This document summarizes the findings of a study on the present status of apartment building approval and construction processes in Kathmandu Valley. It was presented by representatives from various organizations. The presentation covered the background of the study, data collection and analysis methodology, key findings, and recommendations. Some of the major findings included the lengthy approval process, weak project management and monitoring, safety issues, and lack of resources at the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction. Recommendations focused on strengthening this department and prioritizing safety.
These rules provide guidelines for construction in rural areas of Bhutan. Some key points include:
1. All construction projects require approval from the Dzongkhag Administration through the Gewog Administration. Approval is not needed for temporary farm structures.
2. Developments must be planned carefully considering land use, infrastructure, natural environment and cultural heritage. Maximum plot coverage is 50% with minimum setbacks of 3 meters.
3. Buildings are limited to two floors but traditional three-story structures can be rebuilt. Local materials must be used where possible and traditional architectural styles promoted.
4. Adequate water supply, waste disposal, parking and other infrastructure must be arranged based on the scale of development
This document provides guidelines for Cook County's 2012 Community Development Block Grant Demolition Program. It details eligibility requirements for court-ordered, owner consent, and municipally-owned demolitions. Projects must meet criteria for slum/blight spot basis or urgent need. The application process requires documentation of ownership, environmental review, and relocation plans. Demolition work must follow procurement, permitting, and safety standards. Payments are made based on completed work items following inspections.
The document discusses self-compacting concrete (SCC), which is a special type of concrete that can be cast without compaction or vibration due to its high resistance to segregation. SCC was first developed in Japan in 1988 in response to problems with concrete durability and labor shortages. SCC achieves self-compacting behavior through adjustments to the aggregate content and use of chemical and mineral admixtures. Tests are used to evaluate properties like flowability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. Benefits of SCC include reduced labor costs, faster placement, improved surface finish, and better consolidation around reinforcement.
Seismic evaluation of rc frame with brick masonry infill wallseSAT Journals
Abstract
Infill panels are widely used as partition walls as well as external walls of the building to fill the gap between RC frames. Non-structural member may provide considerable stiffness to the building and hence may improve the performance of the RC building during ground motions. But In most of the cases, the ignorance of this property of masonry in designing of the RC frame may get an unsafe design. There are two methods are used to determine the effect of ground motion. The effect of ground motion on RC frame building has been carried out by considering with and without the stiffness of infill wall. A comparative study is carried out with RC building using Equivalent Lateral Force method and Response Spectrum method. The masonry infill has been modeled as an equivalent diagonal strut element using Hendry formula. Pushover analysis is carried out on bare frame and frame with infill wall. The model has been generated using STAAD Pro and results obtained from the analysis are compared in terms of strength and stiffness with bare frame.
Keywords: Seismic evaluation, Response Spectrum, masonry infill, diagonal strut.
Present status of apartment building approval and constructionBinay Shrestha
The document provides background information on the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC) in Nepal. DUDBC was established in 1970 and has undergone several name and structural changes over time to better address the growing needs of housing, urban planning, and building construction in Nepal. Currently, DUDBC is mandated to regulate the approval and construction of apartment buildings in Kathmandu Valley and ensure they meet necessary safety and quality standards.
Code approaches to seismic design of masonry infiled rc framesBinay Shrestha
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Behavior of rc structure under earthquake loadingBinay Shrestha
The document discusses reasons why reinforced concrete (RC) structures fail during earthquakes and measures to improve their performance. Key points include:
1) RC buildings often fail due to design deficiencies like ignoring concepts of strong columns-weak beams or having soft stories, or construction defects like weak joints or improper reinforcement detailing.
2) Measures to improve performance include following design concepts of strong columns-weak beams and designing soft story elements to withstand higher forces, as well as improving construction quality of joints and reinforcement details.
3) Other factors that can lead to failure are short column effects, torsional forces from asymmetric shapes, and disturbance of the load path through the structure.
This document discusses ductile detailing of reinforced concrete (RC) frames according to Indian standards. It explains that detailing involves translating the structural design into the final structure through reinforcement drawings. Good detailing ensures reinforcement and concrete interact efficiently. Key aspects of ductile detailing covered include requirements for beams, columns, and beam-column joints to improve ductility and seismic performance. Specific provisions are presented for longitudinal and shear reinforcement in beams and columns, as well as confining reinforcement and lap splices. The importance of cover and stirrup spacing is also discussed.
