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FINAL DRAFT

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Housing and Building Research Institute

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PART 1 SCOPE AND DEFINITION

PART 2 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

PART 3 GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTROL AND

REGULATION
PART 4 FIRE PROTECTION

PART 5 BUILDING MATERIALS

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PART 7 CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES AND SAFETY

PART 8 BUILDING SERVICES

PART 9 ADDITION, ALTERATION TO AND CHANGE OF USE OF

EXISTING BUILDINGS
PART 10 SIGNS AND OUT-DOOR DISPLAY
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Chapter 1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY 2-1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 2 ADMINISTRATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
1.1 PURPOSE 2-1
1.2 TERMINOLOGY 2-1
1.3 APPLICABILITY 2-2
1.3.1 Construction 2-2
1.3.2 Removal 2-2
1.3.3 Demolition 2-2
1.3.4 Alteration 2-2
1.3.5 Maintenance 2-2
1.3.6 Repair 2-2
1.3.7 Land Development 2-2
Chapter 2 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

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2.1 CODE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY 2-3
2.1.1 Establishment of Authority 2-3

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2.1.2 Office of the Authority 2-3
2.1.3 Constitution of Authority
2.1.4 Responsibilities of the Authority
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2.1.5 Qualifications of Members of the Authority 2-4
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2.2 ENFORCEMENT AT THE FIELD LEVEL 2-4

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2.3 BUILDING OFFICIAL 2-4

2.4 ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OF BUILDING OFFICIALS 2-5
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2.5 MERGING THE JURISDICTIONS UNDER SMALL LOCAL BODIES 2-5

2.6 QUALIFICATION OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL 2-5
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2.7 RESTRICTIONS ON THE BUILDING OFFICIAL 2-5

2.8 DAMAGE SUIT 2-6
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2.9 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL 2-6

2.9.1 General 2-5
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2.9.2 Deputies 2-6

2.9.3 Application and Permits 2-6
2.9.4 Building Notices and Orders 2-6
2.9.5 Right of Entry 2-6
2.9.6 Inspection 2-7
2.9.7 Orders to Stop Work 2-7
2.9.8 Unlawful Continuance 2-7
2.9.9 Occupancy Violation 2-7
2.9.10 Maintenance of Records 2-8
2.9.11 Expert Opinion 2-8
2.10 APPEALATE AUTHORITY 2-8
2.11 REQUIREMENT OF CERTIFICATION OF WORK 2-8
2.12 LIMITS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 2-8
2.13 VIOLATION AND PENALTIES 2-8
2.13.1 General 2-8

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2.13.2 Professional Violation 2-9

2.13.3 Obligation of Offender 2-9
2.13.4 Conviction No Bar to Further Prosecution 2-9
2.14 POWER TO MAKE RULES 2-9
Chapter 3 PERMIT AND INSPECTIONS
3.1 PERMITS 2-11
3.2 TYPES OF PERMIT 2-11
3.2.1 Validity of Permits from the Date of Issuance 2-11
3.2.2 Permits Obtained Prior to Adoption of Code 2-12
3.3 CONSTITUTION OF BUILDING PERMIT COMMITTEES 2-12
3.4 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT 2-12
3.5 DISPOSAL OF APPLICATION 2-13
3.6 PREPARATION AND SIGNING OF DRAWINGS 2-13
3.7 FEES 2-14
3.8 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE OWNER 2-14

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3.8.2 Employment of Technical Personnel 2-15
3.8.3 Right of Entry 2-15

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3.8.4 Permits from Other Agencies 2-15
3.8.5 Information on Progressive Work
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3.8.6 Safety Measures 2-15
3.8.7 Notice of Completion 2-15
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3.8.8 Documents at Site 2-15

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3.9 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF TECHNICAL PERSONNEL 2-15

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3.10 INSPECTION 2-16

3.11 UNSAFE BUILDINGS 2-16
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3.11.1 General 2-16

3.11.2 Examination 2-16
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3.11.3 Notification 2-16

3.11.4 Disregard of Notice 2-16
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3.11.5 Cases of Emergency 2-16

3.12 DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS 2-16
3.13 VALIDITY OF THIS CODE 2-17
3.13.1 Partial Invalidity 2-17
3.13.2 Invalidity of Existing Buildings 2-17
3.14 ARCHITECTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 2-17
3.15 MAKING IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES 2-18
3.16 LIST OF RELATED APPENDICES 2-18
Appendix A Form for Land Use/Development/Building Permit 2-19
Appendix B Form for Certificate of Supervision 2-21
Appendix C Form for Sanction or Refusal of Land Use/Development/Building Permit 2-23
Appendix D Form for Appeal against Refusal of any Permit 2-25
Appendix E Form for Completion Certificate 2-27
Appendix F Form for Occupancy Certificate 2-29

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PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY

1.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Part is to relate the provisions of the Code to different documents for administration and
enforcement of the Code. All legal issues shall be referred to the Building Construction Act.

