NBC NORMS

GROUP - 2
MD HAZIM
NADIYA KHANAM
MD SUHAIL
REHAN AHMAD
 ORIENTATION LIGHTING

Careful planning of the brightness and colour pattern so that

the attenation is drawn to the important areas.
The building as a whole should receive the maximum solar
Installing emergency lighting systems, where necessary
radiation in winter and the minimum in summer.
Uniformity ratio should not be less that 0.7 for working area.
Effect of glare should be avoided.

LANDSCAPING

There shall be proper boards for signs at different areas relating to

them.
Existing or established grade of subsoil should be maintained.
Prior to spreading the topsoil, the sub-grade shall be loosened to a
depth of 50 mm to permit bonding.
Existing drainage patterns through or into any preservation area
shall not be modified unless specifically directed by the landscape
architect/engineer-in-charge.

It is desirable either to regulate the rate of air movement with

the aid of electric fans or to take advantage of prevailing
winds.
 FIRE SAFTEY
EXITS
Should be clearly visible & must be illuminated.
Automatic fire detection and alarm facilities are a must and should These cannot be reduced in number, width or by any
be provided. other means. The requisite number is dependent on
Buildings should be provided with and protected by fire occupancy load, capacity, travel distance, etc.
extinguishers, wet risers, automatic sprinkler installations, etc. Alarms are necessary to ensure those in danger are
The main staircase and fire escape staircase must be continuous evacuated promptly.
from ground floor to the terrace level. Exits should be continuous, leading to the exterior of the
All fire rated doors shall be provided with certificates & labels. building.
The smoke exhaust jet fans shall be fire rated that is 250 degree C Exit doorways shall not be less than 2000mm wide.
Each revolving door shall be provided within the same
for 120 mins.
wall as the hinged door within 3m.
The gas pipelines shall be on external walls away from staircases &
the distribution pipes shall be below the false ceiling.
There shall be a fire officer maintaining all the fire safety
equipments.
Static water storage tanks shall be provided separately at
underground/terrace level.
Every room having a capacity of 45 persons shall have et least 2
doorways.
Decorations of places of assembly shall be of non-flammable
materials (should be treated with an effective flame retardent
materia).
 VENTILLATION
Indoor wind speed above 2.0 m/s, mechanical means of ventilation may
have to be adopted.
Natural/Mechanical supply & Mechanical/Natural exhaust of air shall be
provieded.
If the prevailing wind is from East or West, building may be oriented at
45° to the incident wind so as to diminish the solar heat without much
reduction in air motion indoors.
Each hotel room shall be provided with at least 1 thermostat (15 - 30
dgr).
ELECTRICAL
Its necessary to install an interlocked plug and socket
which may automatically gets screened by withdrawal of
plug .
As an exception, electrical wall socket outlets can be
located at a minimum height of 400mm above floor level.
A building management system may be considered to be
provided for controlling of some & monitoring of all
parameters of heating, ventilation & HVAC. (Helps in
reduction of energy consumption, Reduction of skilled
manpower requirement for operation & maintenance of
large complexes).
Lightning protection (Earthing) system should be there
especially for large gathering areas.
There has to be an open emergency power backup system
& if located in the building then shall not be above ground
floor level.
Lighting should be such that it would consume less energy
High security areas may consider uncorded, High
resolution, black & white cameras with movement sensors.
The power supply HV cables voltage shall not be more than
12KV & a separate dedicated & fire compartmented shaft
shall be provided for carrying such high voltage cables to
upper floors in the building.
 PIPING & WATER DISTRIBUTION The following codes are recommended for pipes.

Pipes carrying non-potable water shall be marked

separately.
The max. flow rate & flush volumes shall be as given below.

Materials used for water distribution pipes.

Sewer pipes should be at least 900 mm below road and at least

600 mm below fields and gardens

CAR PARKING
Electrical provision should be made for electrical vehicles in
designated spaces.
Parking guidance system should be there displaying no. of car spaces
vacant, direction for entry & exit, etc.
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