs roughly 1 KVA per 100 sq ft of air-conditioned area. A 20,000 sq ft office typically needs a 200–250 KVA DG with an AMF panel and at least 8 hours of fuel storage. If the DG only covers essential circuits (lights and lifts), that is a different specification and often insufficient for server rooms. We verify the essential vs full-load switchover on site.
How many lifts do I need for a 50,000 sq ft floor plate?
NCR building norms typically require one lift per 5,000–7,500 sq ft of office area, with at least two lifts per building for redundancy. A 50,000 sq ft floor plate needs 6–8 passenger lifts for acceptable peak-hour performance. Brochure counts often include service lifts — verify passenger lift count separately. We measure peak-hour wait times at the shortlist stage.
What sanctioned electrical load do I need for an office?
A standard air-conditioned office runs on 1 KW per 100 sq ft of carpet area as a rule of thumb. A 10,000 sq ft office needs roughly 100 KW sanctioned load. If the load is below this, either your HVAC or your fit-out density has to be reduced. We verify the sanctioned load against your actual headcount plan and HVAC specifications.
What is the difference between super area and carpet area?
Carpet area is the usable floor area within the walls of your office. Super built-up area includes a proportionate share of lobbies, staircases, lifts, and common areas — typically 25–40% higher than carpet. Commercial leases in the NCR quote rates on super area, but fit-out and seating capacity depend on carpet area. Always ask for both, and verify the loading percentage in the lease deed.
What fire NOC category do I need for an office?
Offices fall under the "Business" occupancy category under Haryana Fire Safety norms. The fire NOC must match the actual floor, headcount, and use. A NOC issued for retail or industrial use does not cover an office fit-out. The building-level fire NOC and the floor-level fire compliance are separate documents — verify both before you sign.
How do I choose between Udyog Vihar, Sector 18 and Pace City for an office?
Udyog Vihar offers larger floor plates at lower rents, best for back-office and mid-size corporate teams; metro access is improving with the Yellow Line extension. Sector 18 has older stock, mixed-use buildings, and smaller units — best for small teams and support functions. Pace City is transitioning from industrial to office use, with competitive rents and good highway access. The right choice depends on your headcount, parking needs and where your team lives.