1.2 TERMINOLOGY
ALTERATION Any change, addition or modification in construction such as structural, dimensional, or any
removal of any part of a building or any change to or closing of any required means of

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ingress or egress or a change to the fixtures or equipment or any change in occupancy or

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use.
APPLICANT A person, a firm, a company, a corporation, or a government, semi-government or non-

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government agency who intends to undertake any work regulated by this Code and who
has filed an application to the Building Official for this purpose in a form prescribed in the
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APPROVED PLAN The set of plans, designs and specification of a building submitted to the Authority as per
provision of this Code and duly approved and sanctioned by the Authority.
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AUTHORIZED Same as Building Official.

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OFFICER
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BUILDING A person who is the jurisdictional administrator of Building Code appointed by the
OFFICIAL Bangladesh Building Regulatory Authority (BBRA).
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BUILDER A person, a firm, a company, a corporation or a government, semi-government or non-

government agency who undertakes construction of any work regulated by the Code.
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Owner of a building or structure in connection to which the work is undertaken shall not be
considered as a Builder.
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CONSTRUCT, TO To construct a new building or reconstruct an existing building or to convert a building from
one category of occupancy to another.
DEVELOPMENT Carrying out construction of buildings, engineering, mining or other operations in, or over
or under land or water; includes re-development, setting of layout and subdivision of any
land. 'To develop' and other grammatical variations shall be interpreted accordingly.
ERECT, TO See CONSTRUCT, TO.
OWNER (OF A The person, organization or agency at whose expenses the building is constructed and who
BUILDING) has the legal right over the land on which it is constructed or one who has the right to
transfer the same and includes his or her heirs, assignees and legal representatives, and a
mortgagee in possession.
PERMIT A written document or certificate issued by the Authority for carrying out a specific activity
under the provisions of this Code.
UNSAFE A building which, in the opinion of the Building Official, is structurally unsafe, or insanitary,
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1.3 APPLICABILITY

The requirements of this Code shall be complied within any construction, addition, alteration or repair, use and
occupancy, location, maintenance, demolition and removal of a building or structure or any appurtenances
connected or attached to it as set forth herein below.

1.3.1 Construction
For construction of a new building, the provisions of this Code shall apply to its design and construction.

1.3.2 Removal
For removal of any portion or the whole of a building, the provisions of this Code shall apply to all parts of the
building whether removed or not.

1.3.3 Demolition
For dismantling or demolition of any part or the whole of a building, the provisions of this Code shall apply to
any remaining portion and to the work involved in the dismantling or demolition process.

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1.3.4 Alteration

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For alteration of a building, the provisions of this Code shall apply to the whole building whether existing or
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portion and not to the whole building.
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1.3.5 Maintenance
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Maintenance work shall be undertaken for all new and existing buildings and all parts thereof to continue their
compliance with the provisions of this Code. All devices, equipment and safeguards installed as per the
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requirements of this Code shall be maintained in conformity with the edition of the Code under which installed.
The owner of the building or his designated agent shall at all times be responsible for the safe and sanitary
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maintenance of the building or structure, its means of egress facilities and the safety devices, equipment and
services installed therein. The Authorized Officer or his delegated persons as described in relevant documents
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mentioned in Chapter 2 may cause re-inspection of a building to determine its continued compliance with this
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1.3.6 Repair
Application or notice to the Authority administering the Code is not necessary for ordinary repairs to buildings
or structures, provided such repairs do not involve the cutting away of any wall or portion thereof, the removal
or cutting of any structural or bearing element, the removal or alteration of any required means of egress, or
the rearrangement of any parts of a structure affecting the access and exit facilities. All works involving addition
to, alteration or change of use of any building or structure shall conform to the requirements set forth in Part 9
of this Code.

1.3.7 Land Development

For development of a land for construction of a building, the provisions of this Code shall apply to the entire
development work. For land development purposes the following laws shall also be applicable:
(a) Building Construction Act 1952
(b) Private Residential Land Development Rules 2004
(c) Natural Water Body Protection and Preservation of Open space and Playground Act 2000.

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2.1 CODE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

2.1.1 Establishment of Authority

The Government shall establish a new Authority responsible for enforcement of this Code throughout
Bangladesh. The Code enforcing agency shall have the authority of the government and shall herein be referred
to as the Bangladesh Building Regulatory Authority (BBRA). This Authority shall work as apex body to implement
the provisions of the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) and will be administered under the Ministry of
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Central Headquarters of BBRA will be located in Dhaka.

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2.1.3 Constitution of Authority
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Authority shall consist of 5 (five) members headed by Chairman, and the Government shall appoint them for
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3(three) years. Among the members there will be one civil engineer as specified in Sec 2.1.5(a), one architect as
specified in Sec 2.1.5(b), one planner as specified in Sec 2.1.5(c), one lawyer as specified in Sec 2.1.5(d) and one
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from Civil service as specified in Sec 2.1.5(e). Government will appoint one of them as the Chairman of the
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Authority, who shall be either an architect or a civil engineer having professional experience of minimum 30
years in (i) design/construction and/or (ii) teaching/research, related to building. The Authority shall appoint
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such numbers of officers, technical assistants, inspectors and other employees as shall be required for proper
administration of the Code and smooth functioning of the Authority.
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2.1.4 Responsibilities of the Authority

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Bangladesh Building Regulatory Authority (BBRA) shall:

(a) be the organization responsible for establishing regulatory framework for building design and
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construction with efficient and effective compliance mechanism.

