BNBC-2020 Parts 6,7;

RAJUK’s Bidhimala, BC Act,

TI Act
Date: 10 January 2022

Raquib Ahsan, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, BUET

S-8A SEng PRP

Training Program
 Chronological Order

The Building Construction Act 1952 (amended in

2006)
 The Town Improvement Act 1953 (amended in
1987)
 Dhaka Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2008 (prev. ver.
1984, 1996)
 Bangladesh National Building Code 2020 (prev.
ver. 2006)
The Building Construction Act 1952
 Purpose, Extent and Definitions
 Purpose: An Act to provide for the prevention of haphazard construction of
buildings and excavation of tanks which are likely to interfere with the
planning of certain areas in Bangladesh.

 Extent: It extends to the whole of Bangladesh.

 Definitions:
• “Authorised Officer” means an officer appointed by the Government, by notification in the
official Gazette, to exercise in any area the functions of an Authorised Officer under this Act;
• “building” includes a house, out-house, hut, wall and any other structure whether of
masonry, bricks, corrugated iron sheets, metal, tiles, wood, bamboos, mud, leaves, grass,
thatch or any other material whatsoever;
• “temporary building” means such building which is declared by the Authorised Officer to be
of a temporary nature.
 Restriction on construction of building and
excavation of tank
3. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in
force, or in any agreement, no person shall, without the previous sanction of an
Authorised Officer, construct or re-construct or make addition or alternation to any
building, or excavate or re-excavate any tank 7[* * *] within the area to which this
Act applies; and such sanction shall be subject to such terms and conditions as
the Authorised Officer may think fit to impose:

(2) The Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, direct that the
power of an Authorised Officer under sub-section (1) shall be exercised by a
Committee in such area as may be specified in the notification.

(3) When a notification under sub-section (2) has been issued, the Authorised
Officer shall not exercise the power conferred on him by subsection (1) in the
area to which the said notification relates.
 Direction for removal of construction, etc
123B. (1) Where it appears to the Authorised Officer or the Committee, as the case may be, that-

(b) any building is being constructed, or re-constructed, or any addition or alteration to any
building is being made or any tank is being excavated or re-excavated,

without obtaining the sanction under section 3, or in breach of any of the terms or conditions
subject to which sanction was granted under that section, he or it may, by a notice, direct the
owner, the occupier and the person in-charge of the building or the tank to show cause, within
such period, not being less than seven days, as may be mentioned in the notice, why-

(i) the building or any portion thereof, whether constructed or under construction, as may be
specified in the notice, should not be removed or dismantled; or

(iii) further construction or re-construction of, or addition or alteration to, the building, or
excavation or re-excavation of the tank, should not be stopped.
 Application for sanction; Cancellation of
sanction on breach of terms and conditions
thereof
8. An application for sanction under 16[section 3 or section 3C] shall be
made to the Authorised Officer or the Committee, as the case may be, in
such manner and form and on payment of such fee as may be
prescribed.

9. The sanction granted under 17[section 3 or section 3C] shall be liable

to cancellation by the Authorised Officer or the Committee, as the case
may be, for breach of any of the terms or conditions or making
statements not correct under which such sanction was granted.
 Penalty

12. 23[(1) Whoever commits an offence by-

(a) Contravening the provision of section 3; or
(b) failing to comply with any direction given to him by an Authorised Officer or a Committee under
section 3B or by an Authorised Officer under section 4 or sub-section (1) of section 5; or
(c) designing or approving or implementing a building construction plan in contravention to any
provision of the Bangladesh Building Code made under section 18A and the rules made under
section 18; or
(d) constructing a building in contravention to any provision of the Bangladesh Building Code
made under section 18A-
shall, on conviction before a Court of competent jurisdiction, be punishable with imprisonment for
a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine not less than taka fifty thousand, or with
both; and the Court convicting the accused shall, if an application in writing is made by the
prosecution in this behalf, fix a date within which the building or tank or portion thereof, in respect
of which the offence has been committed shall be removed or dismantled or filled up, as the case
may be by the person convicted and may, for sufficient reason, extend such date.]
 Power to make rules

18. (1) The Government may make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules
may provide for all or any of the following matters:-

(a) the constitution of a Building Construction Committee;

(b) the tenure of office of members of the Committee;

(c) the resignation and removal of members of the Committee;

(d) the filling of casual vacancy and the tenure of office of the person filling such vacancy;

(e) the regulation of functions of the Committee including the procedure and conduct of
business at its meetings;

(f) the manner of service of notice under sections [3B, 3D, 4] and 5;

(g) the form of application for sanction under [section 3 and 3C]; and

(h) the amount of fee payable under section 8.

 Power to make Bangladesh National
Building Code
3418A. (1) The Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, make provision to carry out
the purposes of this Act and the provisions made under this section may collectively be called the
Bangladesh National Building Code.
(2) Without Prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, the Bangladesh National Building
Code may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-
(a) general building requirements, control and regulation;
(b) fire protection;
(c) building materials;
(d) structural design;
(e) construction practices and safety;
(f) building services;
(g) alteration, addition to and change of use of existing building;
(h) sign and outdoor display;
(i) matters relating to administration and enforcement of the above matters.
The Town Improvement Act 1953
 Chapters of the TI Act 1953
 Chapter I: Preliminary
 Chapter II: The Kartripakkha
 Chapter III: Improvement Schemes and Re-Housing Schemes
 Chapter IV: Acquisition and Disposal of Land
 Chapter V: Rules
 Chapter VI: Finance
 Chapter VII: Rules
 Chapter VIII: Supplemental Provisions
 Chapter I: Preliminary
 Purpose: An Act to provide for the development, improvement and
expansion of the 2[Capital of the Republic and Narayanganj and Tongi
Municipalities] and certain areas in their vicinity and the constitution of a
[Kartripakkha] therefore.

 Extent: It extends to the areas comprised within the limits of the 3[Dhaka
City]; but the Government may, by notification under the procedure
prescribed by section 162, extend this Act or any provision thereof to the
areas comprised within the limits of the Narayanganj Municipality 4[and
Tongi Municipality] and such other area in the vicinity of 5[the said City and]
those two Municipalities as may be specified in the notification.

