INTRODUCTION

TO BUILDING
CODES
R U T U J A R A J U RWA R

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 BYE LAWS were designed by
the Ministry of Urban Development
 • BUILDING CODES

• PURPOSE

• NEED AND IMPORTANCE

CONTENT • WHY BYELAWS ARE

NECESSARY

• WHY BUILDING CODES ARE

NECESSARY

• NBC
 “BUILDING CODES ARE A SERIES OF ORDINANCES ENACTED BY
A STATE OR LOTHAT MUST BE MET IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGSCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY,
ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS”

* A building code is a set of regulations written by city or county officials with the
help of construction pros that governs the design, construction and modification of
commercial buildings, homes and other structures in the jurisdiction.

* 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
PURPOSE OF BYE LAWS

•  Ensure public health and safety throughout a building.

• Most have come into play “after-the-fact” as a learning experience from a major tragedy.
• They are primarily concerned with
*Construction requirements
*Hazardous materials or equipment used in the building
*75% of all codes and standards deal with fire
*Energy conservation
*Accessibility
 NEEDS AND IMPORTANCE
 The need for bye-laws becomes more important from the point of view in INDIA. The construction activity both The need for bye-laws
becomes more important from the point of view in INDIA. The construction activity both in public & private sector in terms of building for
industrial, commercial & residential & administrative user in public & private sector in terms of building for industrial, commercial &
residential & administrative user amount to 50% of outlay of any 5 year plan. amount to 50% of outlay of any 5 year plan.

 With this certain projects can be delayed over a period of time to get completed. Eg. ST. MARK’S PIAZZA, With this certain projects can be
delayed over a period of time to get completed. Eg. ST. MARK’S PIAZZA, hence it would loose their identity in terms of MASS & SPACE
RELATIONSHIP .hence it would loose their identity in terms of MASS & SPACE RELATIONSHIP.

 If we talk about the cities, if we loose control over the construction activity then the problems like If we talk about the cities, if we loose
control over the construction activity then the problems like Visual disorder, traffic becomes uncontrollable, uncomfortable living,
environmental problems etc .Visual disorder, traffic becomes uncontrollable, uncomfortable living, environmental problems etc. In the absence
of suitable bye-laws & machinery to enforce them, the poor people will be left at the mercy of well to In the absence of suitable bye-laws &
machinery to enforce them, the poor people will be left at the mercy of well to do people.
 Building bye-laws are necessary 
WHY BYLAWS to protect any building against noise
• Fire
ARE • Earthquakes
• structural failures
NECESSARY? • any hazardous activity.
Building codes and regulations were created to ensure that your property is
structurally-sound, safe from fire and that it meets the sanitation requirements for a
healthy habitation. When obtaining a Building codes and regulations were created to
ensure that your property is structurally-sound, safe from fire and that it meets the
sanitation requirements for a healthy habitation. When obtaining a building permit,
your plan will also be checked to make sure that it meets the basic requirements for
environmental standards and any other regulations set by your local government .
WHY BUILDING
Obtaining a building permit is mainly the responsibility of the property owner;
however, you can make arrangements with your builder so they may process the
building permit on your behalf. This agreement can be included in your contract.
CODES ARE
NECESSARY???
 • The National Building Code of India (NBC), (a
comprehensive building Code), is a national
instrument providing guidelines for regulating
the building construction activities across the
country.
• It serves as a Model Code for adoption by all
agencies involved in building construction works
be they Public Works Departments, other

What is National government construction departments, local

bodies or private construction agencies.
• The Code mainly contains administrative
building code? regulations, development control rules and
general building requirements; fire safety
requirements; stipulations regarding materials,
structural design and construction (including
safety); and building and plumbing services.
• The National Building Code was first published
in 1970 at the instance of Planning Commission
and then revised in 1983. Thereafter three major
amendments were issued, two in 1987 and the
third in 1997.