BBMP chief threatens action against byelaw violations

Following the Bellandur building collapse where three people were killed, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike commissioner N Manjunatha Prasad has threatened stringent action against builders who violate building byelaws.

In a press release issued on Thursday, the commissioner said builders have to strictly adhere to sanctioned building plans prepared by a panel of architects and structural engineers, listed on the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s website.

Progress reports
He said empanelled engineers will have to submit progress reports at regular intervals at the time of construction. In case of any violations, the empanelled engineers and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike ward engineers will be held accountable.

The commissioner said that there should be necessary approvals for breaking rocks while of laying foundations.

“Only lab-tested and approved construction material must be used,’’ he said, adding that all test reports along with the progress report of the building must be submitted to the BBMP at definite intervals.
DH News Service

*The foundation of the building should have safe bearing capacity.
*There should be strutting and shoring, piles and diaphragm wall.
*Arrangements to drain out groundwater at the time of laying the foundation.
*There should be a gap of at least two metres from the nearest buildings while digging the foundation.
*Construction workers should be equipped with necessary protection gear.