These rules provide guidelines for construction in rural areas of Bhutan. Some key points include:
1. All construction projects require approval from the Dzongkhag Administration through the Gewog Administration. Approval is not needed for temporary farm structures.
2. Developments must be planned carefully considering land use, infrastructure, natural environment and cultural heritage. Maximum plot coverage is 50% with minimum setbacks of 3 meters.
3. Buildings are limited to two floors but traditional three-story structures can be rebuilt. Local materials must be used where possible and traditional architectural styles promoted.
4. Adequate water supply, waste disposal, parking and other infrastructure must be arranged based on the scale of development
This document provides guidelines for Cook County's 2012 Community Development Block Grant Demolition Program. It details eligibility requirements for court-ordered, owner consent, and municipally-owned demolitions. Projects must meet criteria for slum/blight spot basis or urgent need. The application process requires documentation of ownership, environmental review, and relocation plans. Demolition work must follow procurement, permitting, and safety standards. Payments are made based on completed work items following inspections.
The document discusses self-compacting concrete (SCC), which is a special type of concrete that can be cast without compaction or vibration due to its high resistance to segregation. SCC was first developed in Japan in 1988 in response to problems with concrete durability and labor shortages. SCC achieves self-compacting behavior through adjustments to the aggregate content and use of chemical and mineral admixtures. Tests are used to evaluate properties like flowability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. Benefits of SCC include reduced labor costs, faster placement, improved surface finish, and better consolidation around reinforcement.
Seismic evaluation of rc frame with brick masonry infill wallseSAT Journals
Abstract
Infill panels are widely used as partition walls as well as external walls of the building to fill the gap between RC frames. Non-structural member may provide considerable stiffness to the building and hence may improve the performance of the RC building during ground motions. But In most of the cases, the ignorance of this property of masonry in designing of the RC frame may get an unsafe design. There are two methods are used to determine the effect of ground motion. The effect of ground motion on RC frame building has been carried out by considering with and without the stiffness of infill wall. A comparative study is carried out with RC building using Equivalent Lateral Force method and Response Spectrum method. The masonry infill has been modeled as an equivalent diagonal strut element using Hendry formula. Pushover analysis is carried out on bare frame and frame with infill wall. The model has been generated using STAAD Pro and results obtained from the analysis are compared in terms of strength and stiffness with bare frame.
Keywords: Seismic evaluation, Response Spectrum, masonry infill, diagonal strut.
Present status of apartment building approval and constructionBinay Shrestha
The document provides background information on the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC) in Nepal. DUDBC was established in 1970 and has undergone several name and structural changes over time to better address the growing needs of housing, urban planning, and building construction in Nepal. Currently, DUDBC is mandated to regulate the approval and construction of apartment buildings in Kathmandu Valley and ensure they meet necessary safety and quality standards.
Code approaches to seismic design of masonry infiled rc framesBinay Shrestha
Masonry infill (MI) increases the initial stiffness of reinforced concrete RC frames. Behavior of MI is difficult to predict because of significant variations in material properties and because of failure modes that are brittle in nature.
Behavior of rc structure under earthquake loadingBinay Shrestha
The document discusses reasons why reinforced concrete (RC) structures fail during earthquakes and measures to improve their performance. Key points include:
1) RC buildings often fail due to design deficiencies like ignoring concepts of strong columns-weak beams or having soft stories, or construction defects like weak joints or improper reinforcement detailing.
2) Measures to improve performance include following design concepts of strong columns-weak beams and designing soft story elements to withstand higher forces, as well as improving construction quality of joints and reinforcement details.
3) Other factors that can lead to failure are short column effects, torsional forces from asymmetric shapes, and disturbance of the load path through the structure.
This document discusses ductile detailing of reinforced concrete (RC) frames according to Indian standards. It explains that detailing involves translating the structural design into the final structure through reinforcement drawings. Good detailing ensures reinforcement and concrete interact efficiently. Key aspects of ductile detailing covered include requirements for beams, columns, and beam-column joints to improve ductility and seismic performance. Specific provisions are presented for longitudinal and shear reinforcement in beams and columns, as well as confining reinforcement and lap splices. The importance of cover and stirrup spacing is also discussed.
