NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA (2005)

National Building Code Sectional Committee, CED 46

FOREWORD

Ensuring the quality and effectiveness of building materials used in the construction and their storage are as

important as the other phases of building activity like planning, designing and constructing the building itself.

This Part, therefore, lists Indian Standards for materials used in building construction. The methods of tests, to

ensure the requirements demanded of the materials in the various situations, are also included.

Historically choice of building materials was determined by what was locally available, appropriateness to geo-

climatic conditions and affordability of users. In recent past, different initiatives have been taken in the areas of

research and development, standardization, and development and promotion of innovative materials. A review

of the recent trends indicates that the growth in the area of building materials covers emerging trends and latest

developments in the use of wastes, mineral admixtures in cement and concrete, substitutes to conventional timber,

composite materials and recycling of wastes, at the same time ensuring desired response of materials to fire, long

term performance and durability. In addition to these developments, the future decade may witness development

of specific materials which may be structured and designed to meet needs to specially developed construction

technologies, such as, for disaster prone areas or aggressive climatic and industrial situations.

In this context, the following factors have become important for facilitating application and adoption in practice,

of the materials:

a) Utilization of industrial, mining, mineral and agricultural wastes; plantation timbers; and renewable

natural fibres and residues for production of building materials.

b) Impact of production of building materials on the consumption levels of natural resources.

c) Change in energy demand in production of building materials due to development of efficient

manufacturing processes.

d) Impact of production and usage of materials and disposal thereof on the environment.

To encourage use of appropriate materials, it may be desirable to have, to the extent possible, performance

oriented approach for specifications rather than prescriptive approach. The approach has been already adopted in

some cases in development of standards, wherever found possible.

Indian Standards cover most of the requirements for materials in use. However, there may be a gap between

development of new materials and techniques of application and formulation of standards. It, therefore, becomes

necessary for a Building Code to be flexible to recognize building materials other than those for which Indian

Standards are available. This Part, therefore, since its first version, duly takes care of this aspect and explicitly

provides for use of new or alternate building materials, provided it is proved by authentic tests that the new or

alternative material is effective and suitable for the purpose intended. However, it is worthwhile that more and

more emphasis is given to the satisfaction of performance requirements expected of a building material, so that

a wide range of such new or alternate materials can be evaluated and used, if found appropriate.

As already emphasized, quality of material is quite important for their appropriate usage, whether it is a material

for which an Indian Standard is available or a new or alternative material as defined in 3 of this Part. Third party

certification schemes available in the country for quality assurance of above materials can be used with advantage

to ensure the appropriateness of these materials.

This Part of the Code was first published in 1970 and subsequently revised in 1983. The first revision of this Part

incorporated an updated version of the list of Indian Standards given at the end of this Part of the Code. The

present draft revision of this Part, while basically retaining the structure of 1983 version of the Code, explicitly

takes care of the following:

a) While continuing to emphasize on conformity of building materials to available Indian Standards, the

building regulating authority also recognizes use of building materials conforming to other specifications

and test methods (see 3), in case Indian Standards are not available for particular materials.

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

1 SCOPE

component, laboratory/field tests, and field trials, as

required, and study of historical data are recommended.

This Part of the Code covers the requirements of building

materials and components, and criteria for accepting new

3.2 Approval in writing of the Authority or an agent

or alternative building materials and components.

appointed by them for the purpose of approval of

material, shall be obtained by the owner or his agent

2 MATERIALS

before any new, alternative or equivalent material is

used. The Authority or their agent shall base such

Every material used in fulfilment of the requirements

approval on the principle set forth in 3.1 and shall

of this Part, unless otherwise specified in the Code or

require that tests be made (see 7.1) or sufficient

approved, shall conform to the relevant Indian Standards.

evidence or proof be submitted, at the expense of the

A list of Indian Standards as the ‘accepted standards’ is

owner or his agent, to substantiate any claim for the

given at the end of this Part of the Code. At the time of

proposed material.

publication of the Code, the editions indicated were

valid. All standards are subject to amendments and

NOTE — For interpretation of the term ‘Authority’ (see

also 7.1), the definition of ‘Authority having jurisdiction’ given

revisions. The Authority shall take cognizance of such

in Part 2 ‘Administration’ shall apply.

amendments and revisions. The latest version of a

standard shall, as far as possible, be adopted at the time

4 THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION

of enforcement of this Part of the Code.

For ensuring the conformity of materials for which

3 NEW OR ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS

Indian Standards exist and for new or alternative

building materials, to requisite quality parameters the

3.1 The provisions of this Part are not intended to

services under the third party certification schemes of

prevent the use of any material not specifically

the Government, may be utilized with advantage.

prescribed under 2. Any such material may be approved

by the Authority or an agency appointed by them for

5 USED MATERIALS

the purpose, provided it is established that the material

The use of used materials may not be precluded

is satisfactory for the purpose intended and the

provided these meet the requirements of this Part for

equivalent of that required in this Part or any other

new materials (see Part 2 ‘Administration’).

specification issued or approved by the Authority. The

Authority or an agency appointed by them shall take

6 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

into account the following parameters, as applicable

All building materials shall be stored on the building

to the concerned new or alternative building material:

site in such a way as to prevent deterioration or the

a) Requirements of the material specified/

loss or impairment of their structural and other essential

expected in terms of the provisions given in

properties (see Part 7 ‘Constructional Practices and

the standards on its usage, including its

Safety’).

applicability in geo-climatic condition;

7 METHODS OF TEST

b) General appearance;

7.1 Every test of material required in this Part or by

c) Dimension and dimensional stability;

the Authority shall be carried out in accordance with

d) Structural stability including strength properties;

the Indian Standard methods of test. In the case of

e) Fire safety;

methods of tests where Indian Standards are not

f) Durability;

available, the same shall conform to the methods of

g) Thermal properties;

tests issued by the Authority or their agent. A list of

h) Mechanical properties;

Indian Standard methods of test is given at the end of

Acoustical properties;

this Part of the Code as the ‘good practices’. Laboratory

tests shall be conducted by recognized laboratories

Optical properties;

acceptable to the Authority.

m) Biological effect;

7.1.1

The manufacturer/supplier shall satisfy himself

n) Environmental aspects;

that materials conform to the requirements of the

p) Working characteristics;

specifications and if requested shall supply a certificate

q) Ease of handling; and

to this effect to the purchaser or his representative.

r) Consistency and workability.

When such test certificates are not available, the

For establishing the performance of the material/

specimen of the material shall be tested.

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

LIST OF STANDARDS

Following are the Indian Standards for various building

29. WIRE ROPES AND WIRE PRODUCTS

materials and components, to be complied with in

1. ALUMINIUM AND OTHER LIGHT METALS

fulfillment of the requirements of the Code.

AND THEIR ALLOYS

In the following list, while enlisting the Indian

IS No.

Title

Standards, the materials have been categorized in such

a way as to make the list user friendly. In the process,

733 : 1983

Specification for wrought

if so required, some of the standards have been included

aluminium and aluminium alloys,

even in more than one category of products, such as in

bars, rods and sections for general

the category based on composition as well as on end

engineering purposes

(third

application of the materials. The list has been arranged

revision)

in alphabetical order of their principal category as given

737 : 1986

Specification for wrought

below:

aluminium and aluminium alloys,

ALUMINIUM AND OTHER LIGHT METALS

sheet rods and strip for general

AND THEIR ALLOYS

engineering purposes

(third

BITUMEN AND TAR PRODUCTS

revision)

BUILDER’S HARDWARES

738 : 1994

Specification for wrought

BUILDING CHEMICALS

aluminium and aluminium alloy

drawn tube for general engineering

BUILDING LIME AND PRODUCTS

purposes (third revision)

BURNT CLAY PRODUCTS

740 : 1977

Specification for wrought

CEMENT AND CONCRETE (including concrete

aluminium and aluminium alloy

reinforcement)

rivet stock for general engineering

COMPOSITE MATRIX PRODUCTS (including

purposes (second revision)

cement matrix products)

1254 : 1991

Specification for corrugated

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

aluminium sheet (third revision)

10.

DOORS, WINDOWS AND VENTILATORS

1284 : 1975

Wrought aluminium alloy bolt and

11.

ELECTRICAL WIRING, FITTINGS AND

screw stock for general engineering

ACCESSORIES

purposes (second revision)

12.

FILLERS, STOPPERS AND PUTTIES

1285 : 2002

Specification for wrought

13.

FLOOR COVERING, ROOFING AND OTHER

aluminium and aluminium alloys,

FINISHES

extruded round tube and hollow

14.

GLASS

sections for general engineering

15.

GYPSUM BASED MATERIALS

purposes (third revision)

16.

LIGNOCELLULOSIC BUILDING MATERIALS

2479 : 1981

Colour code for the identification

(including timber, bamboo and products thereof)

of aluminium and aluminium

17.

PAINTS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS

alloys for general engineering

purposes (second revision)

18.

POLYMERS,

PLASTICS

AND

GEOSYNTHETICS/GEOTEXTILES

2676 : 1981

Dimensions

for

wrought

aluminium and aluminium alloy

19.

SANITARY APPLIANCES AND WATER

sheet and strip

FITTINGS

20.

SOIL-BASED PRODUCTS

2677 : 1979

Dimensions

for

wrought

aluminium and aluminium alloys,

21.

STEEL AND ITS ALLOYS

plates and hot rolled sheets

22.

STONES

14712 : 1999

Wrought aluminium and its alloys

23.

STRUCTURAL SECTIONS

— Chequered/tread sheets for

24.

THERMAL INSULATION MATERIALS

general engineering purposes —

25.

THREADED FASTENERS AND RIVETS

Specification

26.

UNIT WEIGHTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS

2. BITUMEN AND TAR PRODUCTS

27.

WATERPROOFING AND DAMP-PROOFING

MATERIALS

73 : 1992

Specification for paving bitumen

28.

WELDING ELECTRODES AND WIRES

(second revision)

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

212 : 1983

Specification for crude coal tar for

1218 : 1978

Determination of phenols (first

general use (second revision)

revision)

215 : 1995

Specification for road tar (third

1219 : 1978

Determination of naphthalene (first

revision)

216 : 1961

Specification for coal tar pitch (first

1220 : 1978

Determination of volatile matter

revision)

content (first revision)

217 : 1988

Specification for cutback bitumen

3117 : 2004

Specification for bitumen emulsion

(second revision)

for roads (anionic type) (first

218 : 1983

Specification for creosote oil for

revision)

use as wood preservatives (second

8887 : 2004

Specification for bitumen emulsion

revision)

for roads (cationic type) (second

454 : 1994

Specification for cutback bitumen

revision)

from waxy crude (second revision)

9381 : 1979

Methods for testing tar and

702 : 1988

Specification for industrial bitumen

bituminous materials: Determination

(second revision)

of FRAASS breaking point of

1201 to 1220

Methods for testing tar and

bitumen

bituminous materials

9382 : 1979

Methods for testing tar and

1201 : 1978

Sampling (first revision)

bituminous materials: Determination

1202 : 1978

Determination of specific gravity

of effect of heat and air by thin film

(first revision)

oven test

1203 : 1978

Determination of penetration (first

10511 : 1983

Method for determination of

revision)

asphaltenes in bitumen by

1204 : 1978

Determination of residue of

precipitation with normal haptane

specified penetration (first revision)

10512 : 2003

Method for determination of wax

1205 : 1978

Determination of softening point

content in bitumen (first revision)

(first revision)

13758

Coal tar pitch:

1206

Determination of viscosity:

(Part 1) : 1993

Determination of matter insoluble

(Part 1) : 1978

Industrial viscosity (first revision)

in quinoline

(Part 2) : 1978

Absolute viscosity (first revision)

(Part 2) : 1993

Determination of coking value

(Part 3) : 1978

Kinematic viscosity (first revision)

15172 : 2002

Methods for testing tar and

1207 : 1978

Determination of equiviscous

bituminous

materials

—

temperature (EVT) (first revision)

Determination of curing index for

cutback bitumens

1208 : 1978

Determination of ductility (first

revision)

15173 : 2002

Methods for testing tars and

bituminous

materials

—

1209 : 1978

Determination of flash point and

fire point (first revision)

Determination of breaking point

for cationic bitumen emulsion

1210 : 1978

Float test (first revision)

15174 : 2002

Methods for testing tar and

1211 : 1978

Determination of water content

bituminous

material

—

(Dean and Stark method) (first

Determination of breaking point

revision)

for anionic bitumen emulsion

1212 : 1978

Determination of loss of heating

15462 : 2004

Specification for polymer and

(first revision)

rubber modified bitumen

1213 : 1978

Distillation test (first revision)

1215 : 1978

Determination of matter insoluble

3. BUILDER’S HARDWARE

in toluene (first revision)

204

Specification for tower bolts:

1216 : 1978

Determination of solubility

(Part 1) : 1991

Ferrous metals (fifth revision)

in carbon

disulphide

trichloroethylene (first revision)

(Part 2) : 1992

Non-ferrous metals (fifth revision)

1217 : 1978

Determination of mineral matter

205 : 1992

Specification for non-ferrous metal

(ASH) (first revision)

butt hinges (fourth revision)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

206 : 1992

Specification for tee and strap

4992 : 1975

Specification for door handles for

hinges (fourth revision)

mortice locks (vertical type) (first

revision)

208 : 1996

Specification for door handles (fifth

revision)

5187 : 1972

Specification for flush bolts (first

revision)

281 : 1991

Specification for mild steel sliding

5899 : 1970

Specification for bathroom latches

door bolts for use with padlock

(third revision)

5930 : 1970

Specification for mortice latch

(vertical type)

362 : 1991

Specification for parliament hinges

(fifth revision)

6315 : 1992

Specification for floor springs

(hydraulically regulated) for heavy

363 : 1993

Specification for hasps and staples

doors (second revision)

(fourth revision)

6318 : 1971

Specification for plastic window

364 : 1993

Specification for fanlight catch

stays and fasteners

(third revision)

6343 : 1982

Specification for door closers

452 : 1973

Specification for door springs, rat-

(pneumatically regulated) for light

tail type (second revision)

door weighing up to 40 kg (first

453 : 1993

Specification for double-acting

revision)

spring hinges (third revision)

6607 : 1972

Specification for rebated mortice

729 : 1979

Specification for drawer locks,

locks (vertical type)

cupboard locks and box locks

7196 : 1974

Specification for hold fast

(third revision)

7197 : 1974

Specification for double action

1019 : 1974

Specification for rim latches

floor springs (without oil check) for

(second revision)

heavy doors

1341 : 1992

Specification for steel butt hinges

7534 : 1985

Specification for sliding locking

(sixth revision)

bolts for use with padlocks (first

1823 : 1980

Specification for floor door

revision)

stoppers (third revision)

7540 : 1974

Specification for mortice dead

1837 : 1966

Specification for fanlight pivots

locks

(first revision)

8756 : 1978

Specification for ball catches for

2209 : 1976

Specification for mortice locks

use in wooden almirah

(vertical type) (third revision)

8760 : 1978

Specification for mortice sliding

2681 : 1993

Specification for non-ferrous metal

door locks, with lever mechanism

sliding door bolts for use with

9106 : 1979

Specification for rising butt hinges

padlocks (third revision)

9131 : 1979

Specification for rim locks

3564 : 1995

Specification for door closers

9460 : 1980

Specification for flush drop handle

(hydraulically regulated) (second

for drawer

revision)

9899 : 1981

Specification for hat coat and

3818 : 1992

Specification for continuous

wardrobe hooks

(piano) hinges (third revision)

10019 : 1981

Specification for mild steel stays

3828 : 1966

Specification for ventilator chains

and fasteners

3843 : 1995

Specification for steel backflap

10090 : 1982

Specification for numericals

hinges (first revision)

10342 : 1982

Specification for curtain rail system

3847 : 1992

Specification for mortice night

latches (first revision)

12817 : 1997

Specification for stainless steel butt

hinges (first revision)

4621 : 1975

Specification for indicating bolts

for use in public baths and

12867 : 1989

Specification for PVC hand rails

lavatories (first revision)

covers

4948 : 2002

Specification for welded steel wire

14912 : 2001

Specification for door closers

fabric for general use (second

concealed type (hydraulically

revision)

regulated)

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

4. BUILDING CHEMICALS

1508 : 1972

Specification for extenders for use

in synthetic resin adhesives (urea-

a) Anti-termite Chemicals

formaldehyde) for plywood (first

632 : 1978

Specification for gamma-BHC

revision)

(lindane) emulsifiable concentrates

4835 : 1979

Specification for polyvinyl acetate

(fourth revision)

dispersion-based adhesives for

8944 : 1978

Specification for chlorpyrifos

wood (first revision)

emulsifiable concentrates

9188 : 1979

Performance requirements for

adhesive for structural laminated

b) Chemical Admixture/Water Proofing Compounds

wood products for use under

2645 : 2003

Specification

for

integral

exterior exposure condition

waterproofing compounds for

12830 : 1989

Rubber based adhesives for fixing

cement mortar and concrete

PVC tiles to cement

(second revision)

12994 : 1990

Epoxy adhesives, room temperature

6925 : 1973

Methods of test for determination

curing general purpose

of water soluble chlorides in

concrete admixtures

5. BUILDING LIME AND PRODUCTS

9103 : 1999

Specification for concrete

712 : 1984

Specification for building limes

admixtures (first revision)

(third revision)

c) Sealants/Fillers

1624 : 1986

Method of field testing of building

1834 : 1984

Specification for hot applied

lime (first revision)

sealing compound for joint in

2686 : 1977

Specification for cinder as fine

concrete (first revision)

aggregates for use in lime concrete

1838

Specification for preformed fillers

(first revision)

for expansion joint in concrete

3068 : 1986

Specification for broken brick

pavements and structures (non-

(burnt-clay) coarse aggregates for

extruding and resilient type):

use in lime concrete (second

(Part 1) : 1983

Bitumen impregnated fibre (first

revision)

3115 : 1992

Specification for lime based blocks

(Part 2) : 1984

CNSL aldehyde resin and coconut

(second revision)

pith

3182 : 1986

Specification for broken bricks

11433

Specification for one grade

(burnt clay) fine aggregates for use

(Part 1) : 1985

polysulphide based joint sealant:

in lime mortar (second revision)

