Construction Regulations, Codes, By-Laws and Standards: Dr. Shamsher Sadiq

Construction Regulations, Codes, By-Laws
and Standards
Construction Engineering (CV351)
Dr. Shamsher Sadiq

Email: shamsher.sadiq@giki.edu.pk
Shamsher (2021)-28th Feb, 2021 Construction Engineering (CV351)
OUTLINE
• Basic Terms
• Purpose of Construction Codes
• Overview of Documentation
• IBC (2018)
• FP (14)
• FWHA-Tunnel Manual
• Coastal Engineering Construction Manual
• Offshore Code of Construction
• Pakistan Codes
• SP-BCP (2007)
• EP-BCP (2011)
• PETSC (2014)
• FSP-BCP (2016)
• Pakistan Local Byelaws
• Standards
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Groups
1. Hasna Arshad 1. Saad Tahir 1. Aaliyan Ahmed Khan

2. Ziauddin 2. Abdullah Muhammad 2. Sara Fatima Kazi
3. Abdullah Nadeem Azhar 3. Shahzaib Haider 3. Laiba Sarfaraz
4. M. Abbas 4. Waqar Azeem 4. Tayyaba Javed
5. Zain Ashfaq 5. M. Ahmed
1. Ahsan Arfan 1. M. Ibrahim

2. Asad Wadood 2. Ahsan Salam
3. Illyas Muhammad 3. Varun Malani
4. Lateef 4. Abdullah Ali
5. Hasnain 5. M. Ammar
1. Moezza Tehseen 1. M. Abdullah

2. Naveed Zafar 2. Ata ul Munim
3. M. Usman 3. Syed Jahanzaib Bukhari
4. Haroon Jamshed 4. Ijaz Rasikh
5. Fayiz Ameen

Basic Terms
• Codes are generally accepted sets of rules that tell you what you need to do.
• Standards provide the “how to” of executing codes.
• Specifications, unlike codes or standards, outline the requirements of
a specific construction.
• Regulations, which can incorporate codes and standards, are mandated by a
government body and required, by law, to be complied with.
• By-laws are passed by committees or board of directors or community.
They are implementable only within that society or community and cannot
be enforced outside the community.

Purpose of Construction Codes
• Building codes specify minimum standards for the construction of

buildings. The codes themselves are not legally binding.
• They serve, rather, as "models" for legal jurisdictions to utilize when
developing statutes and regulations.
• The main purpose of building codes are to protect public health, safety and
general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of
buildings and structures.
• The building code becomes law of a particular jurisdiction when formally
enacted by the appropriate governmental or private authority

Documentation
• A building code is a document containing standardized requirement for the

design & construction of most types of building.
• Codes regulate building construction & building use in order to protect the
health, safety & welfare of the occupant.
• Codes express all aspects of construction including structural integrity,
fire resistance, safe exists, lighting, electrical, energy conservation,
plumbing, sanitary facilities, ventilation, seismic design & correct use
of construction materials.
• Building codes classify standard by use & apply different standards to each
classification. For example, schools & office buildings are in separate
occupancy category with different performance requirement.

Documentation
• The codes includes various aspect for regulation on design & construction
• For Planning Building/Development work
• For Structural Design
• For Constructional aspects
• For Building Services (HVAC, electrical, Acoustics, lifts etc.)
• Plumbing Services (Water supply, Sewerage, Drainage, waste
management)
• Landscaping, signs and outdoor display structures

Documentation
Building Construction Group

1. Saad Tahir
2. Abdullah Muhammad
3. Shahzaib Haider
4. Waqar Azeem
https://www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/2018-i-codes/ibc/
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Bridge Construction
1. Moezza Tehseen
2. Naveed Zafar
3. M. Usman
4. Haroon Jamshed
https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/fp-14/fp14.pdf
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Documentation
Tunnel Construction
1. Aaliyan Ahmed Khan
2. Sara Fatima Kazi
3. Laiba Sarfaraz
4. Tayyaba Javed
5. M. Ahmed
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/Tunnel/pubs/nhi09010/tunnel_manual.pdf
Documentation
Earth dam Construction

1. M. Abdullah
2. Ata ul Munim
3. Syed Jahanzaib Bukhari
4. Ijaz Rasikh
5. Fayiz Ameen
https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/portals/76/publications/engineermanuals/em_1110-2-2300.pdf
Documentation
Coastal Construction
1. Hasna Arshad
2. Ziauddin
3. Abdullah Nadeem Azhar
4. M. Abbas
5. Zain Ashfaq

Documentation
1. M. Ibrahim
2. Ahsan Salam
3. Varun Malani
4. Abdullah Ali
5. M. Ammar
https://www.usbr.gov/tsc/techreferences/mands/mands-pdfs/RCCManualFinal09-2017-508.pdf
https://www.sika.com/content/dam/dms/corporate/l/glo-sika-roller-compacted-concrete-dams-handbook.pdf

