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Seat No.: Enrolment
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
D ARCH SEMESTER-VI EXAMINATION Summer 2018
Subject Code: 3366205 Date: 03/05/2018
Subject Name: BUILDING BYELAWS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTISE
Time: 10:30 AM -12:30 PM Total Marks: 50
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1

Describe the copyright Act and measures taken by architects to protect themselves from architectural copyright disputes.
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What are the permissions to be taken from design stage to occupancy of the building from the local municipality?
05
Q.2

Explain the different stage of work schedule and related payment for architectural works.
10
Q.3

State and briefly describe the role of various Architect professional bodies.
05

Describe briefly the Architects Act,1972
05
Q.4
Describe any five of the following terms
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Depreciation
Clerk of works
Sinking Fund
Carpet Area
F.A.R
Freehold land
Q.5

What are architectural competitions? Explain the merits and demerits of open and limited competitions.
05

What is the importance of building byelaws and zoning in development regulation?
05