Section 56 in Assam Notified Urban Areas (Other than Guwahati) Building Rules, 2014
56. Post, Post plate, Truss etc .
(1)In the case of wooden posts these should be firmly fixed with the post and pillar by means of two or more flat iron straps bolted together.(2)The flat iron strap should at least be 0.60m inserted in to the post pillar and at least 0.15m above for bolting with the post.(3)The wooden posts should be made of well-seasoned Sal wood or any other first class hard local wood. The size of such posts should not be in any case less than 100mm x 100mm or in the case of circular post diameter should not be less than 150mm.(4)Only on special ground/case found fit by the Authority on condition given to him thatched roof house shall be allowed within the Master Plan area.