Documentation
1. Ahsan Arfan
2. Asad Wadood
3. Illyas Muhammad
4.Lateef
5. Hasnain
https://www.imia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/EP52_2014-Offshore-Code-of-Practice-vds_3549-English.pdf
PEC Building Code
• The Ministry of Housing & Works (MOHW) Government of Pakistan

(GoP) assigned the task of developing the Seismic Provisions to the
National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited (NESPAK).
• NESPAK submitted various drafts for scrutiny to an Experts Committee
formed by the MOHW.
• NESPAK worked in close collaboration with International Code Council
(ICC), USA. The final draft was sent to the Pakistan Engineering Council
(PEC) for vetting.
• PEC formed a “Core Group” of individuals drawn from across the country,
representing various stakeholders. It was this Core Group that held intimate
deliberations with experts from NESPAK and gave final shape to the
document. https://www.pec.org.pk/building_code_pakistan.aspx

PEC Building Code
• The Ministry of Housing and Works, Government of Pakistan,

acknowledges that it has the permission of the International Code Council
(ICC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Institute of Steel
Construction (AISC) and American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE) to
transcribe and reproduce portions of their respective documents, as listed
hereunder, for the purpose of the Seismic Provisions (2007).
• On directives of Government of Pakistan, Pakistan Engineering Council
(PEC) has developed following codes and standards to adopt, promote and
introduce the modern technological advancements in the country:
1. Building Code of Pakistan (Seismic Provisions-2007)
2. Building Code of Pakistan (Energy Provisions-2011)
3. Pakistan Electric and Telecommunication Safety Code (PETSAC-2014)
4. Building Code of Pakistan (Fire Safety Provisions-2016)
https://www.pec.org.pk/building_code_pakistan.aspx
PEC Building Code
https://www.pec.org.pk/building_code_pakistan.aspx
Building Code of Pakistan Fire Safety Provisions 2016
• Every year a significant number of casualties and injuries occur as a result

of fire incidents in the country.
• Unfortunately, about 70% deaths took placed in existing buildings
including housing, commercial and industrial units only due to non-
provisions of fire safety and fire protection systems.
• A large number of major fire incidents happened in big cities during year
2015-16, wherein a significant number of people perished by fire with
massive loss of material and property apart from creating environmental
pollution.
https://www.pec.org.pk/Downloadables/buildingCode/Final%20BCP-Fire%20Safety%20Provisions-
2016%20by%20All%20Respects.pdf

• The Government of Pakistan mandated National Disaster Management Authority

(NDMA) through Ministry of Climate Change to mitigate and minimize major
fire incidents in the country.
• For the purpose, PEC and NDMA signed an MoU for development of Building
Code of Pakistan (Fire Safety Provisions-2016) on October 15, 2015.
• PEC in collaboration and financial assistance extended by NDMA initiated the
development of Building Code of Pakistan (Fire Safety Provisions-2016) which
is benchmarked with NFPA 1 Fire Code 2015, National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA).
• The Building Code of Pakistan-Fire Safety Provisions-2016 provide rules for fire
prevention, life safety in relation to fire and fire protection of building and
structures as prescribed.
• NOTE: Building Code of Pakistan-Fire Safety Provisions-2016 shall be adopted
by the federal and provincial governments, organizations, authorities, both public
and private, as notified. https://www.pec.org.pk/Downloadables/buildingCode/Final%20BCP-
Fire%20Safety%20Provisions-2016%20by%20All%20Respects.pdf
• This shall apply to both new and existing buildings.

1. Buildings permitted for construction after the adoption of these provisions shall
comply with the provisions stated herein for new buildings forthwith.
2. Existing buildings constructed prior to adoption of these provisions shall comply
with the provisions stated herein as soon as possible but not later than three years of
notification of these provisions; and
3. Minimum fire protection requirements such as provision of fire alarm and detection
system, fire extinguishers, emergency response plans and fire drills shall however be
in place as soon as possible but not later than one year of notification of these
provisions.
https://www.pec.org.pk/Downloadables/buildingCode/Final%20BCP-Fire%20Safety%20Provisions-
2016%20by%20All%20Respects.pdf

Pakistan Electric and Telecommunication Safety Code (PETSAC), 2014
• The Provisions of Pakistan Electric and Telecommunication Safety Code-

2014 provide rules for safe practices in design, installation, operation and
maintenance of electric supply and telecommunication systems that shall
be adopted by electrical power and telecommunication utilities, both public
and private.
• The PETSAC 2014 shall neither be considered as a design document, nor
an instruction manual, and shall not preclude relevant design specifications
and standards. This Code shall be effective after six months of this
notification.
• All relevant regulators shall ensure compliance and implementations of this
Code.
• All utility companies and other stakeholders, shall comply with this Code
by adopting or amending their relevant byelaws or rules for
implementation.
https://www.pec.org.pk/downloadables/PETSAC/PETSAC.pdf

