Glossary Source QCVN 01:2019/BXD
Technical Trench
A small linear underground technical infrastructure work for installing cable lines and technical pipelines.
Technical Tunnel
A linear underground technical infrastructure work with a large size to ensure that people can perform the tasks of installing, repairing and maintaining equipment and technical pipelines.
Urban Underground Construction Space
The construction space of underground works including: underground public works, underground transportation works, underground technical hubs and underground portions of above-ground construction works, underground cable lines, underground technical pipelines, technical trenches and tunnels.
Safety Protection Corridor
The minimum space in width, length and height, running along or surrounding technical infrastructure works.
Environmental Safety Distance
The minimum distance to ensure hygiene, safety and environmental requirements of the polluting source (or the building or work containing the polluting source).
Height of Construction Work
The height measured from the ground elevation of the building according to the approved planning to the highest point of the building (including vaulted or sloped roofs). For buildings with different ground elevations, the height is measured from the lowest…
Setback
The space between the red line and the construction boundary.
Construction Boundary
The boundary line identified on the planning map and in the field to delineate the boundary between the land allowed for construction (above ground and underground portions) and the setback space.
Red Line Boundary
The boundary line identified on the planning map and in the field to delineate the boundary between the land allowed for construction and the land reserved for traffic roads or technical infrastructure works, other public spaces.
Floor Area Ratio
The ratio of the total floor area of the building including basements (excluding floor areas serving technical systems, fire fighting and prevention, emergency shelters and parking of the work) to the total lot area.
Building Density
– Net building density: the ratio of the ground coverage area of main architectural structures to the lot area (excluding the ground coverage area of outdoor structures such as decorative landscapes, swimming pools, parking lots, sports grounds and technical infrastructure…
Social Infrastructure System
– Public service system: healthcare, education, culture, sports, commerce and other public service buildings; – System of parks, flower gardens, playgrounds; – Other social infrastructure systems.