Newly Issued Standardized Development and Building Regulations for 2023
Context:
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the ‘Standardized Development and Building Regulations, 2023,’ encapsulated in Special Publication SP 73: 2023.
Main Highlights:
- These regulations, in line with the National Building Code of India 2016 (NBC 2016) and influenced by global best practices, establish a comprehensive framework. Their primary focus is on ensuring safety, accessibility, and sustainability in construction practices.
- The main objectives include promoting uniformity, streamlining the structuring and detailing of development and building regulations across States/UTs, and creating a cohesive building regulatory system nationwide. The document accommodates the specific requirements of individual states, UTs, and local bodies.
- Designed to be user-friendly, the regulations are presented in clear and simple language, complemented by visual aids, illustrations, flowcharts, and explanatory notes to facilitate understanding.
- Elements covered include EV Charging Stations, Wind Electricity Generators, Transferable Development Rights, Transit Oriented Development, High Security Areas, and Retirement Homes.
- Beneficiaries of this document encompass the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the Town and Country Planning Organization (TCPO) under MoHUA, State and Union Territory Governments, local bodies (urban and rural), development authorities, cantonment boards, port trusts, Zila and Gram Panchayats, and other organizations involved in the development of the built environment.