Part 1 General requirements

4098 : 1983

Specification for lime-pozzolana

12118

Specification for two parts

mixture (first revision)

polysulphide based sealants:

4139 : 1989

Specification for calcium silicate

(Part 1) : 1987

General requirements

bricks (second revision)

(Part 2) : 1987

Methods of test

6932

Method of tests for building limes:

d) Adhesives

(Part 1) : 1973

Determination of insoluble residue,

loss on ignition, insoluble matter,

848 : 1974

Specification for synthetic resin

silicon dioxide, ferric and

adhesives for plywood (phenolic

aluminium oxide, calcium oxide

and aminoplastic) (first revision)

and magnesium oxide

849 : 1994

Specification for cold setting case

(Part 2) : 1973

Determination of carbon dioxide

in glue for wood (first revision)

content

851 : 1978

Specification for synthetic resin

(Part 3) : 1973

Determination of residue on

adhesives for construction work

slaking of quicklime

(non-structural) in wood (first

revision)

(Part 4) : 1973

Determination of fineness of

hydrated lime

852 : 1994

Specification for animal glue for

general wood-working purposes

(Part 5) : 1973

Determination of unhydrated

(second revision)

oxide

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 6) : 1973

Determination of volume yield of

6165 : 1992

Dimensions for special shapes of

quicklime

clay bricks (first revision)

(Part 7) : 1973

Determination of compressive and

11650 : 1991

Guide for manufacture of common

transverse strength

burnt clay building bricks by semi-

mechanized process (first revision)

(Part 8) : 1973

Determination of workability

13757 : 1993

Specification for burnt clay fly ash

(Part 9) : 1973

Determination of soundness

building bricks

(Part 10) : 1973

Determination of popping and

pitting of hydrated lime

d) Jallies

(Part 11) : 1984

Determination of setting time of

7556 : 1988

Specification for burnt clay jallies

hydrated lime

(first revision)

10360 : 1982

Specification for lime pozzolana

e) Tiles

concrete blocks for paving

654 : 1992

Specification for clay roofing tiles,

10772 : 1983

Specification for quick setting lime

Mangalore pattern (third revision)

pozzolana mixture

1464 : 1992

Specification for clay ridge and

12894 : 2002

Specification for pulverized fuel

ceiling tiles (second revision)

ash lime bricks (first revision)

1478 : 1992

Specification for clay flooring tiles

6. BURNT CLAY PRODUCTS

(second revision)

a) Blocks

2690

Specification for burnt clay flat

terracing tiles:

3952 : 1988

Specification for burnt hollow

(Part 1) : 1993

Machine made (second revision)

bricks for walls and partitions

(Part 2) : 1992

Handmade (second revision)

(second revision)

3367 : 1993

Specification for burnt clay tiles for

b) Soil-Based Products

use in lining irrigation and drainage

1725 : 1982

Specification for soil-based blocks

works (second revision)

used in general building construction

3951

Specification for hollow clay tiles

c) Bricks

for floor and roofs:

(Part 1) : 1975

Filler type (first revision)

1077 : 1992

Specification for common burnt

(Part 2) : 1975

Structural type (first revision)

clay building bricks (fifth revision)

13317 : 1992

Specification for clay roofing

2117 : 1991

Guide for manufacture of hand-

camty tiles, half round and flat tiles

made-common burnt clay building

bricks (third revision)

7. CEMENT AND CONCRETE (including concrete

2180 : 1988

Specification for heavy duty burnt

reinforcement)

clay building bricks (third revision)

a) Aggregates

2222 : 1991

Specification for burnt clay

perforated building bricks (fourth

383 : 1970

Specification for coarse and fine

revision)

aggregates from natural sources for

2691 : 1988

Specification for burnt clay facing

concrete (second revision)

bricks (second revision)

1542 : 1992

Specification for sand for plaster

3495 (Parts

Methods of test of burnt clay

(second revision)

1 to 4) : 1992

building bricks (third revision)

2116 : 1980

Specification for sand for masonry

mortars (first revision)

3583 : 1988

Specification for burnt clay paving

bricks (second revision)

2386

Methods of test for aggregates for

concrete:

4885 : 1988

Specification for sewer bricks (first

revision)

(Part 1) : 1963

Particle size and shape

5454 : 1978

Methods for sampling of clay

(Part 2) : 1963

Estimation of deleterious materials

building bricks

and organic impurities

5779 : 1986

Specification for burnt clay soling

(Part 3) : 1963

Specific gravity, density, voids,

bricks (first revision)

absorption and bulking

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 4) : 1963

Mechanical properties

3812

Specification for pulverized fuel

(Part 5) : 1963

Soundness

ash:

(Part 6) : 1963

Measuring mortar making properties

(Part 1) : 2003

For use as pozzolana in cement,

of fine aggregates

cement mortar and concrete

(second revision)

(Part 7) : 1963

Alkali aggregate reactivity

(Part 2) : 2003

For use as admixture in cement

(Part 8) : 1963

Petrographic examination

mortar and concrete

(second

2430 : 1986

Methods of sampling of aggregates

revision)

of concrete (first revision)

6491 : 1972

Method of sampling of flyash

6579 : 1981

Specification for coarse aggregate

for water bound macadam (first

6925 : 1973

Methods of test for determination

revision)

of water soluble chlorides in

concrete admixtures

9142 : 1979

Specification for artificial light-

weight aggregates for concrete

9103 : 1999

Specification for admixtures for

masonry units

concrete (first revision)

b) Cement

12089 : 1987

Specification for granulated slag

for manufacture of Portland slag

269 : 1989

Specification for ordinary portland

cement

cement, 33 Grade (fourth revision)

12870 : 1989

Methods of sampling calcined clay

455 : 1989

Specification for Portland slag

pozzolana

cement (fourth revision)

15388 : 2003

Specification for silica fume

1489

Specification for Portland

d) Concrete

pozzolana cement:

(Part 1) : 1991

Flyash based (third revision)

456 : 2000

Code of practice for plain and

(Part 2) : 1991

Calcined clay based (third revision)

reinforced concrete

(fourth

revision)

3466 : 1988

Specification for masonry cement

(second revision)

1343 : 1980

Code of practice for prestressed

6452 : 1989

Specification for high alumina

concrete (first revision)

cement for structural use (first

4926 : 2003

Code of practice for ready-mixed

revision)

concrete (third revision)

6909 : 1990

Specification for supersulphated

e) Cement and Concrete Sampling and Methods of

cement

Test

8041 : 1990

Specification for rapid hardening

516 : 1959

Methods of test for strength of

Portland cement (second revision)

concrete

8042 : 1989

Specification for white Portland

1199 : 1959

Methods of sampling and analysis

cement (second revision)

of concrete

8043 : 1991

Specification for hydrophobic

2770

Methods of testing bond in

Portland cement (second revision)

(Part 1) : 1967

reinforced concrete: Part 1 Pullout

8112 : 1989

Specification for 43 grade ordinary

test

Portland cement (first revision)

3085 : 1965

Methods of test for permeability of

12269 : 1987

Specification for 53 grade ordinary

cement mortar and concrete

Portland cement

3535 : 1986

Methods of sampling hydraulic

12330 : 1988

Specification for sulphate resisting

cement (first revision)

Portland cement

4031

Methods of physical tests for

12600 : 1989

Specification for low heat Portland

hydraulic cement:

cement

(Part 1) : 1996

Determination of fineness by dry

c) Mineral/Chemical Admixtures and Pozzolanas

sieving (second revision)

1344 : 1981

Specification for calcined clay

(Part 2) : 1999

Determination of fineness by

pozzolana (second revision)

specific surface by Blaine air

1727 : 1967

Methods of test for pozzolanic

permeability method

(second

materials (first revision)

revision)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 3) : 1988

Determination of soundness (first

12813 : 1989

Method of analysis of hydraulic

revision)

cement by atomic absorption

spectrophotometer

(Part 4) : 1988

Determination of consistency of

standard cement paste

(first

13311

Methods of non-destructive testing

revision)

of concrete:

(Part 5) : 1988

Determination of initial and final

(Part 1) : 1992

Ultrasonic pulse velocity

setting times (first revision)

(Part 2) : 1992

Rebound hammer

(Part 6) : 1988

Determination of compressive

f) Treatment of Concrete Joints

strength of hydraulic cement (other

than masonry cement)

(first

1834 : 1984

Specification for hot applied

revision)

sealing compound for joint in

concrete (first revision)

(Part 7) : 1988

Determination of compressive

strength of masonry cement (first

1838

Specification for preformed fillers

revision)

for expansion joint in concrete

pavements and structures (non-

(Part 8) : 1988

Determination of transverse and

extruding and resilient type):

compressive strength of plastic

mortar using prism (first revision)

(Part 1) : 1983

Bitumen impregnated fibre (first

revision)

(Part 9) : 1988

Determination of heat of hydration

(first revision)

(Part 2) : 1984

CNSL aldehyde resin and coconut

pith

(Part 10) : 1988

Determination of drying shrinkage

(first revision)

10566 : 1983

Methods of test for preformed

fillers for expansion joints in

(Part 11) : 1988

Determination of density (first

concrete paving and structural

revision)

construction

(Part 12) : 1988

Determination of air content of

hydraulic cement mortar (first

11433

Specification for one grade

revision)

polysulphide based joint sealant:

(Part 1) : 1985

General requirements

(Part 13) : 1988

Measurement of water retentivity

of masonry cement (first revision)

(Part 2) : 1986

Methods of test

(Part 14) : 1989

Determination of false set

12118

Specification for two parts

polysulphide based sealants:

(Part 15) : 1991

Determination of fineness by wet

sieving

(Part 1) : 1987

General requirements

4032 : 1985

Methods of chemical analysis for

(Part 2) : 1987

Methods of test

hydraulic cement (first revision)

g) Concrete Reinforcement

5816 : 1999

Method of test for splitting

432

Specification for mild steel and

tensile strength of concrete (first

medium tensile steel bars and hard

revision)

drawn steel wire for concrete

8142 : 1976

Methods of test for determining

reinforcement:

setting time of concrete by

penetration resistance

(Part 1) : 1982

Mild steel and medium tensile steel

bars (third revision)

9013 : 1978

Method of making, curing and

(Part 2) : 1982

Hard drawn steel wire (third

determining compressive strength

revision)

of accelerated cured concrete test

specimens

1566 : 1982

Specification for hard drawn steel

9284 : 1979

Method of test for abrasion

wire fabric for concrete

resistance of concrete

reinforcement (second revision)

12423 : 1988

Methods for colorometric analysis

1608 : 1995

Mechanical testing of materials —

of hydraulic cement

Tensile testing

12803 : 1989

Methods of analysis of hydraulic

1785

Specification for plain hard

cement by X-ray fluorescence

drawn steel wire for prestressed

spectrometer

concrete:

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 1) : 1983

Cold drawn stress-relieved wire

6073 : 1971

Specification for autoclaved

(second revision)

reinforced cellular concrete floor

and roof slabs

(Part 2) : 1983

As drawn wire (first revision)

6441

Methods of test for autoclaved

1786 : 1985

Specification for high strength

cellular concrete products:

deformed steel bars and wires for

concrete reinforcement (third

(Part 1) : 1972

Determination of unit weight or

revision)

bulk density and moisture content

2090 : 1983

Specification for high tensile steel

(Part 2) : 1972

Determination of drying shrinkage

bars used in prestressed concrete

(Part 4) : 1972

Corrosion protection of steel

(first revision)

reinforcement in autoclaved

6003 : 1983

Specification for indented wire

cellular concrete

forprestressed concrete (first

(Part 5) : 1972

Determination of compressive

revision)

strength

6006 : 1983

Specification for uncoated stress-

(Part 6) : 1973

Strength, deformation and cracking

relieved strand for prestressed

of flexural members subject to

concrete (first revision)

bending-short duration loading test

10790

Methods of sampling of steel

(Part 7) : 1973

Strength, deformation and cracking

forprestressed and reinforced

of flexural members subject to

concrete:

bending-sustained loading test

(Part 1) : 1984

Prestressing steel

(Part 8) : 1973

Loading tests for flexural members

(Part 2) : 1984

Reinforcing steel

in diagonal tension

13620 : 1993

Specification for fusion bonded

(Part 9) : 1973

Jointing of autoclaved cellular

epoxy coated reinforcing bars

concrete elements

14268 : 1995

Specification for uncoated stress

6523 : 1983

Specification for precast reinforced

relieved low relaxation seven ply

concrete door and window frames

strand for prestressed concrete

(first revision)

9872 : 1981

Specification for precast concrete

8. COMPOSITE MATRIX PRODUCTS

septic tanks

a) Cement Matrix Products

9893 : 1981

Specification for precast concrete

i) Precast Concrete Products

blocks for lintels and sills

12440 : 1988

Specification for precast concrete

2185

Specification for concrete masonry

stone masonry blocks

units:

12592 : 2002

Specification for precast concrete

(Part 1) : 1979

Hollow and solid concrete blocks

manhole covers and frames (first

(second revision)

revision)

(Part 2) : 1983

Hollow and solid lightweight

13356 : 1992

Specification

for

precast

concrete blocks (first revision)

ferrocement water tanks (250 to

(Part 3) : 1984

Autoclaved cellular (aerated)

10 000 litres capacity)

concrete blocks (first revision)

13990 : 1994

Specification for precast reinforced

4996 : 1984

Specification for reinforced

concrete planks and joists for

concrete fence posts (first revision)

flooring and roofing

5751 : 1984

Specification for precast concrete

14143 : 1994

Specification for prefabricated

coping blocks (first revision)

brick panel and partially precast

5758 : 1984

Specification for precast concrete

concrete joist for flooring and

kerbs (first revision)

roofing

5820 : 1970

Specification for precast concrete

14201 : 1994

Specification for precast reinforced

cable covers

concrete channel unit for

6072 : 1971

Specification for autoclaved

construction of floors and roofs

reinforced cellular concrete wall

14241 : !994

Specification for precast L-Panel

slabs

units for roofing

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

ii) Asbestos Fibre Cement Products

1916 : 1989

Specification for steel cylinder pipe

with concrete lining and coating

459 : 1992

Specification for corrugated and

(first revision)

semi-corrugated asbestos cement

3597 : 1998

Methods of test for concrete pipes

sheets (third revision)

(second revision)

1592 : 2003

Specification for asbestos cement

pressure pipes and joints (fourth

4350 : 1967

Specification for concrete porous

revision)

pipes for under drainage

7319 : 1974

Specification for perforated

1626

Specification for asbestos cement

concrete pipes

building pipes and pipe fittings,

gutters and gutter fittings and

7322 : 1985

Specification for specials for steel

roofing fittings:

cylinder reinforced concrete pipes

(Part 1) : 1994

Pipes and pipe fittings (second

(first revision)

revision)

15155 : 2002

Specification for bar/wire wrapped

(Part 2) : 1994

Gutters and gutter fittings (second

steel cylinder pipe with mortar

revision)

lining and coating

(Part 3) : 1994

Roofing fittings (second revision)

b) Resin Matrix Products

2096 : 1992

Specification for asbestos cement

1998 : 1962

Methods of test for thermosetting

flat sheets (first revision)

synthetic resin bonded laminated

2098 : 1997

Specification for asbestos cement

sheets

building boards (first revision)

2036 : 1995

Specification for phenolic

5913 : 2003

Methods of test for asbestos cement

laminated sheets (second revision)

products (second revision)

2046 : 1995

Specification for decorative

6908 : 1991

Specification for asbestos cement

thermosetting synthetic resin

pipes and fittings for sewerage and

bonded laminated sheets (second

drainage (first revision)

revision)

7639 : 1975

Method of sampling asbestos

cement products

9. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

9627 : 1980

Specification for asbestos cement

694 : 1990

Specification for PVC insulated

pressure pipes (light duty)

cables for working voltages up to

13000 : 1990

Silica-asbestos-cement flat sheets

and including

1100V (third

— Specification

revision)

13008 : 1990

Specification for shallow corrugated

1554

Specification for PVC insulated

asbestos cement sheets

(heavy duty) electric cables:

iii) Other Fibre Cement Products

(Part 1) : 1988

For working voltages up to and

including 1 100 V (third revision)

14862 : 2000

Specification for fibre cement flat

sheets

(Part 2) : 1988

For working voltages from 3.3 kV

14871 : 2000

Specification for products in

up to and including 11 kV (second

fibrereinforced cement long

revision)

corrugated or asymmetrical section

4289

Specification for flexible cables for

sheets and fittings for roofing and

lifts and other flexible:

cladding

(Part 1) : 1984

Elastomer insulated cables (first

iv) Concrete Pipes and Pipes Lined/Coated with

revision)

Concrete or Mortar

(Part 2) : 2000

PVC insulated circular cables

458 : 2003

Specification for precast concrete

7098

Specification for cross-linked

pipes

(with and without

polyethylene insulated PVC

reinforcement) (fourth revision)

sheathed cables:

784 : 2001

Specification for prestressed

(Part 1) : 1988

For working voltage up to

concrete pipes (including specials)

and including 1 100 V (second

(second revision)

revision)

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 2) : 1985

For working voltages from 3.3 kV

(Part 24) : 1984

Water soluble impurities test of

up to and including 33 kV (first

insulating paper

revision)

(Part 25) : 1984

Conductivity of water extract test

(Part 3) : 1993

For working voltages from 66 kV

of insulating paper

up to and including 220 kV (first

(Part 26) : 1984

pH value of water extract test of

revision)

insulating paper

9968

Specification for elastomer-

(Part 27) : 1984

Ash content test of insulating

insulated cables:

paper

(Part 1) : 1988

For working voltages up to and

(Part 28) : 1984

Water absorption test (Electrical)

including 1 100 V (first revision)

(Part 29) : 1984

Environmental stress cracking test

(Part 2) : 2002

For working voltages from 3.3 kV

(Part 30) : 1984

Hot set test

up to and including 33 kV (first

(Part 31) : 1984

Oil resistance test

revision)

(Part 32) : 1984

Carbon content test for polyethylene

10810

Methods of test for cables

(Part 33) : 1984

Water absorption test (Gravimetric)

