(1) The structural design of foundation, masonry timber, plain concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete and structural steel shall be in accordance with the provisions of the latest edition of National Building Code of India (NBCI) and/or Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS).'
(2) For earthquake protection, a structural engineer shall design the structure taking into consideration the Indian standard codes as given below:—
(i) BIS : 1893 — 2002 "Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures (Fifth Revision)",
(ii) BIS : 13920-1993 "Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected to Seismic Forces — Code of Practice",
(iii) BIS : 4326 — 1993 "Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings — Code of Practice (Second Revision)",
(iv) BIS : 13828-1993 "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low Strength Masonary Buildings — Guidelines"
(v) BIS : 13827 — 1993 " Improving Earthquake Resistance of Earthen Buildings — Guidelines",
(vi) BIS :13935-1993 "Repair and Seismic Strengthening of Buildings — Guidelines":
Provided that the provisions of National Building Code is also to be taken into consideration for design purpose.