(b) develop building check and control procedure for ensuring high degree of regulatory compliance in
planning and the Code requirements and reduce information asymmetry between the end user
(building occupant, home owner) and seller (developers, builders).
(c) streamline and improve transparency through dissemination of information related to built
environment including detail land use plan, regulations on safety, water and environmental
conservation, health, energy efficiency and urban planning requirements through print and digital
media including its website.
(d) develop an effective licensing system, jointly with the professional bodies by forming a National Council
for Licensing of Building Professionals (NCLBP) for conducting examinations for the members of those
respective professional bodies.
(e) update the requirements of building permit and inspection procedure as per Bangladesh National
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(f) require the owner of an existing or under construction high risk building, having major impacts on
public safety for inhabitants within and near the building, to carry out review of design and construction
by licensed professionals acceptable to the Authority.
(g) introduce IT based automated procedure for permits and online information system to enable the
applicants to track the progress of the permitting process.
(h) establish an independent quasi-judicial dispute-resolution body that can make binding decisions in
disputes between practitioners, developers, stakeholders and permitting authorities on matters related
to interpretation of the Code or sufficiency of compliance, which cannot be appealed except to the
Supreme Court on matters of law .
(i) recommend punitive and other measures against developers and professionals for violation of the
Code and safety measures.
(j) take measures for updating of the Code in light of research, improved building design and construction
technique, availability of new products and technology.
(k) advise the Government on policy and administration of building regulations including capacity
development.

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(l) take up matters from time to time which the Authority deems necessary.

2.1.5 Qualifications of Members of the Authority

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(b) architect having professional experience of 30 years in design / construction / teaching / research,
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(c) planner having professional experience of 30 years in planning / teaching / research, related to building.
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(d) judge having professional experience of 30 years in law including the qualification for appointment of a
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judge of the High Court Division.

(e) person having professional experience of 30 years in Bangladesh Civil Service.
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2.2.1 The Bangladesh Building Regulatory Authority will designate specific geographical jurisdiction as
subordinate office of BBRA which will be named as Office of the Building Official (OBO). OBO will be established
at various local/regional development area or local government levels.
2.2.2 These Offices of Building Official will have necessary number of officers, technical assistants, inspectors,
and other employees as shall be required for proper implementation and administration of the provisions of the
Code. All the officers and staff of these field offices shall be under administrative control of BBRA. They will be in
the pay-roll of the office they will be serving and will be treated as on deputation to BBRA.

2.3 BUILDING OFFICIAL

2.3.1 The administrative and operational chief of the Code enforcing office shall be designated as the Building
Official who shall act on behalf of the Authority. The Building Official may designate an employee or employees
who shall carry out the specified duty and exercise the specified power of the Building Official.
2.3.2 Building Official shall exercise through a Building Construction Committee (BC Committee) comprising
four members excluding Building Official. Such committee shall be formed in combination of one architect, one

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civil engineer, one town planner and representative from concerned body. Building Official shall work as ex-
officio member-secretary of the Committee.

2.4 ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OF BUILDING OFFICIALS

2.4.1 The areas delineated below in Table 2.2.1 shall be under the jurisdiction of the Building Officials located
in the offices/authorities mentioned in the right hand column:
Table 2.2.1: Jurisdiction of Building Officials of Designated Offices/Authorities
Sl. Area Authority
1 Areas falling under the master plan control of Rajdhani
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Unnayan Kartipokhkha (RAJUK)

2 Areas falling under the master plan control of Chittagong

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6 Areas falling under the geographical jurisdiction of any City

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8 Office of The Executive Engineer Public Works

Areas not falling under any of the above
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9 To be declared by the government as and when

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2.4.2 There may be as many Building Officials as required depending upon the area of jurisdiction. But every
Building Official will be in charge of an independent and well demarcated area.
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2.5 MERGING THE JURISDICTIONS UNDER SMALL LOCAL BODIES

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Small local bodies like Pourashavas/Upazila/Union Parishad located outside the larger city municipalities and
having insufficient funds for individually carrying out the task of the Code enforcing agency may jointly appoint
or designate, with the approval of the Authority, a Building Official who shall have a jurisdiction over the
combined area of jurisdiction of the concerned local bodies.

2.6 QUALIFICATIONS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL

The person to be designated as the Building Official shall be at least an architect, civil engineer, or town planner
in addition to fulfilling any other requirement of the Authority. The employees of the Building Official shall be
adequately qualified to carry out the responsibilities assigned to them by the Building Official.

2.7 RESTRICTIONS ON THE BUILDING OFFICIAL

The Building Official or any of his employees shall not in any way, directly or indirectly, be engaged in planning,
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materials, supply of materials, labor, equipment or appliances or any other work regulated by the provisions of
this Code. The Building Official or any of his employees shall not be interested in business, either directly or
indirectly, as planner, engineer, architect, builder or supplier or in any other private business transaction or
activity within the jurisdiction of the Authority which conflicts with his official duties or with the interest of the
Code enforcing agency. If any Building Official or any of his employees violates the restrictions, he shall be liable
to punishment as per service rule of the government.