This document discusses project management practices for construction projects by the National Housing Authority in the Philippines. It describes the Community-Based Initiative Approach (CBIA) used to develop housing projects. The CBIA involves community participation in planning, selecting developers and sites, project development, housing acquisition, and monitoring. It allows developers to propose designs for evaluation. This delegated design-and-build process is meant to address past complaints about housing design and location. Regular monitoring ensures on-time delivery and issue resolution.
The document outlines the multi-stage approval process required for building projects in Delhi, India. It begins with project feasibility assessment and pre-sanction stages. Approval is then required from various authorities at the sanction/building permit stage, including the DDA, airport and forest authorities, traffic police, and more. Numerous additional approvals are needed at the construction stage, and a completion-cum-occupancy certificate must be obtained before occupation. Non-sanctioned buildings can face demolition and legal action.
The document provides an overview of the National Building Code of India 2016. Some key points:
- It covers the need for building regulation and the constitutional position that subjects related to land and buildings fall under state lists.
- Authorities having jurisdiction over building regulation include municipal corporations, municipalities, and special purpose agencies.
- Instruments for building regulation include town planning acts, master plans, building byelaws. Additional clearances may be required from fire, pollution control, and other authorities.
- The code has undergone revisions since 1970 to incorporate improvements for structural safety, fire safety, accessibility, new materials and technologies, and sustainability. It is expected to be extensively used by local bodies, construction agencies, and
I am a licensed Civil Engineer duly registered by the Philippine Professional Regulation Commission (PRC-Philippines) and Saudi Council of Engineers with Twenty Eight (28) years of professional experience in the field of Civil Engineering with combined expertise in the area of quality assurance and quality control, auditing quality management system based on ISO 9001:2008, material testing and inspections, site supervision, project planning and conceptualization, packaging of project proposals, project implementation and monitoring, ensuring compliance to social and environmental safeguards & management of Infrastructures, Bridges, Roads, Buildings and Airport projects. I am also familiar with FIDIC Form of Contracts and I know I can be a valuable team member and leader who will contribute to the overall success of your project.
i. The Phuentsholing Township Development Project was conceived in 2003 and aims to mitigate flood risks in Phuentsholing through river training and urban development.
ii. The project will reclaim over 157 acres of land for development, improve infrastructure, and make more land habitable. Funding is provided by the Asian Development Bank and Druk Holding & Investments is the executing agency.
iii. Key works underway include river training through embankments and land reclamation (Package CW-01), and construction of roads, utilities, and other infrastructure (Package CW-02A). Coordination with the Bhutan Power Corporation is also occurring for power infrastructure connections.
This document provides revised area norms for Type I to Type VI quarters to be followed for all future construction of general pool residential accommodation by Central Public Works Department and other government ministries and departments. The key changes include:
- Introduction of Type E1 (VI) quarters with a plinth area of 2200 sqft for pay range above Rs. 4,500.
- No deviation from prescribed scales is allowed except in rural areas where single storey construction is involved subject to approval from Ministry of Urban Development.
- Public sector enterprises may follow scales prescribed by Bureau of Public Enterprises and not those prescribed by Ministry of Urban Development.
The document discusses an innovation in Malaysia called e-Submission, which allows for online submission of building permit applications. Previously, the process was manual and time-consuming, taking over 6 months. Through e-Submission and a Decision Support System, the process was streamlined and applications are now processed concurrently within 4-6 months. The system was created by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government to improve customer satisfaction by making the process faster, more efficient, and transparent. It is implemented through One Stop Centers and has reduced processing times, though some local authorities still face challenges with implementation and technology adoption.
This document provides a summary of Hatem Abd Alla El Karnshawy's qualifications and experience. It outlines his education including a BSc in Civil Engineering and certifications in project management. It also lists his extensive work experience over 15 years managing civil and construction projects in Kuwait and Egypt for government and private clients. His roles and responsibilities included project planning, cost control, contract management, and health and safety compliance.
