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National Building Code of India, 2016

Enacted 2016Ministry of Housing & Urban AffairsUpdated 20 Jan 2024

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Overview

The National Building Code provides comprehensive guidelines for construction, fire safety, structural design, and building services. Part 4 specifically covers fire and life safety requirements.

Key Provisions

Part 4: Fire and Life Safety — occupancy classifications
Exit requirements and travel distances
Fire detection and alarm systems
Sprinkler and suppression systems
High-rise building special provisions
Fire NOC requirements

Applicability

All new buildings and major renovations
High-rise buildings (above 15m)
Assembly, educational, and industrial occupancies

Amendment History

2019

Addendum on solar panel fire safety

2016

Original enactment

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