• The electric supply and telecommunication facilities, associated works and

practices employed by an electrical or telecommunication utility, both
public and private.
• Facilities and functions of Utilities on the line-side of the service point,
located on public or private property, in accordance with legally
established easements or right of way, or as authorized by regulating or
controlling body.
• Utility facilities installed, maintained and controlled by utility companies
on the surface of underground mine sites, including overhead and
underground distributions system providing service up to buildings or
outdoor equipment location on the line side of the service point.

• The transmission and distribution of electricity and telecommunications signals

(voice, video and data) through public and private utility systems that are
installed and maintained under the exclusive control of utilities or their
authorized representatives.
• Street and area lights where these facilities are supplied by underground or
overhead conductors installed and/or maintained under the exclusive control of
utilities or their representatives.
• Working environment for people who are employed on the aforementioned jobs
• Not applicable: Customer premises equipment and wiring, located beyond
utility-service points (meters) to buildings or outdoor installations.
• Industrial complex or utility interactive systems that are not controlled by the
utilities.
• Street and area lights not installed or maintained by utility.
• Underground mine wiring or installation in ships, railway rolling equipment,
aircraft, or automotive equipment.

Local By-Laws
• The rules and regulations framed by local town planners and architects ,
covering the requirements of buildings, ensuring safety of the inhabitants
and public through open spaces, minimum size of rooms required, height
and area limitations are known as building bye laws. They assist in a
disciplined growth of the buildings.
• Following are the objectives of Local By-Laws
• Pre-planning of building activity
• Allow orderly growth and prevent haphazard development
• Safety against fire, noise, health hazard and structure failure
• Proper utilization of space to achieved maximum efficiency in planning
• Due to these by-laws each building will have proper approaches, light, air and
ventilation

Local By-Laws
http://lgkp.gov.pk/wp-
content/uploads/2017/06/The-KP-Model-Building- http://www.rda.gop.pk/wp-
http://www.ksez.com.pk/PDF/sbca/ss10.pdf
Bye-laws-2017.pdf content/uploads/2015/05/Land_Use_Rules.pdf

Local By-Laws
• THE KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA MODEL BUILDING BYE-LAWS 2017
http://lgkp.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/The-KP-Model-Building-Bye-laws-2017.pdf
Local By-Laws
Local By-Laws
Standards
• In the construction industry, the term 'standards' typically refers to

published documents that are intended to define
the common specifications, methods and procedures that are to be used.
• By establishing common standards, greater reliability and consistency is
ensured in terms of the quality, compatibility and compliance of the
particular product, service, material, and so on.
• Specifications also typically refer to a range of standards for materials to
be used, quality of workmanship, test to be performed and so on.
https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Standards_in_the_construction_industry
Standards
• SP-BCP (2007)

Standards
https://www.astm.org/Standards/construction-standards.html
References
• http://lgkp.gov.pk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/The-KP-Model-Building-
Bye-laws-2017.pdf
• http://www.ksez.com.pk/PDF/sbca/ss10.pdf
• http://www.rda.gop.pk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Land_Use_Rules.pdf
• https://www.pec.org.pk/building_code_pakistan.aspx
• https://www.pec.org.pk/downloadables/PETSAC/PETSAC.pdf
• https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Standards_in_the_construction
_industry
• https://www.astm.org/Standards/construction-standards.html

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Dr. Shamsher Sadiq

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1. Hasna Arshad 1. Saad Tahir 1. Aaliyan Ahmed Khan

1. Ahsan Arfan 1. M. Ibrahim

1. Moezza Tehseen 1. M. Abdullah

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• Building codes specify minimum standards for the construction of

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• A building code is a document containing standardized requirement for the

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Building Construction Group

Earth dam Construction

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• The Ministry of Housing & Works (MOHW) Government of Pakistan

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• The Ministry of Housing and Works, Government of Pakistan,

• Every year a significant number of casualties and injuries occur as a result

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• The Government of Pakistan mandated National Disaster Management Authority

• This shall apply to both new and existing buildings.

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• The Provisions of Pakistan Electric and Telecommunication Safety Code-

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• The electric supply and telecommunication facilities, associated works and

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• The transmission and distribution of electricity and telecommunications signals

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• THE KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA MODEL BUILDING BYE-LAWS 2017

• THE KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA MODEL BUILDING BYE-LAWS 2017

• THE KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA MODEL BUILDING BYE-LAWS 2017

• In the construction industry, the term 'standards' typically refers to

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