Source: Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
Summary: Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation (HUPA), Government of India, has taken initiatives to streamline the process of seeking clearances for the real estate projects. A committee on Streamlining Approval Procedure for Real Estate Projects (SAPREP) was constituted under the Chairmanship of Mr. Dhanendra Kumar by this Ministry, which submitted its report with various recommendations for streamlining plan approval process of real estate projects.
Note: Please visit www.compad.in for more information
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The KEL resource center will be a multi purpose center where communities of Ilaiku tribe can interact, hold meetings of development concerns, dissemination of information, awareness and conducting of capacity building.
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The document discusses recommendations from a committee established to streamline approval procedures for real estate projects in India. It finds that the current process is lengthy, complex, and involves numerous approvals from different authorities. This deters developers and lacks transparency for consumers. The committee recommends a single-window clearance system using IT, capacity building, sharing best practices across states, and reforms to promote affordable and green housing. The goal is to bring more transparency, predictability and accountability to better protect consumer interests.
The document provides details about a summer internship with the Central Public Works Department of India from June 13th to July 25th 2016. The internship involves assisting with the construction of an additional office complex for the Supreme Court of India near Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The Central Public Works Department is a government authority responsible for public construction works across India with over 150 years of experience. The additional office complex will consist of six blocks up to 8 stories tall and provide office, judicial, auditorium and parking spaces. Construction involves excavating three basement levels, installing raft foundations, and erecting the concrete superstructure.
This document provides a summary of site analysis and documentation prepared by a group of students. It includes an introduction to construction sites and building requirements. It also describes the importance of documentation for resolving disputes. Various aspects of the site are then covered, including building drawings, site layout, protection of trees, environmental considerations, hoarding, builders' sheds, and zoning. Definitions of key terms are also provided at the end.
This document provides information about redevelopment and residential townships. It defines redevelopment as demolishing old structures and replacing them with new structures having new dimensions and space. Reasons for redevelopment include dilapidated buildings that are on the verge of collapse or cannot be easily repaired. The document outlines the process and documents required for redevelopment in India. It also discusses the merits and demerits of redevelopment. Additionally, it defines residential townships and provides advantages such as exceptional living experiences, security, and amenities, as well as potential disadvantages like high costs and long construction periods.
Davendra Pal Singh has over 40 years of experience in civil and earthquake engineering projects, including planning, design, construction management, and quality assurance. He has a Master's degree in Earthquake Engineering and has worked for organizations such as HUDCO, CBRI, and private consulting companies. His expertise includes earthquake-resistant construction, housing development, project management, and disaster management.
Shiek Jamal Siddique Pasha has over 16 years of experience as a planning engineer working on various civil engineering projects in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and India. He has expertise in construction programming, claims analysis, extension of time claims, and construction management. Some of the major projects he has worked on include infrastructure works for Ruwais Housing Complex Expansion, the design and construction of a district cooling plant, and the construction of a temporary guest house.
The project completion report summarizes the Northern Area Rural Power Distribution Project in Laos. The project involved constructing 115kV transmission lines, substations, and medium- and low-voltage distribution systems to provide electricity to rural areas in northern Laos. Key outputs included installing 10,464km of transmission lines and completing environmental mitigation works. The project was completed on budget with all funds disbursed. Sustainability is preliminarily assessed as likely due to community support and government commitment to operations and maintenance. The project achieved its objectives of expanding power access in a relevant, effective, and efficient manner.
The kick-off meeting discussed the white-washing program for Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Al-Habibiyyah involving relevant stakeholders. The objectives are to legalize and make the school safe by obtaining necessary approvals and certificates. An 8-month timeline was proposed involving land surveys, inspections, drawings preparation and submissions for various approvals culminating in the Certificate of Completion and Compliance. Dr. Firrdhaus Architect was appointed as the lead consultant to oversee other technical consultants and ensure the client is updated on the progress and payments made according to the milestone schedule.
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2. Background of the Study Sanjaya Dhungel
Introduction of Organization Binay Charan Shrestha
Data Presentation & Dilip Kumar Sadaula
Analysis Kamaldeo Prasad Shah
Major findings, Conclusion & Mahendra Dhose Adhikari
Recommendation Rudra Nath Devkota
4. Settlement Status:
total population: 26,494,504
Male 48.50%
Female 51.50%
Households 5,423,297
Own house 85.26%
Rented houses 12.81%
Total number of houses/buildings and
residential structures 4,768,196.