It shall come into force in such areas and on such dates as the
Government may, by notification, specify.
 Chapter II: The Kartripakkha

 Constitution of the Kartripakkha

 Conduct of Business
 Employees of the Kartripakkha
 Constitution of Kartripakkha

Establishment and incorporation of Kartripakkha

3. The duty of carrying out the provisions of this Act shall, subject to the
conditions and limitations hereinafter contained, be vested in a
12[Kartripakkha, to be called the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha; and

such Kartripakkha] shall be a body corporate and have perpetual

succession and a common seal, and shall by the said name sue and be
sued.

Kartripakkha
13[4. (1) The Kartripakkha shall consist of a Chairman and not more than
five other members.
 Conduct of Business
Power of creation of posts for the Kartripakkha
34. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Kartripakkha may determine, from
time to time, what officers and other employees are necessary for the performance of
its functions, may also engage such experts and consultants, as it may consider
necessary for the said purpose, and may fix the salaries, fees and allowances to be
paid to such officers, employees, experts and consultants:
22[Provided that prior approval of the Government shall be necessary for creation of
posts carrying pay in a scale above the Modified New Scales of Pay of Tk. 2800-
4425:]
Delegation of certain functions of Chairman
37. 23[(1) The Chairman may, by general or special order in writing, delegate to
any member or officer of the Kartripakkha any of the Chairman’s powers, duties
or functions under this Act or any rule or regulation made thereunder except
those conferred or imposed upon or vested in him by sections 27, 29 and 31.]
Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2008
 Chapters of the Bidhimala
• cÖ_g Aa¨vq: cÖviw¤¢K (Preliminaries)
• wØZxq Aa¨vq: QvocÎ I Aby‡gv`b c‡Îi Av‡e`b, Aby‡gv`b Ges emevm ev
e¨envi mb`, BZ¨vw` (Permits, Occupancy Certificate etc.)
• Z…Zxq Aa¨vq: KwgwU (Committee)
• PZz_© Aa¨vq: KvwiMix e¨w³i ZvwjKv, ‡kªYxweb¨vm, BZ¨vw` (Enlistment)
• cÂg Aa¨vq: BgviZ wbg©vY wbqgvejx (Construction Rules)
• 6ô Aa¨vq: ¯^v¯’¨ I wbivcËv (Health and Safety)
• 7g Aa¨vq: wewea (Miscellaneous)
• cwiwkó-1: AwMœwbivcËv (Fire Protection)
• cwiwkó-2: mve©RbxbMg¨Zvi b~¨bZg gvb (Universal Accessibility)
• cwiwkó-3: e¨envi †f‡` BgviZ ev ¯’vcbvi †kªYxweb¨vm (Occupancy Type)
• cwiwkó-4: BgviZ wbg©vY Aby‡gv`b wd (Permit Fees)
• Ab¨vb¨ digmgyn (Forms)
 Permits, Occupancy Certificate etc.
3| Bgvi‡Zi bKkv Aby‡gv`b I emevm Dc‡hvwMZvi Aby‡gv`b c×wZ|- GB
wewagvjvi Aaxb Bgvi‡Zi bKkv I emevm Dc‡hvwMZvi Aby‡gv`b c×wZ †ÿÎ
we‡k‡l wb‡gœ DwjøwLZ me©wbgœ `yBwU I m‡ev©”P PviwU ch©v‡q m¤úbœ nB‡e, h_vt-
(K) f~wg-e¨envi QvocÎ (Land Use Clearance) (cÖ‡hvR¨ †ÿ‡Î) ;
(L) e„n`vqZb ev we‡kl ai‡bi cÖK‡íi Rb¨ we‡kl cÖKí QvocÎ
(Special Project Permit for large and specialized projects) (cÖ‡hvR¨
†ÿ‡Î) ;
(M) wbg©vY Aby‡gv`bcÎ (Building Permit) (mKj †ÿ‡Î eva¨Zvg~jK) ;
(N) emevm ev e¨envi mb`cÎ (Occupancy Certificate) (mKj †ÿ‡Î
eva¨Zvg~jK)|
 Land Use Clearance
4| f~wg-e¨envi QvocÎ|- (1) we‡kl ai‡Yi cÖK‡íi Rb¨ QvocÎ I wbg©vY
Aby‡gv`‡bi Av‡e`bcÎ `vwL‡ji c~‡e©, KZ©c„ ‡ÿi AvIZvfy³ wKš‘ cwiKwíZ
GjvKvi ewnf©~Z †h †Kvb f~wg‡Z Dbœq‡bi Rb¨ KZ…c
© ‡ÿi wbKU nB‡Z f~wg
e¨envi QvocÎ MÖnY bv Kwi‡j †Kvb BgviZ wbgv©Y ev Dbœqb KvR Aby‡gv`b
Kiv nB‡e bv|
(2) M„nvqb I MYc~Z© gš¿Yvjq ev Z`axb †Kvb ms¯’v KZ…©K cwiKwíZ I
DbœqbK…Z Ges KZ©c „ ÿ KZ…©K †emiKvix AvevwmK cªK‡íi f~wg Dbœqb
wewagvjv, 2004 A_ev GZ`&msµvšÍ Ab¨ †Kvb wewagvjv Abymv‡i Aby‡gvw`Z
†emiKvix cÖwZôvb KZ©„K DbœqbK…Z mvBU A¨vÛ mvwf©‡mm cÖK‡íi AšÍf©y³ Rwgi
Rb¨ f~wg e¨envi QvocÎ MÖnY Avek¨K nB‡e bv|
 Special Project Permit for large and
specialized projects
8| e„n`vqZb ev we‡kl ai‡bi cÖK‡íi Rb¨ we‡kl cÖKí QvocÎ|- (1)
wbgœwjwLZ ai‡bi cÖK‡íi Rb¨ we‡kl cÖKí QvocÎ MÖnY Kwi‡Z nB‡e, h_v:-
(K) 40 (Pwjk) wUi AwaK Avevmb BDwbUwewkó AvevwmK feb;
(L) ‡gvU 7500 (mvZ nvRvi cuvPkZ) eM©wgUv‡ii AwaK (FAR AvIZvaxb)
†g‡S wewkó ‡h‡Kvb cÖKí;
(M) ‡gvU 5000 (cuvP nvRvi) eM©wgUv‡ii AwaK (FAR AvIZvaxb) †g‡S
wewkó wecYx †K›`ª;
(N) RvZxq I AvÂwjK gnvmoK ev cªavb mo‡Ki mwnZ mivmwi ms‡hvM wewkó
†h †Kvb cÖKí;
(O) B‡Ui fvUvmn cwi‡ek `~lYg~jK ev wec¾bK wkí-KviLvbv;
 Special Project Permit for large and
specialized projects (Cont’d)
(P) ¯’vcwZK ev HwZnvwmK ¸iæZ¡c~Y© feb ev GjvKvi 250 (`yBkZ cÂvk)
wgUvi `~i‡Z¡i wfZi †h †Kvb wbg©vY ev Dbœqb;
(Q) cÖvK…wZK †mŠ›`h©gwÛZ GjvKvi 250 (`yBkZ cÂvk) wgUv‡ii `~i‡Z¡i
wfZi †h †Kvb wbg©vY ev Dbœqb;
(R) cvnvox GjvKv A_ev cvnvo wn‡m‡e `„k¨gvb Rwg‡Z A_ev GBiƒc fywgi
50(cÂvk) wgUv‡ii g‡a¨ †h †Kvb ai‡bi wbg©vY ev Dbœqb;
