1.

MINIMUM COVER TO REINFORCEMENT

The following minimum clear cover shall be provided for RCC works
Slab (Roof & Floor), Canopy, Cantilever Chajja 25 mm
Beam (roof, floor & tie) 35 mm
Lintels Beams 25 mm
Columns(RCC and Composite Columns) 40 mm
Shear Walls 30 mm
Retaining Wall, Basement and Pit Wall
a) Face in contact with earth 40 mm
b) Free Face 30 mm
Liquid retaining structure
a) Face in contact with liquid 40 mm
b) Face away from liquid but in contact with earth 40 mm
c) Free Face 30 mm
Foundation slab, Base slab 50 mm