5. Need for the Apartments:
In Urban Areas
- Development
- Job Opportunities
- Physical Facilities
- Unable to spend time for construction
- Trends of Nucleus Families
8. Apartment Construction Process:
Regulating Agencies:
- Municipalities, VDCs
- Ministry of Science, Technology and
Environment
- Kathmandu Valley Development Authority
- Civil Aviation Authority
- Kathmandu Valley Water Supply and
Management Board
- Department of Urban Development and
Building Construction
9. Objective of the Study
General Objective:
- To review the Process adopted for construction
of the apartments in Kathmandu Valley
Specific Objective:
- Assess the apartment building approval
procedure
- Examine the monitoring and supervision as
practices by DUDBC
10. Methodology
- Information Collection
- Visit the apartments
- Analysis
- Findings
11. Limitations
• The present study is mainly based on secondary
data / information collected from DUDBC, DOK.
• Review of apartment construction approval
procedure is mainly focused on the role of
DUDBC, DOK.
• The primary information collected is from one
apartment (10 residential units) only and may not
represent the case of all the apartments. It is of
qualitative type and only subjective inferences
have been made.
14. Major Sectors
- Urban Planning
- Achieve a balanced national urban structure, Promote
safe and economically vibrant urban environment and
Promote effective urban management.
- Housing
- Promote Planned Development through providing
affordable, adequate and safe shelter to all income
group people.
- Buildings
- Promote safe, economical and Environment friendly
buildings that can display indigenous architecture
15. Disaster Risk Reduction (Pre & Post Disaster)
Flagship 1: School and hospital safety
• Structural and non-structural aspects of making
schools and hospitals earthquake resilient
Flagship 2: Emergency preparedness and response
capacity
• Prepare site inventory of major open spaces to
enhance preparedness of GoN & international
agencies - includes camp management plan, primary
health and school lifeline structures.
• Municipal Profiles in terms of Earthquake Risk and
Vulnerability, Vulnerability and Damage
Assessment.
16. Disaster Risk Reduction (Pre & Post Disaster)
Flagship 5: Policy/institutional support for disaster risk
management
• Preparation of Risk Hazard & GIS map of
municipalities.
• Study of Existing Practices in High Rise Building &
Recommendation for safety.
• Support to municipalities on Building code
implementation & Update of Nepal National
Building Code
• Seismic Vulnerability Evaluation Guideline for
Private and Public Building / Training Manual /
Training on Damage & Vulnerability
Assessment, Demonstrative Retrofitting works
17. Organization
- 3 divisions
- 24 division offices
- 1 Maintenance division
- 1 Training Center
19. Vision
• Urban Development Sector: Achieve a balanced
national urban structure, Promote safe and
economically vibrant urban environment and
Promote effective urban management.
• Housing Sector: Promote Planned Development
through providing affordable, adequate and safe
shelter to all income group people.
• Building: Promote safe, economical and
Environment friendly buildings that can display
indigenous architecture
20. Mission
• To regulate and facilitate planned urban development
in the municipalities and small towns and market
centers.
• To facilitate urban upgradation including
environmental improvement of existing settlements.
• To facilitate delivery of developed housing plots.
• To conserve and develop cultural and religious sites
through Local Area Planning.
• To design and build public buildings as per national
building code and conduct research and development
of building technology.
21. Objective
Urban Development
• To invest in urban infrastructure and other services
through inter-agency coordination,
• To empower and institutionally strengthen local
bodies in order to build a clean, safe and prosperous
urban environment,
• To progressively guide rural settlements towards
urbanization by expanding rural urban inter-
relationship under the overall notion that urban
development promotes rural development.
22. Objective
Housing
• To provide safe and economical housing facility by
developing organized habitats under the notion of
“shelter for all”.
Building
• To construct and develop buildings which portray
Nepalese architecture to the extent possible, and are
safe, affordable and environmental friendly.