(Part 0) : 1984

General

(Part 34) : 1984

Measurement of thickness of

(Part 1) : 1984

Annealing test for wires used in

metallic sheath

conductors

(Part 35) : 1984

Determination of tin in lead alloy

(Part 2) : 1984

Tensile test for aluminium wires

for sheathing

(Part 3) : 1984

Wrapping test for aluminium

(Part 36) : 1984

Dimensions of armouring material

wires

(Part 37) : 1984

Tensile strength and elongation at

(Part 4) : 1984

Persulphate test of conductor

break of armouring materials

(Part 5) : 1984

Conductor resistance test

(Part 38) : 1984

Torsion test on galvanized steel

(Part 6) : 1984

Thickness of thermoplastic and

wires for armouring

elastomeric insulation and sheath

(Part 39) : 1984

Winding test on galvanized steel

(Part 7) : 1984

Tensile strength and elongation

strips for armouring

at break of thermoplastic and

(Part 40) : 1984

Uniformity of zinc coating on steel

elastomeric insulation and sheath

armour

(Part 8) : 1984

Breaking strength and elongation

(Part 41) : 1984

Mass of zinc coating on steel

at break for impregnated paper

armour

insulation

(Part 42) : 1984

Resistivity test of armour wires and

(Part 9) : 1984

Tear resistance for paper insulation

strips and conductance test of

(Part 10) : 1984

Loss of mass test

armour (wires/strips)

(Part 43) : 1984

Insulation resistance

(Part 11) : 1984

Thermal ageing in air

(Part 44) : 1984

Spark test

(Part 12) : 1984

Shrinkage test

(Part 45) : 1984

High voltage test

(Part 13) : 1984

Ozone resistance test

(Part 46) : 1984

Partial discharge test

(Part 14) : 1984

Heat shock test

(Part 47) : 1984

Impulse test

(Part 15) : 1984

Hot deformation test

(Part 48) : 1984

Dielectric power factor test

(Part 16) : 1986

Accelerated ageing test by oxygen

pressure method

(Part 49) : 1984

Heating cycle test

(Part 17) : 1986

Tear resistance test for heavy duty

(Part 50) : 1984

Bending test

sheath

(Part 51) : 1984

Dripping test

(Part 18) : 1984

Colour fastness to day light

(Part 52) : 1984

Drainage test

(Part 19) : 1984

Bleeding and blooming test

(Part 53) : 1984

Flammability test

(Part 20) : 1984

Cold bend test

(Part 54) : 1984

Static flexibility test

(Part 21) : 1984

Cold impact test

(Part 55) : 1986

Abrasion test

(Part 22) : 1984

Vicat softening point

(Part 56) : 1987

Accelerated ageing by the air-

(Part 23) : 1984

Melt-flow index

pressure method

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 57) : 1987

Flexing test

(Part 6) : 1998

Flexure test (third revision)

(Part 58) : 1998

Oxygen index test

(Part 7) : 1998

Edge loading test (third revision)

(Part 59) : 1988

Determination of the amount of

(Part 8) : 1998

Shock resistance test (third revision)

halogen acid gas evolved during

(Part 9) : 1998

Buckling resistance test (third

combustion of polymeric materials

revision)

taken from cables

(Part 10) : 1998

Slamming test (third revision)

(Part 60) : 1988

Thermal stability of PVC insulation

(Part 11) : 1998

Misuse test (third revision)

and sheath

(Part 12) : 1998

Varying humidity test

(third

(Part 61) : 1988

Flame retardant test

revision)

(Part 62) : 1993

Fire resistance test for bunched

(Part 13) : 1998

End immersion test (third revision)

cables

(Part 14) : 1998

Knife test (third revision)

(Part 63) : 1993

Smoke density of electric cables

under fire conditions

(Part 15) : 1998

Glue adhesion test (third revision)

(Part 64) : 2003

Measurement of temperature index

(Part 16) : 1998

Screw withdrawal resistance test

(third revision)

12943 : 1990

Brass glands for PVC cables

4021 : 1995

Specification for timber door,

10. DOORS, WINDOWS AND VENTILATORS

window and ventilator frames

a) Wooden Doors, Windows and Ventilators

4962 : 1968

Specification for wooden side

sliding doors

1003

Specification for timber panelled

6198 : 1992

Specification for ledged, braced

and glazed shutters:

and battened timber shutters

(Part 1) : 2003

Door shutters (fourth revision)

(second revision)

(Part 2) : 1994

Window and ventilator shutters

(third revision)

b) Metal Doors, Windows Frames and Ventilators

1826 : 1961

Specification for venetian blinds

1038 : 1983

Specification for steel doors,

for windows

windows and ventilators (third

2191

Specification for wooden flush

revision)

door shutters (cellular and hollow

1361 : 1978

Specification for steel windows

core type):

for industrial buildings

(first

(Part 1) : 1983

Plywood face panels

(fourth

revision)

1948 : 1961

Specification for aluminium doors,

(Part 2) : 1983

Particle board face panels and

windows and ventilators

hardboard face panels

(third

1949 : 1961

Specification for aluminium

revision)

windows for industrial buildings

2202

Specification for wooden flush

4351 : 2003

Specification for steel door frames

door shutters (solid core type):

(second revision)

(Part 1) : 1991

Plywood face panels (fifth revision)

6248 : 1979

Specification for metal rolling

(Part 2) : 1983

Particle board face panels and

shutters and rolling grills (first

hardboard face panels

(third

revision)

7452 : 1990

Specification for hot rolled steel

4020

Method of tests for door shutters:

sections for doors, windows and

ventilators (second revision)

(Part 1) : 1998

General (third revision)

10451 : 1983

Specification for steel sliding

(Part 2) : 1998

Measurement of dimensions and

shutters (top hung type)

squareness (third revision)

10521 : 1983

Specification for collapsible gates

(Part 3) : 1998

Measurement of general flatness

(third revision)

c) Plastic Doors and Windows

(Part 4) : 1998

Local planeness test (third revision)

14856 : 2000

Specification for glass fibre

(Part 5) : 1998

Impact indentation test (third

reinforced (GRP) panel type door

revision)

shutters for internal use

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

15380 : 2003

Specification for moulded raised

2215 : 1983

Specification for starters for

high density fibre (HDF) panel

fluorescent lamps (third revision)

doors

2412 : 1975

Specification for link clips for

electrical wiring (first revision)

11. ELECTRICAL WIRING FITTINGS AND

2418

Specification

for

tubular

ACCESSORIES

fluorescent lamps for general

371 : 1999

Specification for ceiling roses

lighting services:

(third revision)

(Part 1) : 1977

Requirements and tests (first

374 : 1979

Specification for electric ceiling

revision)

type fans and regulators (third

(Part 2) : 1977

Standard lamp data sheets (first

revision)

418 : 1978

Specification for tungsten filament

general service electric lamps

(Part 3) : 1977

Dimensions of G-5 and G-13 bi-

(third revision)

pin caps (first revision)

1258 : 1987

Specification for bayonet lamp

(Part 4) : 1977

Go and no-go gauges for G-5 and

holders (third revision)

G-13 bi-pin caps (first revision)

1293 : 1988

Specification for plugs and socket-

2667 : 1988

Specification for fittings for rigid

outlets rated voltage up to and

steel conduits for electrical wiring

including 250 V and rated current

(second revision)

up to and including 16 amperes

2675 : 1983

Specification for enclosed

(second revision)

distribution fuseboards and cutouts

1534

Specification for ballasts for

for voltages not exceeding 1 000 V

(Part 1) : 1977

fluorescent lamps: Part 1 For

(second revision)

switch start circuits

(second

3287 : 1965

Specification for industrial lighting

revision)

fittings with plastic reflectors

1554

PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric

3323 : 1980

Specification for bi-pin lamp

cables:

holders for tubular fluorescent

(Part 1) : 1988

For working voltages upto and

lamps (first revision)

including 1 100 V (third revision)

3324 : 1982

Specification for holders for

(Part 2) : 1988

For working voltages from 3.3 kV

starters for tubular fluorescent

upto and including 11 kV (second

lamps (first revision)

revision)

3419 : 1989

Specification for fittings for rigid

1777 : 1978

Specification for industrial

non-metallic conduits (second

luminaire with metal reflectors

revision)

(first revision)

3480 : 1966

Specification for flexible steel

2086 : 1993

Specification for carriers and bases

conduits for electrical wiring

used in re-wirable type electric

fuses up to 650 V (third revision)

3528 : 1966

Specification for waterproof

electric lighting fittings

2148 : 2004

Specification for flameproof

enclosures

“d” for electrical

3553 : 1966

Specification for watertight electric

apparatus for explosive gas

lighting fittings

atmospheres (third revision)

3837 : 1976

Specification for accessories for

2206

Specification for flameproof

rigid steel conduits for electrical

electric lighting fittings:

wiring (first revision)

(Part 1) : 1984

Well glass and bulkhead types (first

3854 : 1997

Specification for switches for

revision)

domestic and similar purposes

(Part 2) : 1976

Fittings using glass tubes

(second revision)

(Part 3) : 1989

Fittings using fluorescent lamps

4012 : 1967

Specification for dust-proof

and plastic covers

electric lighting fittings

(Part 4) : 1987

Portable flame-proof handlamps

4013 : 1967

Specification for dust-tight electric

and approved flexible cables

lighting fittings

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

4160 : 1967

Specification for interlocking

(Part 5/Sec 5) :

Particular requirements, Section 5

switch socket outlet

1987

Flood light

4615 : 1968

Specification for switch socket

11037 : 1984

Electronic type fan regulators

outlets (non-interlocking type)

13010 : 2002

AC watt-hour meters, Class 0.5, 1

4649 : 1968

Specification for adaptors for

and 2 (first revision)

flexible steel conduits

13779 : 1999

AC static watthour meters (Class 1

5077 : 1969

Specification for decorative

and 2) (first revision)

lighting outfits

13947

Specification for low-voltage

6538 : 1971

Specification for three-pin plugs

(Part 3) : 1993

switchgear and controlgear: Part 3

made of resilient material

Switches, disconnectors, switch

disconnectors

and

fuse

8030 : 1976

Specification for luminaires for

combination units

hospitals

14763 : 2000

Conduit for electrical purposes,

8828 : 1996

Specification for circuit-breakers

outside diameters of conduits for

for over current protection for

electrical installations and threads

household and similar installation

for conduits and fittings

(second revision)

14768

Conduit fittings for electrical

9537

Specification for conduits for

installations:

electrical installations:

(Part 1) : 2000

General requirements

(Part 1) : 1980

General requirements

(Part 2) : 2003

Metal conduit fittings

(Part 2) : 1981

Rigid steel conduits

14772 : 2000

Enclosures for accessories for

(Part 3) : 1983

Rigid plain conduits for insulating

household and similar fixed

materials

electrical installations

(Part 4) : 1983

Pliable self-recovering conduits for

14927

Cable trunking and ducting

insulating materials

systems for electrical installations

(Part 5) : 2000

Pliable conduits of insulating

(Part 1) : 2001

General requirements

materials

(Part 2) : 2001

Cable trunking and ducting

(Part 6) : 2000

Pliable conduits of metal or

systems intended for mounting on

composite materials

walls or ceilings

(Part 8) : 2003

Rigid non-threadable conduits of

14930

Conduit systems for electrical

aluminium alloy

installations:

9926 : 1981

Specification for fuse wires used in

(Part 1) : 2001

General requirements

rewirable type electric fuses up to

(Part 2) : 2001

Particular requirements for conduit

650 V

system buried underground

10322

Specification for luminaires:

15368 : 2003

Cable reels for household and

(Part 1) : 1982

General requirements

similar purposes

(Part 2) : 1982

Constructional requirements

12. FILLERS, STOPPERS AND PUTTIES

(Part 3) : 1984

Screw and screwless terminations

110 : 1983

Specification for ready mixed

(Part 4) : 1984

Methods of tests

paint, brushing, grey filler, for

(Part 5/Sec 1) :

Particular requirements, Section 1

enamels, for use over primers (first

1985

General purpose luminaires

revision)

(Part 5/Sec 2) :

Particular requirements, Section 2

419 : 1967

Specification for putty for use on

1985

Recessed luminaires

window frames (first revision)

(Part 5/Sec 3) :

Particular requirements, Section 3

423 : 1961

Specification for plastic wood, for

1987

Luminaires for road and street

joiner’s filler (revised)

lighting

3709 : 1966

Specification for mastic cement for

(Part 5/Sec 4) :

Particular requirements, Section 4

bedding of metal windows

1987

Portable

general

purpose

luminaires

7164 : 1973

Specification for stopper

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

13184 : 1991

Specification for mastic filler,

heavy hydrocarbon products like

epoxy based

kerosene, diesel and furnace oil

f) Plastic Flooring

13. FLOOR COVERING, ROOFING AND OTHER

FINISHES

3461 : 1980

Specification for PVC asbestos

floor tiles (first revision)

a) Concrete Flooring

3462 : 1986

Specification for unbacked flexible

1237 : 1980

Specification for cement concrete

PVC flooring (second revision)

flooring tiles (first revision)

3464 : 1986

Methods of test for plastic flooring

13801 : 1993

Specification for chequered cement

and wall tiles (second revision)

concrete tiles

g) Ceramic/Vitreous

b) Flooring Compositions

2333 : 1992

Specification for plaster of Paris for

657 : 1982

Specification for materials for use

ceramic industry (second revision)

in the manufacture of magnesium

4457 : 1982

Specification for ceramic unglazed

oxychloride flooring compositions

vitreous acid resisting tile (first

(second revision)

revision)

9162 : 1979

Methods of tests for epoxy resin,

13630

Method of test for ceramic tiles:

hardeners and epoxy resin

composition for floor topping

(Part 1) : 1993

Determination of dimensions and

surface quality

9197 : 1979

Specification for epoxy resin,

hardness and epoxy resin

(Part 2) : 1992

Determination of water absorption

compositions for floor topping

(Part 3) : 1992

Determination of moisture

10132 : 1982

Method of test for materials

expansion using boiling water —

foruse in the preparation of

Unglazed tiles

magnesium oxychloride flooring

(Part 4) : 1992

Determination of linear thermal

composition

expansion

c) Linoleum Flooring

(Part 5) : 1992

Determination of resistance to

thermal shock

653 : 1992

Specification for linoleum sheets

(Part 6) : 1993

Determination of modulus of rupture

and tiles (third revision)

(Part 7) : 1993

Determination of chemical resistance

9704 : 1980

Methods of tests for linoleum

— Unglazed tiles

sheets and tiles

(Part 8) : 1993

Determination of chemical resistance

d) Rubber Flooring

— Glazed tiles

809 : 1992

Specification for rubber flooring

(Part 9) : 1993

Determination of crazing resistance

materials for general purposes

— Glazed tiles

(second revision)

(Part 10) : 1993

Determination of frost resistance

e) Bituminous Flooring

(Part 11) : 1993

Determination of resistance to

surface abrasion — Glazed tiles

1195 : 2002

Specification for bitumen mastic

(Part 12) : 1993

Determination of resistance to deep

for flooring (third revision)

abrasion — Unglazed tiles

8374 : 1977

Specification for bitumen mastic,

(Part 13) : 1993

Determination of scratch hardness

anti-static and electrically

of surface according to Mohs’

conducting grade

13711 : 1993

Sampling and basis for acceptance

9510 : 1980

Specification for bitumen mastic

of ceramic tiles

acid resisting grade

13026 : 1991

Specification for bitumen mastic

13753 : 1993

Specification for dust pressed

for flooring for industries handling

ceramic tiles with water absorption

LPG and other light hydrocarbon

of E > 10% Group (B III)

products

13754 : 1993

Specification for dust pressed

15194 : 2002

Specification for pitch-mastic

ceramic tiles with water absorption

flooring for industries handling

of 6% < E < 10% Group (B II b)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

13755 : 1993

Specification for dust pressed

13317 : 1992

Specification for clay roofing

ceramic tiles with water absorption

camty tiles, half round and flat

of 3% < E < 6% Group (B II a)

tiles

13756 : 1993

Specification for dust pressed

k) Wall Coverings/Finishing

ceramic tiles with water absorption

1542 : 1992

Specification for sand for plaster

of E < 3% Group B I

(second revision)

h) Other Floorings

4456

Methods of test for chemical

4456

Methods of test for chemical

resistant mortars:

(Part 1) : 1967

Silicate type and resin type

(Part 1) : 1967

Silicate type and resin type

(Part 2) : 1967

Sulphur type

(Part 2) : 1967

Sulphur type

4832

Specification for chemical resistant

mortars:

4457 : 1982

Specification for ceramic unglazed

vitreous acid resisting tile (first

(Part 1) : 1969

Silicate type

revision)

(Part 2) : 1969

Resin type

4832

Specification for chemical resistant

(Part 3) : 1968

Sulphur type

mortars:

15418 : 2003

Specification for finished wall

(Part 1) : 1969

Silicate type

papers, wall vinyls and plastic wall

(Part 2) : 1969

Resin type

coverings in roll form

(Part 3) : 1968

Sulphur type

14. GLASS

4860 : 1968

Specification for acid resistant

2553

Specification for safety glass:

bricks

(Part 1) : 1990

Part 1 General purpose (third

j) Roofing

revision)

277 : 1992

Specification for galvanized steel

2835 : 1987

Specification for flat transparent

sheets (plain and corrugated (fifth

sheet glass (third revision)

revision)

3438 : 1994

Specification for silvered glass

459 : 1992

Specification for corrugated and

mirrors for general purposes

semi-corrugated asbestos cement

(second revision)

sheets (third revision)

5437 : 1994

Specification for figured rolled and

654 : 1992

Specification for clay roofing tiles,

wired glass (first revision)

Mangalore pattern (third revision)

14900 : 2000

Specification for transparent float

1464 : 1992

Specification for clay ridge and

glass

ceiling tiles (second revision)

15. GYPSUM BASED MATERIALS

2690

Specification for burnt clay flat

terracing tiles:

2095

Specification for gypsum plaster

boards:

(Part 1) : 1993

Machine made (second revision)

(Part 1) : 1996

Plain gypsum plaster boards

(Part 2) : 1992

Hand-made (second revision)

3951

Specification for hollow clay tiles

(Part 2) : 2001

Coated/laminated gypsum plaster

for floor and roofs:

boards

(Part 1) : 1975

Filler type (first revision)

