Section 63: Lifts

The West Bengal Municipal (Building) Rules, 2007State Rules of West Bengal · 1993

Lifts shall conform to the provisions hereafter contained and the provisions of the National Building Code of India.

At least one lift shall be provided in every building having more than 14.5m. in height. In the case of a proposal to add one additional floor to an existing building having a lift, it will not be necessary to raise the existing lift to the additional floor.

Subject to above, the number, type and capacity of lift shall satisfy the requirements of section 5 of the Installation of Lifts and Escalators of National Building Code of India.

Where this provision sits

Act	The West Bengal Municipal (Building) Rules, 2007
Section	63
Marginal note	Lifts
Jurisdiction	State of West Bengal
Status	In force as published by the source

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