Section 10(3) in Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Building Rules, 1972
(3)Every person, who constructs a building, shall cause every wall to be built of sufficient thickness to ensure safety and stability, regard being had to the length of the wall and the height of the building, the purpose for which the building is intended to be used, the dead load comprising the actual weight of walls, floors, stairs, landings, roofs and all other permanent constructions comprised in such building the super imposed load in respect of such building comprising all loads other than the dead load and also the maximum permissible loads for different kinds of work and materials of construction.
