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Maharashtra tightens building norms

  •   Sat, Jul 27 2013 12:15:19 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS): Maharashtra has tightened the norms of fixing responsibility for building crashes against the backdrop of several such incidents which killed over a hundred people in the past four months.

Henceforth, the structural engineer would be held responsible for the durability of any building, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan announced here Friday.

"Each building with a height of more than 15 metres would be required to submit a structural plan prepared by a registered and licensed structural engineer," Chavan said.

Authorities would ensure that the building sticks to the structural plan as approved by the structural engineer.

"After the construction, the structural engineer would again have to certify that the building was constructed as per the approved plan and only then the building would be issued an occupation certification," he added.

On the punitive front, Chavan warned that if any building suffered a mishap within 30 years of construction, the structural engineer would be held responsible, would be blacklisted and face criminal action.

This is the first time in the state that responsibility for any building tragedy would be fixed on an identifiable entity.

Until now, after any building crash, police used to chase builders, contractors or architects, many of whom absconded after the tragedy, and structural engineers were not even considered for any kind of action.

Mumbai and surroundings have witnessed several major building crashes, starting with the Kalyan-Shilphata tragedy in April which killed 75 people, the worst in the state's history.

In June, there were three more building crashes in Mahim (10 dead), Mumbra (10 dead), Dahisar (seven) and Bhiwandi (three).
  

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  • abdulla, india

    Mon, Jul 29 2013

    Follow very high specification and standards.
    us ethe best modern construction methods -construction chemicals -building materials and min manual labor.
    let the drawings /designs -be drawn/approve dby the qualified architects/designers and by the cit after checking/inspecting /reviewing the site prior
    to approvals.
    There should be proper parking- lighting - and all safety and future expansion schemes
    in perspective.
    Let the specs be international like in dubai/singapore/london.
    spend the money wisely on quality -for long lasting .
    take into consideration the fast changing weather patterns like wind-earthquakes- heavy rainfalls-tremors-etc.
    Let the foundation be of highest quality like in Japan- construction techniques be of highest standards .
    do not accept bribe- jugaad.
    Let teh finished building speak for itself.
    take pride in what you do.
    Respect fellow customer your brother - work is worship-put 100% heart and soul in the project-make reasonable profit and not cheat or loot the public.
    Let the city shine with newer high quality and standards -let the public be proud of your achievements and quality -it will be word of mouth.
    seeing is believing.
    take pride in what you do and deliver.
    This is education.

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