Question : MONITORING AGENCY FOR SAFETY ASPECTS OF BUILDINGS IN DELHI

(a) whether there is any monitoring agency in Delhi to look into the safety aspects of buildings in order to follow the earthquake resistance norms; and

(b) if so, the details in this regard?

MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI JAGMOHAN )

(a)&(b): Safety aspect of buildings in Delhi is governed by the Building By-laws which take care of the structural safety of the buildings constructed/proposed to be constructed. These Building Bye-laws are regulated and implemented through various agencies like the DDA, MCD and NDMC. The Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviaion has also been emphasising the need for strictly curbing any violation of the Building Bye-laws by any person or persons and has been streessing upon the local bodies/authorities to take action as per Rules and Acts against unauthorised constructions. However, to provide for requisite safety meausres in construction of buildings in Delhi in respect of natural hazards by way of earthquake, a public notice has been issued on February 1, 2001 proposing suitable midifications/additions in Clause 18 of Part III (Structural Safety and Services) of the Building Bye-laws, 1983. A copy of the same is at Annexure-I.

ANNEXURE-I

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a)&(b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.970 FOR 27.2.2001.

No.K-12016/5/79-DDIA/VA/IB
Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation

(Delhi Division)

Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.
dated the 1st Feb.,2001
To
The Media Officer,
DAVP,
PTI Building,
Parliament Street,
New Delhi.
Sub.:- Request for publishing the Government Public Notice.
Sir,
Please find enclosed herewith a copy of Government Notice
for publication in the daily newspapers such as The Hindustan
Times. The Indian Express, The Times of India, The Navbharat
Times and The Jansatta immediately.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-

( R.C. Nayak
Encl: As above (three copies) Under Secretary (DDVA )
Copy to:
1. The Vice-Chairman, Delhi Development Authority, Vikas
Bhavan, INA, New Delhi
2. The Commissioner, MCD, Town Hall, Delhi.
3. The Chairman, NDMC, Palika Kendra, New Delhi.
4. The Pr. Secretary(UD), GNCTD, IP Estate, New Delhi
Sd/-

(R.C. Nayak)
Under Secretary (DDVA )

MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION

(DELHI DIVISION)
PUBLIC NOTICE
NEW DELHI, THE 01 FEBRUARY, 2001
The matter of making suitable provision in the Building
Bye-Laws, 1983 to ensure that the buildings that are erected in
Delhi provide for the requisite safety features in respect of
natural hazard by way of earthquake has been under the
consideration of Government. The following
modifications/additions which the Central Government propose to
make in the Building Bye-Laws, 1983 in this regard are hereby
published for public information. Any person having any
objection or suggestion may send the same in writing to the
Under Secretary, Delhi Division, Ministry of Urban Development &
Poverty Alleviation, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi-110 011 within a
period of 30 days from the date of this notice. The person
making the objection or suggestion should also give his name and
address.
Modification:

(i) Clause 18 of Part - III (Structural safety and Services) of
the Building Bye-laws, 1983 will be modified as
` 18. The structural design of foundation, masonry, timber,
plain concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete and
structural steel shall be carried out in accordance with Part-VI
Structural Design, Section 1 - Loads, Section 2 - Foundation,
Section-3 - Wood, Section-4 - Masonry, Section 5 - Concrete,
Section 6 - Steel of National Building Code of India, taking
into consideration the Indian Standards given in Annexure-A for
earthquake protection of buildings.`
(Note: Whenever an Indian Standards or the National Building
Code is referred, the latest provision in the Indian Standard
should be adhered to.)

(ii) An additional Sub-Clause is proposed to be added under
Clause 6.2.9. (Documents to accompany application for building
permit) of Building Bye-Laws as follows:
`i) The certificate as indicated at Annexure-B to be signed by
the owner and the architect.`
(No.K-12016/5/79/DDIA/VA/IB)
Sd/-
R.C. Nayak, Under Secretary

ANNEXURE-A
LIST OF INDIAN STANDARDS/GUIDELINES FOR HAZARD SAFETY
For Earthquake Protection
1. IS:1893-1984 `Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of
Structures (Fourth Revision)` June 1986.
2. IS:13920-1993 `Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete
Structures subjected to Seismic Forces Code of Practice`
November 1993.
3. IS:4326-1993 `Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction
of Buildings - Code of Practice (Second Revision)` October 1993
4. IS: 13828-1993 `Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low
Strength Masonry Buildings - Guidelines` August 1993
5. IS:13827-1993 `Improving Earthquake Resistance of Earthen
Buildings - Guidelines`, October 1993
6. IS:13935-1993 `Repair and Seismic Strengthening of
Buildings- Guidelines`, November, 1993.

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ANNEXURE-B
Certificates: The following certificates are to be submitted
along with the building drawings while submitting the plans:
1. Certified that the building plans submitted for approval
satisfy the safety requirements as stipulated under para 18 and
the information given therein is factually correct to the best
of our knowledge and understanding.
2. It is also certified that the structural design including
safety from natural hazards has been prepared by duly qualified
structural engineer.
Signature of Owner with date______ Signature of the________
Name in Block Letters_____________ Architect with date_____
Address___________________________ Name in Block Letters___
Address_________________