2.8 DAMAGE SUIT

In the process of discharging the official duties as required and permitted by the Code, the Building Official or
any of his employees shall not be personally liable for any damage that may be caused to any person or
property. Any suit filed against the Building Official or any of his employees because of an act performed by him
in the official discharge of his duties and under the provisions of the Code shall be defended by the legal
representative of the Authority until the final decision of the proceedings. In no case shall the Building Official or
any of his employees be liable for costs in any legal action, suit, or defense proceedings that may be filed in
pursuance of the provisions of the Code.

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2.9 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL

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2.9.1 General
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The Building Official shall be authorized to enforce all the provisions of this Code and for such purposes the
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Building Official shall have the power of a law enforcing officer.
The Building Official shall be authorized to interpret this Code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental
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regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions in conformity with the intent and purpose of this
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2.9.2 Deputies
The Building Official may appoint such number of technical officers and inspectors and other employees as shall
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be authorized from time to time in accordance with the prescribed procedures and with the approval of the
Authority. The Building Official may designate such officers or inspectors as may be necessary to carry out the
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functions of the Code enforcement agency.

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2.9.3 Application and Permits

Applications shall be made in writing to the Building Official for any erection, construction, addition, alteration,
modification, repair, improvement, removal, conversion, change of occupancy, and demolition of any building
or structure regulated by this Code. The Building Official shall receive such applications, examine the premises,
enforce compliance with this Code and issue permits for the intended work.
2.9.4 Building Notices and Orders
All necessary notices and orders to correct illegal or unsafe conditions, to require the specified safeguards
during construction, to require adequate access and exit facilities in existing buildings and to ensure compliance
with all the requirements of safety, health and general welfare of the public as included in this Code shall be
issued by the Building Official.
2.9.5 Right of Entry
The Building Official may enter a building or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties
imposed by this Code if:
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(b) the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that a condition contrary to or in violation of this
Code exists making the building or the premises unsafe, hazardous or dangerous.

If the building or premises is occupied, the Building Official shall present credentials to the occupant and request
entry. If the building or premises is unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate
the owner or any other person having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry
into the building or premises is refused or the owner of the unoccupied building or premises cannot be located,
the Building Official shall secure entry as provided by the law.
2.9.6 Inspection
The Building Official or his designated deputies shall inspect all construction or work for which a permit is
required or he may accept reports of inspection by a licensed engineer, architect or planner provided he
satisfies the requirements of Table 2.3.4 and may disapprove the report showing specific reason for disapproval.
The work or construction to be inspected shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until the
approval is obtained.
All reports of inspection shall be in writing and certified by the Building Official or the licensed engineer or the
architect making the inspection.

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Approval of work or construction as a result of such inspection shall not be interpreted to be an approval of a
violation of the provisions of this Code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.

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The Building Official may require survey of the site and adjoining areas to verify that the structure is located in
accordance with the approved plans.
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The Building Official or his designated deputies shall carry proper identification when inspecting structure or
premises in the performance of duties under the provision of this Code.
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2.9.7 Orders to Stop Work

The Building Official may issue an order for immediate discontinuation of a work and cancellation of a previous
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permit for such work at any stage if:

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(a) any work is being done contrary to the provision of this Code or other pertinent laws or ordinances
implemented through the enforcement of this Code; or
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(b) it is determined by the Building Official that the construction is not proceeding according to the
approved plan, dangerous or unsafe.
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In such cases the Building Official shall notify the owner in writing of such an order by showing the reason for
the order, and the conditions under which the cited work will be permitted to resume.
When there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this Code, a Building Official shall have
the authority to require test as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the office of the Building
Officials. Test shall be performed by an agency approved by BO.
2.9.8 Unlawful Continuance
Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as
that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as
prescribed by law.
2.9.9 Occupancy Violation
The Building Official may order the current uses of a building discontinued and the building or portion thereof
vacated by serving a notice on any person if the Building Official determines that the building or structure or
equipment therein regulated by this Code is being used contrary to the provisions of this Code. Such person

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shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the Building Official after receipt of such notice to make
the structure, or portion thereof, comply with the requirements of this Code.
2.9.10 Maintenance of Records
The Building Official shall maintain records of all applications and drawings received, permits and orders issued,
inspections made and reports prepared and submitted by other recognized agencies. Copies of all relevant
papers and documents for enforcement of the Code shall be preserved by the Building Official. All such records
shall be kept open to public inspection at all suitable times.
2.9.11 Expert Opinion
The Building Official may engage, subject to the approval of the Authority, an expert or a panel of experts for
opinion on unusual technical issues that may arise in administering the provisions of the Code.