(S) b`x ZxieZ©x 250 (`yBkZ cÂvk) wgUvi `~i‡Z¡i g‡a¨ †h †Kvb ai‡Yi
wbg©vY ev Dbœqb|
 Building Permit
13| wbg©vY Aby‡gv`bcÎ|- (1) ‡Kvb e¨w³ ev miKvix ev †emiKvix ms¯’v bZzb
feb ev AeKvVv‡gv wbg©vY Kwi‡Z ev we`¨gvb feb ev AeKvVv‡gv cwieZ©b,
cwiea©b ev ms‡hvRb Kwi‡Z B”QyK nB‡j AvBb Abyhvqx wbg©vY Aby‡gv`bcÎ
MÖnY Kwi‡Z nB‡e|
(3) Av‡e`bKvix Ges wewa 41 Gi AvIZvq cÖYxZ ZvwjKv †gvZv‡eK h_vh_
†hvM¨Zvm¤úbœ KvwiMix e¨w³eM© bKkvq Agyw`ªZ ¯^vÿi cÖ`vb Kwi‡e Ges
KvwiMix e¨w³eM©‡K Zvnv‡`i †ckvRxex msMV‡bi m`m¨ b¤^i I †iwR‡÷ªkb
b¤^i bKkv I `wjjvw`i wba©vwiZ ¯’v‡b D‡jL Kwi‡Z nB‡e|
Duties and Responsibilities of the Applicant
15| wbg©vY mswkó wel‡q Av‡e`bKvixi `vwqZ¡ I KZ©e¨|-
(2) cÖK‡íi wbg©vY KvR wewa 43 G DwjøwLZ mviYx-1 Gi eY©bv †gvZv‡eK
KvwiMix `ÿ e¨w³eM© Øviv ZË¡veavb KivB‡Z nB‡e|
(3) KvR ïiæ Kwievi AšÍZ 15 (c‡bi) w`b c~‡e© wbav©wiZ QK (dig-307)
Gi gva¨‡g KZ©c „ ÿ‡K wjwLZfv‡e KvR ïiæ Kwievi A_ev ¯’wMZ KvR cybivq
ïiæ Kwievi B”Qv RvbvBqv †bvwUk cÖ`vb Kwi‡Z nB‡e hvnv‡Z wbg©vYKv‡Ri
mv‡_ mswkó e¨w³ ev e¨w³e‡M©i cÖZ¨qb ev m¤§wZ ¯^vÿi _vwK‡Z nB‡e|
(4) cÖK‡í wb‡qvwRZ †Kvb KvwiMix e¨w³‡K bZzb wb‡qvM A_ev cwieZ©b
m¤ú‡K© wbav©wiZ QK (dig-308) Gi gva¨‡g KZ…c © ÿ‡K 15 (c‡bi) w`‡bi
g‡a¨ wjwLZfv‡e RvbvB‡Z nB‡e Ges KvwiMix e¨w³ cwieZ©‡bi †ÿ‡Î bZzb
wb‡qvMcÖvß KvwiMix e¨w³i `vwqZ¡ MÖnY bv Kiv Ges Zvnvi m¤§wZ KZ©c
„ ÿ‡K bv
Rvbv‡bv ch©šÍ wbg©vY KvR ¯’wMZ _vwK‡e|
Duties and Responsibilities of the Applicant
(Cont’d)
(7) Bgvi‡Zi wcøš’ ch©vq ch©šÍ KvR m¤ú~Y© nB‡j Dnv Av‡e`bKvix‡K wb‡qvwRZ
KvwiMix e¨w³e‡M©i cªwZ‡e`b mn wbav©wiZ QK (dig-309 I dig-310) Gi
gva¨‡g KZ©c „ ÿ‡K AewnZ Kwi‡Z nB‡e|
(8) wcøš’ †j‡fj ch©šÍ wbg©vY m¤cbœKiY AewnZ nIqvi ci KZ…c © ÿ Zvnv
cwi`k©‡bi e¨e¯’v Kwi‡e Ges 7 (mvZ) w`‡bi g‡a¨ wcøš’ ¯Íi cieZx© wbg©vY KvR
AMÖm‡ii Rb¨ wba©vwiZ QK (dig-311) Gi gva¨‡g m¤§wZ A_ev Kvibmn
wba©vwiZ QK (dig-312) Gi gva¨‡g Am¤§wZ cª`vb Kwi‡e, Ab¨_vq
wbg©vYKvR Pwj‡Z _vwK‡e|
 Occupancy Certificate
18| emevm ev e¨envi mb`cÎ (Occupancy Certificate)|- (1) BgviZ AvswkK ev
m¤ú~b© wbgv©Y m¤úbœ nBevi ci Bnvi e¨envi ev emev‡mi Rb¨ emevm ev e¨envi mb`cÎ MÖnY
Kwi‡Z nB‡e|
(2) emevm ev e¨envi mb`cÎ MÖn‡Yi Rb¨ Av‡e`b c‡Îi mwnZ wbgœwjwLZ `wjj I bKkvw`
KZ©„c‡ÿi msiÿ‡Yi Rb¨ `vwLj Kwi‡Z nB‡e, h_vt-
(K) mgvwß cÖwZ‡e`b (Completion report);
(L) KZ…©cÿ KZ©„K Aby‡gvw`Z ¯’vcZ¨ bKkvi wfwˇZ wbwg©Z Bgvi‡Zi wbgv©Y bKkv (Asbuilt
Architectural Drawing);
(M) Bgvi‡Zi KvVv‡gv bKkv (Structural design); Ges
(N) BgviZ ‡mev (Building services) msµvšÍ mKj bKkv|
(3) Dc-wewa (2) G DwjøwLZ mKj bKkvi wWRvBb ch©vßZv (Design adequacy) I
Dchy³Zvi hveZxq `vwqZ¡fvi bKkvi mwnZ mswkó †ckvRxwe‡`i (¯’cwZ ev cÖ‡KŠkjx) Dci
eZv©B‡e|
 Completion Certificate
19| mgvwß cÖwZ‡e`b|- (1) wbg©vY cÖK‡íi AvswkK A_ev m¤ú~Y© Kv‡Ri Dci Av‡e`bKvix wbav©wiZ
QK (dig-401) Gi gva¨‡g GKwU mgvwß cÖwZ‡e`b `vwLj Kwi‡eb Ges KZ…c © ‡ÿi wbKU D³
cÖK‡íi AvswkK wKsev m¤ú~Y© emevm ev e¨envi mb`c‡Îi Rb¨ Av‡e`b Kwi‡eb Ges KZ©c „ ‡ÿi
wbKU nB‡Z AvswkK ev m¤ú~Y© emevm ev e¨envi mb`cÎ jvf Kwievi c~e© ch©šÍ D³ BgviZ ev
KvVv‡gv AvswkK wKsev m¤ú~Y© †Kvb Ae¯’v‡ZB e¨envi Kiv hvB‡e bv|
(2) wb‡qvwRZ KvwiMix e¨w³ ev e¨w³eM© wbav©wiZ QK (dig-402) Gi gva¨‡g cÖZ¨qbcÎ cÖ`vb
Kwi‡e Ges D³ cÖZ¨qbc‡Î wbg©vY KvR wba©vwiZ wbqg Abyhvqx Zvnvi ev Zvnv‡`i Z`viKx‡Z m¤úbœ
nBqv‡Q Bnvi D‡jøL _vwK‡Z nB‡e|
(3) wbhy³ KvwiMix e¨w³ ev e¨w³eM© Zvnvi `vwqZ¡ cvjbKvjxb mg‡q †h †h Kv‡Ri Z`viKx
Kwiqv‡Qb Zvnvi Z`viKx cÖwZ‡e`b `vwLj Kwi‡Z nB‡e|
(4) KZ…c
© ÿ Av‡e`bKvix I KvwiMix e¨w³M‡Yi Dcw¯’wZ‡Z Av‡e`bcÎ cÖvwßi 15 (c‡bi) w`‡bi
g‡a¨ BgviZwU cwi`k©b Kwi‡e|
(5) BgviZwU Aby‡gvw`Z bKkv †gvZv‡eK wbwg©Z nBqv‡Q wKbv Zvnv cixÿv‡šÍ wjwce× Kiv nB‡e
Ges cwi`k©‡bi 15(c‡bi) w`‡bi g‡a¨ wbav©wiZ QK (dig-403) Gi gva¨‡g m¤ú~Y © Bgvi‡Zi
bKkv Aby‡gv`bmn emevm ev e¨envi mb`cÎ cÖ`vb Kiv nB‡e|
 Structural Design
21| Bgvi‡Zi KvVv‡gv bKkv (Structural Design)|- (1) GB wewagvjvi AvIZvq ZvwjKvf~³ I
Av‡e`bKvix KZ©„K wb‡qvwRZ cÖ‡KŠkjx †KvW Abyhvqx Bgvi‡Zi KvVv‡gv bKkv h_vh_ ‡¯‹‡j cÖYqb
Kwi‡eb|
(2) cÖ‡hvR¨ †ÿ‡Î †Kv‡W cÖ`Ë bxwZgvjv Abyhvqx Seismic Design we‡ePbvq ivwLqv KvVv‡gv
bKkv cÖbqY Kwi‡Z nB‡e|
(3) Bgvi‡Zi KvVv‡gv bKkvq wbgœwjwLZ welqvw` AšÍf~©³ _vwK‡e, h_vt-
(K) mvB‡Ui g„wËKv cixÿvi wfwˇZ Bgvi‡Zi we¯ÍvwiZ dvD‡Ûkb wWRvBb;
(L) †eR‡g›U †`qvj, Ab¨vb¨ †`qvj, Kjvg, weg, †g‡S, Qv` mn mKj †d«wgs †g¤^vi Gi
cwigvc I Ae¯’vb Ges e¨eüZ wbg©vY DcKi‡Yi cÖ‡qvRbxq KvwiMix Z_¨vw`;
(M) fe‡bi cvwbi Rjvavi, †mcwUK U¨vsK I evwn¨K ms‡hvM ev †mvKwcU,BZ¨vw`i hveZxq
bKkv; Ges
(N) f~wg Lbb ev cvBj emv‡bvKv‡j ev Abyiƒc †ÿ‡Î mwbœwnZ mvB‡Ui ÿwZ †iva K‡í e¨eüZ
KvVv‡gvi bKkv I KvwiMix Z_¨ Ges Kg© c×wZ|
 Renewal of Occupancy Certificate and
Other Information
23| emevm ev e¨envi mb`cÎ bevqb|- (1) emevm ev e¨envi mb`c‡Îi †gqv`
nB‡e cÖ`v‡bi ZvwiL nB‡Z 5 (cuvP) ermi Ges cÖwZ 5 (cuvP) ermi AšÍi Bnv bevqb
