> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sayed.app/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Chapter 1: Purpose and Scope ## 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this part is to specify the provisions for administration and enforcement of the Code. ## 1.2 Scope This part of the Code sets forth the administrative procedure for enforcement of the provisions thereof. The applicability of the Code, provision for designating a Building Official, powers and duties of such Building Official, obligations and liabilities of engineers, architects or planners, provisions against violation of the Code and procedure for obtaining building permits are specified in this part. ## 1.3 Terminology This section provides an alphabetical list of the terms used in and applicable to this part of the Code. In case of any conflict or contradiction between a definition given in this section and that in Part 1, the meaning specified in this section shall govern for interpretation of the provisions of this part. | Term | Definition | | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **ALTERATION** | Any change, addition or modification in construction such as structural, dimensional, or any removal of any part of a building or any change to or closing of any required means of ingress or egress or a change to the fixtures or equipment or any change in occupancy or use. | | **APPLICANT** | A person, a firm, a company, a corporation, or a government, semi-government or non-government agency who intends to undertake any work regulated by this Code and who has filed an application to the Building Official for this purpose in a form prescribed in the Code. | | **APPROVED PLAN** | The set of plans, designs and specification of a building submitted to the Authority as per provision of this Code and duly approved and sanctioned by the Authority. | | **AUTHORIZED OFFICER** | An officer appointed by the Government by notification in the Official Gazette to exercise in any area the functions of an Authorized Officer. | | **BUILDER** | A person, a firm, a company, a corporation or a government, semi-government or non-government agency who undertakes construction of any work regulated by the Code. Owner of a building or structure in connection to which the work is undertaken shall not be considered as a Builder. | | **CONSTRUCT, TO** | To construct a new building or reconstruct an existing building or to convert a building from one occupancy to another. | | **DEVELOPMENT** | Carrying out construction of buildings, engineering, mining or other operations in, or over or under land or water. Includes redevelopment and layout and subdivision of any land. 'To develop' and other grammatical variations shall be interpreted accordingly. | | **ERECT, TO** | See CONSTRUCT, TO. | | **OWNER (OF A BUILDING)** | The person, organization or agency at whose expenses the building is constructed and who has the legal right over the land on which it is constructed or one who has the right to transfer the same and includes his or her heirs, assignees and legal representatives, and a mortgagee in possession. | | **PERMIT** | A written document or certificate issued by the Authority for carrying out a specific activity under the provisions of this Code. | | **UNSAFE BUILDING** | A building which, in the opinion of the Building Official, is structurally unsafe, or insanitary, or lacks proper means of ingress or egress, or which constitutes a hazard to life or property. | ## 1.4 Applicability The requirements of this Code shall be complied within any construction, addition, alteration or repair, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, demolition and removal of a building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to it as set forth herein below. ### 1.4.1 Construction For construction of a new building, the provisions of this Code shall apply to its design and construction. ### 1.4.2 Removal For removal of any portion or the whole of a building, the provisions of this Code shall apply to all parts of the building whether removed or not. ### 1.4.3 Demolition For dismantling or demolition of any part or the whole of a building, the provisions of this Code shall apply to any remaining portion and to the work involved in the dismantling or demolition process. ### 1.4.4 Alteration For alteration of a building, the provisions of this Code shall apply to the whole building whether existing or new. If the portion of the building to which the alteration is made is completely self contained with respect to the facilities and safety measures required by this Code, the provisions of this Code shall apply only to that portion and not to the whole building. ### 1.4.5 Maintenance Maintenance work shall be undertaken for all new and existing buildings and all parts thereof to continue their compliance with the provisions of this Code. All devices, equipment and safeguards installed as per the requirements of this Code shall be maintained in conformity with the edition of the Code under which installed. The owner of the building or his designated agent shall at all times be responsible for the safe and sanitary maintenance of the building or structure, its means of egress facilities and the safety devices, equipment and services installed therein. The Building Official may cause reinspection of a building to determine its continued compliance with this section. ### 1.4.6 Repair Application or notice to the Authority administering the Code is not necessary for ordinary repairs to buildings or structures, provided such repairs do not involve the cutting away of any wall or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural or bearing element, the removal or alteration of any required means of egress, or the rearrangement of any parts of a structure affecting the access and exit facilities. All works involving addition to, alteration or change of use of any building or structure shall conform to the requirements set forth in Part 9 of this Code. ### 1.4.7 Land Development For development of a land for construction of a building, the provisions of this Code shall apply to the entire development work. ## 1.5 Alternative provisions ### 1.5.1 Approval The provisions of this Code are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed herein provided such alternative material or method has been approved and its use authorized by the Building Official. Such alternative may be approved by the Building Official provided the Building Official finds that the proposed design is in compliance with the provisions of this Code and that the material and the method of work and construction proposed for the intended work ensure at least the same level of suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation as that required by the provisions of this Code. Whenever any such alternative is proposed, the Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use. The Building Official shall record the details of any action granting approval of any such alternative. Whenever any new material or method of construction not specified in this Code, and for which sufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this Code is not available, is proposed to be used, the Building Official may require tests to be carried out as a proof of compliance with the provisions of this Code at the expense of the owner of a building or structure for which such alternate is proposed. Tests shall be carried out as specified in this Code or by other recognized test standards. If for any test there is no provision in this Code or there is no recognized and accepted test method, the Building Official shall determine the test procedure. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency and the reports thereof shall be retained by the Building Official for the period required for the retention of public records. ### 1.5.2 Modifications Modifications may be granted for individual cases by the Building Official, with the approval of the Authority, when there are practical difficulties in carrying out the provisions of this Code provided that: i) There is a special individual reason found in the opinion of the Building Official that makes strict adherence to this Code impractical; ii) The modifications do not lessen any fire protection requirements or any degree of structural integrity; and iii) The modifications are in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Code. The Building Official shall record any action regarding granting of such modifications for future reference of the Code enforcing agency.