2.10 BOARD OF APPEAL

There shall be a Board of Appeal to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the

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Building Official related to the application and interpretation of this Code. Board of Appeal shall be constituted

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by BBRA as per the provisions of Sec 2.1.4. The Board shall provide reasonable interpretation of the provisions
of this Code and determine the suitability of alternative materials or methods of design or construction. Such

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Board shall consist of members appointed by the Authority who are noted for their education and experience in
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the relevant field of building construction and whose term of office shall be as decided by the BBRA. This Board
shall, with the approval of the government, adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall
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communicate all decisions and findings in writing to the Appellant with a copy to the Building Official.
This Board shall have no discretion for interpretation of the administrative provisions contained in Part 2 of this
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2.11 REQUIREMENT OF CERTIFICATION OF WORK

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Any planning, design, supervision of construction, repair, maintenance, modification and alteration of buildings,
or any other work regulated by the Code shall be certified by a licensed engineer, architect or planner for its
compliance with the provisions of the Code as per Tables 2.3.3 and 2.3.4.
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Any licensed architect, engineer or planner may take assistance from fellow professionals who are not licensed
but is member of professional bodies and who shall work under his direct control. He shall be allowed to plan,
design and supervise construction, repair, maintenance, alteration and modification of buildings or structures
regulated by this Code provided the licensed professional certify compliance of the work with the provisions of
the Code. In case of any violation of the Code the licensed professionals who shall certify will be liable for action
through professional bodies. Such a person may provide any such certificate as long as his or her services are
recognized by the Building Official and such recognition is not withdrawn under the provisions of Sec 2.13.2.

2.13 VIOLATION AND PENALTIES

2.13.1 General (Unlawful Acts)

Any person, firm, corporation or government department or agency who as owner of the property erects,
constructs, enlarges, alters, repairs, moves, improves, removes, converts, demolishes, equips, uses, occupies or
maintains any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code shall be
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term owner shall, for the purpose of these provisions include any developer who by appointment, contract or
lease is or has been responsible for the actions listed above.
2.13.2 Professional Violation
The engineer, architect or planner responsible for design, supervision or certification of any construction or
other work of a building or structure shall ensure compliance of such work with the provisions of this Code. Any
violation of the Code or any other professional misconduct insofar as implementation of the provisions of this
Code is concerned including making false statements or issuing false certificates or any incidence of proven
professional incapability shall be recommend to the respective professional bodies for necessary disciplinary
measure including withdrawal of recognition/registration.
2.13.3 Obligation of Offender
A person shall not be relieved from the duty of carrying out the requirements or obligations imposed on him or
her by virtue of the provisions of this Code even if such person is convicted for an offence under the provisions
of this Section.
2.13.4 Conviction No Bar to Further Prosecution

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If a person is convicted under the provisions of this Code for failing to comply with any of its requirements or
obligations such conviction shall not act as a bar for further prosecution for any subsequent failure on the part

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2.14 POWER TO MAKE RULES

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The Authority may make rules for carrying out the provisions and intentions of this Code. Such rules shall not
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contradict nor nullify any of the provisions of this Code. The Authority may fix and re-fix from time to time
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application fees for issuance of permits for all works under the provisions of this Code.
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PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

3.1 PERMITS
No building or structure regulated by this Code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved,
improved, removed, converted or demolished without obtaining permit for each such work from the Building
official.
Exceptions:
The following works are exempted from the requirement of a permit unless they do not otherwise violate the
provisions of this Code, for the said work or any other adjacent property, regarding general building requirements,
structural stability and fire safety requirements of this Code:

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(a) Opening or closing of a window or a door or a ventilator;
(b) Providing internal doors;

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(c) Providing partitions;
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Providing false ceiling;
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(f) Painting;
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(g) Plastering and patch work;

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(h) Re-flooring;
(i) Construction of sunshades on one's own land;
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(j) Re-erection of portion of buildings damaged by earthquake or cyclone or other natural calamities, to the
extent and specification as existed prior to such damage; and
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(k) Solid boundary walls less than 1.5 m and open boundary wall less than 2.75 m in height.
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3.2 TYPES OF PERMIT

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Building permit shall comprise of the following 4(four) stages:

(a) Land use certificate
(b) Large and specialized project permit.
(c) Building permit
(d) Occupancy certificate.
Permit of all or any of the above may be necessary for a particular area/city/town/municipality. Requirement in
this regard shall be incorporated in the building construction byelaws/ rules/regulations valid for that particular
area/city/town/municipality.
Validity of Permits from the Date of Issuance
The validity of permits for different purposes from the date of issuance shall be as follows:
(a) Land use certificate 24 months
(b) Large and specialized project permit 24 months
(c) Building permit 36 months (unless construction up-to plinth level is done)
(d) Occupation certificate Perpetual (unless any change in use and physical properties)

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Permits Obtained Prior to Adoption of Code

If permit for a building or structure or a work regulated by this Code is obtained before adoption of this Code and
the building or structure or work for which the permit is obtained is not completed within three years from the
date of issuance of such permit, the said permit shall be deemed to have lapsed and fresh permit shall be
necessary to proceed further with the work in accordance with the provisions of this Code.

3.3 CONSTITUTION OF BUILDING PERMIT COMMITTEES

As per the provisions laid out in the Building Construction Act the government may constitute various
committees to examine and scrutinize applications mentioned in Clause 3.2 above and approve or refuse permits
thereby.
Each committee will have specific Terms of Reference and Work Procedure.