Kwi‡Z nB‡e|
(5) emevm ev e¨envi mb`cÎ bevq‡bi Av‡e`b cÖZ¨vLvZ nB‡j Av‡e`bKvix bMi
Dbœqb KwgwU eive‡i wjwLZ Avwcj Av‡e`b Kwi‡Z cvwi‡e|
24| wbgv©Y I wbg©vY Aby‡gv`b mswkó mvaviY ÁvZe¨ welq mg~n|- (1) 18 (AvVv‡iv)
wgUv‡ii AwZwi³ D”PZvq GK ev GKvwaK Zjv wewkó Bgvi‡Z wjdU ¯’vcb Kwi‡Z
nB‡e|
25| BgviZ Aby‡gv`‡bi ˆeaZvKvj|- (1) BgviZ wbg©vY Aby‡gv`bc‡Îi ˆeaZvi
†gqv` nB‡e 3 (wZb) ermi Ges GB †gqv`Kv‡ji g‡a¨ Kgc‡ÿ wcøš’ †j‡fj ch©šÍ
wbg©vY m¤úbœ Kwi‡Z nB‡e|
 Committees
30| KwgwU MVb|- miKvi, miKvwi †M‡RU cÖÁvcb Øviv GB wewagvjvi weavbmg~n
cÖ‡qv‡Mi D‡Ï‡k¨ wb¤œiƒc GK ev GKvwaK KwgwU MVb Kwi‡Z cvwi‡e, h_vt-
(K) BgviZ wbgv©Y KwgwU;
(L) e„n`vqZb ev we‡kl cÖKí Aby‡gv`b KwgwU;
(M) bMi Dbœqb KwgwU; Ges
(N) cÖ‡qvRbxq Ab¨ †h †Kvb KwgwU|
31| BgviZ wbgv©Y KwgwU|- AvB‡bi section 3 Gi sub-section (2) Gi weavb
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 Town Improvement Committee
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Classification of Professionals
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 Building Construction Rules
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¯’vb wnmv‡e _vwK‡Z nB‡e|
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(1) BgviZmg~‡ni m‡e©v”P Aby‡gvw`Z f~wg Av”Qv`b c‡Ui cwigvY, Bgvi‡Zi e¨envi Ges
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Notifications
Date of Notification Name of the Committee Committee Members TOR of the Committee
Notifications References (Col - 3)
(Col - 1) (Col - 2) (Col - 4) (Col - 5)
[Date and Notification reference arethe
same as for Col (1) & (2)].
Low-Risk (residential):
Occupancy type A-1 (single family)
Note: For this category, following Plot size up to 2 katha (135 sq.m) land
documents are not needed with the Up to 3-storied (10 m high)
application: Cadastral Survey Map, Soil Max. 6-person capacity
One-man Committee Test Report and NOCs from the Special Only residential use
19/02/2020 25.000.019.05.01.2 with AO (of the Project Committee (if more than 250m Low-Risk (store and warehouse with
018 (part -2) -119 concerned jurisdiction) from any heritage structure), Local low inflammable material):
Government, DoE, FSCD, DESA, Up to 3 stories or13 mhigh
WASA/BWDB. Floor area up to1338 sq. m
No gas cylinder or gas connection
allowed.
Can be used for less inflammable
garments accessories
Cannot be used as Occupancy type J.
Note: LUC & Plan Permit (no inspection
needed) must be given within 7 days and
OC within 5 days.
B C Committees Headed by Zonal Director, AO as Member Except Low-Risk, for up to 8-story height
(3 Committees for each of Sec and 3 other members. only.
8 Zones=24 Note: 3 members constitute quorum and
Committees unanimous decision is required.
One Committee headed by Member Except Low-Risk,for 9 stories and above
(Planning) and the other Committee by in height.
B C Committees Member (Dev Control) and both
2 Committees at RAJUK Committees have 5 members each with Note: 3 members constitute quorum and
H/Qs AO as Member Secretary. unanimous decision is required.
Notifications (Cont’d)
Headed by Member LUC for large or special projects only;
(Planning) with 7 other Provisions of Imarat Nirman
Members: Bidhimala 2008, Article 8 are
Dir. Planning, Chief applicable:
Engr., RAJUK, Dy.
29/05/2008 Bangladesh Large or Special Architect of Dept of (1) Total floor area exceeding 7500
Gazette Project Approval Architecture, one sq. m
(additional) Committee representative from (2) Building with more than 40
each of IAB, IEB, BIP residential units
and Director (Dev. (3) Shopping complex with total
Control) asMember floor area of 5000 sq. mor more
Secretary. (4) Project directly connected with
national or regional highway or
main road,
(5) Within 250 m from any heritage
structure,
(6) Within 250 m from any river
bank ,
(7) Within 50 m of any hilly area
(8) Within 250 m from any area
with natural beauty,
(9) Any industry or factory including
brick field that can pollute.
Notifications (Cont’d)
High-level Committee: Policy making for development control of
(A) Government appointees:(1) Headed by Dhaka Metropolitan Area etc. Also hears
the Secretary, Ministry of Housing and appeals against decisions of the Authority.
Public Works
(2) Chairman, RAJUK, Note: 5 members constitute quorum and
29/05/2 Bangladesh Gazette Nagar Unnayan (3) Chief Architect, DOA unanimous decision is required.
008 (additional) (Town (4) CEO of City Corp.
Improvement) (B) From Professionals:
Committee. One from each of
IAB, IEB, BIP.
(C) Academics:
Two professors (engineering,architecture,
planning or environment)
(D) Three from civil society
(E) President / Vice-President / GS,
REHAB