(Part 3) : 1996

Reinforced gypsum plaster boards

(second revision)

(Part 2) : 1975

Structural type (first revision)

2542

Methods of test for gypsum plaster,

10388 : 1982

Specification for corrugated coir

concrete and products:

wood wool cement roofing sheets

(Part 1/Sec 1) : Plaster and concrete, Section 1

12583 : 1988

Specification for corrugated

1978

Normal consistency of gypsum

bitumen roofing sheets

plaster (first revision)

12866 : 1989

Specification for plastic translucent

sheets made from thermosetting

(Part 1/Sec 2) : Plaster and concrete, Section 2

polyester resin

(glass fibre

1978

Normal consistency of gypsum

reinforced)

concrete (first revision)

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 1/Sec 3) :

Plaster and concrete, Section 3

(Part 1) : 1976

Excluding premixed lightweight

1978

Setting time of plaster and concrete

plaster (first revision)

(first revision)

(Part 2) : 1976

Premixed lightweight plaster (first

(Part 1/Sec 4) :

Plaster and concrete, Section 4

revision)

1978

Transverse strength of gypsum

2849 : 1983

Specification for non-load bearing

plaster (first revision)

gypsum partition blocks (solid and

(Part 1/Sec 5) :

Plaster and concrete, Section 5

hollow types)

1978

Compressive strength and dry set

8272 : 1984

Specification for gypsum plaster or

density of gypsum plaster (first

use in the manufacture of fibrous

revision)

plasterboards (first revision)

(Part 1/Sec 6) :

Plaster and concrete, Section 6

9498 : 1980

Specification for inorganic

1978

Soundness of gypsum plaster (first

aggregates for use in gypsum

revision)

plaster

(Part 1/Sec 7) :

Plaster and concrete, Section 7

1978

Mechanical resistance of gypsum

16. LIGNOCELLULOSIC BUILDING

plaster by dropping ball test (first

MATERIALS

revision)

a) Timber and Bamboo

(Part 1/Sec 8) :

Plaster and concrete, Section 8

i) Timber Classification

1978

Freedom from coarse particles

(first revision)

399 : 1963

Classification of commercial

(Part 1/Sec 9) :

Plaster and concrete, Section 9

timbers and their zonal distribution

1978

Expansion of plaster (first revision)

(revised)

(Part 1/Sec 10) :

Plaster and concrete, Section 10

1150 : 2000

Trade names and abbreviated

1978

Sand in set plaster (first revision)

symbols for timber species (third

(Part 1/Sec 11) :

Plaster and concrete, Section 11

revision)

1978

Wood fibre content in gypsum

4970 : 1973

Key for identification of commercial

plaster (first revision)

timber (first revision)

(Part 1/Sec 12) :

Plaster and concrete, Section 12

ii) Timber Conversion and Grading

1978

Dry bulk density (first revision)

190 : 1991

Specification for coniferous sawn

(Part 2/Sec 1) :

Gypsum products, Section 1

timber (baulks and scantlings)

1981

Measurement of dimensions (first

(fourth revision)

revision)

1326 : 1992

Specification for non-coniferous

(Part 2/Sec 2) :

Gypsum products, Section 2

sawn timber (baulks and scantlings)

1981

Determination of mass (first

(second revision)

revision)

1331 : 1971

Specification for cut sizes of timber

(Part 2/Sec 3) :

Gypsum products, Section 3

(second revision)

1981

Determination of mass and thickness

of paper surfacing (first revision)

3337 : 1978

Specification for ballies for general

purposes (first revision)

(Part 2/Sec 4) :

Gypsum products, Section 4

1981

Transverse strength (first revision)

5966 : 1993

Specification for non-coniferous

timber in converted form for

(Part 2/Sec 5) :

Gypsum products, Section 5

general purpose (first revision)

1981

Compressive strength (first revision)

14960 : 2001

Specification for preservative

(Part 2/Sec 6) :

Gypsum products, Section 6

treated and seasoned sawn timber

1981

Water absorption (first revision)

from rubberwood

(Hevea

(Part 2/Sec 7) :

Gypsum products: Section

brasiliensis)

1981

Moisture content (first revision)

iii) Timber Testing

(Part 2/Sec 8) :

Gypsum products, Section 8

1981

Nail retention of precast reinforced

1708

Methods of testing small clear

gypsum slabs (first revision)

specimens of timber:

2547

Specification for gypsum building

(Part 1) : 1986

Determination of moisture content

plaster:

(second revision)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 2) : 1986

Determination of specific gravity

(Part 1) : 1991

Determination of copper, arsenic,

(second revision)

chromium, zinc, boron, creosote

and fuel oil (first revision)

(Part 3) : 1986

Determination of volumetric

shrinkage (second revision)

(Part 2) : 1991

Determination of copper (in copper

organic preservative salt) and

(Part 4) : 1986

Determination of radial and

pentachlorophenol (first revision)

tangential shrinkage and fibre

saturation point (second revision)

4907 : 1968

Method of testing timber connectors

(Part 5) : 1986

Determination of static bending

8292 : 1992

Methods for evaluation of working

strength (second revision)

quality of timber under different

wood operations — Method of test

(Part 6) : 1986

Determination of static bending

(first revision)

strength under two point loading

(second revision)

8720 : 1978

Methods of sampling of timber

scantlings from depots and their

(Part 7) : 1986

Determination of impact bending

conversion for testing

strength (second revision)

8745 : 1994

Methods of presentation of data of

(Part 8) : 1986

Determination of compressive

physical and mechanical properties

strength parallel to grain (second

of timber (first revision)

revision)

10420 : 1982

Method of determination of sound

(Part 9) : 1986

Determination of compressive

absorption coefficient of timber by

strength perpendicular to grain

standing wave method

(second revision)

10754 : 1983

Method of determination of thermal

(Part 10) : 1986

Determination of hardness under

conductivity of timber

static indentation (second revision)

11215 : 1991

Methods for determination of

(Part 11) : 1986

Determination of shear strength

moisture content of timber and

parallel to grain (second revision)

timber products (first revision)

(Part 12) : 1986

Determination of tensile strength

13621 : 1993

Method of test for determination of

parallel to grain (second revision)

dielectric constant of wood under

(Part 13) : 1986

Determination of tensile strength

microwave frequencies

perpendicular to grain (second

iv) Structural Timber and Test

revision)

(Part 14) : 1986

Determination of cleavage strength

3629 : 1986

Specification for structural timber

parallel to grain (second revision)

in building (first revision)

(Part 15) : 1986

Determination of nail and screw

4891 : 1988

Specification for preferred cut sizes

holding power (second revision)

of structural timber (first revision)

(Part 16) : 1986

Determination of brittleness by

4924

Method of test for nail jointed

izod impact (second revision)

timber trusses:

(Part 17) : 1986

Determination of brittleness by

(Part 1) : 1968

Destructive test

Charpy impact (second revision)

(Part 2) : 1968

Proof test

(Part 18) : 1986

Determination of torsional strength

v) Logs

(second revision)

3364

Method of measurement and

1900 : 1974

Method of testing wood poles (first

evaluation of defects in timber:

revision)

(Part 1) : 1976

Logs (first revision)

2408 : 1963

Methods of static tests of timbers

(Part 2) : 1976

Converted timber (first revision)

in structural sizes

4895 : 1985

Specification for teak logs (first

2455 : 1990

Method of sampling of model trees

revision)

and logs for timber testing and their

conversion (second revision)

5246 : 2000

Specification for coniferous logs

(first revision)

2753

Methods for estimation of

preservatives in treated timber and

7308 : 1999

Specification for non-coniferous

treating solutions:

logs (first revision)

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

vi) Bamboo

(Part 20) : 1983

Acidity and alkalinity resistance

test (second revision)

6874 : 1973

Method of tests for round bamboos

4990 : 1993

Specification for plywood for

8242 : 1976

Methods of tests for split bamboos

concrete shuttering work (second

b) Reconstituted Products

revision)

5509 : 2000

Specification for fire retardant

i) Plywood

plywood (second revision)

303 : 1989

Specification for plywood for

5539 : 1969

Specification for preservative

general purposes (third revision)

treated plywood

1328 : 1996

Specification for veneered

7316 : 1974

Specification for decorative

decorative plywood (third revision)

plywood using plurality of veneers

1734

Method of test for plywood:

for decorative faces

(Part 1) : 1983

Determination of density and

10701 : 1983

Specification for structural plywood

moisture content (second revision)

13957 : 1994

Specification for metal faced

(Part 2) : 1983

Determination of resistance of dry

plywood

heat (second revision)

ii) Blockboards, Particle Boards and Fibre Boards

(Part 3) : 1983

Determination of fire resistance

(second revision)

1658 : 1977

Specification for fibre hardboards

(Part 4) : 1983

Determination of glue shear strength

(second revision)

1659 : 1990

Specification for block boards

(Part 5) : 1983

Test for adhesion of plies (second

(third revision)

revision)

2380

Methods of test for wood particle

(Part 6) : 1983

Determination of water resistance

boards and boards from other

(second revision)

lignocellulosic materials:

(Part 7) : 1983

Mycological test (second revision)

(Part 1) : 1977

Preparation and conditioning of

(Part 8) : 1983

Determination of pH value (second

test specimens (first revision)

revision)

(Part 2) : 1977

Accuracy of dimensions of boards

(Part 9) : 1983

Determination of tensile strength

(first revision)

(second revision)

(Part 3) : 1977

Determination of moisture content

(Part 10 : 1983

Determination of compressive

and density (first revision)

strength (second revision)

(Part 4) : 1977

Determination of static bending

(Part 11) : 1983

Determination of static bending

strength (first revision)

strength (second revision)

(Part 5) : 1977

Determination of tensile strength

(Part 12) : 1983

Determination of scarf joint

perpendicular to surface (first

strength (second revision)

revision)

(Part 13) : 1983

Determination of panel shear

(Part 6) : 1977

Determination of tensile strength

strength (second revision)

parallel to surface (first revision)

(Part 14) : 1983

Determination of plate shear

(Part 7) : 1977

Determination of compression —

strength (second revision)

Perpendicular to plane of the board

(Part 15) : 1983

Central loading of plate test

(first revision)

(second revision)

(Part 8) : 1977

Compression parallel to surface

(Part 16) : 1983

Vibration of plywood plate test

test (first revision)

(second revision)

(Part 9) : 1977

Determination of resistance to

(Part 17) : 1983

Long time loading test of plywood

shear in plane of the board (first

strips (second revision)

revision)

(Part 18) : 1983

Impact resistance test on the

(Part 10) : 1977

Falling hammer impact test (first

surface of plywood

(second

revision)

(Part 11) : 1977

Surface hardness (first revision)

(Part 19) : 1983

Determination of nails and screws

(Part 12) : 1977

Central loading of plate test (first

holding power (second revision)

revision)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 13) : 1977

Long time loading bending test

iii) Wood-Based Laminates

(first revision)

3513 (Part 3) :

Specification for resin treated

(Part 14) : 1977

Screw and nail withdrawal test

1989

compressed wood laminates

(first revision)

(compregs): Part 3 For general

(Part 15) : 1977

Lateral nail resistance

(first

purposes (first revision)

revision)

3513 (Part 4) :

Specification for high and medium

1966

density wood laminates (compreg):

(Part 16) : 1977

Determination of water absorption

Part 4 Sampling and tests

(first revision)

7638 : 1998

Methods of sampling for wood/

(Part 17) : 1977

Determination of swelling in water

lignocellulosic based panel products

(first revision)

9307

Methods of tests for wood-based

(Part 18) : 1977

Determination of mass and

structural sandwich construction:

dimensional changes caused by

(Part 1) : 1979

Flexure test

moisture changes (first revision)

(Part 2) : 1979

Edgewise compression test

(Part 19) : 1977

Durability cyclic test for interior

use (first revision)

(Part 3) : 1979

Flatwise compression test

(Part 20) : 1977

Accelerated weathering cyclic test

(Part 4) : 1979

Shear test

for exterior use (first revision)

(Part 5) : 1979

Flatwise tension test

(Part 21) : 1977

Planeness test under uniform

(Part 6) : 1979

Flexure creep test

moisture content (first revision)

(Part 7) : 1979

Cantilever vibration test

(Part 22) : 1981

Determination of surface glueability

(Part 8) : 1979

Weathering test

test

14315 : 1995

Specification for commercial

(Part 23) : 1981

Vibration test for particle boards

veneers

3087 : 1985

Specification for wood particle

14616 : 1999

Specification for laminated veneer

boards

(medium density) for

lumber

general purposes (first revision)

iv) Bamboo and Coir Board Products

3097 : 1980

Specification for veneered particle

boards (first revision)

13958 : 1994

Specification for bamboo mat

board for general purposes

3129 : 1985

Specification for low density

particle board (first revision)

14588 : 1999

Specification for bamboo mat

veneer composite for general

3308 : 1981

Specification for wood wool

purposes

building slabs (first revision)

14842 : 2000

Specification for coir veneer board

3348 : 1965

Specification for fibre insulation

for general purposes

boards

15476 : 2004

Specification for bamboo and

3478 : 1966

Specification for high density

corrugated sheets

wood particle boards

12406 : 2003

Specification for medium density

v) Adhesives

fibreboards for general purposes

848 : 1974

Specification for synthetic resin

(first revision)

adhesives for plywood (phenolic

12823 : 1990

Specification for prelaminated

and aminoplastic) (first revision)

particle boards

849 : 1994

Specification for cold setting case

13745 : 1993

Method for determination of

in glue for wood (first revision)

formaldehyde content in particle

851 : 1978

Specification for synthetic resin

board by extraction method called

adhesives for construction work

perforator method

(non-structural) in wood (first

14276 : 1995

Specification for cement bonded

revision)

particle boards

852 : 1994

Specification for animal glue for

14587 : 1998

Specification for prelaminated

general wood-working purposes

medium density fibre board

(second revision)

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

1508 : 1972

Specification for extenders for use

(Part 1/Sec 7) :

Test on liquid paints (general and

in synthetic resin adhesives (urea-

1987

physical), Section 7 Mass per

formaldehyde) for plywood (first

10 litres (third revision)

revision)

(Part 2/Sec 1) :

Test on liquid paints

(chemical

4835 : 1979

Specification for polyvinyl acetate

1988

examination), Section 1 Water

dispersion-based adhesives for

content (third revision)

wood (first revision)

(Part 2/Sec 2) :

Test on liquid paints

(chemical

9188 : 1979

Performance requirements for

1986

examination), Section 2 Volatile

adhesive for structural laminated

matter (third revision)

wood products for use under

(Part 3/Sec 1) :

Tests on paint film formation,

exterior exposure condition

1986

Section 1 Drying time (third

revision)

17. PAINTS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS

(Part 3/Sec 2) :

Tests on paint film formation,

a) Water Based Paints and Pigments

1989

Section 2 Film thickness (third

427 : 1965

Specification for distemper, dry,

revision)

colour as required (revised)

(Part 3/Sec 4) :

Tests on paint film formation,

428 : 2000

Specification for distemper,

1987

Section 4 Finish (third revision)

washable (second revision)

(Part 3/Sec 5) :

Tests on paint film formation,

5410 : 1992

Specification for cement paint,

1987

Section 5 Fineness of grind (third

colour as required (first revision)

revision)

5411

Specification for plastic emulsion

(Part 4/Sec 1) :

Optical test, Section 1 Opacity

paint:

1988

(third revision)

(Part 1) : 1974

For interior use (first revision)

(Part 4/Sec 2) :

Optical test, Section 2 Colour

(Part 2) : 1972

For exterior use

1989

(third revision)

(Part 4/Sec 3) :

Optical test, Section

3 Light

b) Ready Mixed Paints, Enamels and Powder

1988

fastness test (third revision)

Coatings

(Part 4/Sec 4) :

Optical test, Section 4 Gloss (third

101

Methods of sampling and test for

1986

revision)

paints, varnishes and related

(Part 5/Sec 1) :

Mechanical test on paint films,

products:

1988

Section 1 Hardness tests (third

(Part 1/Sec 1) : Test on liquid paints (general

revision)

1986

and physical), Section 1 Sampling

(Part 5/Sec 2) :

Mechanical test on paint films,

(third revision)

1988

Section 2 Flexibility and adhesion

(Part 1/Sec 2) : Test on liquid paints (general

(third revision)

1987

and physical), Section 2 Preliminary

(Part 5/Sec 3) :

Mechanical test on paint films,

examination and preparation

1986

Section 3 Impact resistance (fourth

of samples for testing

(third

revision)

(Part 1/Sec 3) : Test on liquid paints (general and

(Part 5/Sec 4) :

Mechanical test on paint films,

1986

Section 4 Print free test (third

1986

physical), Section 3 Preparation of

revision)

panels (third revision)

(Part 1/Sec 4) : Test on liquid paints (general and

(Part 6/Sec 1) :

Durability tests, Section

1987

physical), Section 4 Brushing test

1988

Resistance to humidity under

(third revision)

conditions of condensation (third

revision)

(Part 1/Sec 5) : Test on liquid paints (general and

1989

physical), Section 5 Consistency

(Part 6/Sec 2) :

Durability tests, Section 2 Keeping

(third revision)

1989

properties (third revision)

(Part 1/Sec 6) : Test on liquid paints (general and

(Part 6/Sec 3) :

Durability tests, Section 3 Moisture

1987

physical), Section 6 Flash point

1990

vapour permeability

(third

(third revision)

revision)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 6/Sec 4) :

Durability tests, Section

133 : 1993

Specification for enamel, interior

1991

Degradation of coatings (pictorial

(a) undercoating, (b) finishing

aids for evaluation)

(third revision)

(Part 6/Sec 5) :

Durability tests, Section

137 : 1965

Specification for ready mixed

1997

Accelerated weathering test (third

paint, brushing, matt or egg-shell

revision)

flat, finishing, interior, to Indian

(Part 7/Sec 1) :

Environmental tests on paint films,

Standard colour, as required

1989

Section 1 Resistance to water (third

(revised)

revision)

158 : 1981

Specification for ready mixed

(Part 7/Sec 2) :