3.4 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT

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Any person who intends to undertake any work on a building or structure or land regulated by this Code

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Application for permit for any work under the provisions of this Code shall be accompanied by necessary
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documents, drawings, certificates, clearances and other relevant information as required by the Building Official
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The drawings shall have any of the sizes specified in the Table 2.3.1:
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Table 2.3.1: Drawing Sizes for Permit Applications

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Notation (ISO Standard) Size (mm)

A0 841 x 1189
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A1 594 x 841
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A2 420 x 594
A3 297 x 420
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A4 210 x 297

Operation and Maintenance of Utility Services

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The government may undertake works for operation, maintenance, development or execution of any of the
following utility services without requiring obtaining permit from the Building Official.
(a) Railways
(b) National Highways
(c) National Waterways
(d) National Gas grid
(e) National Power grid
(f) Major Ports
(g) Airways and Aerodromes
(h) Telecommunications
(i) Electronic Broadcasting Services
(j) Any other services which the Government may, by notification, declare to be a service for the
purpose of this Section if the Government is of the opinion that the operation, maintenance,
development or execution of such service is essential to the community.
Buildings constructed in connection with these services shall conform to the specifications of this Code.

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3.5 DISPOSAL OF APPLICATION

Subject to the submission of correct and complete application for the permits included in Sec 3.2 above,
should be disposed by the Building Official within the time limit as shown in Table 2.3.2:
Table 2.3.2: Time Limit for Disposal of Application for Permits
Type of Permit Maximum type allowed for disposal (approval
or refusal of the Building official)
Land use certificate 15 days
Large and Specialized Project permit 45 days
Building permit 45 days
Occupancy certificate 15 days

The Building Official shall notify the applicant according to above table as the case may be either approval
or refusal of the permit for any work. If the Building Official does not notify the applicant of such approval or
refusal within this specified period, the application shall be deemed to have been approved provided the fact is
brought to the notice of the Building Official. Such approval shall not be interpreted to authorize any person to

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bylaws or ordinance operating on the site of the work or any of the provisions of this Code.
Refusal of permit shall be accompanied with reason and the Building Official shall quote the relevant

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sections of this Code which the application/drawings/submissions contravene. The applicant may correct or
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submitted application and if there be no further objection it shall be approved and permit issued.
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All drawings submitted for approval shall be prepared and signed by registered professionals as specified
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in Table 2.3.4, which shall be considered as equivalent to certifying that the drawing on which the signature
appears conforms to all the requirements of this Code. Registered Professionals shall put his or her signature with
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date on the title box of the drawing along with his name, address, professional society membership number,
registration number and any other information required by the concerned Building Official.
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The drawings shall also contain the signature, name and address of the owner.
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Subject to the classification and use of buildings, all drawings for approval and execution shall be
prepared and signed by the registered professionals as per building category specified in Tables 2.3.3 and 2.3.4
corresponding to relevant work.
Table 2.3.3: Building classification based on height, floor area and occupancy type
Building Height of Building Floor Area Type of Occupancy
Category
I Up to 2 Stories or 8 m height (without basement) applicable only for Up to 250 m2 A (A1-A2)
areas beyond the jurisdiction of Development authority, city
corporation and pourashava
II Up to 5 Stories Up to 1000 m2 A (A1-A5)
III Up to 10 stories or 33 m height for engineering design and supervision Up to 7500 m2 A, B, C, E1, E2, F1, F2
and any height for land survey, sub-soil investigation and architectural and H1
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IV Any height Any Size All Occupancy Type

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Table 2.3.4: Eligible registered professionals for signing Design Drawings/Documents

Types of Work Registered Professional Minimum Experience Requirement in Years for
Building category
I II III IV
Land Survey Civil Engineer NA NR NR NR
Planner NR NR NR
Diploma Engineer (Civil) 3 3 3
Certified Surveyor 3 3 3
Soil Investigation Geotechnical Engineer having experience in NA NR NR NR
Report soil investigation and soil test report
analysis.
Civil Engineer having experience in soil NA 2 2 5
investigation and soil test report analysis.
Architectural Design Architect NA NR 2 8
Civil Engineer NA NR NE NE
Diploma Architect NA 5 NE NE
Structural Design Civil Engineer with experience in structural NA 2 4 8 (having 5 years in

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Civil Engineer with M.S in Structural NA 1 3 8 (having 4 years in
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Plumbing Design Plumbing Engineer NA NR 4 8
Architect NA NR NE
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Transportation)
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Electrical Design Electrical Engineer. NA 2 4 8

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Diploma Engineer (Electrical) NA 3 NE NE

Construction Architect/Engineer in their respective field NA 2 4 8
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Supervision or PEng.
Diploma Architect/Diploma Engineer in their NA 2 4 NE
respective field.
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Building Demolition Civil Engineer NA NR 2 8

Diploma Engineer (Civil) NA 2 NE NE
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Completion Report Architect and Engineer with experience in NA 2 4 8

their respective field.
Note: NA: Not Applicable, NE: Not Eligible, NR: Not Required

3.7 FEES

All applications shall be accompanied by fees as specified by the authority from time to time without which the
application shall be deemed to be incomplete.