Headed by Chairman, RAJUK with This Sub-Committee will work as a

Addl. Chief Engr. of PWD substitute of the main Nagar Unnayan
Addl. Arch. DOA, Committee for Policy making of
Dy.Dir. Research and Coordination (Urban development control of Dhaka
Development Diredtorate) , Metropolitan Area etc with especial
04/09/2 25.00. 0000. Appellate Sub- Pre./GS of IEB attention to ‘Appeal hearing’ arising
019 019.01.01.2009 Committee of the Pre./GS of IAB against RAJUK AOs, BC Committees (all
(part) - 556 Nagar Unnayan Pre./GS of BIP, 24+2=26 Committees), Special Project
(Town Member (Dev. Con, RAJUK) as Member committees .
Improvement) Secretary
Committee. Note: Quorum with Chairman and 4 other
members.
 Fire Safety Inspection
 Fire safety is checked by Bangladesh Civil Defense and Fire Service for the
following:
• Workshop: Building or place which is used for processing combustible materials.
• High-Rise Building: Any building which is at least 7 stories or 24 meters high.
• Commercial Building: Building which is used for bank, insurance or other financial
institutions, commercial and industrial purposes, government related jobs, or as shopping
complex.
• Warehouse: includes any establishment and building which is used for stocking, preserving,
pressing, sorting, selling, and buying combustible materials.
 According to the Bangladesh Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Act of 2003, a
fire license needs to be taken out for each of the above establishments and the
license needs to be renewed annually. Additionally, an owner/developer needs
to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a tall building.
Plan Review by RAJUK (Pre-Construction)
– Recommendations
 Inspections by RAJUK (during
Construction) – Recommendations
 Recommendations Regarding Issuance of
Occupancy Certificate
 RAJUK Inspectors and third-party inspectors inspect at different stages and
monitor through FRCM to ensure compliance with the structural, fire safety,
MEP, and other applicable provisions of the Code and RAJUK issues story by
story Completion Certificates (CC) if inspectors are satisfied of compliance.