Environmental tests on paint films,

paint, brushing, bituminous, black,

1990

Section 2 Resistance to liquids

lead-free, acid, alkali, and heat

(third revision)

resisting (third revision)

(Part 7/Sec 3) :

Environmental tests on paint films,

168 : 1993

Specification for ready mixed

1990

Section 3 Resistance to heat (third

paint, air-drying semi-glossy/matt,

revision)

for general purposes

(third

revision)

(Part 7/Sec 4) :

Environmental tests on paint films,

1990

Section 4 Resistance to bleeding of

341 : 1973

Specification for black Japan,

pigments (third revision)

Types A, B and C (first revision)

(Part 8/Sec 1) :

Tests for pigments and other

2074 : 1992

Specification for ready mixed

1989

solids, Section 1 Residue on sieve

paint, air drying red oxide-zinc

(third revision)

chrome, priming (second revision)

(Part 8/Sec 2) :

Tests for pigments and other

2075 : 2000

Specification for ready mixed paint,

1990

solids, Section 2 Pigments and non-

stoving, red oxide-zinc chrome,

volatile matter (third revision)

priming (second revision)

(Part 8/Sec 3) :

Tests for pigments and other

2339 : 1963

Specification for aluminium paint

1993

solids, Section 3 Ash content

for general purposes, in dual

container

(Part 8/Sec 4) :

Tests for pigments and other

1993

solids, Section 4 Phthalic anhydride

2932 : 2003

Specification for enamel, synthetic,

(Part 8/Sec 5) :

Tests for pigments and other

exterior,

(a) undercoating, (b)

1993

solids, Section 5 Lead restriction

finishing (third revision)

test (third revision)

2933 : 1975

Specification for enamel, exterior,

(a) undercoating, (b) finishing (first

(Part 8/Sec 6) :

Tests for pigments and other

revision)

1993

solids, Section 6 Volume solids

(Part 9/Sec 1) :

Tests for lacquers and varnish,

3536 : 1999

Specification for ready mixed

1993

Section 1 Acid value

paint, brushing, wood primer (first

revision)

(Part 9/Sec 2) :

Tests for lacquers and varnish,

1993

Section 2 Rosin test

3537 : 1966

Specification for ready mixed

paint, finishing, interior for general

104 : 1979

Specification for ready mixed

purposes, to Indian Standard

paint, brushing, zinc chrome,

colours No. 101, 216, 217, 219,

priming (second revision)

275, 281, 352, 353, 358 to 361,

109 : 1968

Specification for ready mixed

363, 364, 388, 410, 442, 444, 628,

paint, brushing, priming, plaster to

631, 632, 634, 693, 697, white and

Indian Standard colours No. 361

black

and 631 (first revision)

3539 : 1966

Specification for ready mixed

123 : 1962

Specification for ready mixed

paint, undercoating, for use under

paint, brushing, finishing, semi-

oil finishes, to Indian Standard

gloss, for general purposes, to

colours, as required

Indian Standard colours No. 445,

446, 448, 449, 451 and 473; and

3585 : 1966

Specification for ready mixed paint,

red oxide (colour unspecified)

aluminium, brushing, priming,

(revised)

water resistant, for wood work

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

3678 : 1966

Specification for ready mixed

18. POLYMERS, PLASTICS AND

paint, thick white, for lettering

GEOSYNTHETICS/GEOTEXTILES

8662 : 1993

Specification for enamel, synthetic,

1998 : 1962

Methods of test for thermosetting

exterior,

(a) undercoating,

synthetic resin bonded laminated

(b) finishing, for railway coaches

sheets

(first revision)

2036 : 1995

Specification for phenolic

9862 : 1981

Specification for ready mixed

laminated sheets (second revision)

paint, brushing, bituminous black

2046 : 1995

Specification for decorative

lead free, acid, alkali, water and

thermosetting synthetics resin

chlorine resisting

bonded laminated sheets (second

11883 : 1986

Specification for ready mixed

revision)

paint, brushing, red oxide, priming

2076 : 1981

Specification for unsupported

for metals

flexible vinyl film and sheeting

13183 : 1991

Specification for aluminium paints,

(first revision)

heat resistant

2508 : 1984

Specification for low density

13213 : 1991

Specification for polyurethane full

polyethylene films

(second

gloss enamel (two pack)

revision)

13607 : 1992

Specification for ready mixed

6307 : 1971

Specification for rigid PVC sheets

paint, finishing, general purposes,

9766 : 1992

Specification for flexible PVC

synthetic

compound (first revision)

13871 : 1993

Specification for powder coatings

10889 : 1984

Specification for high density

polyethylene films

c) Thinners and Solvents

12830 : 1989

Specification for rubber based

82 : 1992

Methods of sampling and test for

adhesives for fixing PVC tiles to

thinners and solvents for paints

cement

(first revision)

13162

Methods of test for geotextiles:

324 : 1959

Specification for ordinary

(Part 2) : 1991

Determination of resistance to

denatured spirit (revised)

exposure of ultra-violet light and

533 : 1998

Specification for gum spirit of

water (Xenon arc type apparatus)

turpentine

(oil of turpentine)

(Part 3) : 1992

Determination of thickness at

(second revision)

specified pressure

14314 : 1995

Specification for thinner general

(Part 4) : 1992

Determination of puncture

purposes for synthetic paints and

resistance by falling cone method

varnishes

(Part 5) : 1992

Determination of tensile properties

using a wide width strip

d) Varnishes and Lacquers

13262 : 1992

Specification for pressure sensitive

337 : 1975

Specification for varnish, finishing,

adhesive tapes with plastic base

interior (first revision)

13325 : 1992

Method of test for the determination

347 : 1975

Specification for varnish, shellac,

to tensile properties of extruded

for general purposes (first revision)

polymer geogrids using the wide

348 : 1968

Specification for French polish

strip

(first revision)

13326

(Part 1) :

Method of test for the evaluation

524 : 1983

Specification for varnish, finishing,

1992

of interface friction between

exterior, synthetic (second revision)

geosynthetics and soil: Part 1

525 : 1968

Specification for varnish, finishing,

Modified direct shear technique

exterior and general purposes (first

14182 : 1994

Specification for solvent cement

revision)

for use with unplasticized

642 : 1963

Specification for varnish medium

polyvinylchloride plastic pipe and

for aluminium paint (revised)

fittings

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

14293 : 1995

Method of test for trapezoid tearing

5219 (Part 1) :

Specification for cast copper alloy

— Geotextiles

1969

traps: Part 1 ‘P’ and ‘S’ traps

14294 : 1995

Method of determination of

5455 : 1969

Specification for cast-iron steps for

apparent opening size by dry

manholes

sieving technique — Geotextiles

6411 : 1985

Specification for gel-coated glass

14324 : 1995

Method of test for determination of

fibre reinforced polyester resin

water permeability-permittivity —

bath tubs (first revision)

Geotextiles

8718 : 1978

Specification for vitreous

14443 : 1997

Specification for polycarbonate

enamelled steel kitchen sinks

sheets

8727 : 1978

Specification for vitreous

14643 : 1999

Specification for unsintered

enamelled steel wash basins

polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

9140 : 1996

Method of sampling of vitreous

tape for thread sealing applications

and fire clay sanitary appliances

14706 : 1999

Sampling and preparation of test

(second revision)

specimen of geotextiles

12701 : 1996

Specification for rotational moulded

14714 : 1999

Determination of abrasion

polyethylene water storage tanks

resistance of geotextiles

(first revision)

14715 : 2000

Specification for woven jute

13983 : 1994

Specification for stainless steel

geotextiles

sinks for domestic purposes

14716 : 1999

Determination of mass per unit area

14399

Hot press moulded thermosetting

of geotextiles

glass fibre reinforced

(GRP)

sectional water storage tanks:

14739 : 1999

Methods for determination of creep

of geotextiles

(Part 1) : 1996

Specification for panels

14753 : 1999

Specification for poly (methyl)

(Part 2) : 1996

Guidelines for assembly, installation

methacrylate (PMMA) (Acrylic)

and testing

sheets

b) Pipes and Fittings Excluding Valves

14986 : 2001

Jute geo-grid for rain water erosion

i) Brass and Copper Pipes and Fittings

control in road and railway

embankments and hill slopes

407 : 1981

Specification for brass tubes for

15060 : 2001

Tensile test for joints/seams by

general purposes (third revision)

wide width method of geotextiles

2501 : 1995

Specification for solid drawn

copper tubes for general engineering

19. SANITARY APPLIANCES AND WATER

FITTINGS

purposes (third revision)

a) General

ii) Cast Iron Pipes and Fittings

775 : 1970

Specification for cast iron brackets

1536 : 2001

Specification for centrifugally cast

and supports for wash basins and

(spun) iron pressure pipes for

sinks (second revision)

water, gas and sewage (fourth

782 : 1978

Specification for caulking lead

revision)

(third revision)

1537 : 1976

Specification for vertically cast

804 : 1967

Specification for rectangular

iron pressure pipes for water, gas

pressed steel tanks (first revision)

and sewage (first revision)

1700 : 1973

Specification for drinking

1538 : 1993

Specification for cast iron fittings

fountains (first revision)

for pressure pipes for water, gas

2963 : 1979

Specification for copper alloy

and sewage (third revision)

waste fittings for wash-basins and

1729 : 2002

Specification for sand cast iron

sinks (first revision)

spigot and socket soil, waste and

3489 : 1985

Specification for enamelled steel

ventilating pipes, fittings and

bath tubs (first revision)

accessories (second revision)

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

1879 : 1987

Specification for malleable cast

12988 : 1991

Rubber sealing rings for CID

iron pipe fittings (second revision)

joints for light duty AC pipes —

Dimensional requirements

3486 : 1966

Specification for cast iron spigot

and socket drain pipes

13382 : 1992

Cast iron specials for mechanical

3989 : 1984

Specification for centrifugally cast

and push on flexible joints for

(spun) iron spigot and socket

pressure pipelines for water, gas

soil, waste and ventilating pipes,

and sewage

fittings and accessories (second

iii) Lead Pipes and Fittings

revision)

404 (Part 1) :

Specification for lead pipes: Part 1

5531 : 1988

Specification for cast iron specials

1993

For other than chemical purpose

for asbestos cement pressure pipes

(third revision)

for water, gas and sewage (second

revision)

iv) Fibre Pipes and Fittings

6163 : 1978

Specification for centrifugally cast

(spun) iron low pressure pipes

11925 : 1986

Specification

for

pitch-

for water, gas and sewage (first

impregnated fibre pipes and fittings

revision)

for drainage purposes

6418 : 1971

Specification for cast iron and

v) Plastic Pipes and Fittings

malleable cast iron flanges for

3076 : 1985

Specification for low density

general engineering purposes

polyethylene pipes for potable

7181 : 1986

Specification for horizontally cast

water supplies (second revision)

iron double flanged pipes for water,

gas and sewage (first revision)

4984 : 1995

Specification for high density

polyethylene pipes for water

8329 : 2000

Specification for centrifugally cast

supply (fourth revision)

(spun) ductile iron pressure pipes

4985 : 2000

Specification for unplasticized

for water, gas and sewage (third

PVC pipes for potable water

revision)

supplies (third revision)

8794 : 1988

Specification for cast iron

detachable joints for use with

7834

Specification for injection moulded

asbestos cement pressure pipes

PVC socket fittings with solvent

(first revision)

cement joints for water supplies:

(Part 1) : 1987

General requirements (first revision)

9523 : 1980

Specification for ductile iron

fittings for pressure pipes for water,

(Part 2) : 1987

Specific requirements for 45°

gas and sewage

elbows (first revision)

10292 : 1988

Dimensional requirements for

(Part 3) : 1987

Specific requirements for 90°

rubber sealing rings for CID joints

elbows (first revision)

in asbestos cement piping (first

(Part 4) : 1987

Specific requirements for 90° tees

revision)

(first revision)

10299 : 1982

Cast iron saddle pieces for service

(Part 5) : 1987

Specific requirements for 45° tees

connection from asbestos cement

(first revision)

pressure pipes

(Part 6) : 1987

Specific requirements for sockets

11606 : 1986

Methods of sampling cast iron

(first revision)

pipes and fittings

(Part 7) : 1987

Specific requirements for unions

12820 : 1989

Dimensional requirements of

(first revision)

rubber gaskets for mechanical

(Part 8) : 1987

Specific requirements for caps

joints and push on joints for use

(first revision)

with cast iron pipes and fittings for

carrying water, gas and sewage

8008

Specification for injection moulded

high density polyethylene (HDPE)

12987 : 1991

Cast iron detachable joints for use

with asbestos cement pressure

fittings for potable water supplies:

pipes (light duty)

(Part 1) : 2003

General requirements

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 2) : 2003

Specific requirements for 90°

12235

Methods of test for unplasticized

bends (first revision)

PVC pipes for potable water

supplies:

(Part 3) : 2003

Specific requirements for 90° tees

(Part 1) : 1986

Method of measurement of outside

(Part 4) : 2003

Specific requirements for reducers

diameter

(Part 5) : 2003

Specific requirements for ferrule

(Part 2) : 1986

Measurement of wall thickness

reducers (first revision)

(Part 3) : 1986

Test for opacity

(Part 6) : 2003

Specific requirements for pipe ends

(Part 4) : 1986

Determining the detrimental effect

(Part 7) : 2003

Specific requirements for sandwich

on the composition of water

flanges

(Part 5) : 1986

Reversion test

(Part 8) : 2003

Specific requirements for reducing

(Part 6) : 1986

Stress relief test

tests

(Part 7) : 1986

Test for resistance to sulphuric acid

(Part 9) : 2003

Specific requirements for end caps

(Part 8) : 1986

Internal hydrostatic pressure test

(first revision)

(Part 9) : 1986

Impact strength test

8360

Specification for fabricated high

density polyethelene (HDPE)

(Part 10) : 1986

Method for determination of

organotin as tin aqueous solution

fittings for potable water supplies:

(Part 11) : 1986

Extractability of cadmium and

(Part 1) : 1977

General requirements

mercury occurring as impurities

(Part 2) : 1977

Specific requirements for 90° tees

12709 : 1994

Specification for glass-fibre

(Part 3) : 1977

Specific requirements for 90°

reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes

bends

joints and fittings for use for

10124

Specification for fabricated PVC

potable water supply (first revision)

fittings for potable water supplies:

12818 : 1992

Specification for unplasticized

(Part 1) : 1988

General requirements (first revision)

PVC screen and casing pipes for

bore/tubewell (first revision)

(Part 2) : 1988

Specific requirements for sockets

(first revision)

13592 : 1992

Specification for UPVC pipes for

soil and waste discharge systems

(Part 3) : 1988

Specific requirements of straight

inside buildings including

reducers (first revision)

ventilation and rainwater system

(Part 4) : 1988

Specific requirements for caps

14333 : 1996

Specification for high density

(first revision)

polyethylene pipes for sewerage

(Part 5) : 1988

Specific requirements for equal

14402 : 1996

Specification for GRP pipes, joints

tees (first revision)

and fittings for use for sewerage,

(Part 6) : 1988

Specific requirements for flanged

industrial waste and water (other

tail piece with metallic flanges

than potable)

(first revision)

14735 : 1999

Specification for unplasticized

(Part 7) : 1988

Specific requirements for threaded

polyvinyl chloride

(UPVC)

adaptors (first revision)

injection moulded fittings for soil

(Part 8) : 1988

Specific requirements for 90°

and waste discharge system for

bends (first revision)

inside buildings including

ventilation and rain water system

(Part 9) : 1988

Specific requirements for 60°

bends (first revision)

14885 : 2001

Specification for polyethylene pipe

for supply of gaseous fuel

(Part 10) : 1988

Specific requirements for 45°

15225 : 2002

Specification for chlorinated

bends (first revision)

polyvinyl chloride compounds

(Part 11) : 1988

Specific requirements for 30°

used for pipes and fittings

bends (first revision)

15328 : 2003

Specification for unplasticized

(Part 12) : 1988

Specific requirements for 22½°

non-pressure polyvinyl chloride

bends (first revision)

(PVC-U) pipes for use in

(Part 13) : 1988

Specific requirements for 11¼°

underground drainage and sewerage

bends (first revision)

system

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

vi) Steel Tubes, Pipes and Fittings

(Part 4) : 1979

Specific requirements of post

mortom slabs (second revision)

1239

Mild steel tubes, tubular and other

(Part 5) : 1979

Specific requirements of shower

wrought steel fittings:

trays (second revision)

(Part 1) : 1990

Mild steel tubes (fifth revision)

(Part 6) : 1979

Specific requirements of bed-pan

(Part 2) : 1992

Mild steel tubular and other

sinks (second revision)

wrought steel pipe fittings (third

(Part 7) : 1981

Specific requirements of slop sinks

revision)

(second revision)

3589 : 1991

Specification for seamless or

772 : 1973

Specification

for

general

electrically welded steel pipes for

requirements of enamelled cast

water, gas and sewage (168.3 to

iron sanitary appliances (second

2 032 mm outside size) (second

revision)

773 : 1988

Specification for enamelled cast

4270 : 1992

Steel tubes used for water wells

iron water-closets railway stock

(second revision)

type (fourth revision)

5504 : 1997

Specification for spiral welded

774 : 1984

Specification for flushing cisterns

pipes (first revision)

for water-closets and urinals (other

6286 : 1979

Seamless and welded steel pipe for

than plastic cisterns) (fourth revision)

sub-zero temperature service

1726 : 1991

Specification for cast iron manhole

6392 : 1971

Steel pipe flanges

covers and frames (third revision)

vii) Stoneware Pipes and Fittings

2326 : 1987

Specification for automatic flushing

cisterns for urinals

(second

651 : 1992

Specification for salt-glazed

revision)

stoneware pipes and fittings (fifth

2548

Specification for plastic seats and

revision)

covers for water-closets:

3006 : 1979

Specification for chemically

(Part 1) : 1996

Thermoset seats and covers (fifth

resistant glazed stoneware pipes

revision)

and fittings (first revision)

(Part 2) : 1996

Thermoplastic seats and covers

viii) Asbestos Cement Pipes

(fifth revision)

2556

Specification for vitreous sanitary

[See 8 (a) (ii) under the category ‘Composite Matrix

appliances (vitreous china):

Products’]