3.8 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE OWNER

General
The owner of a building or structure regulated by the provisions of this Code shall be responsible for carrying out
the work in conformity with the provisions of this Code. Granting of permission for any work or approval of plans
or inspection by the Building Official or any of the deputies shall not relieve the owner from such responsibility.

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Employment of Technical Personnel

Design, execution and supervision work of any building shall be carried out by authorized Registered Professionals
as outlined in Table 2.3.4. Owner shall take the services of as many professionals as required according to type
and size of the work.
Right of Entry
The owner shall allow the Building Officials to enter the site for the purpose of enforcing the Code as required by
the provision of Sec 2.9.6 and for the purpose of inspection as provided in Section 3.10 below.
Permits from Other Agencies
The owner shall obtain permit as may be applicable from other concerned agencies relating to building, zoning,
grades, sewers, water mains, plumbing, fire safety, signs, blasting, street occupancy, gas, electricity, highways and
all other permits required in connection with the proposed work.
Information on Progressive Work
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The owner shall take proper safety measures in and around the construction site.
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The owner shall notify the Building Official the completion of the work for which permit was granted in prescribed
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Documents at Site
The owner shall preserve at the site a copy of all permits issued and all drawings approved by the Building Official.
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Results of tests carried out for determination of conformity of the work with the provisions of this Code shall also
be preserved and made available for inspection during execution of the work.
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Live Load Posted

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Where the live loads for which each floor or portion thereof of a commercial or industrial building is or has been
designed to exceed 2.4 kN/m2, such design live loads shall be conspicuously posted by the owner in that part of
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each storey in which they apply, using durable signs. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface such notices.

3.9 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF TECHNICAL PERSONNEL

To qualify as Architect, Engineer, Supervisor of any building works one shall have membership of the
respective professional body in the country. In addition they shall have to qualify as registered professional
through an examination (written/oral) to be conducted by their respective professional body as per requirement
of this Code.

Only technical professionals qualified under Sec 3.9.1 shall design, execute and supervise any building
which is subjected to approval granted under this Code.

Any lapses on the part of the technical personnel in delivering the requirements of the Code shall call for
punitive actions against him/her in the proper forum.

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3.10 INSPECTION

All works relating to a building or structure regulated by the provisions of this Code for which permits are required
shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official. Modalities and frequency of such inspections shall conform
to the requirements put forward by the approving authority.

3.11 UNSAFE BUILDINGS

General

All buildings considered to constitute danger to public safety or property shall be declared unsafe and shall be
repaired or demolished as directed by the Building Official.

Examination

The Building Official shall examine or cause examination of every building reported to pose threat to safety or be
damaged by wear and tear or accident and shall make a written record of such examination.

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Notification

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thereof as specified in the notice, the Building Official shall cause the danger to be removed either by demolition
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or repair of the building or portion thereof or otherwise, the cost of which shall be borne by the owner.
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Cases of Emergency
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If the Building Official considers that an unsafe building or structure constitute imminent danger to human life or
health or public property, the Building Official shall at once or with a notice as may be possible promptly cause
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such building or structure or portion thereof to be rendered safe or removed. In such cases the decision of the
Building Official shall be final and binding and he or any of his assigned deputies may at once enter such structure
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or land on which it stands or the abutting land or structure, with such assistance from and at such cost to the
owner as may be deemed necessary. The Building Official may also get the adjacent structures vacated and protect
the public by an appropriate fence or such other means as may be necessary.

3.12 DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS

If a building or structure is to be demolished, the owner shall notify all agencies providing utility services to the
building. Such agencies shall remove all their appurtenances and equipment and dismantle all service connections
to ensure a safe condition. The Building Official shall not grant any permit for demolition of a building until a
release is obtained from the utility services stating that all service connections have been removed in the proper
manner. The demolition work shall be done under the supervision of demolition expert as per provisions of Table
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3.13 VALIDITY OF THIS CODE

3.13.1 Partial Invalidity
In case any provision of this Code is held to be illegal or void, this shall have no effect on the validity of any other
provision of the Code nor on the same provision in different cases nor on the Code as a whole, and they shall
remain effective.

3.13.2 Invalidity of Existing Buildings

If any provision of this Code is held to be illegal or void by the Authority as applied to an existing building or
structure, validity of that provision or any other provision of the Code in its application to buildings hereafter
erected shall not be affected.

