National Building Code of India
National Building Code of India
The
National Building Code of India is a single document in which, like a network,
the information contained in various Indian Standards is woven into a pattern
of continuity and cogency with the interdependent requirements of Sections
carefully analyzed and fitted into make the whole document a cogent continuous
volume. A continuous thread of ‘preplanning’ is woven which, in itself,
contributes considerable to the economies in construction particularly in
building and plumbing services.
The
code contains regulations which can be immediately adopted or enacted for use
by various departments, municipal administrations and public bodies. It lays
down a set of minimum provisions designed to protect the safety of the public with
regard to structural sufficiency, fire hazards and health aspects of buildings;
so long as these basic requirements are met, the choice of materials and
methods of design and construction is left to the ingenuity of the building
professionals. The Code also covers aspects of administrative regulations,
development control rules and general building requirements; fire protection
requirements; stipulations regarding materials and structural design; rules for
design of electrical installations, lighting, air conditioning and lifts;
regulation for ventilation, acoustics and plumbing services, such as water
supply, drainage, sanitation and gas supply; measures to ensure safety of
workers and public during construction; and rules for erection of signs and outdoor
display structures.
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