Section 49 in The Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1957
49.
(1)The foundations of every building newly constructed shall be-(i)so constructed that they will sustain the combined load of the building and of the superimposed load and transmit those loads to the sub-soil in such manner, as not to impair the stability of the building or any part thereof by the settlement caused by the pressure of such loads; and(ii)taken down to such a depth, or so constructed, as to render the building immune from damage from movements due to seasonal variations in the content of moisture, in the ground.(2)Every person who constructs, re-constructs, adds to, or alters a building, should take necessary steps so as to secure proper stability of the buildings and to tender the building immune from any settlement or movement that may be caused the soil on account of seasonal variations in the contents of moisture, in equalities of soil resistance, lateral escape of soft soil, sliding of the sub stratum on slopping ground, distributed or concentrated lateral pressure or other causes.
