IS 14804 : 2000 Siting, Design and Selection of Materials for Residential Buildings in Hilly Areas - Guidelines

1 Scope

1.1 This standard provides guidelines relating to planning anddesign, as well as selection of building materials for constructionof residential buildings in hilly areas.

1.2 These guidelines are applicable to general residential, lowrise buildings, built on individual plots of land, eithernon-engineered or marginally engineered structures. However, forindustrial and special buildings specific requirements may have tobe considered.

2 References

IS 875 : Part 4 :1987 Code of practice for designloads (other thanearthquake) for buildings and structures:Part 4 Snow loads

IS 1077 :1992 Specification for common burnt clay buildingsbricks

IS 1893 :1984Criteria for earth quake resistant design ofstructures

IS2185Concrete masonry units:

Part 1 :1979Hollow and solid concrete blocks

Part 2 :1983Hollow and solid light weight concrete blocks

IS 6523 :1983 Specification forprecast reinforced concretedoor and window frames

IS 12440 :1988Precast concrete stone masonry blocks

IS 12506 :1988Code of practice for improved thatching of roofwith rot and fire retardant treatment

IS 13990 :1994Precast reinforced concrete planks and joistsfor roofing and flooring

IS 14201 :1994Precast reinforced concrete channel units forconstruction of floors and roofs

IS 14241 :1995Precast reinforced concrete L-panel for roofing

IS 14458 : Part 2 :1997 Retaining wall for hill area - Guidelines:Part 2 Design of retaining/breast walls