Section 133 in Kolkata Municipal Corporation Building Rules, 2009
133. Structural design.
(1)The structural design of foundation, masonry timber, plain concrete, reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete and structural steel shall be in accordance with the provisions of the latest edition of National Building Code of India or Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).(2)For earthquake protection a Structural Engineer shall design the structure taking into consideration the Indian Standard Codes as given below.-(i)IS: 1893- 2002 : "Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures (Fifth Revision),"(ii)IS: 13920-1993: "Ductile Detailing of Reinforced Concrete Structures subjected to Seismic Forces Code of Practice,"(iii)IS: 4326 - 1993 : "Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction of Buildings - Code of Practice (Second Revision),"(iv)IS: 13828-1993 : "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Low Strength Masonry Buildings - Guidelines"(v)IS: 13827- 1993 : "Improving Earthquake Resistance of Earthen Buildings - Guidelines(vi)IS: 13935-1993 : "Repair and Seismic Strengthening of Buildings-Guidelines."(3)In addition to the above, provisions of National Building Code are also to be taken into consideration for design purpose,