(Part 1) : 1994

General requirements

(third

ix) Concrete Pipes and Pipes Lined/Coated with

revision)

Concrete or Mortar

(Part 2) : 1994

Specific requirements of wash-

[See 8 (a) (iv) under the category ‘Composite Matrix

down water-closets

(fourth

Products’]

revision)

(Part 3) : 1994

Specific requirements of squatting

c) Kitchen and Sanitary Appliances

pans (fourth revision)

771

Specification for glazed fire clay

(Part 4) : 1994

Specific requirements of wash

sanitary appliances:

basins (third revision)

(Part 1) : 1979

General requirements (second

(Part 5) : 1994

Specific requirements of laboratory

revision)

sinks (third revision)

(Part 2) : 1985

Specific requirements of kitchen

(Part 6) : 1995

Specific requirements of urinals

and laboratory sinks (third revision)

and partition plates (fourth revision)

(Part 3/Sec 1) : Specific requirements of urinals,

(Part 7) : 1995

Specific requirements of accessories

1979

Section 1 Slab urinals (second

for sanitary appliances (third

revision)

(Part 3/Sec 2) : Part 3 Specific requirements of

(Part 8) : 1995

Specific requirements of siphonic

1985

urinals, Section 2 Stall urinals

wash-down water closets (fourth

(third revision)

revision)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 9) : 1995

Specific requirements of bidets

3950 : 1979

Specification for surface boxes for

(fourth revision)

sluice valves (first revision)

(Part 14) : 1995

Specific requirements of integrated

4038 : 1986

Specification for foot valves for

squatting pans (first revision)

water works purposes (second

revision)

(Part 15) : 1995

Specific requirements of universal

water closets (first revision)

4346 : 1982

Specification for washers for use

with fittings for water services (first

(Part 16) : 2002

Specific requirements for wash

revision)

down wall mounted water-closets

5312

Specification for swing check type

(Part 17) : 1995

Specific requirements for wall

reflux (non-return) valves:

mounted bidets

(Part 1) : 1984

Single door pattern (first revision)

5961 : 1970

Specification for cast iron gratings

for drainage purposes

(Part 2) : 1986

Multi-door pattern

7231 : 1984

Specification for plastic flushing

8931 : 1993

Specification for cast copper alloy

cisterns for water-closets and

fancy single tap combination tap

urinals (second revision)

and stop valves for water services

(first revision)

11246 : 1992

Specification for glass fibre

reinforced polyester resins (GRP)

9338 : 1984

Specification for cast iron screw-

squatting pans (first revision)

down stop valves and stop and

check valves for water works

d) Valves and Fittings (Including Ferrules)

purposes (first revision)

778 : 1984

Specification for copper alloy gate,

9739 : 1981

Specification for pressure reducing

globe, and check valves for water

valves for domestic water supply

works purposes (fourth revision)

systems

781 : 1984

Specification for cast copper alloy

9758 : 1981

Specification for flush valves and

screw-down bib taps and stop

fittings for water-closets and urinals

valves for water services (third

9762 : 1994

Specification for polyethylene

revision)

floats (spherical) for float valves

1701 : 1960

Specification for mixing valves

(first revision)

for ablutionary and domestic

9763 : 2000

Specification for plastic bib taps,

purposes

pillar taps, angle valves, hot and

1703 : 2000

Specification for copper alloy float

cold water services (second revision)

valves (horizontal plunger type)

12234 : 1988

Specification

for

plastic

for water supply fittings (third

equilibrium float valve for cold

revision)

water services

1711 : 1984

Specification for self-closing taps

13049 : 1991

Specification for diaphragm type

for water supply purposes (second

(plastic body) float operated valves

revision)

for cold water services

1795 : 1982

Specification for pillar taps for

13114 : 1991

Specification for forged brass gate,

water supply purposes (second

globe and check valves for water

revision)

works purposes

2692 : 1989

Specification for ferrules for water

14845 : 2000

Specification for resilient seated

services (second revision)

cast iron air relief valves for water

3004 : 1979

Specification for plug cocks for

works purposes

water supply purposes

(first

14846 : 2000

Specification for sluice valves

revision)

for water works purposes (50 to

3042 : 1965

Specification for single faced

1 200 mm)

sluice gates (200 to 1 200 mm size)

e) Water Meters

3311 : 1979

Specification for waste plug and

its accessories for sinks and

779 : 1994

Specification for water meters

washbasins (first revision)

(domestic type) (sixth revision)

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

2104 : 1981

Specification for water meter boxes

8500 : 1991

Specification for structural steels

(domestic type) (first revision)

microalloyed (medium and high

strength qualities)

2373 : 1981

Specification for water meters

(bulk type) (third revision)

8952 : 1995

Steel ingots, blooms and billets for

production of mild steel wire rods

6784 : 1996

Method for performance testing of

for general engineering purposes

water meters (domestic type)

(first revision)

(second revision)

9467 : 1980

Steel ingots and billets for

20. SOIL-BASED PRODUCTS

production of rivet bars for

structural purposes

1725 : 1982

Specification for soil-based blocks

used in general building

c) Sheet and Strip

construction

277 : 2003

Specification for galvanized steel

21. STEEL AND ITS ALLOYS

sheets (plain and corrugated) (sixth

revision)

a) General

412 : 1975

Specification for expanded metal

1030 : 1998

Carbon steel castings for general

steel sheets for general purposes

engineering purposes

(fifth

(second revision)

revision)

513 : 1994

Specification for cold rolled low

1136 : 1990

Preferred sizes for wrought metal

carbon steel sheets and strips

products (first revision)

(fourth revision)

1137 : 1990

Thickness of sheet and diameters

1079 : 1994

Specification for hot rolled carbon

of wire (first revision)

steel sheet and strip (fifth revision)

1762 (Part 1) :

Code for designation of steels:

6911 : 1992

Stainless steel plate, sheet and strip

1974

Part 1 Based on letter symbols (first

(first revision)

revision)

7226 : 1974

Specification for cold rolled

2049 : 1978

Colour code for the identification

medium, high carbon and low alloy

of wrought steel for general

steel strip for general engineering

engineering purposes

(first

purposes

revision)

11587 : 1986

Specification for structural weather

2644 : 1994

High tensile steel castings (fourth

resistant steels

revision)

14246 : 1995

Specification for continuously pre-

7598 : 1990

Classification of steels (first revision)

painted galvanized steel sheets and

b) Structural Steel

coils

1977 : 1996

Specification for low tensile

15103 : 2002

Specification for fire resistant

structural steels (third revision)

steel

2062 : 1999

Specification for steel for general

d) Bars, Rods, Wire and Wire Rods

structural purposes (fifth revision)

280 : 1978

Specification for mild steel wire for

2830 : 1992

Specification for carbon steel

general engineering purposes

billets ingots, blooms and slabs for

(third revision)

re-rolling into steel for general

1148 : 1982

Specification for hot rolled steel

structural purposes

(second

rivet bars (up to 40 mm diameter)

revision)

for structural purposes

(third

2831 : 2000

Specification for carbon steel

revision)

billets ingots, blooms and slabs for

1149 : 1982

Specification for high tensile steel

re-rolling into low tensile structural

rivet bars for structural purposes

steel (third revision)

(third revision)

8053 : 1976

Specification for steel ingots and

billets for the production of steel

1673 : 1984

Specification for mild steel wire

wire for the manufacture of wood

cold heading quality (second

screws

revision)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

1812 : 1982

Specification for carbon steel wire

1122 : 1974

Method of test for determination of

for the manufacture of wood screw

true specific gravity of natural

(second revision)

building stones (first revision)

1835 : 1976

Specification for round steel wire

1123 : 1975

Method of identification of natural

for ropes (third revision)

building stones (first revision)

2591 : 1982

Dimensions for hot rolled bars for

1124 : 1974

Method of test for determination of

threaded components (second

water absorption, apparent specific

revision)

gravity and porosity of natural

building stones (first revision)

3150 : 1982

Specification for hexagonal wire

netting for general purposes

1125 : 1974

Method of test for determination of

weathering of natural building

4826 : 1979

Specification for hot-dipped

stones (first revision)

galvanized coatings on round steel

wires (first revision)

1126 : 1974

Method of test for determination of

durability of natural building

6527 : 1995

Stainless steel wire rod (first

stones (first revision)

revision)

1127 : 1970

Recommendations for dimensions

6528 : 1995

Specification for stainless steel

and workmanship of natural

wire (first revision)

building stones for masonry work

6603 : 2001

Specification for stainless steel bars

(first revision)

and flats (first revision)

1128 : 1974

Specification for limestone (slab

7887 : 1992

Specification for mild steel wire

and tiles) (first revision)

rods for general engineering

1129 : 1972

Recommendation for dressing

purposes (first revision)

of natural building stones (first

10631 : 1983

Stainless steel for welding

revision)

electrode core wire

1130 : 1969

Specification for marble (blocks,

e) Plates

slabs and tiles)

3502 : 1994

Specification for steel chequered

1706 : 1972

Method of determination of

plates (second revision)

resistance to wear by abrasion of

natural building stones

(first

f) Tubes and Tubulars

revision)

1161 : 1998

Specification for steel tubes

3316 : 1974

Specification for structural granite

for structural purposes (fourth

(first revision)

revision)

3620 : 1979

Specification for laterite stone

4516 : 1968

Specification for elliptical mild

block for masonry (first revision)

steel tubes

3622 : 1977

Specification for sand stone (slabs

4923 : 1997

Specification for hollow mild steel

and tiles) (first revision)

sections for structural use (first

4121 : 1967

Method of test for determination of

revision)

water transmission rate by capillary

g) Slotted Sections

action through natural building

stones

8081 : 1976

Specification for slotted sections

4122 : 1967

Method of test for surface softening

22. STONES

of natural building stones by

exposure to acidic atmospheres

1121

Methods of test for determination

4348 : 1973

Methods of test for determination

of strength properties of natural

of permeability of natural building

building stones:

stones (first revision)

(Part 1) : 1974

Compressive strength

(first

5218 : 1969

Method of test for toughness of

revision)

natural building stones

(Part 2) : 1974

Transverse strength (first revision)

5640 : 1970

Method of test for determining the

(Part 3) : 1974

Tensile strength (first revision)

aggregate impact value of soft

(Part 4) : 1974

Shear strength (first revision)

coarse aggregates

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

6250 : 1981

Specification for roofing slate tiles

1863 : 1979

Specification for hot rolled steel

(first revision)

bulb flats (first revision)

7779

Schedule for properties and

2314 : 1986

Specification for steel sheet piling

availability of stones for construction

sections (first revision)

purposes:

3443 : 1980

Specification for crane rail sections

(Part 1/Sec 1) :

Gujarat state, Section 1 Availability

(first revision)

1975

of stones

3908 : 1986

Specification for aluminium equal

(Part 1/Sec 2) :

Gujarat state, Section 2 Engineering

leg angles (first revision)

1975

properties of building stones

3909 : 1986

Specification for aluminium

(Part 1/Sec 3) :

Gujarat state, Section 3 Engineering

unequal leg angles (first revision)

1975

properties of stone aggregates

3921 : 1985

Specification for aluminium

(Part 2/Sec 1) :

Maharashtra state, Section 1

channels (first revision)

1979

Availability of stones

3954 : 1991

Specification for hot rolled steel

(Part 2/Sec 2) :

Maharashtra state, Section 2

channels sections for general

1979

Engineering properties of building

engineering purposes

(first

stones

revision)

(Part 2/Sec 3) :

Maharashtra state, Section 3

3964 : 1980

Specification for light rails (first

1979

Engineering properties of stone

revision)

aggregates

5384 : 1985

Specification for aluminium

(Part 3/Sec 2) :

Tamil Nadu state, Section 2

I-beams (first revision)

1990

Engineering properties of building

6445 : 1985

Specification for aluminium tee

stones

sections (first revision)

(Part 3/Sec 3) :

Tamil Nadu state, Section 3

12779 : 1989

Rolling and cutting tolerances for

1980

Engineering properties of stone

hot rolled parallel flange beam and

aggregates

column sections

(Part 4/Sec 1

Karnataka state, Sections

b) Dimensional Standards

to 3) : 1996

(1 to 3)

808 : 1989

Dimensions for hot rolled steel

(Part 5/Sec 1) :

Andhra Pradesh, Section

beam, column channel and angle

1997

Availability of stones

sections (third revision)

(Part 5/Sec 2) :

Andhra Pradesh, Section

1730 : 1989

Dimensions for steel plates, sheets

1997

Engineering properties of building

strips and flats for general

stones

engineering purposes (second

(Part 5/Sec 3) :

Andhra Pradesh, Section

revision)

1997

Engineering properties of stone

1732 : 1989

Dimensions for round and square

aggregates

steel bars for structural and general

9394 : 1979

Specification for stone lintels

engineering purposes (second

14223 (Part 1) :

Specification for polished building

revision)

1994

stones: Part 1 Granite

2525 : 1982

Dimensions

for

wrought

aluminium and aluminium alloy

23. STRUCTURAL SECTIONS

wire (first revision)

a) Structural Shapes

2591 : 1982

Dimensions for hot rolled steel bars

811 : 1987

Specification for cold formed light

for threaded components (second

gauge structural steel sections

revision)

(revised)

2673 : 2002

Dimensions for wrought aluminium

and aluminium alloys, extruded

1173 : 1978

Specification for hot rolled and slit

round tube (second revision)

steel tee bars (second revision)

1852 : 1985

Specification for rolling and

2676 : 1981

Dimensions for wrought aluminium

cutting tolerances for hot rolled

and aluminium alloys, sheet and

steel products (fourth revision)

strip (first revision)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

2677 : 1979

Dimensions for wrought aluminium

9403 : 1980

Method of test for thermal

and aluminium alloys, plates and

conductance and transmittance of

hot rolled sheets (first revision)

built up sections by means of

guarded hot box

2678 : 1987

Dimensions and tolerances for

wrought aluminium and aluminium

9489 : 1980

Method of test for thermal

alloys, drawn round tubes (second

conductivity of materials by means

revision)

of heat flow meter

3577 : 1992

Dimensions and tolerances for

9490 : 1980

Method of determination for

wrought aluminium and aluminium

thermal conductivity of insulation

alloys rivet, bolt and screw stock

materials

(water calorimeter

(first revision)

method)

3965 : 1981

Dimensions for wrought aluminium

9742 : 1993

Specification for sprayed mineral

and aluminium alloys, bar, rod and

wool thermal insulation (first

section (first revision)

revision)

6477 : 1983

Dimensions for wrought aluminium

9743 : 1990

Specification for thermal insulation

and aluminium alloys, extruded

finishing cements (first revision)

hollow sections

9842 : 1994

Specification for preformed fibrous

12778 : 1989

Dimensions for hot rolled steel

pipe insulation (first revision)

parallel flange beam and column

11128 : 1994

Specification for spray applied

sections

hydrated calcium silicate thermal

insulation

24. THERMAL INSULATION MATERIALS

11129 : 1984

Method of test for tumbling

3144 : 1992

Methods of test for mineral wool

friability of preformed block-type

thermal insulation material (second

thermal insulation

revision)

11239

Method of test for rigid cellular

3346 : 1980

Methods for the determination of

thermal insulation materials:

thermal conductivity of thermal

(Part 1) : 1985

Dimensions

insulation materials (two slab,

(Part 2) : 1985

Apparent density

guarded hot-plate method) (first

revision)

(Part 3) : 1985

Dimensional stability

3677 : 1985

Specification for unbonded rock

(Part 4) : 1985

Water vapour transmission rate

and slag wool for thermal insulation

(Part 5) : 1985

Volume percent of open and closed

(second revision)

cells

4671 : 1984

Specification for expanded

(Part 6) : 1985

Heat distortion temperature

polystyrene for thermal insulation

(Part 7) : 1985

Coefficient of linear thermal

purposes (first revision)

expansion at low temperatures

5688 : 1982

Methods of test for preformed

(Part 8) : 1985

Flame height, time of burning and

block-type and pipe-covering type

loss of mass

thermal insulation (first revision)

(Part 9) : 1985

Water absorption

5724 : 1970

Methods of test for thermal

(Part 10) : 1985

Flexural strength

insulating cement

(Part 11) : 1985

Compressive strength

6598 : 1972

Specification for cellular concrete

for thermal insulation

(Part 12) : 1989

Horizontal burning characteristics

7509 : 1993

Specification for thermal insulating

(Part 13) : 1992

Determination of flammability by

cement (first revision)

oxygen index

8154 : 1993

Specification for preformed calcium

11307 : 1985

Specification for cellular glass

silicate insulation for temperature

block and pipe thermal insulating

up to 650°C) (first revision)

11308 : 1985

Specification for thermal insulating

8183 : 1993

Specification for bonded mineral

castables (hydraulic setting) for

wool (first revision)

temperatures up to 1 250°C

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

12436 : 1988

Specification for preformed

(Part 3) : 2002

Hexagon nuts (size range M1.6 to

rigid polyurethane (PUR) and

M64) (fourth revision)

polyisocyanurate (Pir) foams for

(Part 4) : 2003

Hexagon thin nuts (chamfered)

thermal insulation

(size range M1.6 to M64) (fourth

13204 : 1991

Specification for rigid phenolic

revision)

foams for thermal insulation

(Part 5) : 2002

Hexagon thin nuts (unchamfered)

13286 : 1992

Methods of test for surface spread

(size range M1.6 to M10) (fourth

of flame for thermal insulation

revision)

materials

(Part 6) : 2002

Hexagon nuts, style 2

1365 : 1978

Specification for slotted countersunk

25. THREADED FASTENERS AND RIVETS

head screws (third revision)

207 : 1964

Specification for gate and shutter

1366 : 2002

Specification for slotted cheese

hooks and eyes (revised)

head screws (third revision)

451 : 1999

Specification for technical supply

1367

Specification for technical supply

conditions for wood screws (third

conditions for threaded steel

revision)

fasteners:

554 : 1999

Specification for pipe threads

(Part 1) : 2002

Introduction and general information

where pressure-tide joints are made

(third revision)

on the threads — Dimensions,

(Part 2) : 2002

Product grades and tolerances

tolerances and designation (fourth

(third revision)

revision)

