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Application of Regulations  \n2. Application for building permit and submission of plans.  \n3. Title of land  \n4. Exemption from submission of plans  \n5. Details in plans  \n6. Design of building  \n7. Building permit  \n8. Failure of District Planning Authority to process application  \n9. Use of unconventional materials or methods  \n10. Notice of commencement and completion of certain stages of work  \n11. Qualified building inspector  \n12. Compulsory maintenance PART II—PLOT DEVELOPMENT Sub-Part I—Location of Building  \n13. Site requirements  \n14. Site coverage of buildings  \n15. Projections beyond building lines  \n16. Orientation, building lines and improvement lines  \n17. Boundary lines  \n18. Building at street corners  \nSub-Part II—Spatial Requirements  \n19. Dimensions, heights and space of rooms and areas in dwelling units. PART III—SITE PREPARATION AND LANDSCAPE  \n20. Oversite excavation and sub-soil drainage  \n21. Damp-proof course to substructure  \n22. Protection of Walls against moisture  \n23. Weather resistance of external walls  \n24. Prevention of damp in cavity walls  \n25. Weather resistance of roofs  \n26. Landscape development  \n27. Tree preservation  \n28. Advertisements  \nPART IV—MATERIALS FOR BUILDING  \n29. Suitability of materials  \n30. Shortlived or otherwise unsuitable materials  \n31. Testing of materials  \n32. Materials for buildings,  \n33. Rejection of building application  \nPART V—STRUCTURAL STABILITY  \nSub-Part I—General Application  \n34. Interpretation of this Part  \n35. General load requirements  \n36. Submission of structural design drawing  \n37. Documentation and inspection of structural calculations  \n38. Ringbeams or continuous reinforced concrete ties  \n39. Openings in walls  \n40. Ornamental projections  \n41. Earthen construction  \n42. Soil tests  \n43. Earthquake loads  \n44. Requirements in respect of foundations of buildings  \n45. Structure above foundations  \nSub-Part II—Additional Structural Requirement for Certain Buildings  \n46. Storey buildings  \n47. Interpretation of this Sub-Part  \nSub-Part III—Beams, Scaffolding, Roof—General Application  \n48. General requirements in relation to beams for building  \n49. Hoarding, scaffolding and temporary structures  \n50. Roof framing  \n51. Covering for pitched roofs  \n52. Weather resistance of external walls, copings, soakers underground structures  \n53. Underground structures and service ducts  \n54. Demolition  \n55. Painting and maintenance of building and structures  \nPART VI—STRUCTURAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS  \nSub-Part I—Fire Precautions for Types of Classes of Building  \n56. Interpretation of this Part  \n57. Designation of purpose groups  \n58. Provision of compartment walls and compartment floors  \n59. Fire resistance  \n60. Separating walls  \n61. Fire-resisting doors  \n62. Exceptions relating to certain doors in lift shafts  \n63. Stairways  \n64. Limiting the spread of flame over surfaces of walls and ceiling  \n65. Roofs  \n66. Small garages  \nSub-Part II—Means of Escape  \n67. General  \n68. Exits  \n69. Dimensions of means of escape  \nSub-Part III—Obstructions and Hazards in Means of Escape  \n70. Scope of application of sub-part  \n71. Fire escapes shall be completely free of obstructions  \n72. Doors in means of escape, obstruction and doors over landings  \n73. Direction of swing door  \n74. Exits from floor areas  \n75. Exit signs  \n76. Certificate of safety  \nPART VII—ACCESS ACCOMMODATION  \n77. Verandahs and balconies  \n78. Corridors  \n79. Staircases  \n80. Lifts  \n81. Passenger lifts  \n82. Escalators  \n83. Guards  \nPART VIII—AIR MOVEMENT AND VENTILATION  \n84. Interpretation of this Part  \n85. Scope of application of this Part  \n86. Natural ventilation, air movement and cross ventilation  \n87. Ventilation of habitable rooms, etc.  \n88. Natural ventilation through covered balcony or verandah  \n89. Ventilation of storage room","cbCairAbycNh9ubw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairAbycNh9ubw","pdf",990069,244,"English","# ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS\n## PART I—APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS AND BUILDING PLANS\n## PART II—PLOT DEVELOPMENT\n## PART III—SITE PREPARATION AND LANDSCAPE\n## PART IV—MATERIALS FOR BUILDING\n## PART V—STRUCTURAL STABILITY\n## PART VI—STRUCTURAL FIRE PRECAUTIONS\n## PART VII—ACCESS ACCOMMODATION\n## PART VIII—AIR MOVEMENT AND VENTILATION\n## PART IX—THERMAL INSULATION\n## PART X—HEARTHS, CHIMNEYS AND HEAT-PRODUCING APPLIANCES\n## PART XI—SOUND INSULATION\n## PART XII—PEST CONTROL AND PROTECTION AGAINST DECAY\n## PART XIII—DRAINAGE","[{\"question\":\"What does Part I cover in the National Building Regulations 1996 (LI 1630)?\",\"answer\":\"Part I covers application of the regulations, building permit requirements, submission of plans, title of land, exemptions from plan submission, and required details including design considerations and maintenance requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"Which topics are included under plot development and site preparation?\",\"answer\":\"Plot development addresses site requirements, site coverage, projections beyond building lines, orientation, boundary lines, and corner buildings, while site preparation and landscape covers excavation, damp-proofing, moisture protection, roof weather resistance, landscape development, tree preservation, and advertisements.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the regulations handle structural safety and fire safety?\",\"answer\":\"Structural stability includes load requirements, submission and inspection of structural calculations, reinforcement elements, openings, foundations, and earthquake loads. 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