24. BACKGROUND
TITLE OF GROUP WORK: "PRESENT STATUS OF
APPARTMANT BUILDING APPROVAL AND
CONSTUCTION IN KATHMANDU VALLEY"
STUDY MAINLY BASED ON SECONDARY DATA
COLLECTED FROM KATHMANDU DIVISION OFFICE OF
DEPARTMANT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (DOK, DUDBC)
SOME PRIMARY DATA ALSO COLECTED
DISCUSSION WITH DOK ENGINEERS
FIELD OBSERVATION OF KALASH APARTMENT
INTERACTION WITH THE RESIDENTS OF THE KALASH
APARTMENT
25. BRIEF HISTORY OF APARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION IN KATHMANDU VALLEY
Joint housing felt necessary during 50s (B.S.) due
to increased population pressure resulting in
increase land price
Enacted Ownership of Joint Housing Act
(OJHA), 2054
Approved Ownership of Joint Housing
Regulation (OJHR), 2060
Indreni Apartment-1, Bhatabhateni-first to
obtain approval from DOK,DUDBC
26. STATUS OF APPROVED APARTMENTS
(Till poush 2069)
S. No Status of Apartment Number
1 On operation with completion certificate 13
2 On operation without completion certificate 15
3 On construction phase and others* 28
4 Construction not started 8
Total 64
Source: DOK,DUDBC
On construction phase and others*
•Revised approval (3)
•Completion certificate processing (3)
•On construction (regular/irregular)
•Halt construction
30. Apartment proposals on approval process
S. Status of Proposal No of apartment
No
1 Apartment proposal with regular follow up 6
2 Apartment proposal without regular follow up 8
3 Apartment proposal yet to apply for design 7
approval
Total 21
Source: DOK,DUDBC
31. APARTMENT APPROVAL PROCEDURE
Develop Planning Permit
Design and Drawings
Environmental Assessment from line Planning Permit from KVDA
Ministry or Ministry of Environment
Apartment approval from Division Office, Approval from KVWSMB for
DUDBC for Joint Apartment Act 2054
Ground water use
Civil Aviation Authority
for safe flying zone
Approval from Local Government
(Municipality/ VDC)
Start the construction work according to
approved plan/design
Monitoring /Supervision from concerned
authorities
Completion Certificate from concerned
authorities
Modified from: DOK,DUDBC
32. 3 STAGES OF APARTMENT APPROVAL
PROCESS
Stage 1: Planning Permit Stage
Proponent develops project proposal with planning permit
design and drawings
Proponent applies for planning permit from KVDA
Proponent undertakes environmental screening
Stage 2: Apartment Approval Stage
Applies for building permit and apartment approval from
division office, DUDBC
Undertakes EIA/IEE study as required
Applies for clearance from civil aviation authority for safe
flying zone
Applies for approval from KVWSMB for groundwater use
Stage 3: Local Body Approval Stage
Applies for approval from municipality/VDC concerned
34. PLANNING PERMIT
KVDA reviews the documents within the broad
framework
Town Development Act, 2045
Gazette Published on 2062/11/22
Building bylaws 2064
35. Key Elements Covered by Planning Permit
Ground coverage area
FAR
Distance between block
Parking facilities
Sewer, electrical systems, water supply plan
Waste water and solid waste management etc
36. Environmental Approval
Developer undertake EA as per Environment
Protection Act 2053 & EPR 2055.
The screening criteria are as mentioned in the
following table .
The developer conducts either IEE or EIA and
submits to MoUD in case of IEE and MoSTE in
case of EIA
37. ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL
Contd.
S.N Criteria No EA IEE EIA
1 Built Up Area <5000 5000-10000 >10000
Sqm Sqm Sqm
2 No of storey <10 10-16 >16
3 Ht. of the <25 m 25-50 m >50 m
building
4 No of inflow <1000 1000-2000 >2000
& outflow at a persons persons persons
time
38. APARTMENT APPROVAL ELEMENTS
Broad Framework KEY
OJHA 2054 & OJHR 2060 ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
BUILDING ACT 2055 Staircase, Exit
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Geo-technical Investigation
NEPAL NATIONAL
BUILDING CODE 2060 SANITARY, WATER
SUPPLY AND
PLANNING SYSTEM
WORK PROCEDURE WS/Treatment
2060 Plant/Pumping System
FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
Firefighting hose reels
39. APARTMENT APPROVAL Contd
Presentation for complex structure
Review by “expert panel” for complex structure
The docs to be submitted for approval
Provisions of details of services/facilities
QA docs and designer’s affidavit papers
Project brief reports, design report & soil test report
Insurance letter
40. Monitoring and Supervision
Checking of reinforcement detailing
Periodic progress reports and Lab reports.
