Section 34 in Assam Notified Urban Areas (Other than Guwahati) Building Rules, 2014
34. Foundation and Structural design.
(1)The structural design of foundation, elements made by masonry, timbers plain concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete and structural steel shall be carried out in accordance with the prevailing I.S code of practice taking into consideration the seismic load required to be taken for this region.(2)All materials and workmanship shall be of good quality conforming generally to accepted standards of A.P.W.D and Indians Standard specification and codes as included in N.B.C of India.(3)All walls internal or external shall be provided with an efficient damp proof course not less than 150 mm above ground level.
