National Building Code of India Part 7 Construction Management Practices and Safety
Document Title [Hindi] :
भारत की राष्ट्रीय भवन निर्माण संहिता भाग 7 भवन निर्माण प्रबंधन, रीतियाँ तथा सुरक्षा
Document Type :
Revision
Language :
English
Priority :
3
ICS Code :
01.120: 91.040.01
Date of Project Approval :
30-10-2024
Standards to be Revised :
Sl.No.
Is No & Year
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SP 7: 2016
Standards to be Superseded :
Sl.No.
Is No & Year
1
SP 7: 2016
Classification Details
Group :
Civil Engineering Design and Construction
Sub Group :
Construction practices, measurement and management
Sub Sub Group :
NBC of India
Aspects :
Others
Risk :
High
Certification :
Not Certifiable
Short Commom Man's Title :
ITCHS Code :
Ministry :
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
NITI Aayog
Sustainable development Goals :
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Degree of Equivalence :
Indigenous
Identical/Equivalent Standards :
Organization Type:
Division Council Chairperson Approval Details
Sl.No.
Synosis Points
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The significant changes incorporated in this revision include:
a) The title of Section 4 has been revised as ‘Safety in Construction and Demolition’, providing a more comprehensive focus on both aspects.
b) A new clause5 has been introduced concerning the use of building information modelling (BIM) in construction projects, enhancing the integration of digital design and construction processes.
c) A new clause 6on the permit to work system has been added, ensuring stricter control over high-risk activities at construction sites.
d) The provisions related to the demolition of buildings have been updated, in 12.
e) Provisions have been introduced in8.12regarding the transportation and erection of precast and prefabricated elements during construction.
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f) Provisions regarding the barricading of construction sites, shoring of excavated soil, and the monitoring of adjacent buildings located along the excavation line have been updated, ensuring improved safety and minimizing risks to surrounding structures.
g) The roles and responsibilities of the construction management team and the supervisory team have been defined.
h) Provisions have been included regarding the anchoring of various non-structural elements and building services to ensure their proper securing to the building structure.
j) Provisions have been added for construction in marine, hill, and snow-bound areas, addressing the unique challenges posed by these environments.
m) Provisions regarding the construction and installation of non-structural elements, finishes, building services, glass fixing, and building maintenance unit restraints have been included in8.4.4.
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n) Provisions regarding the proficiency requirements of construction engineers including structural engineers have been included in 8.1.1.
p) Provisions regarding thermal insulation practices for glass and glazing have been added in8.4.6.
q) Provisions have been added in7.4for the development and implementation of an emergency response and disaster management plan at construction sites, particularly for hazard-prone projects.
r) References to all the concerned Indian Standards have been updated.