Advertisement
What really powers the cloud? Behind every Google search, A...
A lot of what defines a home isn’t visible at handover. I...
Private equity has played a significant role in shaping Indi...
Luxury real estate is one of the most talked-about segments ...
Airports play a much bigger role than just enabling travel -...
The Noida Authority has released a new structural audit policy that appears to be a fitting response to the alarming number of buildings with substandard structural integrity in the city. The policy will make it mandatory for developers of multi-storey buildings to obtain a structural audit report from an empanelled institute to obtain an occupancy certificate. The policy also requires existing buildings to undergo structural audits if defects are reported by at least 25% of homebuyers within five years of obtaining an occupancy certificate. Noida Authority has asked 17 technical institutions such as IIT-Kanpur, MNIT Prayagraj, BITS Pilani, NIT Jaipur, and CBRI-Roorkee to become empanelled members of the audit team.
The Noida Authority's structural audit policy appears to be a fitting response to the alarming number of buildings with substandard structural integrity in the city. The policy seeks to improve the quality of construction and ensure that the occupants of multi-storey residential buildings are safe and secure. With this policy, the Noida Authority is taking proactive measures to address the issue of structural safety and prevent future disasters.
Advertisement
The Noida Authority has taken a two-pronged approach to the issue of structural safety. First, it is making it mandatory for developers of multi-storey buildings to obtain a structural audit report from an empanelled institute to obtain an occupancy certificate. This means that developers must have their buildings inspected by an empanelled institute to ensure that they comply with the structural safety norms before they can be occupied.
Second, the policy requires existing buildings to undergo structural audits if defects are reported by at least 25% of homebuyers within five years of obtaining an occupancy certificate. This is a critical component of the policy because it ensures that developers or AOAs are held responsible for the structural integrity of their buildings. If defects are classified as major, the developer must repair them, while the AOAs are responsible for repairs if defects are reported after five years of obtaining an occupancy certificate.
The policy is a much-needed step to ensure the structural safety of multi-storey residential buildings in Noida. It gives developers and AOAs an incentive to ensure that their buildings comply with the structural safety norms. The policy also gives residents the confidence that their homes are safe and secure.
To ensure that the policy is effectively implemented, the Noida Authority has asked 17 technical institutions to become empanelled members of the audit team. The empanelled institutes include IIT-Kanpur, MNIT Prayagraj, BITS Pilani, NIT Jaipur, and CBRI-Roorkee. Developers or AOAs are responsible for approaching any of the empanelled institutions to conduct a structural audit and pay the necessary fees. The Noida Authority will not be involved in the fee determination process.
The implementation of the policy has the potential to prevent future disasters like the Chintels Paradiso collapse that occurred in February 2021, resulting in the death of two residents. The policy aims to ensure that periodic audits of buildings are conducted before and after their handover. This ensures that the structural safety of the buildings is maintained throughout their lifespan.
The Noida Authority's structural audit policy is a significant step in ensuring that the structural safety of multi-storey residential buildings in Noida is maintained. The policy puts the responsibility of ensuring that the buildings comply with structural safety norms on the developers and AOAs. The policy is a critical step in ensuring that residents of multi-storey residential buildings in Noida can live in their homes with peace of mind. It is expected that the implementation of the policy will go a long way in improving the quality of construction in Noida and ensuring the structural safety of buildings.
Advertisement
Facebook
Whatsapp
