Unsafe buildings are the main cause of human losses during earthquakes. To mitigate the extent of devastation it is important to construct safer buildings following proper codal provisions and guidelines relevant to earthquake resistant construction. Construction of cooperative housing project is a multi-disciplinary task requiring inputs from various agencies. Technical planning is one of the important steps which consist of drawing of plans and designs, framing of estimates, keeping in view all laws and regulations applicable to building construction conforming to the approved specifications and design.

In order to facilitate the Apex Federations and housing cooperatives to undertake safer construction of buildings, NCHF has brought out ‘Guidelines to Housing Cooperatives on Safety against Earthquakes’ with the technical support of the Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC).