| Primary value | 4.5 m² |
| Applies to | Kitchens with attached pantry/store |
| Exceptions | Standalone kitchen → 5.0 m² |
| Min separate store area → 3.0 m² | |
| Measured as | Carpet area of the kitchen alone — store area is counted separately. |
| Source | NBC 2016 — Part 4, Clause 5.4.3 ✓ Verified |
When pantry storage moves to a dedicated store room, the kitchen needs less area for shelving and provisions. NBC reduces the kitchen minimum by 0.5 m² to acknowledge this.
Common in traditional Indian apartments and bungalows where dry storage of grains and provisions is kept separate from active cooking space.