18/09/2026
1. For building a 3-bedroom house in Lusaka, the plot must be at least 12m x 18m, with specific building setbacks and coverage limits, and requires approved drawings and clearances from ZESCO and LWSC.
2. Minimum room sizes are specified by law, including a master bedroom of 11.5 sqm, other bedrooms of 7 sqm, a living room of 13 sqm, and a kitchen of 6 sqm, with specific height requirements.
3. Functional requirements include 3 bedrooms (one master with ensuite), a common bathroom, open-plan living and dining, a kitchen with extractor provision, a store/pantry, a verandah, a septic tank, a water tank stand, and an outside washing area.
4. Electrical and plumbing specifications include specific socket and light requirements for each room, a kitchen sink with a grease trap, and bathroom plumbing with P-traps and vent pipes.
5. Flat roof requirements include a reinforced concrete slab with a 2% slope, parapet walls, waterproofing, downpipes, and a roof access hatch.
6. Low-cost construction ranges from K350k to K450k, using concrete blocks and aluminium windows, while medium-cost construction ranges from K550k to K750k, using porcelain tiles and a fitted kitchen.
7. Essential drawings for builders include site, floor, and roof plans, sections, elevations, and layouts for electrical, plumbing, and foundation details.
8. To receive a full plan, provide plot size, budget, and road orientation to get exact room sizes and a council-ready layout image.