3.14 ARCHITECTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

Besides enforcing the provisions of this Code for normal buildings and structures, the Building Official
shall, for special structures such as those listed in Sec 3.14.2 below, also examine the aesthetics and

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and environmental control in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
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(a) major public building complexes
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(d) buildings and structures near historic buildings or in a area of historical or archaeological significance.
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(f) any proposed building or structure that represents the special characteristics or forms part of a larger
master plan of an area, and
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(g) any development that may have an effect on or mar the environment or characteristics of an area.
The Authority shall, for the purpose of exercising the architectural and environmental control and for
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identifying existing structures having architectural value, appoint a standing committee comprising noted experts
from the fields of Architecture, Archeology, Planning, History, Art, Literature, Engineering or any other discipline
which may be deemed relevant. The committee shall examine the aesthetic quality of the proposed building,
structure or development and the effect it may have on the characteristics and environment of the area in order
to ensure aesthetic continuance of the new structure with the existing ones and aesthetic blending of the new
structure with the surroundings. The committee may require additional drawings and information for a detailed
study of the proposed work. The committee for the purpose of arriving at their decision, may at their discretion
depending on the magnitude of the project and impact it may have on public life, hear the architect of the
proposed work who may wish to explain the various features of the project, note comments of other experts in
the relevant disciplines, or in exceptional circumstances, institute a public hearing to assess public reaction to the
project.
The committee may approve the proposed work, recommend changes in the scheme, or disapprove the
scheme, for reasons of aesthetics and environmental control.
The Building Official shall not issue permit for undertaking the proposed work until obtaining a report
from the standing committee stating that the intended work is acceptable in respect of its effect on the

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environment, landscape, architectural characteristics, historical feature or any other aesthetical quality of the
locality, area or landscape concerned.

3.15 MAKING IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES

Detailed byelaws and implementation procedure to enforce the provisions of this Code shall be prepared and
published by the relevant authorities.

3.16 LIST OF RELATED APPENDICES

Appendix A Form for Application of Land Use/Development/Building Permit
Appendix B Form for Certificate of Supervision
Appendix C Form for Sanction or Refusal of Land Use/Development/Building Permit
Appendix D Form for Appeal against Refusal of any Permit

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Form for Land Use/Development/Building Permit
First Application to Develop, Erect, Demolish or to Make
Alteration in any Part of the Building

Type of intended work: Develop Erect Demolish Alter

(Check one)

Name of the owner: __________________________________________________________________

Contact address: __________________________________________________________________
Post code: _________________________
Telephone no: _________________________

Name, address and qualification of the engineer, architect or planner involved in the proposed work:

For planning: ________________________________________________________

For architectural design: ________________________________________________________
For structural design: ________________________________________________________
For civil works design: ________________________________________________________

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Address of the site

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Street name: _________________________ Municipal ward number: __________________

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Documents enclosed along with this form:

Name of document Number of sheets Number of copies

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2. Site plan _____ _____

3. Subdivision/layout plan _____ _____
4. Building plan _____ _____
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5. Services plan _____ _____

6. Specifications _____ _____
7. Ownership title _____ _____
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Date Signature of the owner

For use of the Building Official. Do not write anything below this line.

Reference number: ___________________________ Date: __________________

(To be referred to in all subsequent correspondences)

Received by: ______________________________

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Form for Certificate of Supervision

Reference number: _________________________

Address of the site:

Plot number: _____________________________ Holding number: ___________________

Street name: _____________________________

Municipal ward number: ___________________

Type of intended work (Check one) :

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I hereby certify that the building for which the location, the type of work, and the name and address of owner appear
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Qualification Date

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Form for Sanction or Refusal of Land Use/Development/Building Permit

Reference number: ___________________________

In response to your application whose reference number appears above, I hereby inform that the documents submitted
along with your application have been (check as appropriate)

Approved for implementation by the Authority

Refused by the Authority for violation of the following provisions of the Bangladesh National Building
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Signature of the Officer Permit number
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Name of the Officer Official stamp

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Designation Date

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Form for Appeal against Refusal of any Permit

Reference number: ___________________________

The application whose reference number appears above has been refused by the Authority. I hereby appeal against the
refusal for the following reasons.

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Received by: ______________________________

Date: __________________

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Form for Completion Certificate

Reference number: ________________________

Permit number: __________________________

Address of the site:

Plot number: ____________________________ Holding number: _________________________

Dag/Khatian number: ____________________ Mouza/Block/Sector: ____________________

Street name: ____________________________ Municipal ward number: __________________

Documents enclosed along with this form:

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I hereby certify that the work having the above mentioned detailed particulars has been supervised by me and completed
in accordance with the plan and design approved by the permit number cited and the provisions of the Bangladesh
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Name of the engineer, architect, planner or supervisor

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Address
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Qualification Signature of the owner
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Date Date
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This Part to be completed by the Building Official.

The work identified by the reference number and permit number at the top of the form is hereby accepted as complete in
accordance with the approved plan and design.

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Signature of the Officer

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Name of the Officer Official stamp

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Designation Date

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(Position and Address of the Building Official)
Form for Occupancy Certificate

Reference number: ________________________

Permit number: __________________________

Address of the site :

Plot number: ____________________________ Holding number: _________________________

Dag/Khatian number: ____________________ Mouza/Block/Sector: ____________________

Street name: ____________________________ Municipal ward number: __________________

Documents enclosed along with this form:

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plan and design approved by the permit number cited and the provisions of the Bangladesh National Building Code. The
owner has submitted all the required documents for issuance of occupancy certificate. Thus, I, hereby, certify that the
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Name of the Officer Official stamp

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Designation Date

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