 After construction, upon application by owner and upon satisfactory Final

Inspection of the entire building to make sure that everything (including finishes
and cladding) that should be in place is in place and in working order, RAJUK
issues Occupancy Certificate (OC) to Owner/Developer within 15 days of
application.

 City Corporation issues a Holding Number and temporary utility connections are
made permanent. If an OC is denied, no Holding Number is issued, and
temporary utility connections are discontinued.
 BNBC 2020 Part 6:
Structural Design
 Part 6: Structural Design
 Chapter 1: Definitions and General  Chapter 8: Detailing of Reinforced
Requirements Concrete Structures

 Chapter 2: Loads on Buildings and  Chapter 9: Prestressed Concrete

Structures Structures

 Chapter 3: Soils and Foundations  Chapter 10: Steel Structures

 Chapter 4: Bamboo  Chapter 11: Timber

 Chapter 5: Concrete Material  Chapter 12: Ferrocement

Structures
 Chapter 6: Strength Design of
Reinforced Concrete Structures  Chapter 13: Steel-concrete
Composite Structural Members
 Chapter 7: Masonry Structures
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Chapter 1:
Definitions and general requirements
 Buildings and Structures

 Structure: An assemblage of framing members and

components arranged to support both gravity and lateral
forces.
 Building structures: Enclose a space and are used for
various occupancies
 Non-building structures: Other than buildings, such as
water tanks, bridges, communication towers, chimneys etc.

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 Structural Occupancy Category

Nature of Occupancy Occupancy Category

Low hazard to human life I
Except in Occupancy I, III and IV II
Substantial hazard to human life III
Essential facilities IV

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 Basic Structural Systems
 Bearing Wall System: Bearing walls/bracing systems without
a complete vertical load carrying frame to support gravity
loads. Resistance to lateral loads is provided by shear walls
or braced frames.

 Building Frame System: Complete space frame providing

support for gravity loads. Resistance to lateral loads is
provided by shear walls or braced frames separately.

 Moment Resisting Frame System: Complete space frame

providing support for gravity loads. Moment resisting frames
also provide resistance to lateral load primarily by flexural
action of members.

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 Basic Structural Systems
 Moment Resisting Frames
• Special Moment Frames
• Intermediate Moment Frames
• Ordinary Moment Frames
 Dual System: Combination of moment
resisting frames and shear walls or braced
frames. The moment resisting frames shall be
capable of resisting at least 25% of the
applicable total seismic lateral force.

 Special Structural System: Not defined above

such as tube-in-tube, bundled tube etc.

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 Structural Configurations

Regular Structures
Irregular Structures
 Vertical Irregularity  Plan (Horizontal) Irregularity
 Stiffness Irregularity (Soft Storey)  Torsional Irregularity
 Mass Irregularity  Reentrant Corners
 Vertical Geometric Irregularity  Diaphragm Discontinuity
 In-Plane Discontinuity  Out-of-Plane Offsets
 Discontinuity in Capacity (Weak  Non-Parallel System
Storey)

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 Design Document

The design documents shall be prepared and

signed by the Engineer responsible for the
structural design. The design documents shall
include:
Design report
Material specifications
A set of structural drawings

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 Design Report
 Mention of BNBC
 Name of other referenced standards
 A drawing of the complete mathematical model
 Methods of structural analysis and results of the analysis
 Methods of structural design including types and strength of the
materials of construction
 Reference of the soil report
 Statement supporting the validity of the above design documents with
date and signature of the engineer responsible for the structural design.

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 Structural Drawings and Material
Specifications
 The first sheet shall contain :
•Identification of the project
•Reference to the design report
•Date of completion of design
•Identification and signature with date of the engineer responsible for
the structural design
 The second sheet shall contain material specifications:
• Specified compressive strength of concrete at stated ages
• Specified strength or grade of reinforcement
• Specified strength of prestressing tendons or wires
• Specified strength or grade of steel

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 Structural Drawings and Material
Specifications
 Specified strengths for bolts, welds etc.
 Specified strength of masonry, timber, bamboo, ferrocement
 Concrete compressive strength at time of post-tensioning
 Stressing sequence for post-tensioning tendons
 General notes indicating clear cover, development lengths of
reinforcements, or any other design parameter
 Identification and signature with date of the Engineer responsible for
the structural design.
 Drawing sheets shall include structural details
 Drawings shall be prepared to a scale large enough to show the
information clearly. Each drawing sheet shall also contain the
signature with date of the engineer.

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Chapter 2:
Loads on buildings and structures
 Types of Loads
 Dead loads
 Live loads
 Wind loads
 Earthquake loads
 Miscellaneous loads:
• Rain loads • Loads due to explosions
• Loads due to flood and surge • Vertical forces on air-raid shelters
• Temperature effects • Loads on helicopter landing
• Soil and hydrostatic pressure areas
• Erection and construction loads

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Chapter 3:
Soils and Foundations
 Types of Loads

 Division A: Site Investigations, Soil Classifications,

Materials and Foundation Types (Sections 3.4 to
3.7)
 Division B: Design of Foundations (Sections 3.8 to
3.11)
 Division C: Additional Considerations in Planning,
Design and Construction of Building Foundations
(Sections 3.12 to 3.22)

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Chapter 4:
Bamboo structures
 Topics of Bamboo Structures

 Materials
 Permissible Stresses
 Design Considerations
 Design and Techniques of
Joints
 Storage of Bamboo

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 Safe Working Stresses
Species Bending Stress Mod. Of Elasticity Compressive Stress
(N/mm2) (103 N/mm2) (N/mm2)
Group A:
Barnbusa 20.7 3.28 15.4
glancescens
Dendrocalamus 18.4 2.66 10.3
strictus
Group B:
Bambusa balcooa 16.05 1.32 13.3
B. pallida 13.8 2.87 15.4
Group C:
Bambusa 14.6 1.32 10.1
arundinacea
B. polymorpha 9.15 1.71 8.97 63
Chapter 5:
Concrete material
 Frequency of Testing

 At least one set for

• Once a day
• 60 m3 concrete
• 250 m2 surface area
 At least 3 sets for a project
 If total vol < 20 m3 no test required
 One set means at least two 150 mm x 300 mm cylinders or
three 100 mm x 200 mm cylinders

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 Acceptance of Test Results

 For laboratory cured samples:

• Average of 3 sets ≥ fc’
• Average of each set ≥ fc’ – 3.5 N/mm2
 For field cured samples: Procedure of curing shall be
improved if,
• Average of 3 sets ≤ 0.85 fc’ and
• Average of each set ≤ fc’ – 3.5 N/mm2

