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Building Control Regulations Part 3
3.2.3.6 A wall, pier, or column in brickwork or block work shall be deemed sufficient
for the purposes of sub-article 3.2.3.2, and where they are designed and
constructed in accordance with the Structural Design Guidelines.
3.2.4 Floors
3.2.4.1 A floor of any building shall be of adequate strength to support its own weight
and all imposed loads on it, and have appropriate fire resistance rating
applicable to its use.
3.2.4.2 The design and construction of a structural floor shall satisfy the requirements
of sub-articles 3.2.3.2, 2.2.3.4 and 3.2.3.5, of Article 3.2.3.
3.2.4.3 Any floor supported on the ground shall be constructed of impervious units
consisting of slabs, bricks, natural stone, or other approved material of
thickness of not less than 50mm.
3.2.4.4 If the floor to which sub-article 3.2.4.3 applies is constructed in concrete, such
concrete shall have a minimum characteristic strength of not less than 15
N/mm 2 at the age of 28 days and the concrete floor slab shall be a minimum
of 100mm in thickness.
3.2.4.5 In every building, the lowest floor in every part of the building shall resist the
passage of moisture from the ground.
3.2.4.6 The requirement of sub-article 3.2.4.5 shall be deemed satisfied if a floor,
being a solid floor, is itself or its finishes, impervious to moisture or a damp
proofing layer of approved type is inserted within the thickness of the floor.
Ministry Of Infrastructure
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