ASSIGNMENT
CODES OF PRACTICE AND BUILDING BYE LAWS
WHAT ARE BUILDING BYE LAWS
he building bye-laws or building codes are defined as the standards and norms set by the government authorities to ensure the health and comfort of users, to safeguard the workers during construction; and to provide enough safety to the public in genera
The Objective of Building Bye-laws:
1.To provide guidelines to the designing architects and engineers. It becomes easier to pre-plan building provisions and activities.
2.The building bye-laws prevent unplanned development.
3.It provides safety to human beings who work and live in them against fire, noise, health hazard and structural failure.
Set-back or Building line:
The frontage margin or open space in front of the abutting road is called as set-back or building line. Beyond this line, nothing can be constructed towards the plot boundaries.
The Need for Building line:
1.If absolutely necessary, the land contained in set-back may be acquired for the purpose of widening of the road.
2.The setback at corner improves visibility and impart safety to the moving traffic.
3.The space of setback can be used as a parking place or for developing a garden.
4.It provides protection of buildings from street disturbances.
5.It reduces the danger of fire by increasing the distance between the opposite buildings.
Corporate Bylaws:
Corporate bylaws are foundational regulations that govern a company. It comprises company structure, procedures, laws, and guidelines. Therefore, every employee, staff, manager, and organization member has to comply with company bylaws.