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 Investigation of Low Strength Test Results

 3 cores for each low strength set

 Adequate if,

• Average of 3 cores ≥ 0.85fc’ and

• each core ≥ 0.75fc’

 If adequacy remains in doubt then load test

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Chapter 6:

Strength design of reinforced

concrete structures
 Topics of Strength Design

 Axial Loads and Flexure  Footings

 Shear and Torsion  Folded Plates and Shells
 Two-way Slab Systems: Flat  Precast Concrete
Plates, Flat Slabs and Edge-
supported Slabs  Composite Concrete Flexural
Members
 Walls
 Stairs

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Chapter 7:
Masonry Structures
 Topics of Masonry

 Allowable Stresses  Earthquake Resistant Design

 Basic Design Requirements  Provisions for High Wind
Regions
 Design of Unreinforced
Masonry  Construction
 Design of Reinforced  Confined Masonry
Masonry
 Strength Design of Slender
Walls and Shear Walls

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Confined Masonry
Chapter 8:
Detailing of Reinforcement in
concrete structures
 Topics of Detailing

 Standard Hooks  Lateral Reinforcement for

Beams
 Bending
 Shrinkage and Temperature
 Surface Conditions of Reinforcement
Reinforcement
 Connections
 Placing of Reinforcement
 Development and Splices of
 Spacing of Reinforcement Reinforcement
 Reinforcement Details for  Earthquake-Resistant
Columns Design Provisions

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Chapter 9:
Prestressed concrete structures
 Topics Related to Prestressed Concrete
 Design
• Flexural members
• Compression members
• Slab system
• Performance requirement
 Material and Construction
 Maintenance
• Maintenance action
• Inspection
• Monitoring
• Remedial action

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Chapter 10:
Steel Structures
 Topics of Steel Structures
 Stability Analysis and Design  Connections

 Design of Members for Tension  Design for Serviceability

 Design of Members for  Fabrication, Erection and Quality

Compression Control

 Design of Members for Flexure  Design for Fatigue

 Design of Members for Shear  Structural Design for Fire

Conditions
 Design of Members for Combined
Forces and Torsion  Seismic Provisions for Structural
Steel Buildings
 Evaluation of Existing Structures

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Chapter 11:
Timber Structures
 Topics of Timber Structures
 Permissible Stresses  Laminated Veneer Lumber

 Design of Common Steel Wire Nail  Design of Glued Laminated Beams

Joints
 Structural Use of Plywood
 Design of Nail Laminated Timber
Beams  Trussed Rafter

 Design of Bolted Construction  Structural Sandwiches

Joints
 Lamella Roofing
 Design of Timber Connector Joints
 Protection Against Termite Attack
 Glued Laminated Construction and in Buildings
Finger Joints

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Chapter 12:
Ferrocement Structures
 Topics of Ferrocement Structures

Materials
Design
Fabrication
Maintenance
Damage repair
Testing

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Chapter 13:
Steel Concrete Composite Structural
Members
 Topics of Composite Members

Design of Composite Axial Members

Design of Composite Flexural Members
Composite Connections
Seismic Provisions for Composite Structural
Systems

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Steel-Concrete Composite Structures
 BNBC 2020 Part 7:
Construction practices and safety
 Part 7: Construction Practices and Safety

Chapter 1: Constructional Responsibilities and

Practices
Chapter 2: Storage, Stacking and Handling Practices
Chapter 3: Safety During Construction
Chapter 4: Demolition Work
Chapter 5: Maintenance Management, Repairs,
Retrofitting and Strengthening of Buildings

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Chapter 1:
Constructional responsibilities and
practices
 Topics of Constructional Responsibilities
and Practices
Planning
Construction Control
Construction Management
Protection of Public and Workers
Environmental Protection

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 Planning

 First aid attendant: At least one person trained in first aid for every 100 workers.
Shall have a refresher course every five years and certificates renewed.

 Preconstruction Phase: Site condition, protected storage, protection of

personnel, maximization of activities during fair weather, special provision for
activities in extreme temp, adequate lighting, care for historically important
structure

 Construction Phase: Organizational structure, site layout, access for fire-fighting

vehicle, construction strategy and sequence

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 Construction Control

Site preparation: Bush, debris etc. shall be

removed, temporary building so located to cause
min fire hazard, will be made of non-combustible
materials
Permits: Storing materials on roads, using public
utilities, Digging roads, storing explosives, affecting
historical structure
Tests and inspections: Authority shall inspect and
test if there is any complaint

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 Construction Management
 Time management: The system shall include a periodic review of a
project with all parameters as well as catch up plans in case of delay
identified for controls and reporting from time to time.
 Quality management: Quality of a project shall be planned for all
activities from inception to completion.
 Health, safety and environment: Various activities having impact on
health, safety and environment need to be identified with their likely
effect and proposed preventive corrective actions.
 Cost Management: It is desired that cost of the project during
construction are monitored and controlled through a documentation
system.

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 Protection of Public and Workers
 Adjoining property: No part of any structure, except signs, shall project
beyond the property line.
 Protective fences and railings: Railings shall be at least 1m in height.
Work within 1.5 m from the road shall be enclosed with a fence not less
than 2.4 m high
 Canopies, overhangs and platforms: Protective canopy shall have a
clear height of 2.4 m over the walkway. Shall be not less than 1.2 m
wide.
 Protection of utilities: Protective frame and boarding shall be built.
Precaution to be taken to prevent material blocking a sewer.

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 Protection of Public and Workers

 Use of road and footpath: May be used only temporarily during

construction with permission. Shall be more than 1.5 m away
from a railway track. A walkway shall be constructed. One (1)
metre clear passage shall be maintained. The permittee shall
repair any damages.
 Notices and signs: Outer edge shall have red lights which shall
flash continuously day and night.
 Watchman and auditory signals
 Safe load: Strength test to two and half times the superimposed
live load.

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 Environmental Protection of Public and
Workers
 Protection of Existing Drainage Systems and Utilities
 Protection of Soil, Aquifers, and Water Channels: Safe
transportation and disposal of all wastes. Shall not allow
waste oils or other petroleum derived wastes to be used as
dust suppressants. Adequate sanitary facilities for workers.
 Protection of Air Quality: Measures to minimize dust-blow.
 Protection from Sound Pollution: Noisy activities shall not
be carried out from 1800 hours in the evening to 0600
hours in the morning and on non-working days and
holidays.