(Part 3) : 2002

Mechanical properties and test

723 : 1972

Specification for steel countersunk

methods for bolts, screws and studs

head wire nails (second revision)

with full loadability

(fourth

724 : 1964

Specification for mild steel and

revision)

brass cup, ruler and square hooks

(Part 5) : 2002

Mechanical properties and test

and screw eyes (revised)

methods for set screws and similar

725 : 1961

Specification for copper wire nails

threaded fasteners not under tensile

(revised)

stresses (third revision)

730 : 1978

Specification for hook bolts for

(Part 6) : 1994

Mechanical properties and test

corrugated sheet roofing (second

methods for nuts with specified

revision)

proof loads (third revision)

1120 : 1975

Specification for coach screws

(Part 7) : 1980

Mechanical properties and test

methods for nuts without specified

(first revision)

proof loads (second revision)

1363

Specification for hexagon head

(Part 8) : 2002

Mechanical and performance

bolts, screws and nuts of product

properties for prevailing torque

grade C:

type steel hexagon nuts (third

(Part 1) : 2002

Hexagon head bolts (size range M5

revision)

to M64) (fourth revision)

(Part 9/Sec 1) :

Surface discontinuities, Section 1

(Part 2) : 2002

Hexagon head screws (size range

1993

Bolts, screws and studs for general

M5 to M64) (fourth revision)

applications (third revision)

(Part 3) : 2002

Part 3 Hexagon nuts (Size range

(Part 9/Sec 2) :

Surface discontinuities, Section 2

M5 to M64) (fourth revision)

1993

Bolts, screws and studs for special

1364

Specification for hexagon head

applications (third revision)

bolts, screws and nuts of product

(Part 10) : 2002

Surface discontinuities on nuts

Grades A and B:

(third revision)

(Part 1) : 2002

Hexagon head bolts (size range

(Part 11) : 2002

Electroplated coatings (third

M1.6 to M64) (fourth revision)

revision)

(Part 2) : 2002

Hexagon head screws (size range

(Part 12) : 1981

Phosphate coatings on threaded

M1.6 to M64) (fourth revision)

fasteners (second revision)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

(Part 13) : 1983

Hot dip galvanized coatings

4206 : 1987

Dimensions for nominal lengths,

on threaded fasteners (second

and thread lengths for bolts, screws

revision)

and studs (first revision)

(Part 14/Sec 1) :

Mechanical properties of corrosion

4762 : 2002

Specification for worm drive hose

2002

resistance stainless steel fasteners,

clips for general purposes (second

Section 1 Bolts, screws and studs

revision)

(third revision)

5369 : 1975

General requirements for plain

(Part 14/Sec 2) :

Mechanical properties of corrosion

washers and lock washers (first

2002

resistance stainless steel fasteners,

revision)

Section 2 Nuts (third revision)

5372 : 1975

Specification for taper washer for

channels (ISMC) (first revision)

(Part 14/Sec 3) :

Mechanical properties of corrosion

2002

resistance stainless steel fasteners,

5373 : 1969

Specification for square washers

Section 3 Set screws and similar

for wood fastenings

fasteners not under tensile stress

5374 : 1975

Specification for taper washers for

(third revision)

L-beam (ISMB) (first revision)

(Part 16) : 2002

Designation system and symbols

5624 : 1993

Specification for foundation bolts

(third revision)

(first revision)

1929 : 1982

Specification for hot forged steel

6113 : 1970

Specification for aluminium

rivets for hot closing (12 to 36 mm

fasteners for building purposes

diameter) (first revision)

6610 : 1972

Specification for heavy washers for

2016 : 1967

Specification for plain washers

steel structures

(first revision)

6623 : 1985

Specification for high strength

2155 : 1982

Specification for cold forged solid

structural nuts (first revision)

steel rivets for hot closing (6 to

6639 : 1972

Specification for hexagon bolts for

16 mm diameter) (first revision)

steel structures

2585 : 1968

Specification for black square bolts

6649 : 1985

Specification for hardened and

and nuts (dia range 6 to 39 mm)

tempered washers for high strength

and black square screws (dia range

structural bolts and nuts (first

6 to 24 mm) (first revision)

revision)

2643 : 1999

Dimensions, tolerances and

6733 : 1972

Specification for wall and roofing

designation for pipe threads where

nails

pressure-tight joints are not made

6736 : 1972

Specification for slotted raised

on the threads (second revision)

countersunk head wood screws

2687 : 1991

Specification for cap nuts (second

6739 : 1972

Specification for slotted round

revision)

head wood screws

2907 : 1998

Specification for non-ferrous rivets

6760 : 1972

Specification

for

slotted

(first revision)

countersunk head wood screws

2998 : 1982

Specification for cold forged steel

8033 : 1976

Specification for washers with

rivets for cold closing (1 to 16 mm

square hole for wood fastenings

diameter) (first revision)

8412 : 1977

Specification

for

slotted

3063 : 1994

Specification for fasteners single

countersunk head bolts for steel

coil rectangular section spring lock

structures

washers (second revision)

8822 : 1978

Specification for slotted mushroom

3121 : 1981

Specification for rigging screws

head roofing bolts

and stretching screws

(first

8869 : 1978

Specification for washers for

revision)

corrugated sheet roofing

3468 : 1991

Specification for pipe nuts (second

8911 : 1978

Specification for slotted raised

revision)

countersunk head screws

3757 : 1985

Specification for high strength

10102 : 1982

Specification for technical supply

structural bolts (second revision)

conditions for rivets

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

10238 : 2001

Specification for step bolts for steel

(Part 4) : 1993

Pressure head test

structures

(Part 5) : 1993

Heat resistance test

12427 : 2001

Specification for transmission

(Part 6) : 1993

Water absorption test

tower bolts

(Part 7) : 1993

Determination of binder content

26. UNIT WEIGHTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS

14695 : 1999

Specification for glass fibre base

coal tar pitch outer wrap

875 (Part 1) :

Code of practice for design loads

1987

(other than earthquake) for

28. WELDING ELECTRODES AND WIRES

buildings and structures: Part 1

814 : 1991

Specification for

covered

Dead loads — Unit weights of

electrodes for manual metal arc

building material and stored

welding of carbon and carbon

materials (second revision)

manganese steel (fifth revision)

27. WATERPROOFING AND DAMP-PROOFING

1278 : 1972

Specification for filler rods and

MATERIALS

wires for gas welding (second

revision)

1322 : 1993

Specification for bitumen felts for

waterproofing and damp-proofing

1395 : 1982

Specification for low and medium

(fourth revision)

alloy steel covered electrodes for

manual metal arc welding (third

1580 : 1991

Specification for bituminous

compound for waterproofing and

revision)

caulking purposes (first revision)

2879 : 1998

Mild steel for metal arc welding

3037 : 1986

Specification for bitumen mastic

electrodes (third revision)

for use in waterproofing of roofs

3613 : 1974

Acceptance tests for wire flux

(first revision)

combinations for submerged-arc

3384 : 1986

Specification for bitumen primer

welding of structural steel (first

for use in waterproofing and damp-

revision)

proofing (first revision)

4972 : 1968

Specification for resistance spot-

5871 : 1987

Specification for bitumen mastic

welding electrodes

for tanking and damp-proofing

5206 : 1983

Covered electrodes for manual arc

(first revision)

welding of stainless steel and other

7193 : 1994

Specification for glass fibre base

similar high alloy steels (first

coal tar pitch and bitumen felts

revision)

(first revision)

5511 : 1991

Specification for

covered

12027 : 1987

Specification for silicone-based

electrodes for manual metal arc

water repellents

welding of cast iron (first revision)

13435

Method of tests for acrylic based

5897 : 1985

Specification for aluminium and

waterproofing material:

aluminium alloy welding rods and

(Part 1) : 1992

Determination of solid content

wires and magnesium alloy

welding rods (first revision)

(Part 2) : 1992

Determination of coarse particle

5898 : 1970

Specification for copper and

(Part 3) : 1992

Determination of capillary water

copper alloy bare solid welding

take-up

rods and electrodes

(Part 4) : 1992

Determination of pH value

6419 : 1996

Specification for welding rods and

(Part 5) : 1992

Determination of minimum film

bare electrodes for gas shielded arc

forming temperature and white

welding of structural steel (first

point

revision)

13826

Bitumen based felts — Method of

6560 : 1996

Specification for molybdenum and

test:

chromium-molybdenum low alloy

(Part 1) : 1993

Breaking strength test

steel welding rods and bare

(Part 2) : 1993

Pliability test

electrodes for gas shielded arc

(Part 3) : 1993

Storage sticking test

welding (first revision)

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

IS No.

Title

IS No.

Title

7280 : 1974

Specification for bare wire

2266 : 2002

Specification for steel wire ropes

electrodes for submerged-arc

for general engineering purposes

welding of structural steels

(fourth revision)

8363 : 1976

Specification for bare wire electrodes

2365 : 1977

Specification for steel wire

for electroslag welding of steels

suspension ropes for lifts, elevators

10631 : 1983

Stainless steel for welding electrode

and hoists (first revision)

core wire

2721 : 2003

Specification for galvanized steel

29. WIRE ROPES AND WIRE PRODUCTS

wire chain link fences fabric

(second revision)

278 : 1978

Specification for galvanized steel

barbed wire for fencing (third

6594 : 1977

Specification for technical supply

revision)

conditions for wire ropes and

strands (first revision)

2140 : 1978

Specification for

stranded

galvanized steel wire for fencing

12776 : 2002

Specification for galvanized strand

(first revision)

for earthing (first revision)

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

National Building Code Sectional Committee, CED 46

FOREWORD

This Part of the Code was first published in 1970 and subsequently revised in 1983, and covered provisions

relating to only signs and outdoor display structures. In this revision, this Part has been sub-divided into two

sections as follows by including a new section on landscaping:

Section 1

Landscape planning and design

Section 2

Signs and outdoor display structures

This Section covers the requirement of landscape planning and design with the aim of improving quality of

outdoor built environment and protection of the land and its resources. With growing urban development and

environmental degradation it has become imperative to determine landscape design parameters, and also provide

rules, regulations, controls and procedures for the protection, preservation and modification of surrounding

environment. A brief clause on street furniture has also been introduced in this Section.

The components of landscape design and external development were earlier covered in the Code in its various

Parts/Sections but a comprehensive treatment has been given in this new Section in this revision.

PART 10 LANDSCAPING, SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY STRUCTURES — SECTION 1 LANDSCAPE …

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

PART 10 LANDSCAPING, SIGNS AND OUTDOOR

DISPLAY STRUCTURES

Section 1 Landscape Planning and Design

1 SCOPE

2.13.1 Natural Grade — Grade consisting of contours

of unmodified natural landform.

This Section covers requirements of landscape

planning and design with the view to promoting quality

2.13.2

Finished Grade — Grade accomplished after

of outdoor built environment and protection of land

landscape features are installed and completed as

and its resources.

shown on plan as proposed contours.

2.14 Gradient — The degree of slope of a pipe invert

2 TERMINOLOGY

or road or land surface. The gradient is a measure of

2.0 For the purpose of this Section, the following

the slope height as related to its base. The slope is

definitions shall apply.

expressed in terms of percentage or ratio.

2.1 Avenue — A wide road or pathway lined with

2.15 Grading — The cutting and/or filling of earth

trees on either sides.

to establish smooth finish contours for a landscape

construction project. Grading facilitates good drainage

2.2 Buffer — The use of landscape to curtail view,

and sculpts land to suit the intent of landscape design.

sound or dust with plants or earth berms, wall, or any

such element.

2.16 Grasses — Plants that characteristically have

joint stems, sheaths and narrow blades (leaves).

2.3 Climber (Creeper/Vine) — A non-supporting

plant, woody or herbaceous, which clings to a wall,

2.17

Groundcover — The planting material that

trellis or other structures as it grows upward.

forms a carpet of low height; these low-growing plants

are usually installed as the final part of landscape

2.4 Columnar — A slender, upright plant form.

construction.

2.5 Contour — The form of the land, existing or

2.18 Hard Landscape — Civil work component of

proposed; a part of the topography, indicated by map

landscape architecture such as pavement, walkways,

lines at intervals as desired, to understand the landform

roads, retaining walls, sculpture, street amenities,

clearly. The contour line though imaginary, indicates

fountains and other built environment.

continuous elevation above mean sea level or an

assumed datum line.

2.19 Hardy Plant — Plants that can withstand harsh

temperature variations, pollution, dust, extreme soil

2.6 Contour Interval — The difference in elevation

conditions, and minimal water requirements and the

or the vertical distance measured between consecutive

likes. These plants have ability to remain dormant in

contour lines.

such conditions and survive.

2.7 Egress — A way out, or exit.

2.20

Hedge — Number of shrubs or trees (often

similar species) planted closely together in a line. A

2.8 Elevation — A contour line or notation of relative

hedge may be pruned to shape or allowed to grow to

altitude, useful in plotting existing or proposed feature.

assume its natural shape.

2.9 Exotic — A plant that is not native to the area in

2.21 Herb — An annual plant with a non-woody or

which it is planted.

fleshy structure. Certain herbs are highly useful for

2.10 Fencing — A barrier of plant or construction

cooking or of high medicinal value.

material used to set off the boundary of an area and to

2.22 Ingress — A way in, or entrance.

restrict visual or physical passage in or out of it.

2.23 Invert — The low inside point of a pipe, culvert,

2.11 Foliage — The collective leaves of a plant or plants.

or channel.

2.12 Geo-textile — Any permeable textile (natural or

2.24 Kerb — A concrete or stone edging along a

synthetic) used with foundation, soil, rock, earth or

pathway or road often constructed with a channel to

any other geotechnical engineering-related material as

guide the flow of storm water and thereby serving dual

an integral part of a human made project, structure or

purpose.

system.

2.25

Mound — A small hill or bank of earth,

2.13 Grade — The slope or lay of the land as indicated

developed as a characteristic feature in landscape.

by a related series of elevations.

PART 10 LANDSCAPING, SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY STRUCTURES — SECTION 1 LANDSCAPE …

2.26 Native — A plant indigenous to a particular

is required, shall make application to the Authority on

locale.

the prescribed form containing such particulars as the

Authority may require. The form shall be signed by

2.27 Screen — A vegetative or constructed hedge or

the owner and shall include the information given in 3.2

fence used to block wind, undesirable views, noise,

to 3.4. For various aspects of obtaining the permit, etc

glare and the like, as part of in landscape design; also

reference shall be made to Part 2 ‘Administration’.

known as ‘screen planting’ and ‘buffer plantation’.

3.2

Site Plan Contents and Specifications

2.28 Sediment — The product of erosion processes;

the solid material, both mineral and organic, that is in

3.2.1

Site Plan

suspension, is being transported or has been moved

The site plan to be submitted with the application for

from its site of origin by air, water, gravity or ice.

permit shall be drawn to a scale of not less than 1 in

2.29 Shrub — A woody plant of low to medium

500 for a site up to one hectare and not less than 1 in

height, deciduous or evergreen, generally having many

1 000 for site more than 10 hectare. The following

stem.

information shall be provided in addition to

requirements for Site Plan as stated in Part 2

2.30 Soft Landscape — The natural elements in

'Administration':

landscape design, such as plant materials and the soil

itself.

Existing and proposed topographic contours

at interval not exceeding 50 cm and/or spot

2.31 Spot Elevation — In surveying and contour

elevations as pertinent and Bench Mark of site

layout, an existing or proposed elevation noted as a

with reference to the City Datum relative to

dot on the plan.

the Mean Sea Level.

2.32 Street/Outdoor Furniture — Items of furnishing

Limits of the 100 year flood plain and water

in outdoor landscape.

surface elevation (when applicable).

2.33 Swale — A linear wide and shallow depression

Location of existing major physical features,

used to temporarily store, route or filter runoff. A swale

such as railway track, drainage ways etc.

may be grassed or lined.

Location of service utilities adjacent to the

project with relevant top and invert levels

2.34 Topsoil — The uppermost layer of the soil.

clearly indicated.

2.35 Transplanting — Moving a plant from its place

Point of egress and ingress including locations

of origin to another location.

and width of road.

2.36 Tree — A woody plant, generally taller than

Fully dimensioned loading spaces and

2.00 m, with a well-distinguished trunk or trunks below

maneuvering areas.

the leaf crown.

Parking including, location, parking spaces,

size and number, and typical parking space

2.36.1 Deciduous Tree — Tree that sheds all its leaves

details for both handicapped and standard

in autumn or in dry season.

spaces.

2.36.2 Evergreen Tree — Tree that remains green for

Vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian and handicapped

most part of the year and sheds leave slowly throughout

circulation clearly identified.

the year.

Detail for parking areas including type of

2.37 Tree Grate — A metal grille, installed at the

lighting, material for paving, and security

base of a tree otherwise surrounded by pavement, that

rooms, rest rooms; and type of directional

allows the free passage of air, water, and nutrients to

signage etc.

the tree root, but does not interfere with the foot traffic.

Drainage system, proposed finish ground

elevations and finish grades.

2.38 Tree/Plant Guard — The protection constructed

around a tree to deter vandalism and help to prevent

Location of proposed fire hydrant points.

damage. It could be made of metal, bamboo or concrete

Location and dimension of fire lanes.

or the like.

Proposed lighting layout.

Landscape irrigation points and source of

3 PERMIT

water.

3.1 Application for Licence or Permit and Required

Fences, walls, or vegetation for screening by

Drawings

type, material, height, location, and spacing.

Any development project for which a permit or licence

Location of proposed street furniture.

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

Refuse container location, size, and access.

preservation of existing vegetation on site

Landscape paving materials with location.

shall be demarcated clearly (see also 4.1.2).

Location, type, size, and height of existing

f) A concept plan of scale not less than 1 in 1 000

and proposed signage.

indicating the intent of the design with respect

to the functions for various parts of the

w) List of existing trees with botanical and

scheme should be included.

common names and height of the tree (see

4.1.2 for plant material schedule).

Table 1 Plant Material Schedule

x) Prior approvals.

(Clause 3.3.2)

3.3 Landscape Plan Contents and Specifications

Tree Code

Botanical

Common

Quantity

No.

Name

Landscape plan and drawings shall consist of the plans

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

and details as given in 3.3.1 to 3.3.4.

