Section 35: Standard for R.C.C. wells for drinking water
Guwahati Building ByelawsState Rules of Assam · 2010
(i) The minimum inside diameter of the well should not be less than 0.9 m.
(ii) The minimum height of the well above the floor of the platform should not be less than 1.1 m.
(iii) All R.C.C. wells should be provided with an outwardly slipping platform of cement concrete (prop. 1:4) and a circular pitch roof cover of G.I. sheets on wooden post height of which above the floor of the platform should not be less than 2.1 m.
(iv) The well shall be at distance of not less than 15.0 m. from any refuse pit and soak pit of sanitary latrine.
(v) Kutcha well only be permitted in fields or gardens for purpose of irrigation.
(vi) The Authority/ State Govt. will give separate special regulations for digging deep tube wells. And such regulations will be binding on all concerned.