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Section 86: Structural design

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

(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.

Where this provision sits

ActThe West Bengal Municipal (Building) Rules, 2007
Section86
Marginal noteStructural design
JurisdictionState of West Bengal
StatusIn force as published by the source

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