Weak monitoring from KVDA and Local bodies
Diversified observations made by DOK.
41. Use of bamboo scaffoldings and safety net a threat to
safety
47. Issuance of Completion Certificate
Project Developer submits
As Built Drawings
Quality Control Reports
Environmental compliance Report
• DOK undertake final checking
• Hiring of Third Party Consultant
• Completion Certificate Issued
48. Apartment Living Condition
9 stories, 75 Units, Mostly
Businessman
Functioning since 2 yrs
Unaware with OJHA 2054
& OJHR 2060
Till date no unit ownership
has been transferred
Without PAN Number
Lack of sufficient open
space
Lack of sufficient space for
gathering during
emergency
49. Apartment Living Condition
9 stories, 75 Units, Mostly Businessman
Functioning since 2 yrs
Unaware with OJHA 2054 & OJHR 2060
Till date no unit ownership has been transferred
Without PAN Number
Lack of sufficient open space
Lack of sufficient space for gathering during
emergency
52. KEY ISSUES
1. Time Taken for Approval Process.
Inadequacy of technical manpower in KD.
Developer’s unwillingness to obtain design approval
Involvement of different agencies in approval
process(at least six).
2. Project Management .
• Frequent change of technical personnel.
• Weaker coordination.
• Improper and inadequate safety consideration during
construction.
53.
54. • Weak progress reporting
• Construction without prior checking by
DOK.
• Use change without prior approval.
55.
56. 3.Insufficient Resources
• DOK have old organogram but increased work
load
• Lack of budget and vehicle for monitoring.
4.Unethical Practice
• Designer change ( one person designed the
other signed and affidavit )
57. MAJOR FINDINGS
• Apartment approval process is a multi
stakeholder task . DOK has a key role.
• Time taken for getting apartment approval is
varying (6m-3 yrs.) depend on different factors.
• Insufficient resources in DOK.
58. • Some apartments are in operation and
ownership transfer without completion
certificate, user change having no permission.
• Weak Project management and ethical issues has
been emerged during last 8-9 years period.
• The residents of surveyed apartment (Kalash)
are unaware on exiting apartment law and
regulation. They have no ownership certificate
till now.
60. BACKGROUND
TITLE OF GROUP WORK: "PRESENT STATUS OF
APPARTMANT BUILDING APPROVAL AND
CONSTUCTION IN KATHMANDU VALLEY"
STUDY MAINLY BASED ON SECONDARY DATA
COLLECTED FROMD KATHMANDU DIVISION
OFFICE OF DEPARTMANT OF URBAN
DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
(DOK, DUDBC)
SOME PRIMARY DATA ALSO COLECTED
DISCUSSION WITH DOK ENGINEERS
FIELD OBSERVATION OF KALASH APARTMENT
INTERACTION WITH THE RESIDENTS OF THE
KALASH APARTMENT
61. CONCLUSION
In general, apartment approval and
construction has been found to be
streamlined in the right direction.
However the pertinent issues emerged so
far have to be systematically and
promptly addressed by the concerned
authority(ies). DOK has to be
strengthened. Safety considerations have
to be given the first priority by all
stakeholders concerned.
62. ESSENCE OF CONCLUSION
Apartment approval and construction
streamlined
Pertinent issues to be addressed
DOK to be strengthened
Safety to be given the first priority
63. RECOMMENDATION-1
DOK should be strengthened by
allocating adequate resources and
providing additional responsibilities and
authorities so that it can function as a
strong and competent " one door" of the
government in apartment housing sector.
64. RECOMMENDATION-2
DOK and the concerning local authority
(municipality/VDC) should organize
regular safety awareness campaign
(including drilling) in the occupied
apartments. Safety related
systems/equipments should be checked
on a regular basis.
65. RECOMMENDATION-3
Third party monitoring can be introduced
after required preparations. This will help
in ensuring better adoption of safety
requirements while keeping the DOK size
appropriately slim.