(a) whether a National Building Code has been set up to make every building coming up in the country as resistant to natural hazards;
(b) if so, the guidelines that have been introduced in this regard;
(c) whether these guidelines are being followed world wide; and
(d) if so, the extent to which this Code has helped to minimize disaster in the country?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN EMPLOYMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( KUMARI SELJA )
(a)&(b): The National Building Code formulated by Bureau of
Indian Standards is in the nature of model guidelines and is
voluntary, but can be made mandatory through suitable adoption
in building bye-laws and town planning rules of the States. The
Code prescribes structural design of buildings which are safe
during earthquake and winds.
(c): The National Building Code is applicable to India.
(d): The Buildings designed as per the provisions of National
Building Code and also constructed and maintained accordingly,
will be able to safely withstand the design loads in the event
of a natural calamity like earthquake and cyclone.