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Chapter 2:
STORAGE, STACKING AND
HANDLING PRACTICES
 Topics of Storage, Stacking and Handling
Practices
 Manual Handling: Each workman shall be provided with suitable equipment for
his personal safety as necessary.

 Protection against Fire

 Storage Requirement by Classification of Materials

• Climatically Sensitive Materials: Cement, Lime, Timber, Bamboo, Particle
board
• Durable Materials: Steel, Brick, Masonry block, Stones, Aggregates, Water
• Materials Vulnerable to Rough Handling: Aluminum, Fly wash, Pipes, Timber
pole, Sanitary appliance, Doors, Windows, Floor tiles, sheets, cast iron
• Inflammable and/or Fire Sensitive Materials: Plastic, Rubber, Paints
• Hazardous Materials: Asbestos, Acids, Explosive
 Loading and Unloading of Materials

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Chapter 3:
SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION
 Safety Management
 Safety of workmen: Helmets conforming to BDS 1265 and BDS 1266;
Safety goggles of accepted standard (BDS 1360). Proper protective
equipment like gloves, safety boots, aprons and hand shields.

 Site precautions: During the erection of tall buildings, nylon net shall be
put around the building periphery 3 m to 4 m below the working level.

 Site amenities: Toilet facilities shall be provided at all construction sites.

Washing facilities and Drinking water shall be provided.

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 Topics of Safety During Construction

 Excavation and Foundation  Erection Operations

Work
 Electrification, Equipment
 Pile Rig and Operations
 Construction of Walls  Construction Hazards
 Construction of Floors  High Rise Buildings
 Concrete Work
 Formwork and Scaffold

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 Excavation and Foundation Work

 Excavation machinery  Health hazard

 Excavated materials  Safety of materials
 Ground water  Piling and deep foundations
 Ground conditions  Working in compressed air
 Overhang  Adjoining properties and
service lines
 Blast and vibration

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 Pile rig

Erection of pile rig

Operation of pile rig
Piles
Inspection and tests

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 Construction of Walls

Scaffold
Ladders
Opening in walls
Projection from walls
Common hazards during walling

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 Construction of Floors

Use of sheets
Platforms
Flat roof
Openings and holes
Skeleton construction

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 Concrete Work

Prestressed concrete
Concrete mixers
Concrete trucks and buckets
Openings and holes
Skeleton construction

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 Formwork and Scaffold

Scaffold and centering materials

Formwork for concrete
Load capacity
Bamboos
Timber posts
Steel centering

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 Erection Operations

Erection and hoisting

Small articles
Hoist protection
Lifting gear
Cranes
Slings

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 Electrification, Equipment and Operations

Wiring system
Guarding of cables
Lifts
Construction machinery
Heating of bitumen and tar
Flame cutting and welding
Riveting operation

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 Construction Hazards

Fire hazards
Health hazards
Skin hazard
Noise hazard

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Chapter 4:
Demolition Work
 Topics of Demolition Work

Precautions During Demolition

Blasting Operation and Use of Explosives
Lowering, Removal and Disposal of Materials

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 Table 7.4.1: Type of Protection Required for
Pedestrians near a Demolition Site
Horizontal Distance from Height to Horizontal Distance Type of Minimum Protection
inside of the Sidewalk to the Ratio Required
Structure
Less than 3 m 6:1 or more Type A
4:1 - 6:1 Type B
3:1 - 4:1 Type C
2:1 - 3:1 Type D
up to 2:1 Type E
3 m - 4.5 m 10:1 or more Type A
6:1 - 10:1 Type B
4:1 - 6:1 Type C
3:1 - 4:1 Type D
up to 3:1 Type E
4.5 m - 7.5 m 15:1 or more Type A
10:1 - 15:1 Type B
6:1 - 10:1 Type C
4:1 - 6:1 Type D
up to 4:1 Type E
 Type of Protection

 Type A: Total blockade of the road.

 Type B: Temporary diversion over the entire length of the

footpath adjacent to the structure.

 Type C: A sidewalk shed for the entire length, in accordance with

Sec 4.1.6.

 Type D: A fence of tightly seated 25 mm planks, minimum height

2.5 m.

 Type E: A railing at least 1.5 m high with mid rail and cross
bracing.
 Mechanical Demolition

Mechanical demolition shall be restricted to a height

of 25 m. When mechanical devices, such as weight
ball and power shovels are used in demolition work,
the area shall be barricaded up to a minimum
distance of one and a half times the height of the
wall in addition to the requirements laid out in Table
7.4.1.
 Lowering and Removal of Debris

 Debris shall be removed at frequent intervals to avoid

piling up and overloading of any structural member.
 No material shall be dropped or thrown on the ground
or outside the exterior walls. They shall be lowered
either in containers or by ropes, tackles, properly
designed wood or metal chutes etc.
 Debris may be dropped through holes in the floor, if
absolutely necessary. Precautions shall be taken to
avoid overloading of the floor with debris. The debris
dropping area shall be protected by rails.
Chapter 5:
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT,
REPAIRS, RETROFITTING AND
STRENGTHENING OF BUILDINGS
 Topics of Repair, Maintenance and
Retrofitting
 Building Maintenance
 Access
 Records
 Inspections
 Maintenance of Electrical Appliances
 Operating and Maintenance Manuals
 Prevention of Cracks
 Repairs and Seismic Strengthening of Buildings

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 Building Records
 A brief history of property
 Short specifications, constructional processes,
components, material finishes etc.
 “As built” plans
 Foundation and structural plans/sections
 Detail specification of all materials
 Information on housekeeping and routine maintenance
 Means of operating MEP installations
 Description of renovations
 Frequency of Inspection

 Routine - Continuous regular observations

 General - Visual inspections of main elements
shall be made annually
 Detailed - The frequency of full inspection of the
building fabric by suitably qualified personnel shall
not normally exceed a 5 year period.
 Seismic Strengthening and Retrofitting

 Seismic Strengthening: The main purpose of the seismic

strengthening is to upgrade the seismic resistance of a damaged
building while repairing so that it becomes safer under future
earthquake occurrences.

 Seismic Retrofitting: Many existing buildings do not meet the

seismic strength requirements of present earthquake codes due
to original structural inadequacies and material degradation due
to time or alterations carried out during use over the years. Their
earthquake resistance can be upgraded to the level of the
present day codes by appropriate seismic retrofitting techniques.
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