Section 15(b) in Andhra Pradesh Building Rules - 2012
(b)High Rise Buildings: in addition to the above the following conditions shall also be complied with(i)In addition to the required staircases and lifts, there shall be at least one fire escape staircase and lift. These staircases and lifts shall be got certified from the manufacturer's authorized service technical personnel from time to time.(ii)Such buildings shall be undertaken by owners by engaging registered architect, licenced builders / developers and licenced structural engineers. The designs and building plans shall be countersigned by the owner, licenced developer, registered architect, licenced engineer and a qualified & licenced Structural Engineer who shall be responsible for the supervision, structural safety, fire safety and specifications compliance of such buildings.(iii)Provision for power generator shall be made.(iv)These buildings shall be planned, designed and constructed to ensure fire safety requirements are met and maintained and shall comply in accordance with the Fire Protection Requirements of National Building Code of India (NBC)-2005 / Andhra Pradesh Fire Services Act,1999.(v)The facilities for providing fire protection and firefighting facilities in such buildings should be in compliance with the stipulations laid down and clearance issued by the Andhra Pradesh State Disasters Response & Fire Services Department from time to time. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Andhra Pradesh State Disasters Response & Fire Services Department shall be obtained from time to time regarding the fire safety requirements and facilities installed. The designs and installations regarding fire protection and safety measures including exit requirements and smoke containment and smoke management measures shall be undertaken through a fire engineer / fire consultant.(vi)Buildings shall be designed for compliance with earth quake resistance and resisting other natural hazards. The Completion Certificate shall mention that the norms have been followed in the design and construction of buildings for making the buildings resistant to earthquake, compliance with structural safety and fire safety requirements.