3.3.1

Grading Plan

The grading plan to be submitted with the application

for permit shall be drawn to a scale of not less than 1

in 500 for a site up to 10 hectare and not less than 1 in

Table 2 Plant Material Schedule Showing

1 000 for site more than 10 hectare (see also 6.2). The

Functional Attributes and Growth

grading plan will include measures for soil and

Pattern of Each Plant

sedimentation control and also measures during

[Clause 3.3.2 (d)]

construction to prevent soil erosion, and also water

Relevant Features

Description

harvesting practices (see also 4 and 5).

No.

Plant -1

3.3.2

Planting Plan

(1)

(2)

(3)

Botanical name

The planting plan shall be drawn to a scale of not less

ii)

Common name

than 1 in 200 for a site up to one hectare and not less

iii)

Plant code

than 1 in 500 for site more than 10 hectare with part

iv)

Type (Evergreen/Deciduous)

plans at 1 in 200 of two of the design areas. Planting

Height

vi)

Spread/Canopy

plan should include plant material schedule as shown

vii)

Form of Tree

in Table 1. The planting plan and landscape plan must

viii)

Flower colour

show identical information to avoid conflict between

ix) Seasonal duration

x) Zone (Functional Attributes)

both plans. The planting plan shall include the layouts

xi) Characteristics

as given below drawn to the scale:

xii) Function

xiii) Remarks

a) Location of proposed trees, shrubs, ground

covers and lawn area indicated clearly with

3.3.3

Irrigation Plan

appropriate symbols and legend.

The irrigation plan shall be drawn to a scale of not less

b) The size of plant material indicated in the

than 1 in 500 for a site up to one hectare and not less

drawing should be shown as diameter of

than 1 in 1 000 for site more than one hectare. The

canopy for tree and spread for shrubs and

Plan shall include the following information:

ground cover. Two years growth will be

considered as full maturity size for shrubs and

a) The source of irrigation water.

ground covers and ten years growth will be

b) Type of water conserving irrigation systems

considered for trees.

proposed differentiating between systems for

c) The Botanical name could be indicated as a

different water use zones on the site.

symbol on the main drawing (for example

c) Extent of supplementary irrigation provided

Delonix regia as Dr). Plant names should to

by water harvesting measures.

be tabulated in alphabetical order under heads

d) Arrangement of hydrants or sprinklers

Trees, Shrubs, Groundcovers, Climbers and

indicating location and type with typical

Grass.

details and specifications.

d) Functional attributes and growth pattern

3.3.4

Construction Details

tabulation to be attached as Table 2, as an

annex.

Construction details, specifications and methods used

e) All existing vegetation shall be marked on the

for the following landscape elements are to be included

landscape plan and areas designated for

where applicable:

PART 10 LANDSCAPING, SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY STRUCTURES — SECTION 1 LANDSCAPE …

a) All paved areas for pedestrian and vehicular

carried out as indicated in Table 3. The landscape plan

use, including edges, kerbs, bumper stops,

should indicate trees, which have been preserved, and

steps, ramps, planters, railings or other

also those, which had to be transplanted or removed

protective devices; provision for wheel chair

clearly differentiating between these three categories.

access and movement; Tree protection with

Table 3 Plant Material Schedule for

tree grating, tree guard, etc.

Tree Survey

b) Boundary wall, fence, retaining wall, etc.

(Clause 4.1.2.1)

c) Structures in landscape such as gatehouses,

kiosks, toilets, pergolas, space frame, pools,

Tree Botanical Common Girth Height Spread Condition

ponds, water bodies, any other special

No. Name

Name

features, etc.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

d) Site utilities such as stormwater drains,

manholes, catch basins, outdoor lighting

fixtures, electric feeder pillars, junction box,

fire hydrant, garbage collection points, litter

bins, etc.

4.1.2.2

Trees retained on the project site shall be

e) Outdoor signage and street furniture.

protected during the construction period by following

f) Play equipment and tot lots where appropriate.

measures:

g) Any other relevant detail or information.

Damage to roots shall be prevented during

trenching, placing backfill, driving or parking

4 PROTECTION OF LANDSCAPE DURING

heavy equipment, dumping of trash, oil, paint,

CONSTRUCTION

and other materials detrimental to plant health

4.0 Development projects involve disturbance to the

by restricting these activities to outside the

existing soil conditions, removal of existing trees and

area of the canopy of the tree.

overall change in the microclimate and drainage

Trees will not be used for support; their trunks

pattern. Measures to minimize hazardous effects should

shall not be damaged by cutting and carving

be put into effect as explained below.

or by nailing posters, advertisements or other

material.

4.1 Pre-Construction Measures

Lighting of fires or carrying out heat or gas

Measures for the prevention of soil erosion, sediment

emitting construction activity within the

control and management of storm water shall be

ground, covered by canopy of the tree shall

implemented as given in 4.1.1 to 4.1.5.

not be permitted.

Young trees or saplings identified for

4.1.1

Timing of Construction

preservation (height less than 2.00 m, 0.10 m

Construction work and erosion control applications

trunk girth at 1.00 m height from finish

shall be scheduled and sequenced during dry weather

ground, 2.00 m crown diameter) within the

periods when the potential for erosion is the lowest.

construction site have to be protected using

Slope protection techniques to control erosion shall

tree guards of approved specification.

be used when construction during wet season is

Existing drainage patterns through or into any

unavoidable. Sedimentation collection systems,

preservation area shall not be modified unless

drainage systems, and runoff diversion devices shall

specifically directed by the Landscape

be installed before construction activity. The

Architect/Architect/Engineer-in-charge.

Landscape Architect/Architect/Engineer-in-charge

Existing grades shall be maintained around

shall monitor the site conditions and progress of work

existing vegetation and lowering or raising

and schedule appropriate timing and sequencing of

the levels around the vegetation is not allowed

construction.

unless specifically directed by the Landscape

4.1.2

Preservation of Existing Vegetation

Architect/Architect/Engineer-in-charge.

4.1.2.1

Protection of existing vegetation (including

Maintenance activities shall be performed as

trees, shrubs, grasses and other plants) where possible,

needed to ensure that the vegetation remains

by preventing disturbance or damage to specified areas

healthy.

during construction is recommended. This practice

The preserved vegetated area shall be

minimizes the amount of bare soil exposed to erosive

inspected by the Landscape Architect/

forces. All existing vegetation shall be marked on a site

Architect/Engineer-in-charge at regular

survey plan. A tree survey in prescribed format shall be

intervals so that they remain undisturbed. The

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

date of inspection, type of maintenance or

reducing peak runoff rates. This would allow most of

restorative action followed shall be recorded

the sediments to settle before the runoff is directed

in the logbook.

towards the outfall.

4.1.3

Staging Areas

4.2.2

Contour Trenching

Measures shall be followed for collecting runoff from

Contour trenching is an earth embankment or ridge-

construction areas and material storage sites; diverting

and-channel arrangement constructed parallel to the

water flow away from such polluted areas, so that

contours along the face of the slope at regular intervals

pollutants do not mix with storm water runoff from

on long and steep slopes (in sloping areas with slopes

undisturbed areas.

greater than 10 percent) (see Fig. 1). They are used for

reducing runoff velocity, increasing the distance of

Temporary drainage channels, perimeter dike/swale,

overland runoff flow, and to hold moisture and

etc shall be constructed to carry the pollutant-laden

minimize sediment loading of surface runoff.

water directly to treatment device or facility. The plan

Vegetative cover of tree and native grasses in the

shall indicate how the above is accomplished on site,

channels may be planted to stabilize the slopes and

well in advance of the commencing of the construction

reduce erosion.

activity.

4.2.3

Mulching

4.1.4

Preservation of Topsoil

Mulching shall be used with seeding and planting in

Topsoil removal and preservation shall be mandatory

steep slope areas (slopes greater than 33 percent) that

for development projects larger than 1.00 hectare.

are prone to heavy erosion. Netting or anchoring shall

Topsoil shall be stripped to a depth of 200 mm from

be used to hold it in place. Other surface runoff

areas proposed to be occupied by buildings, roads,

control measures like contour terracing to break up

paved areas and external services. Topsoil is rich in

concentrated flows shall be installed prior to seeding

organic content and is essential to establish new

and mulching. Materials such as straw, grass, grass hay

vegetation. It shall be stockpiled to a height of 400 mm

and compost shall be placed on or incorporated into

in designated areas and shall be re-applied to site during

the soil surface. In addition to stabilizing soils,

plantation of the proposed vegetation. Topsoil shall

mulching will reduce the storm water runoff over an

be separated from sub-soil debris and stones larger than

area. Together with seeding or planting, mulching aids

50 mm diameter. The stored topsoil may be used as

plant growth by holding the seed, fertilizers and topsoil

finished grade for planting areas.

in place. It retains moisture and insulates the soil against

4.1.5

Spill Prevention and Control

extreme temperatures.

Spill prevention and control plans shall be made,

4.2.4

Geo-grids

clearly stating measures to stop the source of the spill,

A deformed or non-deformed netlike polymeric

to contain the spill, to dispose the contaminated

material used with foundation, soil, rock, earth or any

material and hazardous wastes, and stating designation

other geo-technical engineering-related material as an

of personnel trained to prevent and control spills.

integral part of the human-made project structure or

Hazardous wastes include pesticides, paints, cleaners,

system, called geo-grids may be used as control

petroleum products, fertilizers and solvents.

measure. On filling with lightly compacted soil or fine

4.2 Measures During Construction

aggregate, a monolithic structure is created providing

an effective means of confinement for unconsolidated

During construction soil becomes unconsolidated due

materials within the cells and preventing their

to removal of stabilizing material such as vegetation

movement even on steep slopes. If required the area

and disturbance of stabilized existing grade resulting

can then be seeded to maintain ‘green’ environment.

in loss of topsoil and also deposition in undesirable

The junctions have a central opening through which

places. A soil erosion and sedimentation control plan

water can permeate ensuring that organic material

to be prepared prior to construction. The soil erosion,

receives moisture for rapid growth.

sediment control and storm water practices should be

considered whilst construction is proceeding, in

5 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

accordance with 4.2.1 to 4.2.4.

The soil conservation, sediment control and storm

4.2.1

Sedimentation Basin

water management practices as given in 5.1 to 5.3 shall

be followed after construction is completed.

A temporary dam or basin at the lowest point of the

site has to be constructed for collecting, trapping and

5.1

Vegetative Measures

storing sediment produced by the construction

activities, together with a flow detention facility for

The vegetative measures shall include the following:

PART 10 LANDSCAPING, SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY STRUCTURES — SECTION 1 LANDSCAPE …

FIG.

1 TYPICAL CONTOUR TRENCHES

5.1.1

Topsoil Laying

c) Prior to spreading the topsoil, the sub-grade

shall be loosened to a depth of 50 mm to

This includes the placement of topsoil or other suitable

permit bonding. Topsoil shall be spread

plant material over disturbed lands to provide suitable

uniformly at a minimum compacted depth of

soil medium for vegetative growth. Topsoil laying shall

50 mm on grade of 1:3 or steeper slopes; a

involve replacing fertile topsoils that were stripped and

minimum depth of 100 mm on shallower

stockpiled during earlier site development activities;

slopes is essential. A depth of 300 mm is

the laid soil shall be stabilized before the next monsoon

preferred on relatively flatter land.

by planting grass, shrubs and trees.

The following guidelines shall apply to the placement

5.1.2

Planting/Vegetation Cover

of topsoil:

The most effective way to prevent soil erosion,

a) The existing or established grade of sub-soil

sedimentation and to stabilize disturbed and

should be maintained.

undisturbed land is through the provision of vegetative

cover by effective planting practices. The foliage and

b) A pH of 6.0 to 7.5 and organic content of not

roots of plants provide dust control and a reduction in

less than 1.5 percent by mass is recommended

erosion potential by increasing the infiltration, trapping

for topsoil. Where pH is less than 6.0, lime

sediment, stabilizing soil, and dissipating the energy

shall be applied to adjust pH to 6.5 or higher

of hard rain. Temporary seeding shall be used in areas

up to 7.5. Any soils having soluble salt content

disturbed after rough grading to provide soil protection

greater than 500 parts per million shall not be

until final cover is established. Permanent seeding/

used.

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

planting is used in buffer areas, vegetated swales and

5.2.2

Structures for Rain-Water Harvesting and Soil

steep slopes. The vegetative cover also increases the

and Water Conservation

percolation of rain-water thereby increasing the ground

These may be as given in 5.2.2.1 and 5.2.2.2.

water recharge.

5.2.2.1

Infiltration techniques

5.2

Storm Water Management and Filtration

Infiltration trenches — An infiltration trench

Techniques

is a rock filled trench that receives storm

The surface water flow is increased in urban areas due

water runoff. Storm water passes through a

to predominance of hard surfaces. Storm water

combination of pre-treatment measures, a

management techniques assure conservation of water

grass swale and into the trench to be stored in

thereby increasing the ground water recharge. Filters

void spaces and then infiltrates into the soil

facilitate draining pollutants out from surface water

matrix.

runoff through straining before discharge into the

Bio-filtration swale/grass swale — Bio-

drainage way. Rain-water harvesting and sullage

filtration swales are vegetated channels with

recycle systems need to be implemented on all new

a slope similar to that of standard storm drain

constructions over 1 000 m² in urban areas (see also

channels (less than 0.6 percent), but wider and

Part 9 ‘Plumbing Services, Section 1 Water Supply,

shallower to maximize flow residence time

Drainage and Sanitation’).

and promote pollutant removal by filtration

5.2.1

Rain Water Harvesting Structures in Urban

through the use of properly selected

Environment

vegetation. It has to be designed to trap

particulate pollutants (suspended solids and

5.2.1.1

Water harvesting refers to the collection and

trace metals), promote infiltration and reduce

storage of rain-water and also harvesting surface and

the flow velocity of the storm water runoff. It

ground water, prevention of loss through evaporation

shall be integrated with storm water system

and seepage, and other hydrological and engineering

(see Fig. 2).

interventions aimed at conserving water.

Sand filter — Sand filters are devices that filter

5.2.1.2

The advantages of using rain water harvesting

storm water runoff through a sand layer into

structures in urban areas are as follows:

an underground drain system which conveys

the water to a detention facility. They are

a) Water harvesting recharges ground water and

effective in removing total suspended solids.

is an ideal solution to water problems in areas

The effectiveness of sand filtration is

with inadequate water resources.

improved if it is preceded by a grass swale

b) Increase in ground water aquifer level due to

with infiltration trench.

methods enhancing infiltration.

5.2.2.2

Detention facilities

c) Mitigation of the effect of drought.

d) Reduction of storm water runoff into the

Wet ponds — Wet ponds are constructed

public drainage system.

basins that have a permanent pool of water

throughout the year (or at least throughout the

e) Reduction of flooding of the roads during

wet season). Wet ponds retain the storm water

monsoons.

runoff in a permanent pool and facilitate

f) Removal of pollutants and soil from the storm

pollution removal through settling and

water runoff.

biological update.

g) Reduction of soil erosion.

Storm water wet lands — Storm water wet

lands are structures similar to wet ponds, that

5.2.1.3

Methods of ground water recharge may be as

incorporate wetland plants into the design.

follows:

They have to be designed for treating storm

a) Recharge pits,

water runoff, and typically have less bio-

b) Recharge trenches,

diversity than natural wetland systems. A

distinction should be made between using

c) Re-use of abandoned dug wells,

a constructed wet land for storm water

d) Re-use of abandoned hand pumps,

management and diverting storm water

e) Recharge shafts,

intonatural wetland. The latter is not

f) Lateral shafts with bore wells, and

recommended because it would degrade the

g) Spreading techniques like percolation ponds,

resource.

check dams or gabion structures.

Wet vaults and storage tanks — Wet vaults

PART 10 LANDSCAPING, SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAY STRUCTURES — SECTION 1 LANDSCAPE …

FIG.

2 GRASS SWALE

and tanks are underground facilities used for

Supply, Drainage and Sanitation’ may be

the storage of surface water, and typically

referred.

constructed from reinforced cement concrete

6 EARTH SLOPES AND GRADING REQUIRE-

(vaults) or corrugated pipes (tanks). The water

MENTS

that is captured in these vaults and tanks may

be used later for irrigation.

6.1

Grading Design

5.3 Conservation and Re-use of Water for Irrigation

Design for changes in elevation in the outdoor

environment is a primary component of landscape

The following measures shall be followed for design

development. Grading of proposed external

of irrigation systems for landscape works:

development areas should relate to the existing

Water conserving irrigation systems should

topography of the site and it should direct surface water

differentiate between systems for different

runoff to the designed drainage and water harvesting

water use zones on the site. Supplementary

area. Grading design parameters are as follows:

irrigation sources should be used by means

a) The proposed grading design should respond

of appropriate water harvesting measures.

to the function and purpose of the activities

The irrigation system should be designed

to be accommodated within the site.

considering the prevailing wind direction,

b) New development and structures to be

slope and proposed grade, type of soil, soil

integrated with existing landform within the

percolation, and the type of vegetation to be

site and in its immediate surroundings.

watered.

c) Storm water to be directed away from buildings.

Spray irrigation to be designed to provide total

d) Terraces, levels and slopes in required areas

head to head cover to avoid dry spots and spray

to be created and to emphasize control, or

on to paved areas and unplanted surfaces.

negotiate circulation routes and views.

Spray irrigation is to be avoided in areas of

e) Steep slopes to be modified to minimize or

width less than 3.00 m.

eliminate erosion.

Sullage recycle systems are ideal for large

f) Legally, grades cannot be changed beyond the

housing complexes and residential colonies.

property line of the site.

Sullage (or water from kitchens and

bathrooms) is treated and recycled for

g) The rate of storm water runoff leaving the site

gardening and toilet flushing reducing fresh

after construction to not exceed the pre-

water requirement by 60 percent. Irrigation

construction rate.

system should be designed keeping sullage

h) Grading design should optimize cut and fill.

recycle in view.

6.2

Grading Plan

For requirements regarding, the volume of

water for different kinds of landscapes, see

6.2.1

The submitted grading plan should include the

Part 9 ‘Plumbing Services, Section 1 Water

following:

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA

NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF INDIA (2005) - page 5