Basics in Building Construction

Basics in Building Construction 4(2+2)

Lesson 01: Building Components And Types

Types Of Buildings

National Building Code of India (SP7-1970) defines a building as “any structure for what so ever purpose and of what so ever material constructed and every part thereof whether used as a human habitation or not and includes foundation, plinth, walls, floors, roofs, chimneys, plumbing and building services, fixed platforms, verandah, balcony, cornice or projection, part of a building or anything affixed there to or any wall enclosing or intended to enclose any land or space and sings and outdoor display structures.” Tents, shamianas, tarpaulin, and shelters are not considered as building.
According to the National Building Code of India (1970) based on occupancy, the buildings are classified as

1. Residential Buildings
2. Educational Buildings
3. Institutional Buildings
4. Assembly Buildings
5. Business Buildings
6. Mercantile Buildings
7. Industrial Buildings
8. Storage Buildings
9. Hazardous Buildings.
10. Religious Buildings